A/N 'Thought'
'Spell!'
'Letter'
Hogwarts Infirmary
Slowly as his senses came to back from the slumber and his eyes fluttered open, he felt something heavy and soft on his right hand. He, out of curiosity grabbed it and gave it a squeeze, the soft plushy cushion like thing felt nice so he did it again. He continued his play for few minutes and really want to see what he was playing with.
So he propped his head up only to see a blur mass of purple on his hand not stopping ministration he used left hand to grab his glass from side table. He was stopped dead in motion of putting them on as he heard a moan. Now confused what it was he wanted to stop but it felt so good in his hand he continued. That was until the mass on purple lifted revealing a girl and his hand was on her breast which he was squeezing, his face was radioactive red.
He quickly removed his hand from what were heavy breasts of Nymphadora who smiled mischievous smile and asked him "Grope and run ha, Harry?" stammering Harry replied "n-no I- I didn't mean-" quirking her eyebrow she and laughing internally she asked him in mock incredulous tone "So what not firm and big enough for you?" Harry realized his mistake and in order to fix it, hastily said "n-no no they are perfect and beautiful" at this Junior auror had hard time keeping her blush hidden using her abilities. As she asked last question "so why did you stop, if they are so perfect and beautiful?" to this he had no answer and just sat there mumbling incoherently. At Nymphadora thought 'And checkmate harr- Bear'
Seeing how cute her future husband looked when flustered because of something that would be common once they are married she chuckled " be careful and next time don't stop before satisfying any women" with a wink, this caused him to continue mumbling.
After a few minutes Harry recovered from what was his most embarrassing moment of his life. He looked at the women with heart shape face and vibrant purple colored hair. He felt a memory resurface from in his mind of a girl about 7 year old girl with vibrant blue hair smiling at him. He without thinking blurted "Dora?" he realized what he did and continued "I am sorry I didn'-" but was cut by Nymphadora saying "No need to apologize Harr-Bear, thats what you called me as a baby"
A happily surprised teen asked "You know me!" he paused and continuing with a small smile. The look in his eyes broke Nymphadora's heart and question following that smile made her wish she knew his parents a bit more "Then did you know my parents?"
Nymphadora gave a small smile "I did know your parents but not much as I only spent time at your home when Sirius brought me to you home, well your mum more than your dad. She was most kind and loving person also I loved her cooking especially her trecale tarts" hearing this Harry's eyes lit up with child like giddiness "I love trecale tarts!"
'Oh he is still so adorable' Nymphadora smiled "I have your mums recipe" at this Harry's eyes lit up even more then as he asked "Can you make them for me?" pleading her which made struck her heart string as she replied "Of course Harr-Bear, I will make them for you. Well thats when I find the recipe which will be in my old stack of books" At this Harry was ecstatic "Thanks, Dora"
Hearing her name from his mouth made her have butterfly in stomach, she said with mischievous gleam in her eyes "Well its good that you remembered two thing from back then" seeing the confused look on teens face she added "Well one is my name which is Nymphadora Black but you call me what you do,but only you can call me that got it mister?" in dangerous tone that made Harry gulp and nod. Smiling she continued "Other is your love for my breasts cause as a baby you always tried to suck my breasts" once again breaking Harry. Seeing his reaction Auror said in her mind 'Sexy hot friendly amazing fiancee 2 Cute Adorable noble hero Harr- bear 0'
"Ya you take you time I will go and inform Poppy and Others" standing up with a smug smile on her face she made way to matrons office to get Poppy, chuckling at how much fun she was going to have with him, reaching the office knocked on the open door to get attention of Poppy who was taking inventory of potions saying "Um, Poppy he is up" at this Matron turned walking towards door and made her way to Harry's bed with Nymphadora on her heels
As they reached the bed where Harry was, they saw teen panicking so much he was about to hyperventilate. Seeing them started "where is Fleur? How is she? Is she okay? I want to see her?" his tirad stunned both of them, in that moment not getting any answer he assumed the worst. Now with horror and guilt all over his face he started yelling and wailing "NO! NO! NO! I could have…."
Before he could continue Nymphadora seeing that he assumed worst of the worst she quickly reached to his bedside taking hold of his hand said "NO NO! Harr-Bear look at me" he looked at her with tears in his eyes a sight that broke her heart but she continued "You saved her she is okay don't worry she didn't even have as much as a scratch"
Hearing, she was okay Harry took a deep breath and sighed in relief "Okay, but can I meet her? Where is she?" Nymphadora smiled gesturing at the side table with her eyes "Well I think you have a letter"
Harry looked at side table only to see a letter on the side table and taking it read 'Harry' he quickly opened it
Dear Harry,
I am okay and I am safe I have so many things I want to say to you and so much I want to ask you but I can't in the letter, I want to know you and spend time with you also I want to know how you feel about me and tell you how I feel, I can't wait to meet you and tell you everything I feel and felt from the moment I met you
I am sorry Harry I had to return as my school year is about yo start but I will see you soon Harry and then I will tell you everything, Until then be safe and patient
See you soon Mon Amie
Yours, Fleur
Reading Fleur's letter in melancholy as he was happy to know that she was alright but also sad that he could not meet her but none the less was relieved she was safe and home. He then looked up to find Dumbledore, Sirius and Remus standing at foot of his bed
Sirius who was worried came to other side and took him in a bear hug and said "Pup how are you?" Harry smiled and said "I am Okay Sirius, just a bit weak but Okay" Sirius patted his shoulder with mischievous smile and said "Well Pup never took you one to chase a French bird" Harry blushed at his comment which earned laugh from Sirius and Remus, while Dumbledore chuckled a little "While I would like to indulge in your love life Harry, I would also like to know what exactly that night" nodding Harry recounted all the events from the night of world cup
After he was finished Harry asked "Professor, what was the wave that I sent I don't know what spell it was sir" at this Dumbledore smiled with twinkle in his eyes said "I don't know Harry but I can only say that your desire to protect Ms. Delacour was answered by your magic sent protection in form of shock wave. Now its only 3 days to start of new school year" ended Dumbledore. Harry's eyes widened as turned to his godfather and honorary uncle "how long have I been out" Remus replied "3 weeks and 4 days Harry" Harry nodded before looking back up "What abo-" he was cut by Sirius saying "We have already bought your supplies for this year don't worry" hearing this Harry simply nodded
Thats when Poppy said "Now Mr. Potter will need rest and I need to check on him so everyone other then her please leave" she said gesturing to Nymphadora, three men nodded and Sirius said "get well soon Pup we will talk later" before leaving.
Poppy then did a quick check up and said "Now listen to me Harry" her calling him by his name ran a shiver down his spine as he knew it can't be good "You will come to me on 28th of every month early in the morning before having breakfast also taking potion regime for your recovery and nourishment. For your sake do not miss even a single time, I will also be informing Ms. Granger to make sure you are here, do you understand me?" in concerned but stern tone
"I understand Madam Pomfrey" He replied with a gulp which caused Nymphadora to laugh. Nymphadora still chuckling turned to him "Well Harr-Bear I have to go now as you see my duty as official guard was until you wake up ,so now as you did I have to go and report back to my Boss" Harry gave a weak smile "I will be waiting for those tarts and meeting you again Dora, don't forget me" young auror's face softened and she took him in bear hug resting her face on his shoulder saying "I will never forget you" this shocked him as he stiffened no one has ever hugged him barring Fleur, Hermione or Molly. She released him "And you better not forget these Puppies" cupping her breasts winking. Seeing him flushed red once again and getting the reaction she wanted she laughed "See ya Harr-Bear"
Harry somewhat regaining his composure said "Bye Dora"
Next three day for Harry were mostly filled with thoughts of Fleur and trying to know what he felt about her
He was now seating at the Gryffindor house table and waiting for his friends to come through the door of the Great Hall. After he woke up in the Infirmary he was mostly resting to regain his strength as he had not eaten also he was put on Potion regime by Poppy as he was under Cruciatus curse for multiple time.
He also made made a new friend or in this case his oldest and real first friend who he found loved teasing him not that he was complain Dora was like breath of fresh in his other wise crazy life. He also got to know that she was an Auror and learned what were requirements for becoming an Auror and how was her training done. He chuckled remembering about how she almost failed her stealth part of exam due to her being a kultz. She promised to make him treacle tarts this Christmas, he liked Nymphadora or Dora as a friend.
He was broken out of his thought as the doors opened and all students came in eying him with questioning looks which he expected then he saw Twins, Ron, Hermione, Neville and Ginny coming. He stood up and as soon as he did, a bushy haired bullet hit him screaming "HARRY!" it was Hermione's signature bone crushing hug which he always adored but this time his face winced as he was still recovering from the effects of torture curse, she noticed it and freed him at once only to see him sigh in relief, "Oh! Harry I am sorry I should have remembered" Harry chuckled still in slight pain "its Ok 'Mione and your hug is worth the pain" at this she smiled at him
"Mate how are you and what happened to you?" Ron who was right behind Hermione, he didn't want to lie to his best mate but he didn't also want to tell him about it as he knew about episodes of jealousy from him. He was sure about telling Hermione who he considered his real best friend but Ron not so much in emotional matters as he agreed with Hermione that boy had emotional range of teaspoon. Luckily for him voice of McGonagall echoed in the Hall "Settle down Everyone"
All the students took seats on their respective house tables and during such Harry stole a glance at a hred headed Hufflepuff who he harbored a secret crush even with his profound feeling for Fleur it was something of a habit he developed since first day of his school. Sorting hat was brought and it sang its song and then the sorting of First years began, this year Gryffindor house got 8 new members.
Harry although present in there was still sad about not being able to meet Fleur, the first girl he ever had some feelings for but again he thought why would she chose him he was just a scrawny teenager with nothing but danger surrounding him he was thought it was stupid to think that she would have feelings for him but couldn't help but hope that she does and something inside him told that she already does, at this he thought that if she does have feelings for him then he will make sure she is safe from Voldemort and anything that could harm her, he promised this to himself
Standing up at the podium Dumbledore started "Welcome to another year of Hogwarts and I would like to welcome new students as well. Now for every student Forbidden Forest is just as name says 'forbidden' also the list of Banned items I out in the hallway as usual. Now onto the changes in the staff this year your Defense Against Dark Arts teacher will be-"
Before he could finish the charmed ceiling had lighting which was unusual, thats when a man with multiple scars on his face entered and short a spell at ceiling stabling it. The man with trench coat, a one fake eye and wooden prosthetic leg went up to headmaster shook his hand in greeting then stood aside.
Dumbledore Continued "As I was saying and most of you would have concluded by now will be Alastor Moody. This year Hogwarts has been selected to host a prestiges event The Tri-wizard Tournament" excitement of the hall was shown in gasps and cheers "for those of you who don't know the tournament brings together three schools for the series of magical contest from each school single student is selected to compete let me be clear I chosen you stand alone and you have to compete in 3 dangerous contests now let me be clear these contests are not for the faint of the hearts, as such this castle will not only be your home this year but also the home of Students from Drumstrang from Bulgaria and Beauxbatons Academy of France," the last of Dumbledore's word were music to Harry's ears, Fleur was coming back he would see her sooner than he imagined. The question was when was that going to happen and it was answered as Dumbledore continued "They will arrive on the 30th Oct. Due to tournament this all inter-house Quidditch games are canceled" almost whole hall groaned collectively "Let the feast being" and with clap of his hand the food appeared
As they where eating he noticed that Hermione was giving him knowing glances which made him think that she knew something, after the dinner it was time to head to dorms but he noticed that Hermione was missing for few minute and when she returned she asked "can I talk to you alone Harry?" at this he looked at Ron and gestured to go ahead as he did Hermione started "Harry James Potter! You better tell me that you are planning to go to Poppy for treatment on your own accord cause if not I will stun you and levitate you there, do I make myself clear?" at this he without thinking said "yes mam" Hermione then relaxed letting go of her stern persona and seeing her relax he relaxed to both of them started towards the common room
As they were climbing the stairs Hermione asked him "Do you need a dentist Harry? cause I can get you appoint with my parents you know" at this he was confused and said "um, No 'Mione I am fine thanks for offer but why do you ask?" At this she smirked and said "why Harry, cause you have a permanent grin etched on your face since before the dinner" at this Harry felt flush rising from his neck and seeing this Hermione laughed, he thought 'what's with women in his life every single one of them seems to love to tease him'
Common room was mostly empty and Harry was grateful for that fact cause he was tired and weak so didn't want to answer question of anyone right now, he turned to Hermione "I know 'Mione you have questions you are barely keeping to yourself. I will answer them tomorrow, I promise" Hermione simply smiled "I know you will, goodnight Harry" "Goodnight 'Mione" with that both of them went to their respective dorms
Morning was when the things started for him as they normally did, he was at breakfast anticipating Ron to ask loads of questions but to his surprise it seemed like he forgot about it however Hermione didn't, she didn't say it but it was clear to him by expressions on her face, she was anxious to know. She was sitting beside him so he said in quit voice "I will tell you after breakfast" Hermione nodded
After breakfast Ron stood up and seeing Harry didn't, "Come on mate Divination, we will be late" Harry replied "Actually Ron I changed my course I will be taking Arithmancy and Ancient Runes, while helping Hagrid in free time and learning about creatures" Ron in shock asked "Why would you take those? They are hard, honestly we already have one Hermione we don't need another" the said witch glared at the redhead who was oblivious to that.
He chuckled and said "I don't like divination its waste of my time and honestly runes and arithmancy at least have some practical use. Honestly I am tired of Trelawany predicting my death every class" Hermione looked like Christmas came early "Finally! Finally you understand me at last" while throwing her hands in air and sighing with relief
At this Ron shook his head and mumbling 'both are mental" as he walked out of the Hall. Harry took out his wand casting "muffliato!" he explained everything to Hermione who was visibly gobsmacked and in tears by the time he ended.
She then asked him "So do you love her?" looking down Harry mumbled "I don't know what love is 'Mione" she gave an hopeful smile "You will know soon Harry and then you will never loose it" patting his back lightly. He smiled in gratitude "Thanks 'Mione"
First day of his fourth year went normally. As he attended the Arithmancy and Astronomy and ended with doing his assigned essays and dreamed to Fleur the sleeping
Next Day
After Transfiguration in which they learned how to turn Hedgehog into pincushion. Hermione was the first one to achieve the change and as usual Seamus was left with ash on his face as result of wrong wand moment.
Next was a free period which Harry, Ron and Hermione spent in library. Where Ron took a nap and other two were lost in books. Harry was reading up on a Book about shielding charms while Hermione was doing her occasional 'light reading'. Soon it was time for their DADA class so they got up and went running towards the class with Ron following them still half in sleep. Reaching the class on time all three of them took a breath of relief taking there seats. Moody came to class grunting
"My name is Alastor Moody, ex-auror dark wizard catcher and your Defense teacher, I am here cause Dumbledore asked me to, now any questions?" he paused and scanned the room then continued "Good! When it comes to dark arts I believe in practical approach but ministry disagrees as it thinks there is no danger out there. I know better. They also think that you need to only counter curses to defend yourself or others but what those bloody idiots don't understand is until you know what you are facing how can you protect yourself? Following me so far folks."
Getting nods form class he continued "Now lets take a for instance say you are in a fight with dark wizard and he cast upon you a curse you don't know it can be anything and since you don't know what it its you can't protect yourself can ye?" whole class nodded "Exactly! Now of course there are set of curses you can't protect yourself or others from using convectional shields, anyone knows what those are?"
Hermione raised her hand. Moody looked at her "Yes Miss-" Hermione added "Granger sir, Those are Unforgiveables sir" nodding Moddy gruffed "correct why are they named so?"
She replied "Cause using anyone of them will-" she was cut by veteran Auror "earn your arse a one way ticket to Azkaban! Now I will demonstrate these Unforgivable curses in next class under watch of Dumbledore as it is him who wants you all to know about them and I agree, now lets start with Hex-deflection shall we"
That class was exciting to say the least they learned hex-deflection spell 'Salvio Hexia!' but not without some minor injuries to everybody, Harry was caught by 'twitchy ear hex' which made him clamp his hands on them until they left the class
Now they were all but free as they were sitting in the common doing their assignments. Harry was writing his 2 foot long essay on the uses of hex deflections but he was bored as his mind wandered to thoughts of Fleur. Suddenly he remembered how useless he was in protecting her. He was no good at fighting those men and was pinned in an instant it was luck that saved both of them. He knew that if he was to protect anyone he would have to train as he can not count on his luck like all times before. Training also meant learning which meant working for it and with that thought his interest in his essay returned.
Now finished with his assignment he was thinking how can he get some training he knew he can train physically on the grounds but was troubling was who can he train in magical combat. That's when it hit him his new friend would be best as she was definitely more used to combat then any of his professors barring, Moody who he didn't trust yet. He could ask Dora she could train him she was an Auror. But his smile fell a little as he remembered she was an Auror which meant she had to work and that meant he could only hope she would train him in her free time. Sighing he made mental note to write her next day. His face once again turned into wide grin on the thought of being trained by Dora. He was waiting for her to bring him trecale tarts made from his mums recipe
Next morning Harry woke up at 5:30 and quickly wrote the letter for Dora. He made his way to owlery. When he entered he saw Hedwig was glaring at him as he went near her to stroke feather with his finger she nipped him painfully "Ouch!" Hedwig gave a 'you know you deserve it look' to which he smiled "I know I deserve it, sorry girl" stoking her head. Still angry she hooted as if she huffed, he chuckled at owls tantrums "I have a letter I need to deliver can you please do it, next time I will buy double owl treats I promise" accepting the bribe with a hoot Hedwig stuck out her leg to which he tied the letter and told her "its for Nymphadora Black, find her and give it to her will ya?" Hedwig hooted and took off
After that he went for a quick run and for about 1.5 hours worked out and returned to dorm at 7 when everybody was getting up when he entered the dorm Ron who was half awake asked "Blimy! Harry where were you this early in the morning?"
Harry replied "I was just out for a bit of an workout Ron" pulling out his change of clothes from trunk
Ron again asked "workout why mate?" at this he smiled replying "cause Ron I can't be out of shape if we want to win Quidditch cup next year right?" hearing this Ron smiled and went back to sleep. Harry took breath of relief as he didn't want to tell him the reason as it would result in more question which he didn't want to answer to as it would reveal incident of night of cup which he was sure would lead into another jealousy fit by Ron, which he was trying to avoid as he didn't want to loose his friend.
He took a quick shower and went down for breakfast, it was still early in the morning so as he took his seat he was mostly alone beside some of Ravenclaw seventh years preparing for their NEWTS exams. Ron was sleeping and didn't know about Hermione, it felt weird but he shrugged mentally it as it was going to be his new routine from today
After breakfast his day was mostly uneventful as he attended History of magic and had charms after lunch. It was just after lunch as they were about to stand up to leave Hedwig landed on the table with a letter which he assumed was from Dora. He quickly untied it and kept it in the pocket while giving Hedwig some food out of his plate. After returning to dorm, at midnight when his dorms were sleeping he opened the letter which he forgot as he got busy in the day he was right
Wotcher Harr-Bear!
So you want to train ha? Well I can help you a bit but not now you see I have some special assignment I have to complete also I have a job to where I am about to be promoted. Well your favorite Auror is getting promotion aren't you happy?of course you are. Now that comes with more work but don't worry I will be free after sometime so we will start training then, until then continue your morning work out and try to master spells you learn and also Transfiguration. Oh and I will bring Tarts as soon as I find the recipe just as I promised so look forward to it.
Love you
Yours, Dora
He sighed in relief that she would training even if it would be later. after that he folded letter in his trunk going to sleep after taking his before bed potion given by Poppy.
So the week went by without anything out of order. Harry was sliding into his new routine quit nicely and got a partner for his workout who was surprisingly Neville. Now they were sitting in the Defense class waiting for Professor Moody and Headmaster as they were going to get a demonstration of Unforgivable Curses which Harry was not excited about but he also wanted to now if there was any way to block them. That's when both Moody and Dumbledore entered the classroom
Dumbledore with his eyes twinkling "I will just be here to observe the demonstration as Ministry personnel and it is my duty that you all are safe during said demonstration" he turned to Moody nodded and stood aside
Moody started "Well which curse should we see first? Weasley!" at this Ron nervously said "Yes" Moody huffed "Stand!" so Ron did "Give us the first curse!", Ron somewhat afraid said "Well my dad did told me about one, the imperius curse" Moody nodded "Yes, Imperius was a bane of ministry. Many Death Eaters have claimed they were under it when they were trailed and there is no way to see if they are lying or telling the truth, the curse is essentially controls a person to the casters bidding and there is no way to know if someone is under this curse, a husband can be imperiused to kill his wife and children then commit suicide"
This earned a gasp from the class Harry raised his hand Moody gruffed "Yes Potter?" in gruffed voice he asked "Sir, there should be someway one can tell if other is under this curse while its active?" at this Moody nodded "good question lad, there is a way to know if someone is under the curse but difficult none-the-less, when someone is under this curse person has glazed eyes, lets start the demonstration shall we, now I will perform imperius on you lot name wise" so the demonstration began first as it turns out it was surname wise, Lavender Brown was first, Moody cast the spell saying "Imperio!" and she started to imitate a rooster
The demonstration went on, then it was Harry's turn, Moody called "Come on, Potter your turn" so he stood up and went in front of class. Moody cast the spell, Harry immediately felt his mind and body relax he heard a small voice of Moody in his head 'kiss Granger'
He in his mind said 'no'
The voice repeated 'kiss Granger!' a little louder.
It was starting to irritate him he again said 'No'
The voice again commanded "I said kiss Granger"
Now anger and frustrated yelled "AND I SAID NO"
With that the fog of his mind cleared and everyone was looking at him surprised, Moody said "Well done lad you fought of the curse I think few more time and you will be able to knock it off like nothing!" Harry nodded and so Moody tried to make him do different things but he fought him off five out of five times
Then Moody asked "Now Potter, you have been under this curse for fair amount of time describe the sensation of being under it" Harry panting after being put under the curse and it took a lot out him replied "I felt my body and mind completely relaxed and then I heard your voice asking me to do all these weird things without any reason which I didn't want to so at first I simple denied then it forced me to do as told I again denied while yelling"
Moody gave a smile which was creepy as he never did according to Harry "Good, you question everything and didn't accept things said to you as plain facts, this is how the curse works it relaxes your mind and body which make you drop your guard and you accept what ever is told to you in the relaxed state and that is when you lose, your will is what will save you from this and CONSTANT VIGILANCE!"his voice boomed in the classroom
"Now who will tell next curse?" looking around "Longbottom give us the next curse" Neville who looked nervous and frightened stood up "C-Cruciatus cruse s-sir" Moody grumbled "Say it clear without stuttering lad!" Neville somewhat straightened up "Cruciatus curse, sir"
Moody nodded and went to his table were in ajar was a spider he took it out and casted "engrogio!" spider enlarged to size of his palm he kept it on the table "Cruciatus curse also known as torture curse is favorite of those death munchers the enjoy torturing the their victims to point they would plead for death or go insane" turning to spider he said "Crucio!" and spider started convulsing and making screeching noise this made Neville uncomfortable and nauseous.
Noticing this Hermione said " I think we understood sir" this broke Moody's concentration ending the curse "Okay then you give me the last curse" she hesitantly looked at Harry who nodded knowing what it was "Killing curse, sir" Moody pointing his wand towards the giant spider casting "Aveda Kedavra!" the sickly green curse impacted and the creature died "There the killing curse made for only one thing to kill but one can not cast these curses without the emotions fueling them, no these curses need to fueled by negative emotions to cast and so far only one person ever has lived after being hit by Killing curse and he is seating right here" at that whole class turned to Harry who was again reminded of his fame and what it cost him
"Right then we know what they are and how dangerous they are so your assignment know is how would you try and defend your self from those curses" Moody looked around the class Dean Thomas raised his hand asking "But sir you said nothing can stop those curses" Moody gruffed "I said no shielding charm can, I have faced these and I am alive aren't I? So there is away to survive them which is for you to find, class dismissed" as all started to leave "Longbottom stay for a minute" Harry looked at Neville and gave an reassuring nod and left with Hermione and Ron both beside him
It was soon time to return to common room there they saw Neville. Harry walked up to him "Hey Nev are you okay?" Neville nodded "Ya I was bit disturbed but I had some tea and Professor Moody gave me some books on Herbolgy as he knew I was interested in the subject"
Harry smiled "Good to see you are well mate see you in the morning" with that he left and climbed up the stairs of Dorm to turn in cause he was exhausted from being imperiused and fighting it off multiple time, he went up took a shower and plopped on the bed losing himself in the realm Morpheus
A/N: And there our hero is up and he met Nymphadora. Now the Harry's Magical core will be unlocked and I will update as chapter progresses
Harry Magical core = 4%