Outsider Chronicles: Devil at Hogwarts

Getting reborn as a Devil was unexpected, but I'm certainly not gonna complain! Between being practically immortal, a noble and having the Devil as a cousin, I wasn't even going to complain about being reincarnated into the DXD world. I will however complain about the fact I'm attending school in a place run by a MOB and dealing with kids even more stuck up than Riser. Fun...

And we're back. Nothing to say here, other than, Enjoy!

Chapter 2

You know, I am genuinely amazed that I was able to Reincarnate Erza, even if it did take my Queen and was barely enough. Why do I say that? Well, not only was her Magical reserves off the charts for a Human child, but she also had, not one, but two Sacred Gears. Yeah, it took a while for anyone to figure out how in the world that was possible, but eventually Lord Beelzebub came to the conclusion that one of them had previously belonged to her Mother and had been transferred to Erza by whichever Ritual Lily had used to protect her. He was currently busy trying to figure out which Ritual Lily had used and not having much luck by all accounts. Still, he had taken the time to make Erza a replacement eye, which was nice.

Currently, I was sporting a headache thanks to my Queen's recent choice of attire. Apparently I had been right to hand her over to my female friends as they had helped Erza get over at least some of her issues and apparently taken her to someone who had given her advice on dealing with it. Now, that was a good thing, but it was clear that she wasn't completely recovered yet (of course she wasn't, it had only been a few months), but she had at least gained enough confidence that she was no longer a shivering wreck, constantly worried that she was going to be hurt because of her power. I think that might have had something to do with the training she was receiving from Souji Okita in the use of a sword, meaning that she was now strong enough to protect herself.

However, none of that was what was currently giving me a headache. Oh no, that would be because…

"Why are you wearing that armour?"

She was currently wearing a steel cuirass over her normal clothes. Erza shrugged at my question.

"I just feel more comfortable wearing this," she said.

"And I'm sure the fact that Rias gave you the first three volumes of Fairy Tail has nothing to do with it," I deadpanned.

Erza's grin was answer enough. I let out a groan and let my head drop to the table in front of me.

"Let me guess, you've also created all of Erza's armour and weapons...haven't you?"

My answer was a flash of light and I looked up to see my Queen wearing a version of the Flame Empress Armour modified for a child. Erza's Sacred Gears were the Void Armoury, which allowed her to create armour with various effects, and Sword Birth, so it was entirely possible for her to actually create Erza's entire armoury. See, despite the fact that Kiba only created swords, Erza had found that her version went way, WAY beyond that, allowing her to create nearly any bladed weapon you can think of.

"Well, at least I know that we'll be able to counter virtually anyone we fight," I grumbled as Erza switched back to her normal armour and took a sip of tea.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, which opened to reveal Grayfia.

"Pardon me Master Laharl, Miss Erza," she said, "Lord Krichevskoy has requested to see you."

I blinked.

"What does Dad want?" I muttered as I got to my feet.

We followed Grayfia through the halls of the Gremory home to my Fathers study where we found the man sat behind his desk with Sirzechs sat by the fire and a confused looking Ravel stood near the desk. At the sight of the Devil King, my confusion only went up. Considering how busy he was, Sirzechs didn't tend to be around very much.

"Ah, Laharl, Erza, thank you for coming," said Dad as we entered.

"Whats going on?" I asked.

In answer, Dad pushed three letters forwards. They were made of thick parchment and addressed in green ink. They were also addressed to me, Erza and Ravel. Erza's was expected, but why in the world had Ravel and I received Hogwarts letters? I looked up at my Father with a raised eyebrow.

"Alright, so I get that Erza's got one, but why have Ravel and I?" I asked.

"That would be my doing," said Sirzechs.

I turned to the Devil King as he got to his feet.

"Despite the fact Witches and Wizards are among the weaker members of the Supernatural world, they are still a part of it," said Sirzechs, "Normally, we'd simply keep an eye on them from the outside, but their most recent Dark Lord has me worried. Recently, we have found that he made a number of deals with persons unknown in exchange for power and lost knowledge. As such, we NEED someone inside to try and get some information."

"And you think that we're the best option?" I asked.

"Well, you do have the Wizarding Messire as your Queen," said Sirzechs.

Erza grimaced at that. She was well aware of how she was viewed in the Wizarding World and thought the whole thing was utterly ridiculous. I knew for a fact that she had originally planned to tell the Wizarding World where to stick it.

"Do we have to?" she groaned.

Sirzechs gave her a flat look and she settled down, grumbling under her breath. Yeah, this was an order from the Devil King, no way we're getting out of this one.

"Look on the bright side, at least you'll have plenty of possible recruits to chose from," said Dad.

"Yeah, from a bunch of ainal retentive, stuck up weaklings who are so blinkered they don't even acknowledge Magicians as an actual thing," I muttered.

"Um, excuse me," said Ravel, a little awkwardly, "But why am I going? I mean, I get Laharl and Erza, but…"

"A couple of reasons actually," said Sirzechs, "First because I want to make sure we have multiple options, but also because of the actual reason you came here today."

Ravel looked confused for a moment, before her eyes widened.

"Wha...Mother told you about that?" she stuttered.

"Actually, she told me and I made the suggestion," said Dad, "Although I'm not entirely sure that you should go through with it, its your decision."

"Um, what exactly are you two talking about?" I asked.

Ravel's face went red as she apparently remembered that Erza and I were stood there. Exactly how she'd forgotten, I have no idea, but whatever.

"U-um, well, I wanted to ask you something," she said, shifting awkwardly.

"And I believe thats my cue to leave," said Sirzechs, getting to his feet, "Best of luck kids!"

He and Grayfia vanished in a flash of light.

"I have a feeling we're gonna need it," I muttered, "So, what did you want to ask me Ravel?"

Ravel took a deep breath.

"I want to join your Peerage," she said.

I blinked.

"Eh?"

While it wasn't unheard of for Devils to join a Peerage, it was rare for a Pureblood to join anothers Peerage, mostly due to a lack of desire to be subordinate to another.

"I want to be a part of your Peerage," repeated Ravel, "I know its not something expected of Purebloods, but I'm last in line of my Family, so I doubt I'll ever become the Heir, not to mention the fact that I don't really want to be a King myself. By joining you, I can avoid that and I can always be by your side…"

She trailed off, blushing brightly. I wasn't much better and couldn't help but feel a little happy that she felt so highly of me. Apparently she'd transferred the loyalty and love she held towards Riser in Canon over to me. After a moment, I nodded.

"Alright, if you're sure," I said, "I am surprised you didn't approach me sooner about this though."

Ravel blushed.

"I-I didn't think of this until recently," she muttered.

"Fair enough," I said, "So, Bishop OK?"

Ravel smiled and nodded, taking the glowing Piece that I handed to her. There was a flash of light and I felt a new connection form between me and Ravel as a ghostly Bishop piece momentarily appeared over her. Ravel took a deep breath, her cheeks pinking slightly.

"Whoaaa, so much power," she breathed.

She opened her eyes and smiled at me.

"Thank you," she said.

I smiled back and pulled her into a one armed hug.

"No problem at all," I said, "I just hope you don't regret it further down the line."

"Not a chance," said Ravel as she hugged me back and kissed me on the cheek.

"Alright kids, thats enough," said Dad, "We'll be going to Diagon to pick up your stuff on Saturday, so make sure you're ready."

"Got it," I said, "Come on ladies, lets leave Dad to his paperwork."

We ran from the room as Dad lobbed a paperweight at me.

A few days later, a Magic Circle appeared in an alleyway just of Charing Cross road and disgorged two Pureblood Devils, a Phenex, the Girl-Who-Lived and Lucifer. Yeah, quite the unusual bunch and I still have no idea why Sirzechs was tagging along.

Anyway, Dad led us down the road towards the run down, grubby looking pub that served as the entrance to Diagon Alley. Emphesis on grubby.

"Ewww, and thats an inn?" said Ravel, pulling a face at the grimy windows, "I think I'd rather sleep outside! I bet the beds here have enough bugs to eat me alive."

"Good thing we're not staying then," said Erza, "Thank Lucifer…"

Sirzechs just smirked at that. We entered the pub and was immediately assaulted by the smell pipe smoke, stale booze and vomit.

"GURK!"

Immediately, Ravel , Erza and I were forced to cover our noses with our sleeves while Dad and Sirzechs just grimaced and bore it. Quite how I have no idea considering that, even during the day, a Devil's senses were much stronger than any normal Human.

Our entrance and reaction to the smell had drawn some attention from the patrons of the pub, although I have a feeling that the large amount of vibrant red hair probably helped. However, we apparently weren't interesting enough to hold much attention, although Erza was drawing some extra odd looks due to the fact she was still wearing her armour. I think I heard one of the patrons mutter something about Mudbloods though.

Dad ignored the mutter (although I'm certain he'd heard it) and led the way through the pub and out into the back.

"Why are we out here?" growled Ravel, now looking extremely annoyed as she carefully stepped around a rather large pile of rotten veg that had fallen out of the bin.

"Hang on just a sec," said Dad, "Its been a while since I've been here...ah yes, one up, three across."

He tapped the wall with a fingertip and the entire thing started to fold out, revealing the gleaming and magical sight that was Diagon Alley.

"Welcome kids, to Diagon Alley!" said Dad, stepping to the side and sweeping his arm out.

"Not impressed," deadpanned Ravel.

"Yeah, the shopping street in Leith is so much better," said Erza.

"You only think that because that's where Heart Kreuz is," I said.

"Your point?" said both girls at the same time.

I rolled my eyes as we followed the chuckling adults down the Alley.

Naturally, our first stop was Gringotts where we discovered why Sirzechs had tagged along and that, although the Wizarding World was apparently ignorant of the fact that the Devil himself had just walked down their shopping street, the Goblins were not. The instant we entered the bank, every single Goblin stiffened and turned towards us, including those serving customers, much to the annoyance of several who looked like Purebloods, including Lucius Malfoy if the long, blond hair was anything to go by. After a moment's silence, a door at the back of the room slammed open and a hulking Goblin in bloodstained armour marched out.

"Quit your starting Maggots!" he roared in Gobbledygook, "Time is money and you're currently wasting it! I don't care if Leviathan herself does a striptease in the middle of the Hall, if you've got customers, your working!"

My face burned at that image and I couldn't help the slight perverted giggle I let out at the idea of Serafall doing anything like that. Oh, don't look at me like that! She may be my cousin but we're Devils damn it!

"Laharl…" growled Ravel warningly as Erza pinched my cheek and pulled, snapping me out of my trance.

"Sorry, I'm back," I said, rubbing my cheek.

The tellers had all gone back to work, although the did keep shooting glances at an amused looking Sirzechs, and the armoured Goblin was approaching. He stopped in front of Sirzechs and saluted with a clenched fist to his heart.

"Welcome to Gringotts Lord Lucifer," he said, "How may I help you today?"

"Hello Director Ragnok, its been too long," said Sirzechs, also in Gobbledegook, "There are several things I'd like to discuss with you, but first my companions need some gold for school shopping."

Ragnok raised an eyebrow and looked the three of us over, before his gaze fell on Erza and he did a double take. Then, he burst out laughing.

"Oh, this will be entertaining to watch," he said, "The Girl-Who-Lived, a Devil of the Gremory Clan! I can't wait to see how these idiot Wizards respond to this! Griphook!"

A smaller Goblin appeared out of thin air and bowed to the Director.

"You called my Lord?" he said.

"Take these three to the Gremory Vault and Erza Potter's Trust Vault," said Ragnok, "I believe that fool Dumbledore still has her Key, so make sure that the locks are changed as soon as you are done."

"Yes sir," said Griphook, "This way please."

We followed the little Goblin out of the hall, leaving a good number of queuing patrons staring after us with a look of surprise and indignation on their faces.

"Excellent service," I said, "And here I thought you'd be short tempered and ruthless."

Griphooks smiled back at me, showing off a mouthful of sharp teeth.

"Only to idiot Human Wizards, Master Gremory," he said, "For Devils, especially those of the Gremory Family, only the best will do."

"Why's that?" asked Ravel.

"Because the main Goblin City is located within the Gremory Territory," said Dad, "Not only that, but my Brother was the one who helped King Jareth set up the Vaults and magic that protects them."

He indicated to a door we were passing and, sure enough, there on the door was the Gremory Crest and I could feel the thrum of Demonic Magic in the air.

"Huh, you learn something new every day," muttered Erza.

I think it goes without saying that the Gremory Vault was stuffed to capacity with gold, even more so than Erza's Trust Vault, and it wasn't long before we were heading back to the surface and were sent on our way.

"Right then, first stop, robes," said Dad, "Then we'll get the Wands and split up to get everything else."

"Wands? Really?" grumbled Ravel.

"You'll need them if you want to fit in," said Dad.

Ravel growled and crossed her arms.

"Why did I agree to this again?" she muttered.

"Because if you didn't, you'd have to be away from Laharl for most of the year," said Erza.

Both Ravel and I immediately blushed at that and Ravel glowered at my Queen.

Our first stop was Madam Malkin's where Dad immediately sat down on one of the provided chairs and pulled out a book.

"Good morning," said an elderly and pleasantly plump witch, probably Madam Malkin, "Hogwarts is it?"

"Yes please," I said.

"Alrighty then," said Malkin, "Theres already someone in there and I'm a little short staffed at the moment, so there'll be a short wait I'm afraid. I can do one of you now however."

"Ladies first," I said, taking a step to the side.

Ravel and Erza glanced at each other and quickly did a round of rock-paper-scissors, which Erza won.

"Alright, right this way," said Malkin, leading the redhead into the back as Ravel and I took a seat.

Well, I took a seat and Ravel dropped into my lap. I wasn't expecting it, so I let out a quite whoof.

"Em, Ravel?" I said.

"Shhh."

I raised an eyebrow, but didn't say anything as Ravel rested her head on my chest. Instead I wrapped my arms loosely around her waist and shot a glare at my Father, who was watching us over his book and giggling quietly to himself. He ignored the glare and just send me a thumbs up.

For a moment, we sat there quietly, before the door opened with a tinkling bell, breaking the silence as a group of three entered. They were clearly a Pureblood family from the way the Mother held herself. She was a beautiful woman, with long, silver hair and was wearing light purple robes that resembled a dress. The twin girls with her were also already showing signs of being real beauties when they grew up and shared her silver hair and blue eyes.

One of the girls had the air of a reserved and shy person and had her hair cut short and held back with a purple headband. She was wearing a green skirt, a white shirt with purple shoulders and arms, purple and white stockings and white boots.

Her sister on the other hand was clearly much more eager and outgoing, bouncing on her toes with excitement. Her hair was worn long, with her bangs tied up with purple clips. She was wearing the same outfit as her twin, expect with kneesocks instead of stockings and thigh high boots.

At the sight of the twin girls, I had to do a quick double take. They looked almost identical to the Silhoueska Twins from In Another World and, unless I'm very much mistaken, the Elze look-alike was giving out a very faint signal of a Sacred Gear. Hmm, interesting…I think I should look into adding those two to my Peerage, if only for the novelty of it. Besides, if they were anything like the characters they resembled, they would be a great asset. Now, how to go about it…

The answer to that question was given pretty damn quick though as the twins mother caught sight of Dad and paused. Dad looked up and smiled at the woman.

"Ah, Yelena, its been too long!" he said.

"Hello Krichevskoy," said Yelena, "What are you doing here?"

"Why so cold?" said Dad, "I know its been a while, but…"

Yelena fixed him with a glare that could have stripped the scales of a Dragon and Dad quickly shut up.

"Fine, I'm here to help my son and his friends get their supplies," said Dad, indicating to me and Ravel.

"Hi," I said, waving at the girls as they gave me and Ravel a curious look.

"Kids, this is Yelena Greengrass, my Contracted Mage," said Dad, "And her kids, um…"

"Hi, I'm Daphne," said the more confident twin, "And this is my little sister, Astoria."

"I'm only two minutes younger Sis!" protested Astoria.

"Still younger," said Daphne with a grin.

Meanwhile, I was busy making a mental note not to expect anything based on my past knowledge of HP canon, both actual and from Fanfics. Daphne was about as far from an Ice Queen as you can get, even if she did share her look-alike's body issues later down the line. Plus, the fact the Greengrass sisters were twins was another indication that things were different.

"Nice to meet you both," I said, "I'm Laharl Gremory and this is Ravel Phenex."

The twins eyes widened.

"Y-you mean your Devils?" whispered Astoria.

"Yep," I said.

No point in hiding it, not when I wanted these two in my Peerage. Now I was close to them, I could feel their power and could gain a measure of their potential. It was a rather handy ability of those possessing the position of King. We could get a general idea of which Piece would best fit an individual. It wasn't 100% accurate, but it did at least give us enough insight into what Piece to chose. Astoria was shoe in for a Bishop, her Magical reserves were off the charts, and Daphne would make an excellent Rook. Apparently they did share more with the Silhoueska Twins than just their appearance!

A loud throat clearing drew my attention over to where Dad and Yelena were sat to see the Lady Greengrass glaring at me.

"I know that look boy," she said, "Don't even think about it."

"Hey, I'm not about to force it!" I protested, "I'd much rather have willing Servants than force them into it!"

Yelena just upped her glare and I shivered under her intense glare.

"You'd better not," she said, "Or else…"

She trailed off and I winced at the thought. The fact she was leaking Magic and enough Killing Intent to make Grayfia proud didn't help. Fortunately, the KI was cut off a moment later when the curtain to the fitting area was suddenly thrown back and an angry looking girl with platinum blond hair stormed out, red faced and clearly angry if the frankly obscene amount of magic leaking out of her was anything to go by. She flung the door open, stomped out and slammed it behind her hard enough to shake the glass in its frame.

"What was that all about?" asked Ravel.

"Good question," I said, "Um, Erza? Whats going on in there?"

"Oh, nothing, just a...friendly conversation," called my Queen back, although I could clearly hear a slight tenseness to her voice which I had last heard during a conversation with Riser when he had made a few suggestive comments about Rias.

It meant that she was extremely angry and barely holding back on the urge to introduce something sharp and pointy to someone's squishy and I glanced at one another. Well, it seems that Erza already has someone she doesn't like and school hasn't even begun! This...could end badly…

And done. A nice, long chapter here and we even got to meet the next two members of Laharl's Peerage.

Yes, I made the Greengrass sisters twins and did made them walking references. Trust me, I am far from done. Those two are basically the same as the Silhoueska Twins, right down to their abilities.

Hmm, I wonder who the girl who stormed out could be...hehehe, I bet folks can guess! I also bet that they can guess what I'm doing with her.

The Goblins being in the Gremory's pocket is a boiled down version of an idea I had previously where the Gremory Family basically owned most of Diagon...but I scrapped it because that was too much. Oh, and yes, the Goblin King is that Jareth. Whether or not he'll be making an appearance is up for debate, but I am tempted to have him show up to sing at the Ball, if only so there's some decent music.

And I'll sign out here, mainly because I'm going to laugh myself silly at this rate...don't forget to leave a review!