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November 24th
The last few weeks went by in the blink of an eye for Harry, with his training, regular course work, and preparation for the task, he didn't know when it was soon the day task. He was happy that Dora gave him a day of rest, cause he wasn't sure if he would have been able to move a muscle if he trained a day earlier.
Shaking his head he got out of bed with a glance at his table clock which showed it was seven in the morning. He moved to the package he received yesterday, from home. It had gear and clothes he could wear for the task, along with a letter from Andi, whom he missed more than he was willing to admit.
Seating beside it on the table was a small sprig of heather which he guessed was from Minerva, in the last couple of weeks he had to skip once on their appointment, due to training which in hindsight was a stupid thing to do as he couldn't concentrate on the spell at all, with her visions clouding his mind.
Getting ready for the day he made his way down to the common room which was filled with chattering people. He caught the eye of Angelina who flashed him a supportive smile along with Katie and Alicia.
Replying in a similar manner he moved to the entrance where Hermione and Neville were waiting for him. He greeted them with a smile "Morning Guys"
"Morning Harry" they replied in sync with the former asking "So did you sleep well?"
"No… I was anxious all night about this but I feel rested enough to make it through" He answered as they passed the portrait hole. Making their way down the staircase.
Hermione nodded admitting "I know I couldn't sleep a wink, read the novel Mum sent me earlier in the week" yawning at the end.
"Yeah mate, I couldn't stop my mind from imagining the worst all night" Neville added just before he stumbled upon the vanishing step and Harry caught him just in time.
He patted his friends on the shoulder chuckling "You need to get a hang of it, Nev, it's been four years!" as they continued.
"I swear that thing moves!" the brown hair boy retorted looking back at the step that offended him regularly before following his friends and catching up to them near the end of the lobby.
Settling on the Gryffindor table he looked around the hall and shared a smile with Minerva at a head table before turning to look at the Ravenclaw table where he met Fleur's gaze for a minute. It had been some time since they spent time together. He decided to remedy that after the task.
He continued his search to the Hufflepuff table but only to hear "Looking for me handsome!" Susan's voice startled him much to his amusement.
"Yeah I was" he replied calming his nerves down.
Fighting the blush that was creeping on her face she smiled "Well, here I am!" animatedly before plating her breakfast. Both missed the glares coming their way from the Slytherin from a certain blond witch.
He shook his head copying her action just then Dumbledore came and stood up from his throne-like chair telling "Good morning to all. The task will be taking place at three in the afternoon, at the old arena near the end of the Valley, older students are requested to look after first and second years. Champions have lunch with their family around one. They are needed at the venue half an hour before"
Susan could feel him vibrating with excitement beside him, nudging him on the shoulder lightly she asked him "So excited huh?"
Was he excited, of course, he was! He missed his godfather but most of all he was excited to see Andi whom he missed the most. Also, there was an added benefit of meeting Apolline again! He was looking forward to lunch and spending time with both of them as such he simply nodded "Yes I am!"
"So what are you going to do in the meantime?" Hermione asked taking a sip of her Orange Juice.
He simply shrugged "I am not moving a muscle or reading a book, maybe go down to the lake? Have a long nap? Yeah that sounds like a plan" ending with a yawn.
Susan snorted "Yeah that's something you need right now…" interrupted by a yawn "..ow, and me too I guess" with a sheepish smile.
The bushy-haired witch nodded "Yeah, all of us had a pretty anxious night, some rest will do us good" as she tried hard to stifle her yawn, her expressions sending others into laughing fits.
Their waves of laughter stopped when hearing "Well, it's good that you enjoyed your last day Potter"
Good mood died as they saw Ron standing behind Neville with his Seamus who had a smug smile on his face. The youngest Weasley brother looked at Susan sneering "I see you have taken to befriend pathetic Puffs, oh how they might have fallen"
Putting a hand on Susan's thigh, Harry leveled a cold glare at his ex-best friend saying "Keep walking Weasley or I will prove to you that your chess skills aren't useful in a duel, but then neither would be your wand" adding insult to the injury.
Ron got red going to purple in anger and was about to open his mouth when Seamus put a hand on his shoulder making him snap "What!?" following his friend's brief gesture they both saw Mcgonagall glaring at them which made both of them scurrying away, further towards their seats.
Shaking his head he turned to Susan about to apologize only to see that was cherry red. He was confused only for a moment before he saw that his hand was almost between her legs, mortified he withdrew it quickly going red himself as he stammered "I… I am Sor…"
"It's okay Harry," She said as her blush decreased a little. The knowledge that it was a mistake didn't help as she could still feel the warmth of his hand on the inner thigh. It wasn't even anywhere near her kitty but mere anticipation had made her moist. Merlin! He is such a tease even without putting any effort into it! Magic knows what would happen to her if he did.
After some time all four of them were sitting near the lake after an intense stone-skipping competition which ended with a tie between Harry and Neville, Susan coming second while Hermione who was a reluctant participant was last.
Harry sat on the base of the tree with Susan's head on his right shoulder and Hermione on his left while Neville was lying leisurely on the grass with his hands locked behind his head and Hannah lying there with him.
Susan let out a content sigh saying "This is nice, we should do this more often" as she snuggled into his side.
"I agree, it's just so peaceful out here a little chilly but okay," Hermione said looking around. She was an indoor kind of person and has been like that since forever. But sometimes like this very moment, she enjoyed being in the sun and surrounded by nature rather than books.
Harry simply nodded as his mind was overloading with the pleasure of his hand being pressed between the soft flesh of Susan's magnificent breasts. It was like a dream which he was afraid will be shattered if he moved.
Slowly before any of them could notice their eyes drooped and all five of them were sound asleep under the shade of the tree.
Susan was the first one to arise from her slumber and the reason behind it was the ache in her neck. As she opened her eyes she saw Harry sleeping with his head resting on the tree and his hand was now around her. She felt him move in her sleep but didn't notice that it was touching almost supporting her heavy bust.
It was such a pleasant and embarrassing feeling! She loved it but hoped he was conscious and aware of his actions along with how happy they made her.
'Soon, Harry soon.' She thought before seeing noticing the position of the sun in the sky it was almost over their head which meant it was nearly almost time for them to wake up. She turned back to him and with a mischievous smile blew air in his ear. Though the reaction was she expected, as he shook his head lightly his hand was now over her breast and the friction of fabric against her nipple was making her leak.
Licking her lips and taking a deep breath she once blew strongly. This to her displeasure and relief his hand left her as tried to swat a bug away. Repeating it once got her a groan making her giggle as she called "Harry, wake up" gently.
"Hmm…" he opened his eyes lazily and gave her what she could only describe as a bedroom smile which made her heart skip a beat before another caused by what he said "Let me sleep Sue, I am tired from last night"
Her brain short-circuited for a minute as her imagination ran wild. She shook her head coming back from her wonderland as she smiled saying "I know Hon… Harry but you have lunch and you need to get ready for it!" blushing at the fact that she almost called him honey.
With a sleepy sigh, he nodded "Yeah, you right as always" he looked at her with mischief in his eyes before shouting "HERMIONE! NEVILLE! HANNAH! WAKE UP!" startling the other three awake which got him to stink eye along with a coupled of stinging hexes from the frazzled bushy haired witch.
As they entered the entry courtyard only to hear the sound of a clock confirming that it was almost one in the afternoon. It put a wind in his step as he hurriedly said his goodbye and in haste placed a kiss on Susan's cheek to get ready for the event.
He hadn't been in his room for more than fifteen minutes when he got back to the Common room he was wearing a deep red linen tunic white accents and with loose blue breaches with regular black clothes. He made his way down to the entrance lobby, lunch was to be held near the arena. It was quite a distance to cover he was worried that he would be late but more than that he was excited.
He spotted Minerva standing near the gates, with a smile on his face he approached her "Am I late?"
She chuckled shaking her head saying "Yeah but knowing you Godfather he will only be getting there by the time we get there" as he ran her hand lightly through his hair, fixing it somewhat. Satisfied with it they started walking, the silence lasted only for a minute before she asked "Do you have a plan to face… um… whatever it is?" worry and concern showed her gentle voice.
"Yeah I do," he said with a nervous smile on his face.
Needing more physical proof of his confidence the older witch with a slight hesitance took his hand in hers intertwining their fingers and saying "Be careful okay, If... anything happens to you… I… will…" she choked a little.
Giving her hand a gentle squeeze he nodded "I promise Minerva I will come back, I love your cookies too much to die this young" trying to lighten the mood.
She raised her eyebrow with a smile playing on her lips as she asked "Only cookies Mister Potter?" trying to sound stern.
"Oh no I l… like their maker just as much" he retorted with a bashful smile on his lips hoping his little slip wasn't caught on.
But his hope was for naught as she did catch it and couldn't help but feel herself turning red from head to toe. She knew he liked her, hearing it just made it too real. As they reached the tent she smiled "I will… see you after…" he stepped forward and hugged him saying "You better come back, Harry"
He hugged her back tightly reveling in the softness of her breast he kissed her cheek whispering "I will Minerva, I always keep my promise"
She shivered feeling his warm breath before breaking it and saying "They must be waiting for you now,"
With a smile, he entered the tent and immediately he saw the silver bullet coming at him. He was steady enough to tank the impact knowing who it was he greeted "Bonjour Gabrielle!"
"ARRRRRRY!" young veela squealed loudly showing how powerful her lungs were making everyone wince.
Recovering from his ear drums begin busted he knelt in front of the girl asking "So how are you?" getting a confused expression from her he looked around only catching Fleur who was watching them, he asked, "Care to translate?"
"And why would I do zat? You look so cute when you are 'elpless" with a smirk on her face.
He gave her a shrug saying "Fine, don't help but you have to help her after all how can you say no to this face" gesturing to Gabrielle who was looking clueless.
Before Fleur could retort Gabrielle tugged on her blue jacket asking "What is he saying Fleur? Tell me!"
And that settled the score with Harry:1 Fleur : 0
"ARRY!" again came to a shout this time it was Apolline, who looked as radiant and beautiful as ever. She was dressed in a dark caramel off-shoulder dress which showed a teasing hint of her cleavage, her golden silver hair cascading down her shoulder like a waterfall.
The elation he felt at that moment couldn't be measured as he had to consciously stop himself from hugging the older woman, he went to greet her only to be swept in a tight hug by the woman. He simply returned the gesture, he was coming to love hugs.
As they ended it Apolline blushed furiously saying "I am sorry 'Arry, it's just I was worried about you ever since Fleur told us about your name being entered in the tournament" still holding his hand.
"Maman!" Fleur gave an indignant chirp turning red in embarrassment.
He chuckled "It's okay Fleur" before turning back to the older woman "And thank you Madame Delacour, it's good to see you again"
Apolline couldn't help but think that he was worried about her health and was trying to hide it. It was another thing she learned, Harry hated fame. Cause if he loved it his saving her and Fleur would have been all over the news. It only proved that he was a worthy mate.
"Zank you, 'Arry" She leaned down and kissed him on the corner of the mouth saying "For Good luck" before stepping back and taking Gabby back to the table with her.
Fleur smiled at him as she copying her mother stepped forward and planted a kiss on the corner of his mouth but on his lips stunning him. She stood back giving him a seductive grin saying in a husky tone "Good Luck 'Arry" deliberately making her accent heavy with a wink as she walked to her family table with extra sway in her hips.
"Man, you have it bad don't you?" these words from his godfather made him nod even before he could register what was happening.
His eyes went wide as he turned and hugged the man saying "Padfoot! When did you get her?"
"Ah just about when my godson was doing me proud, kissing the Veela," Sirius said in a hushed tone hugging him back.
He blushed as he looked away but didn't say anything only looked around and spotted Andi standing behind him.
The way he beamed at her made Andi feel like a schoolgirl who was finally noticed by her crush. Not caring about her blush with unshed tears in her eyes, she stepped forward hugging him "Oh Harry! I missed you so much dear!" hugging him so tight there was no room for air between them.
He returned the gesture with equal fervor, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her flush to him. Both stayed like that for a minute as he muttered his reassurances rubbing her back and feeling the strings of her corset through the light purple dress she was wearing.
With great displeasure both of them ended the hug and she dragged him to the table saying "You need energy for the task"
As they settled in Andi dragged her chair closer to his and Sirius settled on the other side. It was the first time when he looked around the tent and saw just how massive it was, he smiled saying "I love Magic!"
Andi chuckled nodding beside him "I know it never ceases to amaze" before giving his arm a light squeeze while watching his facial reaction which was a slight flinch. She sighed "Still hurting?" running a soothing hand on her arm.
He nodded saying "Yeah but not as bad as before, it comes and goes from time to time, once or thrice a day. I am okay though"' he said putting a hand over her's patting it with a smile.
He turned to his godfather only to see a weird expression on his face for a second which he ignored before asking "So where is Moony? Running late?"
"You must have been pretty busy Pup, my cousin tiring you out?" he said in a suggestive tone which made Harry's mind whirl with fantasies of Dora, making him red.
Sirius laughed patting his back "Oh by merlin you are easy, just like Jame! Man you should have seen when he went on his first date with your mum they kissed and he was red for a month" bellowing in laughter gaining Delacour's attention of whom Fleur and Apolline were happy to see the man they were… attracted to being normal with his family.
To Andi the way he behaved around her, how close he was with Delacour women alone the way he interacted with Minerva, and how he was blushing at the mention of her daughter told her that their family was going to be expanding way more than she anticipated. She felt it was was long time coming as Harry was a person who deserved to have but again she was severely biased.
Wiping his tears and calming down he said "Oh, man it's been a long time since I laughed that hard, anyway, I was asking how is your training with Nymphadora going?" waggling his eyebrows
Gathering his mind he said "Yeah she is a slave driver but I survived still, clumsy as hell though " with a bashful grin.
Sirius nodded "Yeah, I think is parcel and package of her being metamorph, ever so unbalanced" As he filled his goblet with some wine and took a sip of it he let out a satisfied moan before turning to his godson asking "Pup, grape juice? Helps to take the edge off"
"Yeah, it does but also lowers your focus and makes you unsteady, so no thanks Padfoot" he turned him down.
"Spoilsport" he retorted as he continued to enjoy his drink.
Andromeda smiled "She has always been like that, I remember she gave Lily and Aunt Dorea a heart attack. She was almost seven carrying you and tripped over a small rise on the floor! But you ever so miraculously simply floated in the air and stopped her midway. I still remember how they jumped from the couch! I swear they flew across the room!" chuckling as she went on with Harry joining her.
"Oh yeah sure when she does it it's funny, but me I got my arse hexed all day and I remember you loving it from your place in the grass" Sirius gruffed but with a pleasant smile on his face.
Andromeda scoffed "Oh shut up Siri, you were warned by Aunt Dorea not to be rough with him, well you got what was promised"
Sirius shrugged before adding "Yeah, Mum was angriest as I have ever seen her" he turned to his godson saying "A little advice pup, never anger Black Women, they are dangerous"
"Really? I think they are rather lovely" Harry replied and emphasised his point by kissing Andi on the corner of her mouth.
She beamed at him saying "Oh such a gentleman" returning the favor before turning to Sirius saying "You can learn from him you know"
"You are catching up quite nicely Pup! Proud of you!" patting the teen's back.
"Monsieur Potter!" a sweet cultured voice called from the entrance of the tent, belonging to Alain Delacour who was dressed formally for the occasion.
Standing up he stepped around to the table greeting him "Bonjour Lord Delacour! It's good to see you again" shaking the man's outstretched hand.
Alain was ecstatic to meet the young hero again, oh he was aware that he was Apolline and Fleur's mate. He couldn't be anymore happier for them, he said "Indeed Mr. Potter it's great to see you again but I hoped it could be in better circumstances"
He nodded before saying "Please let me introduce you to my Family, Lord Sirius Black, my Godfather, and Andromeda Black" Looking at the woman he paused "My aunt?"
She gave him a sultry smile "I can be anything you like Harry" with a wink before turning to greet the man "Pleasure Lord Delacour" offering her hand which the man kissed.
"A pleasure, Lord Black" French Lord greeted.
Shaking the man's hand Sirius nodded "Enchanted, Lord Delacour. I must say I am a fan of your drinks"
Alain chuckled "AH! Than monsieur you are a true connoisseur of wine, though I must say the credit goes to Mi' lady Apolline, she the mind behind our winery business, I am just a face in the front. Though if you are interested I could give you are personal wine tour" his tone turning suggestive.
Both Sirius and Andromeda caught on quickly with the former looking a little flustered as he answered "I… I will think about that"
"Make sure you do" Giving the man's hand last squeeze he made his towards his family.
Noticing that his godfather was looking a little red he asked "Padfoot? You okay?" concerned about him.
"Hmmm…. Of yeah pup, it's nothing" he replies just before the food appears on the table providing a much-needed distraction "I am hungry that's it, and thank magic for the meal" as he starts on the lunch.
With a confused look, Harry turned to Andromeda looking for an explanation only to get a shake of her head "Forget about him, come eat a little or you won't have energy when…" She swallowed a lump of emotion saying "… the time comes"
He nodded and started putting food on his plate but he didn't have an appetite for anything, he was filled with nervousness and anxiety. Taking a deep breath he takes a sip of water from his goblet.
Looking around he spotted that on the other side of the tent, the Delacour family was having their food but Fleur was more or less in the same boat as him not eating the food only playing with it on her plate. Both shared a quick smile before turning she turned back to paying attention to her sister.
He sighed leaning back in his chair and asking "So how's Moony Padfoot?"
"Haggered and tired as usual, it's a full moon tonight, you know how he is around these days" Sirius answered continuing to tear into his chicken.
Harry nodded "Yeah I kno…" when his attention was drawn to Dora who just entered the tent. She was in her auror regalia but her neon pink hair undermined her authority. He greeted "Hey Dora"
"Wotcher Harry" she returned, walking around the table and giving him a tight hug and kissing his cheek only whispering "Come back to me, Harry Bear, show' em who's the boss"
"Hey, what are we? Hippogriff liver?" Sirius remarked jokingly.
She turned to him countering "Oh no Sirius! You are a magnificent giant piece of Hippogriff Dung" drawing laughter from the teen beside him and her mother as the Lord of their house pouted.
"So you joining us for lunch?" he asked expectantly looking Into her violet eyes.
She gave him an apologetic smile "Sorry, I just came by to wish you luck, I have to run back to my post or Kingsley will blow his fuse" kissing his cheek, giving a quick hug to her mother, not missing a chance to cope a feel before leaving with "I will see you later"
Harry turned back to look at Andi who looked a little red and asked "First Padfoot and now you? What is it? Are both coming down with something?"
She shook her head saying "No it's just I swallowed the wrong way nothing to worry about" drinking some water to hide her blushing face.
Giving a nod he returned to his food and ate a few bites of chicken and spiced potatoes which was hard before putting his utensils down for good. He just couldn't stomach it, he decided it would be best to eat after he was done with the task.
Just then Ludowick Bagman entered the tent announcing "Champion it's time"
Both families were up, hugs were exchanged and as they moved towards the entrance Harry realized something "Wait, I didn't introduce you guys!" he quickly made an introduction before Gabby hugged him wishing him good luck.
Exiting the tent while they followed Mr. Bagman their families walked to the opposite side of the audience entrance. Both of them walked in silence preparing themselves for the task ahead. In a short time, they reached another tent near the arena.
"AH! Finally, they are here" Bartimus Crouch said gaining the attention of Madame Maxine, Karkarov, and Dumbledore with Viktor Krum standing in the corner.
Crouch came to the center ordering "Alright champions gather around me in a circle, hurry hurry!"
Following his instruction, all three of them stood in front of him in a semicircle and as they did they saw that the man was holding a colored velvet pouch that had smoke coming out of it "Now all of you are to retrieve a golden egg which has a clue for next task and that will be guarded by 3 creatures, two wyverns, and manticore, now in this bag are miniature versions of those creatures each of them are numbered so you will face one you draw and in the order"
With that, he opened the bag and held it to Fleur saying "Ladies first"
Taking a deep breath and closing her eyes she put her hand in the bag, grabbed one of three yanked it out quickly. She opened her eyes only to find that something was a small blue dragon with number 2 on its back. Bagman exclaimed "OOh!, Swedish short-snout"
He moved the bag to Viktor who was stone cold as he put his in and pulled out another miniature dragon and Fleur's heart sank, she didn't show anything on her face when Bagman cheered "Hungarian Horntail, going first I see"
"And last is…" he turned to Harry gesturing to the bag. The emerald-eyed teen nodded and put his hand in the bag, wincing when he felt the miniature manticore bite his finger. He pulled his hand with it hanging from his middle finger as Bagman completed "… the manticore and going last"
He pulled the little blighter off of his finger keeping a tight grip on it as he dropped it back into the bag and sucked on lightly bleeding finger.
"Well with that done Mr. Krum you are to go out after the cannon blast" He looked at other judges only to nod and with that, all of the Judges left.
Fleur quickly moved to him while Krum made his way to the entrance as such his back was to them. She took his hand and both sat side by side.
After a minute or so of waiting sound of a cannon blast overshadowed cheers of enthusiasm from the crowd signaling the start of the task. Viktor without paying a thought to the other two behind him.
"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! WELCOME TO THE FIRST TASK, OF THE TRI-NATIONAL STAGE THE MERLIN CUP!" Ludo Bagman announced making the crowd cheer. There were not only students but also international media. It was an open event as such the audience was more than a thousand people.
"NOW OUR CHAMPION HAVE TO RETRIEVE THE GOLDEN EGG FROM THE CLUTCHES OF THE FURIOUS BEASTS" Bagman announced and ended with "OUT FIRST CHAMPION WILL FACE THE FEROCIOUS WELSH GREEN! HE IS THE ONE WE ALL KNOW AND LOVE! THE QUIDDITCH SUPERSTAR, VIKTOR KRUM!"
Gesturing towards the entrance where the young man entered, his stony facade never cracking. In the middle of the arena growling and blowing fire from its nose was the wyvern in front of her clutch, protecting it.
Drawing his wand Viktor smirked as he started running towards the beast but had to jump out of the fire and roll on his side only letting attack with a gouging curse.
"AND THERE HE GOES! SHOWING THE BRAV… HE DODGES JUST IN TIME!" commentary by Bagman continued as the crowd continued to watch with bated breath.
Viktor knew for his plan to work he had to make sure that his aim was perfect and for that, he needed Wyvern to be sluggish. It was a battle of endurance and fit as he was Krum knew that he would tire faster than the Wyvern. His best chance is to find a window and take his best shot.
He moved with purpose not wasting energy on unnecessary moments and once again ducking out of the incoming fire, he used a quick transfiguration to change the rocks around the arena into a wolf, seven wolves started running around the arena trying to distract the Wyvern.
"A CLEVER DISTRACTION TACTIC DISPLAYED BY MR. KRUM BUT IT'S SEEMS TO HAVE LEFT HIM A LITTLE OUT OF BREATH!"
The man was right, transfiguration was one of his strong suits but mass transfiguration that quick was still very taxing on him. Taking a second to catch his breath before he started moving towards the clutch ever so slowly. He made only ten teens till the last wolf was destroyed and Wyvern turned its attention back to him.
Krum started piling the sleeping charm and stunners on the beast's flank but not for long as they turned it towards him and lunged at him with its jaws. He dove left just in time but his sleeve was caught in one of its spikes.
"OH! IT WAS A CLOSE ONE! HE IS LUCKY TO ONLY LOSE HIS SLEEVE!"
It wasn't that clean as his left arm was bleeding from forearms only to have, he was glad it was only a flesh wound. Putting a quick numbing charm on it while moving he once again waved his wand this time transfiguring multiple stones into birds, animating them to distract the Wyvern.
"ANOTHER DISTRACTION AND IT SEEMS TO HAVE WORKED SOMEWHAT" Bagman announced seeing how the flock of birds were annoying the heck out of the beast.
Taking a chance, Krum pointed to the was wand high casting {Conjunctiva!}
The pale pink color struck its mark making the Wyvern wail in pain as it started to thrash around not celebrating his victory yet he quickly broke into a run towards the nest of the eggs. Picking up the golden egg and turned back just in time to duck under the wings of the beast.
"AND HE HAS IT! MR. KRUM HAS GOT HIS EGG AND IS NOW MAKING HIS WAY TO THE EXIT" commentary parallel to the actions on the ground.
As he neared the exit the cheer turned into gasps of horror making Krum look back only to see that the Wyvern's tail had flicked destroying some of the real eggs and was now coming at him so he tried to increase his speed he was only a few feet's away when he felt pain flaring all over his back and was hurtling into the exit his egg clutched into the chest.
Landing wasn't that smooth as he landed on his shoulder which popped right out of the socket. Madame Pomphery was quick to react taking the patient to the medical tent to start the treatment immediately with Andromeda helping her.
"WHAT A SPECTACULAR SHOW OF VALOR MR. KRUM!" Bagman commented hyping the crowd while down in the arena the dragon handlers were putting the enraged dragon to sleep while also replacing the eggs with others along with another golden egg.
Soon next Wyvern was brought and as soon as the last dragon handler left Bagman started again "AND NOW FOR OUR SECOND CHAMPION, THE WINNER OF U-17 DUELING TOURNAMENT AND A REIGNING CHAMPION FOR LAST FIVE YEARS OF MAGIQUE PRIX DE L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE! THE GORGEOUS MS. FLEUR ISABELLE DELACOUR!" with cannon going off.
Hearing it Fleur stood up with Harry who hugged her saying "Best of luck!" and kissing her cheek.
She held him tighter still saying "Come back to me 'Arry, we still have to visit 'ogsmeade together" parting with a quick peck on his lips as she moved towards the entrance. Taking a deep breath she calmed herself down, going through her rather simple strategy in mind, with a last glance at him she walked out towards the arena head held high exuding confidence as always.
She was cheered by all her schoolmates along with her family and her friends at Hogwarts, but ignoring them she stood in front of the Wyvern looking into its eyes with defiance to submit, as if sensing it the beast let out a loud indignant roar.
Not even flinching a little she drew her wand, pointing it to her throat casting {Sonorus!} before putting it back in the holster clearing her throat diving into her veela heritage, and started to sing letting her allure flow freely. Her melodies were almost hypnotic as her voice was sweet.
The crowd was silent everyone was captivated by her singing, many men and boys were going glass along with some women. Among the only ones who were immune to it was Harry who was looking from the entry tent entranced by her music while he felt surrounded by warmth and filled with energy.
Just like humans, the Wyverns were equally affected by the song. As its eyes started to droop little by little. It was trying to resist the temptation of sleep but was losing the fight with every second. A few minutes later it was lying down on the ground with its large body completely relaxed fire coming out of its nose.
She opened her eyes to see if she was successful and seeing that it worked, she started on the second part of her plan. Silencing her footsteps, she moved towards the side watching her step minding stones and pebbles.
A jerk or every small moment made her stop in the track before moving again, by the time she reached the nest and picked up the golden egg in her arms. The exit was on her right, she started walking towards it ever so slowly keeping an eye on the sleeping dragon.
"LOOKS LIKE MS. DELACOUR HAS DONE IT! SHE HAS THE EGG AND IS MOVING TOWARDS THE EXIT" Bagman's voice startled everyone around the arena who looked at her with surprise and cheered.
All the voice woke the Wyvern which looked at the egg and its anger swelled as it raised its head, opened its jaw, and let out a torrent of fire at the perceived threat to its clutch.
The fire singled her bottoms near the calf as she went through the exit. She calmly put her egg down before casually absorbing the fire in her, fire never burned a veela.
"AND THAT WAS A CLOSE ONE BUT MS. DELACOUR HANDLES IT GRACEFULLY AND COMPLETES HER TASK EFFORTLESSLY! MARVELOUS!" Bagman announced and the way the crowd applauded, they were in complete agreement.
But there was another thing mixed in the excitement for what many came for, certain individuals with vested interest. It was to see how Boy Who Lived performs in the arena, some to see if he was worthy of his title and fame while some to see if they could predict the tide of future.
Sirius was tapping his foot, a habit of nervousness. Andi who it annoyed the most would have snapped if she wasn't too busy praying to magic to get her fiancee back to her safely. While Dora was standing at the back of the audience section with gray hair.
Minerva sitting with her colleagues sat regally but secretly was fiddling with her finger under her robe. Hermione was gnawing at her lower lip worried for her brother, she knew he was the master of doing the unbelievable but that knowledge didn't make her any less anxious.
Susan was fiddling with the hem of robes which she knew her aunt would smack her if she was there. A certain blond-haired Slytherin had her hands in wist so tight her nails were digging in her palm in anxiety.
Apolline Delacour was proud and relieved to see that Fleur completed her task without a scratch on her but now it was her mate's turn and she prayed to Aphrodite for his survival.
In the international crowd, ten to twelve individuals with stakes in the future of the world, shakers, and movers sat each waiting to see where the cards would fall and where the piece would settle.
Sitting in the entry tent Harry closed his eyes in relief as he saw Fleur leave. Taking a deep breath he centered himself trying to get rid of his anxiety. Moving hand through his hair, he relaxed and focused on the only thing that mattered in that moment, survival.
The Cannon blasted again and proceeded with Bagman's announcement "NOW OUR LAST CHAMPION, THE YOUNGEST ONE OF THE THREE, OUR HERO, THE BOY WHO LIVED! HARRY JAMES POTTER!" gesturing toward the entrance.
Stepping into the arena he controlled his normal urge to run from loud noises but he quickly became focused as a caged and warded arena opened.
Through the dark a hulking figure appeared, its body of a lion with a human face and scorpion tail, the Manticore looked as menacing as the night he first saw it. The lung it took put it in the center of the large field and it roared.
Its voice chilled the bones of the audience while many gasped seeing the beast. Even those who knew about what was going to happen were stunned to silence.
"AH! So you arrrre my morsel, a little thin but you will do nicely!" the Manticore mocked eying Harry before charging at him.
"AND THERE IT'S THE MOST DANGEROUS BEAST SECOND ONLY TO CHIMERA! MANTICORE IS ON THE MOVE!" Bagman said.
His commentary was met with silence as the audience was watching with a bated breath.
Spurring in action Harry moved running at the same time waving his wand levitating a large boulder and banishing it at the beast. It didn't do much damage only making it dodge its usings speed, the beast chuckled "That's it! Morsel fight! I will work my appetite!" as it lunged towards the teen.
"AND THAT'S OUR HERO! FACING IT ALL HEAD ON! BUT THAT MOVE HAS ONLY SEEMED TO SPUR IT ON!" Bagman noted.
Hermione cursed "Damn it, Harry! Distract it and get it over with!"
Seeing the opportunity he pointed his wand when it was in the air casting {Depulso!} overpowering it a little. He watched the beast flying across the field before tumbling to the ground until it stopped at the wall with a loud thump.
The crowd cheered at him.
"Yeah," Hermione.
"Show 'em PUP!" Sirius said proud of his godson.
"Go for it, Harry!" Susan screamed.
"Show that overgrown cat who's the boss!" Tonks said from her place.
"Magnifique Harry!" Apolline shouted in happiness while Fleur clapped hard making and hugging Gabrielle. She would have shouted if her throat wasn't that hoarse.
"Very Good Ha… Mr. Potter!" Minerva said catching her slip-up at the last moment and was relieved that her colleague didn't catch it.
He didn't to see the show but was running towards the pedestal where his golden eggs were sitting. Smiling he took it up and turned towards the exit but saw the Manticore coming at him from the corner of his eye and heard "YOU AREN'T GOING ANY MORSEL!"
"AND HE HAS THE EGG! NOW MR. POTTER NEEDS TO GET… OH, IT SEEMS THE MANTICORE ISN'T DONE WITH HIM YET!" Bagman gasped the last sentence out.
He didn't have enough time to get out of its way completely catching the claw on his upper thigh. He fell groaning in pain losing the egg in the process.
"OOOOOOO! THAT'S BAD MR. POTTER! HIS RIGHT THIGH IS BLEEDING LIKE A WATERFALL AND HE HAS LOST THE EGG!" Bagman said.
Harry's friends and family watched his condition horrified while some shouted encouraging words. Andromeda who had since moved to the medical tent near the exit tent was tearing up seeing his condition yet she was confident in him.
He was sure that his thigh muscles were in shreds but couldn't stop right now. His strategy to ignore Manticore and get the egg wasn't working that well. Quickly putting a numbing charm 'Thank you, Andi!'
"AND HE IS UP AGAIN!" Bagman said and the crowd cheered seeing the teen's resilience.
Wincing a little he saw it coming from across the field, he stood up casting {Accio Golden Egg!} Once it was in his hand he shrunk it {Reducio!} and pocketed it in his pocket.
"A SMART MOVE BY MR. POTTER!"
The Manticore mocked "I HAVE YOU NOW!" only a few feet away from lunged at him. It was in its nature to lung at the prey.
Harry moved from the spot at the right moment aiming his wand at the sky {Accio Firebolt!} starting to run but wasn't that far enough when he felt a sting on his right shoulder blade. It was the beast's scorpion tail. It stung only for a second but it was enough as he continued.
"ANOTHER CLOSE CALL FOR MR. POTTER! BUT IT SEEMS HE HAS A PLAN IN THE MIND, OH HE IS STUNG! THE MANTICORE VENMON IS KNOWN FOR PARALYZING IT'S VICTIMS IN FEW MINUTES. MR POTTER IS IN A GRAVE DANGER!"
'Okay Potter now you have a problem, you know about the paralyzing agent in its tail. It will take at least two minutes to completely take effect. My broom is on the way I just have to get it and make it out to the exit'
He saw the broom coming and looked back to see the beast shaking its head out of the daze. He had time, he would make it, and plan B will be successful. The broom zoomed towards him slowing down as it reached him, quickly he mounted it and leaped in the air.
Hermione whooped jumping with Susan, their strategy worked.
"HE IS PLAYING TO HIS STRENGTHS! MR. POTTER IS THE YOUNGEST SEEKER OF THE CENTURY! HE IS UNSTOP…" Bagman was cut off but a collective gasp from the crowd.
"OH NO YOU DON'T!" the beast yelled jumping and catching the tail end of the broom in his front paws snapping the ting part off.
"AHHHH!" he screamed as he went hurtling down heading towards the wall, he jumped before the impact and landed on the ground on his left ankle first twisting and spraining it.
"… IT SEEMS THE MANTICORE ISN'T LETTING MR. POTTER GO THAT SOON! THAT CRASH DESTROYED HIS BROOM! NOW WHAT WILL HE DO!"
"HARRY!" "ARRY!" came the voice of those who cared about him while others gasped, terrified for the young champion.
He felt lightheaded as he stood up, wincing from the latest injury. Once again using the numbing charm before looking around at the wreck of his prized possession but didn't have time to grieve the loss as the beast was once again on its way to attack him.
"HE IS UP AND SEEM TO BE PONDE… HE IS ON THE MOVE!" Bagman said.
"He is not looking good" Hermione noticed that he was losing the blood from his thigh wound.
Susan nodded "It will be okay! He will make it through! He has to" her eyes watering.
Wincing from the splinters in his arms he thought 'Plan C it is!' as pointed his wand towards the ground below the beast casting {Agumenti Maxima!}
'Immobilize the beast and make a quick escape!' Hermione and Susan's words rang in his mind.
The girls looked at each other saying in sync "Plan C"
"IT'S SEEMS HE IS PLANNING SOMETHING!" Bagman noted in interest.
But it was not that easy cause it moved away from the puddle and was charging for him. It wasn't in his best interest to stand still so he moved too running adjacent to the boundary wall and once again casting a water spell on the ground leaving a trail of water.
He looked back to see if his plan was working and jumped in joy seeing the beast coming towards him. When he was at enough distance he cast {Glacius!}
"HE IS TRYING TO FREEZE THE BEAST! A CLEVER TACTIC BY MR. POTTER!" Bagman announced.
The path started freezing and as he wanted the beast's leg started to freeze a little but before they could be encased in the ice it took the unbalanced jump losing most of its power.
"BUT IT WAS FOR NAUGHT! THE MANTICORE IS CLEVER OPPONENT!"
Sitting in the stands Fleur was glad and worried at the same time, while she was happy she didn't have to face the monster she also didn't want to lose her one chance of happiness to it.
"Damn it!" Harry cursed under his breath
Manticore growled in anger "I have had enough of your games Morsel!" charging at him.
Harry was tired, he knew the toxin in his system would render him useless in about a minute. It was too fast for him to pin it down with ice as he planned and he didn't know spatial transfiguration. In the last twenty days, he trained to not fight but to take the egg and get out of the arena, letting the professional worry about it. It was the most logical thing to do, who in the right mind would like to face an XXXXX class beast head-on.
Backup was trapping it in the place and getting the hell out of there but the attempt only angered the beast. So with no options left, he did one thing he knew, face it head-on!
"IT SEEM LIKE MR. POTTER HAS GIVEN UP AND ACCEPTED HIS FA…"
{Accio Stone!} {Accio Stone!}
"OH, WHAT'S THIS? WHAT IS DOING?"
Hermione looked scared "NO! HARRY DON'T DO IT!"
"What? What is he doing" Susan's question was one that Fleur, Apolline, Fleur, Sirius, Neville, and Hannah had in their mind.
She looked at them whispering "He is going to face it head-on!" and that got every one of them hollering at him not to do it.
He quickly transfigured both stones into the imitations of Sword of Gryffindor. The weight felt a little off but it was enough. Putting his wand in the wrist holster, equipped it swords, he started running towards the beast yelling "AHHHHHHHH!"
"OH MERLIN! IT'S UNBELIEVABLE! MR. POTTER IS CHARGING AT THE BEAST! WITH SWORDS! IS IT HIS LAST STAND!"
As the manticore lunged at him went low barrel rolling and seeing the chance used his swords on its tail in the reverse x cutting the tail clean off from the base. The beast yowled in pain as the scorpion appendage landed on the side.
"H…HE… HE JUST CUT OFF MANTICORES! TAIL! IT'S UNHEARD OF! AND HE IS BARLEY A FOURTH YEAR!"
The action stunned everyone in the audience and the judges.
Making a distance from it Harry thinking it was his chance started running towards the exit which was on the side.
"Yes! That's it!" Hermione said, coming out of her stunned stupor
"You are almost there!" Susan added recovering after her.
Apolline who was focused on the beast saw it get up saying " 'Arry! Look out!" "Behind you!" Sirius. They both yelled together.
"ARRRGGGGGHHHHHH!" the roar reverberated through the arena rattling many bones as it moved at blinding speed toward its enemy leaving a trail of blood behind.
Everything from then on happened in slow motion for all of them and all they could do was sit ideally, see.
Harry turned in time to be ready as its heavy paws landed on his shoulder breaking them in the process as he landed on the ground.
"IT LOOKS LIKE HE DOWN! IT'S THE END OF THE LINE FOR MR. POTTER!?"
He didn't look away instead gathering his strength, he plunged both his swords into its guts saying "Shut up! You talk too much!" Manticore let out a dying roar before going limp above him and with a great effort, he pushed it aside.
"WAIT! IS THAT! YES IT IS! MR. POTTER HAS KILLED THE MANTICORE! "LADIES AND GENTLEMAN THIS IS HISTORY IN MAKING NO ONE WIZARD EVER KILLED A CHIMERA SINGLE-HANDEDLY! HARRY POTTER CREATED HISTORY TODAY FOLKS AND YOU ALL ARE WITNESSES!" Ludo announced and the crowd went into uproar.
With the last of his strength he covered the last couple of steps to the exit and as he fell fighting to be conscious, through the blurry vision he saw Andi running towards him with Poppy on her heel before he finally lost the battle, and darkness overtook him.
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