Chapter 90: Hallow's Ween
"I can't believe this... That they'd lie through their teeth about a first year..." Hermione utters in complete bafflement as she reads through her borrowed newspaper. "Don't they have any shame...?"
"From what I've seen, I don't think so... My nan told me that half the stuff they write is made up." Neville remarks.
"Well your nan's loony then." Ron sniffs, "What did they even get wrong? Harry is clearly dark, he speaks to snakes, and he's a Slytherin!"
"Has he actually done anything?" Hermione retorts, deciding not to mention his strange disgust and hostility towards his parents, "I think you're just jealous."
"Ha, jealous of what?"
"That he's smart, strong, famous-" she starts listing things off with his fingers.
"At least I'm not a dirty snake! 'Sides, sounds to me like you're in love with him or something." he accuses, a few on the table to snicker as her cheeks redden in embarrassment, "If you like him so much why not join the snakes, you'd probably make more friends there!"
"Ron," Neville stoically interjects, "Drop it."
"Fine. But don't think I don't see you, 'Mione, keep crushing on someone dark and you might turn as well." he states and points at the uncaring-looking Harry from across the hall, "He doesn't seem to care about the news, figures." he adds before going back to shovelling food into his mouth.
Hermione frowns at that, trying to ignore the quiet snickers and 'looks' she was getting from the rest of the table. Parvati tried to draw her attention away from it but even her other roommates were getting in on the action... Shaking her head, she pushes her plate forward and grabs her book bag, "I need to prepare for classes, excuse me."
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With Halloween quickly approaching, Dumbledore found himself with his newest subordinate sitting opposite him, two steaming cups of tea already served. They wait in comfortable silence for a couple minutes, until the aged Headmaster finally decides to broach the topic at hand. "Well, Remus? Have you found anything from Mr Hashbury that would endanger Harry?"
The Werewolf pauses his sip of tea and slowly lowers it back to the table, "Not quite... I've tried many times but he's either too busy to speak, unwilling to talk, or not home..." he perks up, "I have learned some things from a neighbour of his though."
Albus tilts his head curiously, while he couldn't read a Werewolf's mind due to the curse's nature, he was pretty sure the man had just blushed...? "I see?"
Remus nods, "I know that Harry has been staying with Mr Hashbury for a number of years. He's well fed, clothed, and apparently had 'tutors', though, my source is muggle, so I don't know if they were teaching him magic or not." he explains.
"Your source, are they trustworthy?"
Remus firmly nods, "I'm sure of it."
...
Dumbledore lays his spectacles on the desk, "Well then, I suppose the task is in good hands. Might I suggest pressing the matter however? For Mr Hashbury to be so hostile and reticent to speak, I fear... He may hold secrets..." he trails off.
"Meaning...?"
Dumbledore gives a forced sigh, "Harry has been rather antisocial since joining the school, from my experience, that is indicative of abuse, of a certain nature I'd rather not discuss."
Remus' breath hitches, "Y-you believe he might-"
Albus nods, "I suspect. I don't wish to throw around accusations but I'd be certain of his safety. You understand my concern, of course."
"I do. Don't worry, I'll get to the bottom of this. If he's touching Jame's and Lily's son I'll-" he snarls, expression becoming far more animalistic than Dumbledore had expected. This boded for his plans, as if Remus ended up discovering something, or was misled... Mr Hashbury might unfortunately die from a rogue Werewolf attack, leaving harry's guardianship to him.
"Trust me, Remus, we will get to the bottom of this. Harry will be safe here for now."
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It was Halloween and decorations like fake transfigured bats, pumpkins, and skulls were spread all around the school. Teachers had designed classes around the holiday, and even the ghosts were getting in the mood, their forms being far more present on this particular day of the year.
Harry of course had his mind elsewhere, he went through the motions. Dripping water on magically altered pumpkins to make them grow far larger in Herbology class, ignoring the fool who accidentally spilt a bucket on one, causing it to grow larger than the actual greenhouse.
Throughout the day his thoughts were solely on the upcoming ritual. He'd have to skip the Halloween feast however, which should be fine considering he had the excuse of his dead parents.
Soon enough, it was time. Once classes end he rapidly makes his way out of the school, using his 'Ignore' spell, which he now understood to be the Disillusionment Charm. On his way however he spots a large group of Slytherin 'sneaking' around.
He walks close enough to pick up their conversation and quickly finds that they were actually here for him. Draco and the group of students from First Year to Sixth had apparently decided that hexing him on the day of his parent's death was smart...
Shaking his head, he moves on, but not before memorising their faces for future retaliation. Draco Malfoy, his bodyguards, Pansy Parkinson, Millicent Bulstrode, Cassius Warrington, Lucian Bole, Peregrine Derrick, Cassius Warrington, and Marcus Flynt.
Looks like Slytherin house would be having trouble soon.
Harry moves on, making his way to the Forbidden Forest where Nanthisk and Kali were already waiting with his reagents, along with the largest black Shire Horse he'd ever seen at around 6ft. Also tied to a nearby tree, his thirteen 'near death' sacrifices.
"Maasster." Nanthisk hisses while slithering up his body to his shoulders, his captives watching with wide, horrified eyes.
"Nanthisk, Kali. Is everything ready?"
Kali hops off the tree and transforms into her succubus form, handing him a large space-expanded rucksack. "Yes, Master."
"Let's start then."
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