School Selection
A couple of years passed, since Sirius's pregnancy and Henrique had grown into a brave and strong young man. He was now an excelent archer and a knife thrower. He was also pretty fast and accurate when using a gun. His relationship with Beatrice bloomed, they were now best-friends-forever, as they claimed. Valentino was sure that his little boy had found his future wife. Henrique was now almost eleven years old, and that fact alone was scaring Valentino, mostly because his little Emerald grew up so fast.
As for Sirius, he ended up giving birth at the early Descember, to a beautifuly baby boy. He named him after his brother, that's how Regulus Remus Valentino De Castella came to be. And to Death's emence pleasure, Valentino fell pregnant a few months after and to everyones shock, he gave birth to twins!
If you asked anyone, how they picture Death, they would call him, Dark, scary, terifying etc. Well, that was completely different, with the Death they saw the day Valentino gave birth. He was giddy, giggling and to everyones astaunishment he was jumping up and down and dancing. He had in fact rushed up to Remus and pulled him in a hug muttering "Suck it Loki! Look what I have, I have twins muhahahahahah! TWINS. Eat it, you horse fucking idiot!".
Valentino named his sons Kronos Sirius Alehandro De Castella and Ares Remus Honesta De Castella.
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Sirius was currently holding his two year old son, while Remus and Henrique were playing with the Twins. "I think we should discuss some school options for Henrique." Said Valentino as he strode into the room. Valentino bowed down and kissed all of his children on their heads. "Hmm. You are right love. Henrique is growing, maybe we should start preparing him for Hogwarts." Said Remus.
"I don't think Hogwarts is the right place. I mean England in general." Said Sirius as he adjusted Regulus in his arms. "Well. I agree with you Siri. Besides there are a lot of different schools. And honestly, I'm sorry for hurting your pride, but Hogwarts is in the bottom of the list." Remus frowned "What do you mean? Hogwarts is great! Besides there is only three more schools and I'm sure as hell NOT sending my Cub to Durmstrang or Ilvermorny."
Valentino looked shoked "What in Jupiter's cloack do they teach you there?! Three schools? Really?! Every country has at least two different schools! And Ilvermorny as much as I apreciate them, is way too far. As for Durmstrung, simply no. Remus love, listen. Hogwarts was indeed once a great school, but right now is at the bottom of the chain. They had removed most of their classes, and even those that were kept aren't even up to standart. And I refuse to have my children uneducated to that Troll Cave, British people call school. There are infact far better schools. There's even one here in Italy and I know since I studied there."
Both Sirius and Remus were stuned. They didn't know there were other schools. Now that they thought about it Hogwarts was indeed both dangerous and offered no education. "Alright love. What are the other schools you recomend?". Valentino smiled at his mates.
"Well. Apart form Bauxbatons in France, we have:
'Diana's Academy' here in Italy.
'Gaia's Magical School' Also here in Italy
' Hecate's School of Magic' In Greece
' Apollo's Temple' In Greece
'The Magical River' In Spain
'Elemental Circle' In Portugal. We can actualy visit them all and then decide."
Remus looked confused "What do you mean we can visit?". Valentino blinked "Well, you make an apointment and you view the school, you know, ask about available classes, teachers etc....Don't you have that at Hogwarts?". Sirius shook his head "No. We only ever see Hogwarts when we are eleven, On septemper First, when we arrive for the first time." Valentino was flaberghasted. This was the craziest thing he ever heared. No surprise that Hogwarts was at the bottom of the list, and going lower he might add. "Well. I better start making some calls then. Just to be clear, We are staying in the Mediteranian School's right? Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal?". When the other two noded he smiled and went on to make the apointments.
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Later that week they were making their first stop. Surprisingly at Greece, more specifically in
'Hecate's School Of Magic'. The school looked nothing like Horwarts. For one it looked like a Temple. With Greek statues and colons holding the roof. It was clear white with light blue elements in the corners.
"Sweet Merlin! That is impresive" Whistled Sirius, Remus noded next to him. Just then, a man came walking out of the building. He was tall with Olive skin tone, light brown curls on top of his head and warm caramel eyes. All and All the guy looked like a Greek God. "Hello, Hello και καλός ήρθατε!". He stoped right infront of them and smiled "You must be Don Valentino De Castella correct?" He asked. Valentino nodded "Yes. Hello and thank you for allowing us to visit Deputy Headmaster." The man smiled "No need for 'thank yous' My Don. Now I believe introduction are in need. My name is Alexandros Stavrou. And I am the Deputy Headmaster of Hecate's School Of Magic."
Valentino smiled and ushered Henrique upfront. "Hello. My name is Henrique Valentino De Castella. It is nice to meet you Sir."
After introductions Alexandros gave them a tour of the School. "Hecate's School Of Magic, curently has 41 classes. 14 of them are Elective. Our entire curriculum has the following classes
Alchemy
Transfiguration
Potions
Charms
Herbology
Arithmacy
Ancient Runes
Divination
Care Of Magical Creatures
Astrology
D.A.D.A
Dark Arts
Light Arts
Grey Arts
Spelcrafting
Muggle Studies
Etiquette
Culture/ Creature Culture
Necromacy
Old Norse
New Runes
Old Norse Runes
Celtic Runes
Folk Lore
Greek
Ancient Greek
Latin
Ancient Latin
Italian
French
Math
Astronomy
Medicine/Healing
Occlumency/Legillimense Studies
Aura reading
Politics
History
Shadow Magic
Elemenal Magic
Blood Magic
Warding. Then Our Elective studies are a bit different. They are Elective for various reasons. For Example, for some of them you have to pass the introduction exhams. For others it's about ability. If you do not have the Sight, you can't attent Divination. Same goes for some more.
Our Elective studies are:
Alchemy
Arithmacy
Necromancy
Shadow Magic
Elemental Magic
Blood Magic
Warding
Muggle Studies
Divination
Languages
Rune Selection ( Either Celtic Runes, Old Norse Runes, Ancient Runes, New Runes)
Folk Lore
Aura reading
Astrology. There is a reason some of them are Elective as I said. But there is something you might need to know. Yes Languages are Elective, but there are two languages that are mandatory. Greek and Latin. As you are Italian and English speaking, we will use a translation spell for the first year. But keep in mind that you should attent Greek studies in order to learn the language. Now any questions?"
Sirius and Remus were stuned. Hogwarts didn't evan have HALF of those! "But Blood Magic?! Isn't that dangerous??!!" Squeaked Sirius. Alexandros noded "And that exactly is why we have in the Electives. You have to either pass the test or have natural talent in this area in order to be in the class." Valentino was impressed. This school even offered Necromacy. "And what about Houses? How do you sort the students?". Alexandros smiled at Remus "We don't. They all have Year Floors. The first Floor belongs to the first years, no House involved. Second Floor is for the second years. Third floor is for the Third years etc. We group them by year and floor."
That made the two Marauders smile. "That is good."
They then walked to the Dining Hall. It was infact an open room, with no walls. Thre were multipule colons or statues that held the ceiling. Giving them a beautiful view of the garden on one side, and the Sea on the other. "Merlin! This place is gorgeous!!!" said Sirius looking around. Alexandros showed them the garden and Green Houses. There were fruit trees everywhere. Apple trees, Orange Trees, everything. Plants of every use, even those who were purely for decoration. After that they visited the stables, to meet the creatures. Henrique literally squeled when he saw the reptile section "It's a bumer you don't offer Parsel studies." He said caughting the Deputy Headmaster by surprise. "And why is that my dear?" Henrique looked at his dad, who noded. He then took a deep breath "Well sir. I am a Parselmouth." Alexandros's eyes almost fell of his head. He then turned to Valentino "Is this true?".
At Valentino's nod, a huge smile sliped in the Deputy Headmaster's face. "Oh this is excellent!! You are a truly blessed boy. The Headmistress would love to know that. She would Love to meet you! Would you like to meet Her?" Henrique looked quizzicaly at Alexandros. Valentino chuckled "Yes. We would love to meet her." At that Alexandros led them to the Headmistress Office.
"Headmistress. I have some people who would like to meet you. Do you have some time?" The Headmistress smiled and noded them all in. "Headmistress, let me introduce to you. Don Valentino De Castella, his Husbands Lord Sirius Orion Blak De Castella and Remus Lupin-Black De Castella. And their son Prince Henrique Valentino De Castella. They are looking at our school, for our Prince's education. The reson I am interupting you is because Little Henrique here is a Parselmouth!" That made the Headmistress eyes widen in shock, but a huge smile broke in her face.
"Welcome to our school. I am the Headmistress, Helena Velou. Please have a seat, would you like something to drink, perhaps some cold lemonade?" She said as she stood. She was a beautiful woman. With long dark hair. Dark brown eyes, that almost looked like black. They all took a seat and a house elf, served them some lemonade, with a few snaks. "You must be Henrique correct?" he noded. "Is it true you are a Prselmouth my dear?". Henrique smiled "Yes ma'am and so is Papa. We are both Parselmouths. I even have a snake, his name is Venom!".
Hearing his name, Venom poked his head over the boy's colar fliking his tongue at this new enviroment. "My! What a beauty &Hello Venom. My name is Helena, Welcome to my school&" That made them all stare at her and Henrique smiled.
&Hello speaker Helena. School you say, is this where my Hatchling is going to go?& That made Valentino chuckle. While Henrique peted the snake's head.
& Well, If your Hatchling decides he likes it here, then yes!&. Venom looked at Henrique
&Hatchling I like this place. It is warm and the Helena speaker sounds nice. You should come here!&. Henrique pretended to think of it, only to tease Venom. He had already made his decision either way. For him the school was perfect, but to find out that the Headmistress was a Parselmouth like him, and was even open to teach him sealed his choise. "I think I like it here papa. Headmistress Helena is very nice and the classes sound interesting, especially Necromancy and Elemental magic. Headmistress is it posible for me to study Prselmagic here?". He asked making Sirius mutter 'Slytherin' under his breath. Valentino pated his son's hair.
Helena smiled at the young boy "Well of course my dear! We haven't had a Parselmouth in the school since I was a student. Now since we don't have a teacher for that class yet. It would be my pleasure to teach you myself, until we find the perfect teacher for you!". Valentino smiled at the Headmistress. "Well then Headmistress Velou, I believe you have a new student." She stood up and shook Valentino's hand "Please My Don, Call me Helena. My Prince Welcome to Hecate's School Of Magic!"
Henrique beamed at the Headmistress. He was really happy about his new school and he couldn't wait until next September. Valentino was equaly pleased with the school and with his son's excitement. Maybe it won't be that hard to part from his son. At least he would be protected here, away from England and won't turn into an uneducated bafoon. Sirius has happy about his pup. This school looked far better than Hogwarts and his godson/son would thankfully be far, far away from Dumbledore's hands and anyone that wishes him harm. Especialy the greasy git Snivellus! Remus was also happy about his Cub. His school was close even tho it was in another country, but far better than sending him to Hogwarts or even Durmstrung. Yes this place was exactly what his Cub needed.