Chapter 12
Morning came to Hogwarts, and as the castle woke and the first of the students appeared in the great hall for breakfast. It was little more than a rush to assemble on the great lawn awaiting the Delegations from their sister School's. The last time it was during the hype; that was the Triwiz and everyone was caught up in the craze.
This time was a more solemn affair; the younger children were excited by the stories shared by the 5th ,6th, 7th and a few of the 8th years had been telling them. Hermione waited nervously between Draco and Harry, Ron and Harry had teased her mercilessly at Breakfast till Draco came to collect her adamant she would not meet either Victor or McLaggen without him. So far McLaggen scowled from beside his new bride sneering at everything she said, But left Hermione alone.
The giant powder blue Carriage hurtled from the sky falling towards the Entryway The large winged horses settled the large carriage on the Lawn just off the side of the Entrance. Two powder-blue robed students disembarked and pulled a giant step stool out dragging it in front of the door which flew open and out stepped Madame Maxime, Hagrid Greated her warmly with a kiss to each of her Cheeks in the French greeting.
Her Students filed out behind her pouring out of the Carriage admiring the proud castle Gabriella Delacour Squealed waving to Harry and the Redheads that were her Inlaws.
“‘Arry! Ginn! Rnold!” The Tiny girl waved smiling Brightly
“Shit I forgot Gabi is 17 in two months, Harry As Padfoot's Heir I request traditional Marauder Hazing on whoever Gabi picks.” Hermione Grumbled to her Best friend.
“As Honorary Heir for Mr Mooney I second that Request.” Ron Growled He Was ultra protective of the Miniature Blond seeing her as another little sister.
“As Sole Blood heir to Marauder legacy Request granted we shall convene at my leisure for Plotting. We must hold a Meeting for progress report In a week's time we shall include that in our Daily.” Harry agreed looking at Ginny standing next to Blaise.
"Really you're gonna hold me to it?" She sighed, crossing her arms.
"Please humor us?" Harry asked.
"Fine but I only agreed with this so you'd share the animagus notes...…. As the unofficial record keeper to the Marauder I commit this agreement to memory." Ginny rolled her eyes.
"Noted record keeper, as leader you shall be given compensation as agreed." Harry beamed.
"Once a Marauder takes his oath as leader it is to never his judgement is never to be questioned especially on these hallowed grounds." Ron narrowed his eyes on his sister.
"Please brother dear you just like the fact that you're one up on George and considered a Marauder. Something he and Freddie coveted." Ginny Sighed.
"Feorge is a Marauder given status after his untimely demise and is celebrated with our other fallen members." Hermione noted.
"Indeed given status and nickname of childhood since he did not achieve the Marauder nickname as normal." Harry agreed.
"You three are crazy." Ginny smiled fondly at the trio.
"It keeps us out of trouble so we don't blow up the school again."Ron laughed.
Just as the trio laughed at their own antics the black lake started to bubble as if it was boiling. Slowly the 18 gunner pirate ship appeared from the depths and bowed on the surface as it glided to the deck.
Drumstrang's new headmaster, a small man, escorted his students to the Front of the school and Ushered in along with the students from Beauxbatons. Dismissing the Hogwarts students with little fanfare. Students ambled in slowly as they had free time until lunch.
Harry and his group stood around getting to know the new spouses, that would be apart of their lives. It seemed fortunate that the Slytherins were already friendly with one another.
As the Drumstrand escorts filed passed Harry one broke away and started to walk towards the group. They were only aware of the approaching man by Millie and Pansy stepping closer to their respective spouses, Harry turned effectively putting Pansy behind him. Ron glared and the man approached them and took Millie's hand in his, giving it a bit of a squeeze. He was pleased to see the Slytherin men putting their women in similar protected positions. He nodded to his brother in law and Draco knowing they would back him and Harry.
" lo Harry Herm'noe." Victor Krum smiled in what he felt was dashing.
"Hello Victor, why are you here?'' Harry asked, taking the lead questioning the Quidditch star.
"Thought that'd be pretty obvious here to get my Wife." Victor grew visibly angry.
"Oh that's sweet, who is she? We were just getting to know our new spouses."Hermione asked all to sweetly clinging to Draco's Arm.
Draco for his part played along smiling and kissing her on the head.
"Yes we have all been rather overwhelmed and thankful that our spouses are close as Millie and I are best friends." Pansy tittered on que.
"And to gain so much family overnight is such a blessing."Millie replied Demurely reaching out to hold Ginny’s hand. Ginny grinned holding her sister in law's hand knowing the quiet girl would be good for her brother.
"You should go find your wife and bring her over to us. We would love to meet her!" Ginny beamed.
The Bulgarians face grew an ugly red he growled and turned on his heel storming away.
"Round one to us but I'm afraid it's not over. " Hermione visibly relaxed, sighing.
"We won't let you face him alone, someone will be with you at all times. I have several classes with you and Millie has two with you. We don't back down ever we Slytherin's stand with our own and you are family now." Pansy insisted.
"We will help her Pans calm down one step at a time." Millie said softly.
"Yes Mum sorry I get mad when my friends and Family get attacked" Pansy sighed.
"Hell your not the only one with a temper. We Weasley's have one too, your among family. The worst of us is this lout he got both the Prewett temper and the Weasley. Prewetts burn long and hard and get even, Weasley's are quick to anger and hold a grudge." Ginny laughed pointing to her Brother.
"I think we need to make a trip to Diagon Alley, Millie needs a spare wand. I think Pansy should get one too, along with DA coins I suppose that goes for Draco and Blaise too. Do you have spare wands?" Ron asked.
"I do,' Mother insisted after Harry took mine."
Draco nodded.
"No but I do keep defensive Potions for Emergencies." Blaise replied.
"Harry ROR I think we need to come up with a plan I don't want the girl's alone at any time I got that feeling things aren't gonna go the way we'd like, It's the chamber all over again. I want a exit plan for all of us as we are in this together. We need to bring everyone up to speed I'd rather their wands on our side this time." Ron replied, rubbing a hand through his hair.
"Lucky broken wand mishap?" Harry asked.
"Worse giant snake at the end of the tunnel heebeegeebees or walking into Giant spiders nest in the forest." Ron insisted, shuddering.
"Right fair point guys you on board with having a contingency plan?" Harry asked.
Draco looked at Ron looking at the seriousness on his face before nodding to Blaise.
"Were in if Ron feels that strongly enough to make a Slytherin suggestion it must be bad. Self preservation even if its for a group of people it's more ambitious for it to be about your family." Draco replied grinning.
"Slytherin action or not I will do what it takes to protect my family. Shit Harry I need a moment. I'm getting pissed. Can you see Mil in our quarters please." Ron asked getting a nod before taking off and not looking back.
"Nothing on anyone he's still struggling with Fred's death. You mentioning his family reminded him that his family was broken. He was closest to the twins and other than George he feels Fred's loss as his fault. Best let him cool off. " Harry replied, nodding at a silently crying Ginny wrapped in her sister in law's arms.
"Let's go get some brunch. He will join us when he's hungry. You just stay with us Millie." Hermione replied sadly.
The group slowly made their way inside the castle as the wind wipped across the lawn hitting the flag on the Pirate ship. It waveing gayly in the wind.