39 Tournament ball finale
A/N: don't usually put my author notes in the beginning, but I wanted to tell y'all I will be taking a trip in a couple of days so my updates might get a little weird but I will try to keep the one a day constant. And to some people that may have concerns for the direction, the story is taking and that it is turning 'boring' or parody like. For the past couple of chapters, I have been setting up the foreground for what happens after the tournament. I set up the tournament in a specific way to be funny but also serious at the same time, because after it the plot will get more serious and in-depth with the wizarding and mundane world than before. Not saying there won't be jokes but instead of funny elements with more serious undertones, it will be serious with some joking undertones. That being said I hope yall put some trust in me, because the next arc will be a blast to write and hopefully read. The tournament will only be 3 rounds,s and rounds 2 and 3 will be close to each other.
---Harry Potter Pov ---
I watched as the contestants performed their opening dances after they were announced. Ron and Hermione were obviously awkward but Albus and Snape were just plain hard to watch. Fudge was doing decent it seems like he lost some weight as well not too much but it's noticeable. I'm pretty sure he only got to take her because they are trying to build an alliance of sorts, and them showing up with each other is great Pr.
Gellert and Queen Elizebeth really took the stage, they both danced in syn beautifully it was an amazing performance. It was abundantly clear that they have danced before together which intrigues me to no end. I must go over and learn how they met after the dance.
Seeing it was time to close the dances I announced, "a big round of applause to our contestants! Everyone can now join in on the fun. In thirty minutes we will start trivia!"
Everyone immediately started to break off into groups most were dancing but some were chatting up their friends and such.
I could see people wanting to desperately go and talk to the Queen herself but, sadly they were too afraid to be next to the infamous Gellert Grindelwald.
Walking over to them I smiled and greeted Gellert with a hug, "Gellert my friend! How have you been!"
He smiled back and said, "I have been great Harry, it's a pleasure to see you again."
I smiled back at him then gracefully took the queen's outstretched hand and kissed the top, "It's an honor to meet you, your majesty. Harry James Potter lord of the most ancient and Nobel house of Potter at your service,"
She smiled back and said, "nonsense Lord Potter please call me Elizebeth, any friend of Gellert is a friend of mine."
I replied with a soft amicable smile, "only if you call me Harry,"
She smiled back and the three of us began to talk, it was surreal talking to the Queen of motherfucking England.
Noticing an opportunity I asked, "So how do you two know each other?"
Gellert's expression changed to a soft smile like one would when you remember good times, "Well, when I was younger I never visited the muggle world so naturally I didn't have a clue of what the Queen or any royal family member looked like"
"And when I was younger I liked to sneak away to Diagon Alley for some alone time, I was taught by private tutors my whole life," Elizabeth added on
Chuckling Gellert added "One day I was in Diagon Alley when I met the most interesting woman, she was complaining about the price of an extremely rare book of transfiguration, even though she could obviously buy it."
Elizabeth giggled before saying, "that seller was a creep I tell you, oh I was so distraught but then a young handsome man came up to me and bought the book then he offered to read it with him. I was so used to this type of thing I stormed out of there."
Gellert sighed fondly, "Yes she stormed off like a madwoman, I kept coming back and back to Diagon Alley to find her. One day I was in Knockturn Alley and I heard a scream, a woman's scream, I went to see what was going on and when I turned the corner I saw her again with five males and some were vampires dead on the ground. She then gracefully cleaned off her dagger and holstered her wand. I was entrapped by her beauty and ruthlessness."
She giggled once more then added, "All he said to me was 'so you want to read that book now?' for some reason I agreed and that was the start of our friendship."
Sighing sadly this time Gellert said, "We became really good friends but when I started my path of becoming a dark lord everything changed, we fought all the time it was a rough patch. But after I was caught she visited my prison frequently and she told me that she won't free me but hoped to free my mind and my heart from the hatred they harbored."
She then leaned over and gently kissed his cheek.
I could tell there was more to the story but, I didn't want to press more they had already given me a lot of information. (a/n: don't worry later you will find out more about their past. She is not added in randomly *wink* *wink*)
"That was a beautiful story, thank you for sharing it with me," I said gently
Elizabeth turned and gave me a smile then said, "So what's this I hear about you committing terrorist attacks and stealing pieces of history."
Ah oops.
Giving her a playful smirk I said, "I must mingle with the other guest if you would excuse me Gellert, Lizzy."
As I walked away I could hear Gellert laughing and feel a very very angry glare at my back.
-Captain Harry Sparrow pov -
I saw across the ballroom my main body waking away from Gellert and the Queen. This is a perfect opportunity to drop some hints and add mystery to my name.
I took one more swig of my rum and started to walk my way over there. I looked over and saw Amelia following where I was walking with her eyes. I then saw her comically shaking her head to don't go over there.
The Queen and Gellert both spotted me and I saw Gellert's and Elizabeth's eyes widen in shock probably because I look very very similar to Gellert.
"Captain Jack Sparrow at your service~," I said sending a saucy wink at the queen
She gave me a strained smile and replied, "Hello Mr.Sparrow it's good to meet you."
"Captain Jack Sparrow," I corrected knowing it will annoy her a bit
I saw her eye twitch for a second before I turned my head and smiled at Grindelwald.
"Ahaha! It's good to see one of my descendants still living and it seems you got your good qualities from me." I said louder than usual which caused some people to look over in interest
"Descendant?" Grindelwald said in a faint voice he looked dumbfounded
"Yes, descendant! Why do you think I'm Captain Jack Sparrow? I was the most famous pirate of my time, savvy?" I said with a smile now completely sober-looking
"That's not possible, no Sparrow line was on my inheritance paper in Gringotts and I have never heard of the Sparrow line. Adding on to that you must be ancient." Gellert replied
"Well not everyone goes to Gringotts to set a family lineup. How do you think those tricky buggers find your bloodlines? They have to have someone register one first. And I *cough* like to explore my options with the fairer gender." I replied
Just before he was about to question me again a song came on and I shoved a bottle of rum Into his hands, "I love this song! Drink up me hearties, yo-ho!" and then I strode away leaving a very confused Grindelwald
-Harry Potter pov -
As I dodged and weaved through the people at the ball, I was actively trying to get away from Hermione who kept trying to hunt me down. It was annoying and honestly disturbing how much she wanted to talk to me. This is the same girl who slandered me with Ron.
I did stop and talk to Fude and Alcina for a bit. He told me that they were just there as a political relationship. And honestly, that's what I thought because she is a MILF! Way too hot for him. Even though almost all vampires are beautiful she is something else.
Seeing the time I made my way to the center and stopped the music. It was time for some trivia.
"Okay everybody it's time for some trivia! Can we have all of the contestants join me up here in the center!" I announced to the crowd I saw the reporters instantly perk up
As all of the contestants joined me I saw Dumbledore send me a withering look. Does he think he can scare me?
"Okay, the first question is for Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts and Chief Warlock of Wizengamot. How often do you use Legilimency on your students."
The hall instantly turned silent, they now realized the trivia game wasn't for fun.
Dumbledore turned white, he knew he was fucked. I have some wards in here that don't affect the mind but will make people want to tell the truth if questioned by me. It is actually a similar ward and enchantment scheme to the interrogation seat for trials.
"I use Legilimency almost every time a student enters my office or when I meet them in the halls or during meals. I do it so I can find if someone has strayed from the light and I need to guide them. It's all for the greater good." his voice was heated I could tell he has now made a decision what it was I don't know
"Don't say that phrase!" Gellert snarled
"Wow, the leader of the light has been reading your children's minds. That is extremely illegal and just plain wrong." I said my tone was full of righteousness
"Says the terrorist and thief!" dumbledore snapped back
"Next question for Dumbledore, did you purposefully tell the whole student body my first year to not go to the third floor because or they would die? Did you also only set traps a first year could pass? Did you know Quirrell was possessed?" I replied calmly
"Yes, I did all of those things so what! It's all for the greater good! He yelled back his grandfatherly aura shattered
Well, I might as well finish him, "Do you permit Severus Snape a known death eater to use Legilimency on students, and what are your plans after the war for him."
"Yes I do, I trust him fully. And my plans for after the war for him are simple! Death!" He shouted in anger
Wow this old guy finally lost his mind.
"Next question is for Ron, was it a coincidence that you're family showed up at platform nine and three quarters and started screaming about muggles, was our meeting planned?" I asked
Ron seemed WAY too eager to answer this question maybe the seed of resentment I planted in his mind is working too well, "Yes! It was planned by Dumbledore! He told mom that you were going to be there and to meet you and guide you to the light."
Some murmurs sounded throughout the hall.
"Wow! The leader of the light sounds more and more like a dark lord." I exclaimed exaggeratedly
"How many times have you peeped on girls at Hogwarts and how?"
"All the time really, I do it whenever I had the chance although recently I haven't been because of some circumstances. And Dumbledore knew because he caught me a couple of times and told me to keep quiet and watch you still," he replied sending a grin at Dumbledore
"He's lying!" Dumbledore shouted
"He can't lie, he would have lost his magic," I responded
And Ron clumsily took out his wand and cast Lumos.
I could see the disgusted looks on people's faces.
Switched to Voldemort next, "Tom, tell us about your family."
He gritted his teeth but I knew he would tell us, the only thing that would make him tell them about his past is the threat of losing magic.
"My mother was Merope Gaunt and she used a love potion on a muggle Tom Riddle. She got pregnant and somehow the potion wore off and he fled. She died at an orphanage but names me Tom Marvolo Riddle. I was beaten every day at the orphanage until I learned to fight back. Dumbledore found me and hated me instantly. Later when London was getting bombed he forced me to go back despite my begging." he answered with a venom laced tone
"Dumbledore you are on a roll today," I said snarkily
"Do you have any death eaters in the ministry?" I asked
"Yes, I do," he replied curtly
"What are their names?" I asked
"Sigh, Augustus Rookwood, Travers, Selwyn, and Yaxley." He replied and I could hear a couple of furious shouts
I saw Amelia break her glass on a table.
"Next for trivia is Cornelius, what are the improvements you wish to bring to the ministry?" I asked with my twinkling eyes going crazy
"I wish to unite the different races and wizards more. Like vampires, Centaurs, werewolves, and more. I think the wizarding world can enter a golden age with the simple act of inclusion."
"That's splendid!" I clapped
Most of the hall also clapped and not everyone just for the sake of going along with it. Obviously, there were some racists out there but it was a given Wizards are the most racist group ever.
"Are you going to be doing anything about Tom and his death eaters?" I asked
"Yes, I will! Those filthy creatures should no longer be given half-assed trials I will be issuing a kill on sight order for all death eaters."
That got him a fair deal of cheers.
"Okay question for Gellert, how is it adjusting to being free again?"
"It's been tough, but I have been getting used to it. Being imprisoned is like losing your individuality and I am slowly regaining that once more," he replied sadly his eyes looked hazy
"Why does Dumbledore manipulate others? In your opinion?"
"Because he has a God Complex, it's a muggle term that means you think you are the most important, smartest, and can never be wrong. He thinks he is the second coming of Merlin and basks in the praise you all give him," Gellert replied smoothly
"I personally think you hit the mark," I said with a smile then turned to dumbledore
"How did you get a Phoenix as a familiar? Obviously, your soul Is not pure."
Gritting his teeth Dumbledore replied, "I found him after he went through one of his burning periods then used my magic when it was weak to force the pact."
This got a lot of shouts.
"How could you!"
"That's evil!"
"Ao this is what the old man is really like!"
"Manipulative bastard!"
"Boooooo!"
"Dumbledores a bitch!"
"Fuck Dumbledore!"
"Bloody wanker!"
all is going according to plan.
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2.6 k words đł I didn't even realize I wrote that much.
