The friends sat in the library for a couple of hours, working on assignments. At about 3 Y/N got up to find another book on the mating habits of dark creatures for his Ghoul Studies scrolls when he noticed the looks that were directed at his table.

Many students were working in the library but a number were glaring at Harry who looked up and noticed before looking down again. Y/N's blood boiled as he returned to the desk.

"Hey guys want to take a breather? Go for a walk?"

Harry looked at Y/N relieved, the girls confused before Y/N spoke to them both through legilimency.

Harry's getting a lot of filthy looks from the pricks around us. It would do him good to get some fresh air.

The girls smiled and nodded as they packed up their gear and left. Hermione walked hand in hand with Y/N, Lavender behind next to Harry who looked instantly happier as they exited the castle to a courtyard. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon- the air was cool, the sun was shining and a lot of students were out and about.

"Where are we going baby?" Hermione asked happily as Y/N lead them out of the castle walls.

"Hagrid's. You girls can have a nice cup of tea". Y/N smiled.

"What about me? Harry chuckled.

"You're a Triwizard Champion Harry".

"Thanks for reminding me. Triwizard Champions can't have tea?" Harry asked sullen.

"Triwizard Champions need to train Harry".

A look of worry crossed Harry's face.

—~—

They arrived at Hagrid's hut and he greeted them happily. The girls had a seat outside as he went in to make a pot, Y/N calling Harry a small distance away after he had asked Hermione to let him know when it was four o'clock.

Hermione looked to her left and noticed the Beauxbatons carriage had been set up not far from Hagrid's hut, the Abraxan happily enjoying the sun in another paddock as a number of the Beauxbaton students were having picnics. Many had noticed Y/N and were staring at him.

Hermione clenched her fist which Lav noticed.

"Don't let it bother you Hermione. They can look but they can't touch".

"Wouldn't bloody want to" Hermione scowled.

Y/N told Harry to stop and walked about fifteen feet away from him.

"Draw your wand Harry" Y/N smiled.

"What? Y/N I don't want to-"

Harry was cut off mid sentence as he was struck in the chest with a spell and hurtled through the air, landing hard six feet behind where he had stood.

"Ow. What the hell?"

"What you want no longer comes into it Harry. You're the Boy Who Lived. You're a Triwizard Champion and you're dangerously unprepared for both roles. I should have been more proactive in training you but shoulda woulda coulda. It starts now. Get to your feet, go back to your spot and draw your wand".

Harry grumbled as he got to his feet but did what he was told.

"Now what?" He asked.

"Attack me" Y/N smiled.

"What?!?" Harry asked shocked.

"Attack me" Y/N repeated calmly.

"Why do you want me to attack you Y/N. You're my friend".

Y/N looked over and caught Hermione's eye. She knew exactly what he was thinking and giggled as Hagrid exited the hut with a tray, mugs and a teapot.

"You didn't want Voldemort to kill your parents either Harry. Didn't want whoever the prick was to put your name in the goblet. I sure as hell didn't want my father murdered and to be crucio'd for hours by my own mother. We don't get to choose the hand we are dealt Harry, all we can do is make the most of it. I need you to attack me so I can get a baseline reading for where you are at. How else am I supposed to train you? Now begin".

Harry looked at Y/N and raised his wand.

Exs-

Flagrante

Harry quickly dropped his wand and shook his burning hand.

"What the-"

"Verbal magic announces your intentions Harry. Especially a long incantation. Gives your opponent time to act. Have you worked on your non-verbal magic yet?"

Harry looked at Y/N blankly.

"We don't start that until next year".

Y/N sighed as he realised the mammoth task ahead of him.

"Ok we will forget non-verbal magic. For now. Hit me if you can Harry. I won't respond but I will defend myself".

Harry nodded as he picked his now cool wand and pointed it at Y/N.

Expelliarmus

Harry's spell was cut down with a slash of Y/N's wand.

Rictusempra

Same thing

Petrificus Totalus

Rinse and repeat.

Everte Statum

Y/N looked bored at this point. Harry got frustrated as he tried more spells.

Bombarda

Locomotor Mortis

Immobulus

Each and every time Y/N cut his spells down with a flick of his wrist.

"Too slow, too loud, not strong enough. We need to put in a lot of work Harry. Let me show you what to aim for".

Harry's eye's widened. In instant and a couple of subtle flicks he was slowed, disarmed and then flung through the air- landing hard several feet behind where he had been standing.

"Bloody hell Y/N".

"If I'd been a Knight or a Death Eater and that flipendo had been a killing curse it would be all over. We need to get better Harry. Up. Again"

Harry grumbled as he got to his feet and was surprised at Y/N's fierce tone.

"I trained Hermione and Patroclus from the age of twelve and neither of them complained so I don't expect any from you. On your feet!"

Lavender was surprised at Y/N's hard tone and whispered to Hermione and Hagrid.

"Y/N's being a bit hard on Harry isn't he?"

Hagrid spoke quickly.

"E's trying to keep 'arry alive Lavender".

Hermione nodded.

"I've seen Y/N train.. uh... other people. He can be brutal and unforgiving. He's actually taking it very easy on Harry".

Lavender nodded wide eyed, wondering who Hermione was talking about and what a brutal Y/N looked like. Like most things to do with him she quickly decided it was best not to ask questions. Her attention was drawn back to the duel where Y/N was again waiting for Harry to return to his feet.

"Do you remember our first Charms lesson of the year Harry?"

An already sore Harry nodded.

"Do you remember how I cast the Protego shield?"

Harry again nodded.

"Well cast it" Y/N answered impatiently.

"Oh. I remember you casting it, but I didn't watch how you cast it. It was only a demonstration".

Hermione covered her eyes with her hand in frustration.

"In the name of my ancestors Harry. You need to pay more attention. You need to soak up any new magic you encounter like a sponge, especially something that will protect you. Look come here".

Y/N met Harry halfway and stood next to him.

"Right watch what I do".

After fifteen minutes Harry had cast a halfway convincing shield spell. He was very pleased with himself.

"Good job Harry. Return to the first position". Y/N said as he turned and returned to his starting post.

"What? Why?" Harry asked.

"Because you're going to cast your Protego Shield and I'm going to fire spells at you. Try to block them. Begin"

Twenty minutes later Harry was exhausted. Harry was sore. Harry was trying desperately to cast a shield charm.

"It's 4 o'clock love" Hermione called out from where they were sitting. Y/N sheathed his wand.

"Thanks baby. Love you" Y/N smiled, a complete 180 from the intense arsehole he was only moments earlier.

"Love you too baby" Hermione called out, Lavender rolling her eyes, shaking her head and smiling at the pair.

"We're done? Oh thank Merl-"

Harry was cut off by a firm hand on the shoulder.

"We're done with your magical training for now Harry. It's time for physical training".

Harry's eyes widened as his head shot forward.

"I'm sorry what?"

Y/N chuckled and transfigured his jeans and T-shirt to a tank top and track pants, doing the same to Harry.

Harry felt naked.

"It's like the worlds worst before and after commercial" Lavender chuckled looking at the stark disparity between Y/N and Harry's size and physiques.

"Come on Harry. Jog to the Black Lake and back. Have to start easy, warm up"

"EASY?!?"

—~—

The pair arrived back about twenty minutes later. Y/N was lightly sweating and smiled at Hermione slightly out of breath. Harry looked like he was about to have a heart attack. He was drenched with sweat and heavily puffing.

"You did good to keep up Harry, I only had to slow down... well a bit, but you did good. Have a drink of water, take two and we'll start strength work".

Y/N took off his tank top and wiped down with it before walking over to be given a mug of water by Hermione.

"Thanks babe" he smirked, winking at her.

Hermione got a look in her eye and grinned as she ran a finger along his sweaty abdomen, feeling his six pack as she-

"Hermione. Keep it PG!" Lav snapped loudly, laughing hysterically as Hermione jumped and lit up bright realising where she was and what she had been doing.

Harry and Hagrid were awkwardly looking the other way.

"I uh... sorry" Hermione said, still bright red as Lavender couldn't contain her laughter.

"Wait til tonight love" Y/N winked before leaning over and whispering in her ear, Hermione lighting up even more.

"Come on Harry back to it. Push up time".

—~—

After yelling at Harry to do proper push ups, not on his knees, Y/N let him off 'easy' this time, just doing 50. Harry collapsed to the floor as he finally finished.

"Did you do 50 as well?" Harry laughed from the dirt, puffed out.

"While you were doing yours Y/N did 413. I was counting" Hermione giggled.

After another short break Y/N unsheathed his wands and closed his eyes, waving them majestically as a stone structure came into existence in front of Hagrid's hut. It had three columns about seven foot high joined together by a stone cylindrical bar along the top. As it solidified Y/N smiled, opened his eyes and resheathed his wands.

Lavender, Harry and Hagrid looked amazed. Hermione beamed with pride.

"Y/N how did you do that?" Harry asked, still stunned.

Y/N chuckled.

"Harry it took you twenty minutes to cast a simple shield charm. If I was to explain the magical subtlety and complexity needed to will something into existence, of the understanding and manipulation of the vibration of matter at a molecular level needed we would be here until Christmas. The simple explanation is that I bent and reshaped atoms to my will and conjured it. Got it"

"What's an atom?" Harry asked puzzled.

"Fuck sake. Pull ups Harry. Now. Start counting when it starts to hurt". Y/N snapped.

Y/N jumped up and was on his fifth pull up before Harry managed to get his hands on the bar. As Y/N reached 25 (Hermione was counting... and watching) Harry managed to get his chin above the bar.

"One" Harry grunted.

"I said once it starts to hurt Harry"

"It is hurting" Harry moaned as he tried to pull himself up.

—~—

After sit ups Harry was exhausted. Absolutely exhausted.

"Good job Harry" Y/N smiled. He cast a few spells and suddenly Harry felt and looked refreshed, although he was still exhausted and sore beyond belief. At least the smell was gone.

"I prefer having a shower usually but it's almost dinner and I am starving" Y/N chuckled.

He put his tank top on and then cast the same spells on himself.

They walked up to arrive at a crowded dinner hall, the room going quiet as the four walked in. Hundreds of eyes looking at Harry with anger, mistrust, in some cases hatred. As they got to their seats Y/N muttered "fucking had enough of this shit" and stormed to the front of the hall.

The staff that were present looked at him surprised as he looked out at the four crowded tables, filled with not only Hogwarts students but Beauxbaton and Durmstrang ones as well. They all looked at him. Some were nervous, some were intrigued. He spoke loudly and clearly.

"I want you all to hear this. Listen, and you better listen good. Harry didn't put his name in the Goblet. I believe him. I stand with him. You talk shit about Harry you talk shit about me. You call Harry a liar you're calling me a liar. Anyone who wants to call me a liar step up to me. NOW!"

He snarled at the end and looked out at a frightened hall with darkened eyes. He internally groaned though when he saw even more lustful gazes from the Beauxbaton brigade.

Predictably no one stood forward to challenge Y/N so he chuckled and walked back towards his seat. He stopped as he passed the three first year Gryffindor girls.

Natalie and Emma were looking down with frightened expressions. Tiff smiled at Y/N but looked conflicted.

He got down on a knee and Tiff turned to look at him.

"You girls ok? You know that wasn't directed at you don't you?"

Emma and Natalie looked up and nodded a little but still seemed scared. Tiff smiled and spoke.

"It's just you're always so nice Y/N. But that was scary"

"Oh. I'm sorry girls. I'll tell you a little secret about myself...."

Emma and Natalie looked up fully now, listening to Y/N. A lot of people around the hall were watching their interaction as Y/N continued.

"I'm always nice to nice people, like you girls, but I can be really scary to mean people. Harry is a really good friend of mine and I know he didn't put his name in. A lot of people at the school were being mean to Harry though, and I just had to make them stop. To look after my friend. Does that make sense?"

The three girls smiled and nodded.

"Good. Let me say one more thing before I let you go back to your dinner. You three never have to be scared of me, ever, ok. I would never ever do anything to hurt any of you, but if someone is being mean to you, like they were to Harry, I want you to tell me ok. I can make them stop. Enjoy your dinner girls"

Y/N smiled warmly as he stood and it was returned by the three first years. As he got to his seat Hermione launched into his side, wrapping him up tight.

"Thanks Y/N" Harry smiled warmly.

"Anytime Harry. Like I said when we first met, I've got your back mate".

Harry smiled again as Hermione kissed Y/N on the cheek.

"You were so good and tender with them, just like with Lilly. You're gonna be such a good daddy one day"

—~—

Half way through dinner Aerith returned and entered the Great Hall. She was smiling from ear to ear. Y/N had finished eating and was sitting happily with his three companions when he saw Sam catch his eye at the doors and wave goodbye. Y/N smirked and lifted his head in acknowledgement as Aerith arrived at the four.

"Well you look like you've had a good afternoon sis" Y/N smirked.

"Wonderful. Can we talk Y/N? In the annex room quickly?"

"Of course" Y/N smiled as he kissed Hermione on the cheek and got up.

He closed the door and turned, smiling at Aerith's happy face.

"So you guys had a good time?" Y/N chuckled.

Aerith was beaming.

"We did. It was so nice to hear about Dad. What kind of man he was. How brave he was. How kind. Sam told me he sees so much of Dad in you Y/N".

Y/N looked down, smiling, fighting back emotion. He was wrapped in a tight hug from his sister.

"Sam also said you bottle up too much emotion. Except when it comes to Hermione. He said for a kid who eats nails for breakfast you are a giant teddy bear when it comes to her" Aerith giggled.

Y/N chuckled.

"I owe Sammy a punch in the shoulder on Sunday. Would you like to... see Dad? A memory at least?"

Aerith leant back with a look of shock.

"You were a baby when he died Y/N... you couldn't remember then surely?"

Y/N threw up a silencing charm.

"Can never be too paranoid. I told you that I died at the hand of an Angel, learnt about our family. I didn't go into detail because I didn't want to overwhelm you. But I met Dad. I met our ancestors. Thor, Thoth, Achilles, Leonidas, Godric Gryffindor... Merlin... Adam"

Aerith looked completely confused.

"Like the actual....."

"Yes Aerith. They are as much your ancestors as mine. Would you like to see the memory? Dad, Heaven, our ancestors?"

"Yes. Please Y/N" Aerith said with her hands on her chest.

Y/N gripped them and smiled, he sent the memory to her. Aerith's face lit up in joy and wonder as tears fell from her eyes.

—~—

The four friends walked down to History of Magic Monday morning. Harry had not received any more angered looks following Y/N's decree the previous evening.

Instead he was being shunned and ignored by everyone outside of Gryffindor. He didn't mind in the least. He was grateful for Y/N. He started to understand the whole protector thing.

He'd had a dream the previous evening. He and Y/N were in a bank that was being robbed. The criminals opened fire and Harry flinched, waiting to die.

He'd looked up to see Y/N in front of him, taking the bullets- in his chest, in his face, he was being torn to pieces.

He did not flinch. He took every one until the guns were empty and Harry woke in a cold sweat. The symbolism wasn't lost on Harry.

He was pulled from the memory as Ron entered the classroom with Dean Thomas and Seamus. They were the exceptions from Gryffindor- Dean and Seamus completely ignoring Harry.

Y/N, Hermione, Lavender and Harry had been the first to arrive, as normal for the other three, and sat in their usual spot at the front of the class. Harry joined them, sitting next to Lavender.

As the three boys entered Ron scowled at Harry but didn't say anything. He was furious at Lavender for taking Harry's side, and he ignored Y/N and Hermione. They were both still furious at him for upsetting Gizmo.

The Ravenclaws were already in class, all except Adam ignoring Harry and looking at Y/N respectfully. Adam had smiled at Harry and nodded, then doing the same to Y/N who returned it.

Just as Rowan was about to begin there was a knock at the door.

"Oh yes our new students. Come in" Rowan smiled as the door opened. Three Beauxbatons, two girls and a boy, and two Durmstrang students walked in.

Rowan called them to the front of the class, Y/N recognised the two Durmstrang's as Timotei and Igor and smirked as they made eye contact. He nodded after they bowed.

"Alright Lads" Y/N smirked as they loudly answered:

"Yes My Lord" and bowed again. Hermione and Lavender meanwhile were focused on the Beauxbatons. The dark haired girl and the boy were staring at Y/N intently. The girl had a look of intense desire in her eyes, Hermione instantly glaring and ready to lash out. The boy had a look of wonder in his eyes. The lighter haired girl meanwhile glared at Hermione and Lavender. She looked like an utter bitch.

"Welcome to History of Magic students, and to Hogwarts. It you could introduce yourselves please, starting with you Miss...?"

The dark haired girl spoke up.

"Ros. Thea Ros. And I am most 'appy to be here" she said in a thick seductive French accent, smiling and staring straight at Y/N.

"And you Miss?"

"I am Elizabeth Archambault, of ze Noble House Archambault" the girl answered, glaring at Hermione and Lavender who glared back.

The French boy spoke next. It was not what the class was expecting. He had a high pitched voice, a slight lisp, and was extremely excited and effeminate in his mannerisms.

"I am Pierre de la Fontaine darlings. I am so 'appy to be 'ere. Will you be my study buddy?" He asked smiling and looking at Y/N.

The class was shocked. Y/N was shocked, he raised an eyebrow and stared back dumbfounded, only muttering.

"What the fuck?"

Pierre let out a high pitched giggle as Rowan smiled awkwardly.

"Uh right. And the two gentlemen from Durmstrang?"

"Timotei Dimov"

"Igor Marinov"

They both said gruffly, bowing again to Y/N.

"What is this Y/N appreciation day or something?" Ron muttered to Dean from behind Y/N and the others, causing him to chuckle.

Y/N looked slightly over his shoulder and snapped back.

"If it is you should be the first on your knees to thank me, all the shit I've done for your family!"

Ron whimpered and before Rowan could reprimand Y/N Pierre had giggled again, and was fanning his face.

"Oh darling".

Y/N and the others looked at him perplexed again.

"Right, If you could take your seats please we will get started" Rowan smiled.

The five students walked to the empty desks at the back of the room on the Ravenclaw side, the four girls glaring at each other as they walked passed, Y/N still puzzled at what the fuck had just happened.

Rowan smiled with his usual excitement as he spoke.

"Ok, today we will be discussing the British Magical Civil War in detail, where the pure blooded supporters of the King fought against the Half blood and Muggleborn supporters of the Lord of House L/N".

The whole class turned to look at Y/N, a big smile breaking out on his face, Hermione snuggled up further into Y/N.

Y/N sat listening engrossed the entire lesson as it described his ancestor, Lord Elrest L/N, the first Archduke of Magical Britain, and how he fought against the tyrannical King's plan to make all Muggleborns serfs. Hermione, while also listening, would turn from time to time. Each time she would see Thea staring at Y/N, Elizabeth giving her death glares. She got angrier and angrier the more the lesson went on.

As it ended and they packed their gear away Hermione stood, gripped Y/N's hand and pulled him out of the room. By the time the others exited the class they were already gone.

—~—

As they exited the door Hermione growled

"Our room. Now!"

—~—

The couple weren't seen at morning tea. They were the last to arrive at Ancient Runes. As they walked in the door the class looked at them, stunned.

Hermione's hair was extremely frizzy and out. Y/N's tie was out to the side, his shirt untucked. He had a large hickey starting to show on his neck, opposite from his Phoenix tattoo and he had lipstick marks on his lips, cheek and throat. His eyes were glassy and faraway looking as he smiled absent-mindedly.

"You two must have fallen down the stairs or something". Professor Babbling muttered nervously as she waved her wand, the pair returning to an immaculate appearance- with the exception of Y/N's hickey which appeared to be glistening now as the pair took their seat.

Professor Babbling approached the couple nervously as Y/N still looked faraway.

"Have you considered my request any further Y/N?"

"Hmm. Oh sure. No problem Professor" he smiled as Hermione cuddled into him and turned to glare at the French girls sitting behind them.

The Professor squealed in joy and jumped slightly.

"Thank you Y/N. Thank you".

"What was the request mate?" Adam asked leaning in from the side, his Ravenclaw curiosity getting the better of him.

"Hmm?" Y/N asked, still not with it.

"Y/N is going to tutor me in Enochian" the Professor giggled happily.

The same slack jawed expression formed on the faces of the whole class.

"'E is going to tutor.... ze Professor?" Elizabeth asked with a snide tone.

"He is" Professor Babbling said excitedly. "As many of you are aware we know some words and phrases in Enochian, some direct translations, but much of it is lost. Y/N however is fluent in Enochian as a spoken language".

"'Ow?" Thea asked stunned.

"Be surprised what he can do bitch" Hermione snarled over her shoulder as she cuddled further into Y/N, the Professor starting the lesson on Germanic runes.

—~—

The group were sat at lunch, Lavender shaking her head at Y/N as he carved up some roast beef.

"What?" He asked between bites.

"You're tutoring a Professor? That's new even for you" Lavender chuckled.

"Well as the only fluent speaker I am the worlds foremost authority on the Enochian language Lavender" Y/N chuckled as he took another bite.

"Yeah but how? It is, or was, a dead language".

Y/N smirked and chuckled again.

"Well... I had a little help. Or a lot of help. Cass sort of implanted it straight into my brain"

He chuckled again as the others smiled and shook their heads before Lavender, who was sat next to Harry across from the couple, saw a look cross Hermione's face.

"What?" She asked worried.

Hermione motioned with her head towards the entrance and Lavender turned to see their three favourite French girls.

Thea and Elizabeth were greeting Fleur with what looked like fake smiles, Fleur and Thea kissing each other's cheeks without actually making contact.

"Fake looking bitches" Lavender snarled before they were distracted by another voice that approached the table.

"Don't worry about zem darlings" Pierre said happily as he squeezed between Harry and Neville who sat on the other side, both looking at him shocked.

"Elizabeth iz all bark and no bite. Thea..."

Pierre giggled.

"In France we call 'er a forest with a wide river".

The Gryffindors looked at him puzzled.

"A bridge many have walked"

Lavender caught on to his meaning and laughed, mouthing the word 'slut' to a puzzled Hermione who nodded in realisation.

"I wanted to meet you though darling" Pierre smiled at Y/N, slightly blushing.

"Why?" Y/N asked confused, his brow furrowed.

"You were all over ze newspapers darling. You are incredible. Oh and you two are so adorable darlings" He smiled at the couple, Hermione giggling at him.

"It's fantastic. You are a virile manifestation of the masculine divine" Pierre said clapping his hands as he was distracted by Aerith calling out to him.

"I have to go. Ta-ta darlings"

As he walked off Y/N turned from glaring at him to look angrily at Hermione, who was desperately trying to hold her laughter in at his reaction.

"What the hell did he say to me?"

"He seems friendly" Harry said, having absolutely no clue what just happened.

The afternoon's classes were quiet. After class the group returned to Hagrid's hut, where Harry was given another strict workout by Y/N. After dinner was the library before they turned in to bed.

The next morning in Herbology they had started Bouncing Bulbs, Hermione being especially grateful for her boyfriend as he held on to the bulb they needed to transplant tightly. They were the first pair done and Sprout smiled at them proudly.

They enjoyed themselves watching the other members of the class. Bulbs were shooting everywhere, Hermione laughing loudly when Susan Bones was smacked in the face by hers.

Following morning tea they went to Care of Magical Creatures- Y/N was pleasantly surprised to see Aerith standing with Hagrid, staff in hand.

"Hey sis" he smiled walking up and hugging her. Aerith happily hugged her little brother before speaking.

"I'm afraid I'm not sis today Y/N. I'm Professor Gainsborough".

She smiled at Y/N who returned it.

"Really? That's awesome si-Professor".

The rest of the class, plus the exchange students, arrived and Hagrid started to speak.

"So fer tha' rest of this year we're gonna run tha class a little diff'rent. Professor..."

Hagrid smiled and held his hand out, Aerith stepping forward.

"Thank you Professor Hagrid. Welcome class. My name is Professor Aerith Gainsborough and I teach Care of Magical Creatures at Beauxbatons. For the rest of this year Hagrid and I will be teaching this class together. I thank you very much Hagrid for allowing me to come on board".

Hagrid smiled and nodded.

"So for this lesson I have a treat and a gift for Hogwarts. Come on out sweeties"

There was a small tent like structure next to the entrance to Hagrid's hut, about four foot long and three foot high, a flap opened and suddenly a dozen small, naked, greenish hominids walked out. They appeared to have flowers growing from their midsections.

Y/N's eyes lit up as he knelt down, the Creatures approaching him happily.

"Hello you beautiful little things. How are you?"

They came and stood in front of him, each having a turn walking on his arm and interacting as Hermione and Aerith smiled.

"These delightful little creatures my brother is so happily playing with..." she suppressed a giggle "...are called Wood Nymphs and are native to France. They are related to Bowtruckles and Fairies, and like Bowtruckles live in and protect forests. We often have them inside at Beauxbatons during the cold winter months, where they serenade us at Christmas time. They have beautiful voices and love to sing".

The creatures then moved back from Y/N, who was laying on his stomach at this point leaning up and interacting with them, to form a small choir. They sang for the class in angelic melodious voices, the students enjoying the song greatly. Following this Aerith gave a short lecture on the Nymphs, and for the final hour each student observed a single Nymph. Y/N, Hermione, Lavender and Harry all happily interacting with theirs while Y/N and the Nymph whispered.

At the end of class they returned to their tent and Y/N turned to his sister.

"Professor, you said a gift to Hogwarts. Was that their music or?"

Aerith smiled at her brother.

"The Wood Nymphs are happy to stay at Hogwarts. At the end of the week they will be moved to the Forest enclosure in the Reserve".

She smiled even more at the excited look on her brother's face.

—~—

Following lunch, which consisted of the others patiently listening to Y/N gush about what he learnt from the whispers with the Wood Nymphs, they headed to Potions.

Penny hugged Y/N and Hermione as soon as they entered, taking their seat afterwards. An extra desk had appeared in the class which was taken by the exchange students. Just as Snape was about to start speaking there was a knock at the door.

Penny opened it and gasped- there were two unspeakables standing at the door.

The same two who had stood guard after the Leviathan attack. The same two who had taken Y/N to clear the Vampire den the previous year.

Hermione gripped Y/N's thigh tightly.

They entered the class and approached Y/N, bowing as one spoke:

"Urgent message from the Department of Mysteries My Lord. The Archduke is needed for a diplomatic emergency".

The other handed Y/N a letter, sealed the with DOM stamp, which he opened and read with Hermione.

Y/N

You need to promptly go to the Headmaster's office. Winchester is waiting. There is a portkey for you to travel to Brazil.

The cover story is that the Archduke is going on a diplomatic meeting. You should only be gone a few days.

Tell no one but your Grand Consort. You and Sam will be meeting Alanza Alves on arrival. Good luck Prophesied One.

Yours in Faith and Servitude
311

As they got to the end of the note it burst into flames, shocking the class.

Y/N stood and leant down, kissing Hermione passionately. As they separated he smiled and brushed her cheek.

"I'll be back in a few days".

Hermione nodded sadly as Y/N turned to leave. He was gripped by Penny in another tight hug which he returned, speaking to her through legilimency.

Go straight to Cedric and Bea. Tell them to stay with Hermione, watch over her, while I'm gone. Under no circumstance is she to be left alone.

Penny looked back from the hug with an expression of concern but nodded.

The class watched as Y/N left with the two mysterious men, the door closing behind them.