Chapter 11: The Guard
At the same day, the Nations met when going to the Main Hall, the skies beginning to go dark. They were relieved to see that Denmark is fine.
Denmark wanted to get back to magic thanks to Hagrid. While he was chopping wood, Hagrid noticed he was feeling down. And so, he told wonderful tales and how Denmark should not be chopping wood and skipping classes but should be learning in order to become strong so that people would look up to him. That's what exactly Denmark wants, for Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland to look up to him.
The Nations are now worried for Norway. He hasn't showed up since yesterday's commotion. It isn't like Norway to go away or to be dishearten for. Besides, he's a wizard.
On their way to the Main Hall, almost everyone was glaring at them. It made them conscious of themselves and it confuses them.
"What's their problem?" Iceland says, with Mr. Puffin on his shoulder. Mr. Puffin was ready to yell with vulgar words and to scare the shiz out of everyone but he changed his mind because of the deal they made. He can only talk when needed, or else he'll stop watching Iceland.
"I think I know why." England pinches the bridge of his nose.
"Oh. We skipped classes. Deduction to Gryffindor, Slytherin, and Ravenclaw!" Romania said it in a tone like he was Dumbledore.
The Nations looked at him from head to toe. "Where have you been?" Iceland asked.
"I had this feeling like Allistor is up to no good so I had to check the whole school for him in order to let the feeling go away." Romania told them.
"You have that feeling too?" England felt relieved he wasn't the only one. Or else he would be paranoid.
"Deduction?" Canada asks, not knowing what Romania first said. He was carrying Kumajirou. If Iceland can have Mr. Puffin, Canada should have Kumajirou.
"It's a Hogwarts thing. Each house are encouraged to earn points and by the end of the year, the house with the most points is practically the best house. You can earn points by doing good deeds, doing well on magic, quiditch, and other stuff. And you get a deduction if you go against the rules and stuff like that." Romania explains and as he finishes, they enter the hall.
It was embarrassing since almost everyone was staring at them. "For now, let's eat at our own house tables." England said and everyone agreed. The houses probably won't allow them to eat together in Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff.
Each Nation goes to their respective houses, eating without saying a word. Good thing they have a companion in each house. Iceland's relieved that Austria's with him, because Norway is not here and if both of them are gone... Iceland would have to bare the shame alone.
In the middle of the feast, Dumbledore silences the hall. Everyone stops chattering and eating, listening to his words.
"Today, we will have a very important visitor. He will watch and roam the school for security reasons." Dumbledore started.
Probably because of Sirius Black. England thought, finding it normal. But the guard would be a problem since England has a plan to find Sirius Black.
"I'm not sure for how long he will be with us, but for now, let us treat him like he's one of our own. He's the great Ice-Cold wizard!"
England spits out his tea in shock while Romania choked on his food. But Norway's in a form a kid!
The Nations immediately looked at the door, especially Denmark and Iceland.
The huge wooden double-door opens, and a chilly white smoke entered the hall, creeping further in inches on the floor. The room temperature dropped, as if it was a Dementor who's entering. The windows begin to frost, and the food went cold. One kid was about to drink his water but instead, a block of ice hit his face.
Finally, a figure entered the hall. It was indeed Norway, and he's in his adult form.
Students gasp in shock. It is the legendary wizard! They can't believe they get to see and meet the so called strongest Ice wizard in history.
With his usual pokerface, Norway snapped his fingers and the chilly white smoke formed into a gas-ball up in the air and exploded into tiny snowflakes. It was snowing inside the hall.
Everyone cheered and clapped, roaring in amazement. Norway never fails in a grand entrance, and so as England and Romania.
At the Gryffindor table, Harry asks Hermione who he is. "You don't know? He's the Ice-Cold Wizard, said to be the strongest wizard in history to master ice magic spells. He used to be a student of Hogwarts, in fact... one of the first students of Hogwarts." Hermione said in awe.
"I heard that he used an ice spell to slow down his aging process." Ron adds, hearing the two's conversation.
"Although, it bothers me. Why would such a great wizard who hides himself come to Hogwarts all of a sudden? I'm sure it's because of Sirius Black, but why?" Hermione tries to connect the dots to form an explanation.
"Who bloody cares? It's the Ice-Cold wizard, in the flesh!" Ron feels like he's going to faint.
"Wait, what house was he in when he studied here in Hogwarts?" Harry asked, glancing at Norway from time to time.
"Ravenclaw." Hermione whispered, which brought delight to Harry. He thought Norway's a Slytherin from his title. Hermione noticed the look on Harry's face and sighed. "He's called the Ice-Cold wizard because of ice magic being his forte and the expression he always wears."
Dumbledore silences the hall once again. When everything seemed calm, he gestured for Norway to speak.
"I am here today for security reasons, and because of personal reasons as well." He paused, looking at the Slytherin table where the rest of the Magic Trio is. "So rest assured, no one's going to enter Hogwarts easily." Norway looks for Harry in the Gryffindor table. He is the main quest.
The Magic Trio are the ones who's supposed to watch over Harry anyway, but Harry seems to be out of the picture since the trio have been turned to kids and are currently students who are also busy watching the other kid Nations. With Norway as an adult for who knows how long, he'll be watching Harry for now.
As for Lukas... Lukas has gone missing. He left the school on his broom with the teachers unable to stop him for who knows what reason and the school sends out a search party for him. Especially with the Dementors roaming the vicinity. That's the story of Lukas and how he'll not be attending school for a while.
"Look at Ravenclaw, having stupid smiles on their faces just because he's a Ravenclaw." Draco glares at them.
Romania moves closer to England and whispers. "Do you think he's really back to an adult or is it just a spell to make him look like one?"
"I think it's the bloody real deal."
"No kidding. But how? Don't tell me he had the ingredients all along?"
"No. Norway isn't like that."
"Then how is he back to normal?!"
"Remember the cauldron and how a shockwave was seen coming out of his body? I think his magic went out of control and needed to go to a place with a mana neutralizer."
"Meaning it also affected the spell that turned us to kids? Woah. Damn you're smart."
"Of course, I am the great-"
"Nevermind. You're back to being an arse."
"Watch you're mouth sparkley."
Norway leaves the hall and everything defrosted. Everyone was feeling lucky to see him in person and it made them forget the deduction to their houses caused by the Nations.
"It makes me feel to learn magic right away." America says in excitement while Canada calms him.
"If I were to have one, I hope it's something useful." Hungary says, imagining it in her mind.
At the Slytherin table, Prussia and Denmark where arguing on who would access their magic first. England and Romania was busy downgrading each other.
Meanwhile in the Ravenclaw table, Austria tries to stop himself from expressing his feelings through playing a piano. Iceland on the other hand doesn't know what to do when he encounters Norway.
The things he said back then made him want to die in embarrassment. Also, Norway is in adult form, it would really make Iceland look like the little brother.
The professors then left the Main Hall and the students continued their breakfast. Draco was talking loudly about his bitten arm, which is the hippogriff's doing. He was trying to make himself cool. Harry, Hermione, and Ron looked at him with disbelief and disgust.
Then, a boy from Gryffindor came to their table, holding a newspaper. America, Canada, and Hungary looked at him.
"He's been spotted! He's been spotted!" The boy yelled, which made everyone surround him. The Gryffindor Nations managed to be beside him since they were close to his position. England and Romania from the neighboring table listened carefully, since they are also guards of the school and they need to watch Harry Potter.
"Who's been sighted?" Hungary asks.
America looked at the newspaper and was in awe. I thought the paintings were cool, but this is even cooler! Moving pics on paper? It's a dream come true for a gif-lover like me!
"He's been sighted at Dufftown." The boy who entered replied. "Isn't that close?"
"But we have the dementors who roam the vicinity of the school, not only that, we have the Ice-Cold wizard!" One guy near him pointed out.
"But Sirius has escaped the prison- the dementors! If he did it once, he can do it again!"
Harry looked at the newspaper, seeing Sirius Black moving. He seems to be shouting.
"Maybe that's why we have the Ice-Cold wizard. We can't just count on unforgiving dementors to catch that guy."
Norway, don't forget to catch a dementor. It's one of the ingredients. England and Romania thought.
Sirius Black does not trouble the trio. In fact, they know the truth behind the story of Sirius Black. The Magic Trio were not close with Harry's Parents but they were acquainted with them. They served as superiors, teaching them and guiding them along the way until they died.
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