Wizard Of The Great North
Chapter 2: Preparations And Revelations
"Minerva, just what am I going to do with Harry? I can't help but worry for the child's wellbeing, he is participating in the tournament with three students that are increasingly more experienced than himself." The tired voice of one Albus Dumbledore filled his study. Collapsing against his cushioned chair and releasing a sigh, the elderly wizard studied the Elder Wand resting on his desk. Standing by his desk was none other than Minerva McGonagall his longtime friend and confident. His thoughts were plagued by the letter Gellert sent him during his years in prison, it was as if he knew Voldemort would kill him later on. Nevertheless, he took the offer and helped the young Grindelwald with some matters, his final favor to his lost friend was watching his child, Minato from afar.
"Give the child some credit Albus, Potter is going to be fine. With Moody helping him in preparation for the First Task I have confidence he will survive." McGonagall said as she pushed away her own worries. Pondering the thoughts the three other contestants, she acknowledged Naruto Uzumaki's talent and his magical capabilities. Fleur Delacour was talented as well being one of Beauxbatons more skilled witches in ages. Cedirc Diggory, being a powerful wizard in his own right, had a chance to compete the other two. Potter on the other hand was a much less experienced wizard and compared to the other wizards he would have a tough time keeping up with them, "Perhaps we can provide some assistance to potter? Increase his chances of not leaving scarred by the challenges."
"Perhaps, Alastor is already preparing the boy. I have no doubt Igor and Olympe are training their Champions as well, though I doubt Igor would need to teach his student much. I went over his grades and notes his professors had on him, the amount of talent for magic he has is simply unnatural." Dumbledore muttered as he offered McGonagall the file.
"Just what are they teaching their students!" McGonagall hissed as she read through the file and her building rage could not be contained.
File: Classified (Headmaster Access Level)
Name: Naruto Uzumaki
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Year: 7th
Rank: 2nd Overall
Education:
Herbology: N/A
Charms: Amplifying Charm, Ascendio, Baubillious, Bird-Conjuring, Bombarda, Bombarda Maxima, Bubble-Head, Concealing Charm, Eradication Spell, Human-Presence-Revealing Spell, Slug-Vommiting Charm
Transfiguration: Vanishment Spell, Healing Spell, Animal Transfiguration Spell, Human Transfiguration
Potion(s): Confusing Concoction, Draught of Living Dead, Felix Felicis, Skele-Gro, Wolfsbane Potion, Drink of Despair
Defense Against Dark Arts: Nonverbal Magic, Stunning Spell, Full-Body Bind Curse, Shield Charm, Disarming Charm, Counter Spells
Jinx(s): Anti-Intruder Jinx, Broom Jinx, Dancing Feet Spell, Ebublio Jinx, Impediment Jinx, Knockback Jinx
Hexs: Bedazzling Hex, Instant Scalping Hex, Pepper Breath Hex, Sardine Hex, Stickfast Hex, Tickling Hex
Curses: Antonin Dolohov's Curse, Babbling Curse, Blasting Curse, Disintegration Curse, Expluso Curse, Fiendfyre, Floating Eye Curse, Leg-Locker Curse, Reductor Curse, Taboo Curse
Note: One of Durmstrang Institute's brightest, per the words of his professors, Naruto Uzumaki is an exceptional wizard who has surpassed many students of his age. During his first three years as a student he has taken advanced classes well beyond the capabilities of a student in his current level. With exceptional flying skills and a knack for spells well beyond his level, he is a prized pupil in Durmstrang. Though his only short coming is his lack of motivation, once he finds a subject of his interest Uzumaki does not give up. In conclusion Uzumaki is a wizard prodigy per the words of the other professors, possibly a greater wizard than Gellert Grindelwald.
"Karkaroff comparing Uzumaki to Gellert is surprising, I wonder if the boy is really as talented as he says." McGonagall mused as she eyed the blonde's report with a hint of interest. She held a masterful knowledge about Transfiguration and she wondered just why the blonde did not pursue the filed. His insane talent in Charms and Curses were astounding especially for a child not even at the age of eighteen yet.
"The boy could maybe even surpass me one day." Dumbledore chuckled with a small hint of amusement. When Karkaroff compared Naruto to Gellert he could not help but laugh, it seemed Gellert's grandson was more like the Dark Wizard than he first imagined. Though he doubted the child would go on the path his grandfather walked, but he would have to continue to watch him to be sure.
"Do not joke about such things, Albus! The boy is talented sure but I doubt he would surpass you of all people." McGonagall chided.
"You can never be too sure, at the age of 17 he is already surpassing thousands who came before him."
"Naruto, wake up! There's someone outside waiting for you!" Cesar hissed as he shook the blonde. It was already morning almost in the afternoon and Naruto was still asleep. Karkaroff let them have the day off so in this case, most of the Durmstrang wizards took the day off and decided to sleep in. In this case, most of the boys were still asleep stocking up on precious hours missed. Being the most responsible one out of all of the gathered wizards, he took the responsibility of waking the others up.
"Cesar it's too early, here." Naruto muttered as he grabbed his friend and threw him on his bed before turning around and returning to his dream. While Naruto snored away, Cesar looked at the blonde and gave him the finger before grabbing a set of fresh clothes for the blonde. Throwing them at Naruto's sleeping face, Cesar chuckled somewhat when Naruto grunted at the contact, "You bastard I'm awake!"
"Then go take a shower." Cesar said as he pointed tot he bathroom.
"Yeah, yeah." Naruto muttered as he walked toward his bathroom clothes slung around his shoulder.
Performing his morning rituals, the blonde walked out of the bathroom with a loose long-sleeve tunic on, Naruto pulled a little on his black trousers before tying his favorite pair of riding boots. Walking out of the room with his wand securely held in its leather case strapped to his right leg. With all of his necessities firmly secured, the blonde walked toward the boat's break-room and he was pleasantly surprised by the new addition to the normally testosterone filled room. Seated by Cesar, in a powdered blue hat and a matching jacket was none other than the beautiful Fleur Delacour.
"What are you doing here?" Naruto asked as he gave her his signature teasing grin.
"I am here to escort you to the interview with the Daily Prophet. We have to take some pictures and do an interview with their assigned journalist. Headmaster Karkaroff asked me to escort you here, knowing how you forget just about everything." Fleur replied as she gave him a dry look, "Now, shall we go? We're going to be late if we wait any longer."
"Right, I'll go get my cloak." Naruto said as he walked into his room and grabbed the crimson red cloak held together by a small medallion which was basically a miniature version of Durmstrang's coat of arms. Quickly returning to his companion, Naruto made sure he took a few Galleons with him and stuffed them in his pocket, "Alright let's go!"
"Let's start walking then." Fleur said was she gave Cesar a nod.
"I thought you said we're going to be late?"
"Not if we walk fast enough."
"I don't think so."
"What are you-"
Grabbing Fleur's hand and guiding her to the top of the ship, Naruto returned to his room before to grab his broom. Taking off his cloak and handing it to Fleur Naruto got on the broom and offered her a seat, "Fleur trust me, this is going to be much faster than walking."
"Then why would I want your riding cloak?" Fleur asked as she held the red cloak up.
"It's going to get cold." Naruto said with a final wink.
Before Fleur could even say anything else, Naruto drove the broom forward and shot into the air. Laughing manically at her yelp of surprise, Naruto maneuvered in the air and performed some extremely dangerous stunts as he climbed higher into the air. Passing a flock of birds, Naruto pushed past the tower housing Hogwarts owls and finally slowed down once they were high enough to see the valley which Hogwarts Castle was built around.
"You can look now, Fleur. I slowed down." Naruto said after he released a mirthful chortle. Watching Fleur unwrap her arms around his chest and finally open her eyes, the blonde beauty looked around her surrounding before slamming her fists against Naruto's back, "Whoa there, my little Tsvete. Calm down or I might lose control of the broom."
"You asshole!" Fleur hissed aloud releasing a string of curses at Naruto.
"Alright, alright. Next time I wont do that." Naruto groaned as Fleur gave him a punch on his back. With Fleur finally settling down, she crossed her arms and gave him a glare, "If we're going to make it on time to Hogsmeade, you better hold on!"
"I wonder where Naruto and Fleur are." Cedric mused as he and Harry stood in the large empty room with a woman seated on a chair with a magical pen and notepad floating by her.
"Ah, if they don't make it on time we can start with the two of you." The woman said with another false smile of pleasantry.
Shying away from both of them, Harry awaited for the interviews to begin with a hint of anxiety. Ever since the Champion Selection with the Goblet of Fire, his entire social life died. Just about every other student looked at him with contempt, chopping the odd event as his grab for glory. That had been what Ron, his best friend said during their argument in their dorm. Even in a room with a fellow Hogwarts student he did not feel at home whatsoever, in a group filled with Naruto Uzumaki, Fleur Delacour, and Cedric Diggory all older and more experienced than he could be. He heard the scathing comments from his fellow peers hell, he even saw some students wearing pins with the message, 'Potter Stinks!' written on them.
Harry's inner turmoil soon halted when he saw Naruto stroll in holding a broom. Fleur was not far behind as she glared at Naruto who could only look sheepish, for whatever reason. He then turned his attention to the journalist who clapped her hands and smiled.
"Ah welcome! Mr. Uzumaki correct?" She said as she pointed at Naruto who nodded, "Then you must be Ms. Delacour a pleasure. I am, Rita Skeeter I'm sure you all must have known already. Now everyone, please gather around and let us take a picture!"
Placing Fleur on a chair, the woman known as Rita pushed the two Hogwarts students to her right and placed Naruto to her left. The group of Champions heard the familiar flash of a camera followed by a layer of smoke. Blowing away the smoke and approaching the group, Rita gave them another smile before speaking, "Now I am here to write a story about you four. With this new tournament right around the corner, I am here to find about a little more about you four. What little details our readers are craving for. Now, who wants to start first? How about the youngest?"
Before Harry could do anything, Rita dragged her into the other room leaving Naruto and the others to stand outside, waiting. Taking a few steps forward and spinning to face the other three Champions, Naruto gave them a mischievous smile and spoke, "Who's hungry?"
"I think we should wait until our interviews are done." Cedirc said with a shrug.
"Eh come on Cedric! She looked infatuated with Harry boy back there, their little interview will take years!" Naruto said noticing the glimmer of interest which seemed borderline infatuation, Rita Skeeter had eyed Harry with.
Ignoring the large frown the cameraman gave Naruto and the other Champions as they finally walked back into the room with a much happier mood surrounding them. And just like Naruto said, the journalist was still in the broom closet interviewing Harry. Shrugging, Naruto plopped himself on a chair as he waited for her to finish. Cedirc and Fleur soon joined them as they all found themselves a seat watching the large fireplace at the end of the large room. They had enjoyed themselves in Hogsmeade, hitting the candy shop and enjoying just about everything there followed by a meal at a restaurant. It had been roughly an hour and the journalist was still in the room interviewing Harry.
"You know we could still visit the 'Tomes and Scrolls', I doubt Skeeter will finish any time soon." Naruto offered as he looked at the two who both shared a shrug.
"I did want to get a copy of the Toadstool Tales for my little sister." Fleur said as she gave the idea some thought.
"I do need the new Good Gardens Guide, I heard the 1990 version has quite a few addictions to its ranks." Cedric murmured as he thought about the collection of books he needed for his Herbology class.
"The new Adventures of Martin Miggs is out." Naruto said thoughtfully before he nodded and stood walking to the exit.
"Ah thank you for your time, Mr. Potter." Rita said as she opened the door and pushed the younger Champion out. Scanning the remaining three to interview, she laid her eyes on Naruto and beckoned him forward, "Why don't we continue with you, Mr. Uzumaki?"
Following her into the closet, Naruto frowned at the small space and sat down as he waited for her to begin the interview. Crossing his arms in boredom, the blonde wizard watched Rita humming to herself before she asked her first question, "Now, Mr. Uzumaki how do you feel about a fourth Champion in the Triwizard Tournament?"
"It only made things more interesting." Naruto answered with a smirk.
"How do you feel about being the first Durmstrang Champion in over 200 years?"
"Honored for being selected."
"What are your thoughts on the other Champions?"
"No major impressions yet, we will just have to see how they fare in the tournament now, eh?"
"Wonderful, now, what do you think about Harry Potter's chances in winning the tournament?"
"The boy who lived... My first impression of him hasn't been impressive, I'm now wondering if the title is true or not. Or is it just for show."
"Do you think Mr. Potter had no hand in the death of him?"
"He hasn't showed anything promising for someone of that stature."
"Ah, thank you very much Mr. Uzumaki. That would conclude our interview. Now could you be a dear and send Ms. Delacour in?"
Shrugging, Naruto stood up and walked out not before giving Skeeter a kiss on the hand. Waving for Fleur to go in, Naruto made his way to the fireplace once more and sat down by Cedric. The two Hogwarts students were not conversing in any manner which Naruto did not mind whatsoever. As he sat in silence listening to the crackles of the fire, enjoying the silence. However a thought struck his mind when he pondered on the questions Skeeter asked him during their surprisingly short interview.
"Oi, Harry what did Skeeter talk to you about?" Naruto asked as Cedric eyed him only to receive a shrug from Naruto.
"W-Well uh she was asking me about how I was chosen as a fourth Champion." Harry replied.
Their conversation was then ended when the door opened up and Fleur walked out as she nodded to Cedric. Once Cedric went for his potentially short interview, Naruto turned to the french beauty he decided to break the ice, "Did you still want to go to the Tomes and Scrolls?"
"Considering how short her interviews are." Fleur scoffed with a hint of displeasure before turning her chilling gaze at Harry. Her thoughts about the boys still hadn't changed, the kid was still unworthy a position as Champion. Every other selected Champion were experienced unlike the 4th year who could not compare, "I suspect Cedric should be done soon."
"Right oh' we can swing by and get more candy afterward." Naruto mused before he turned to Harry, "Do you want to go, Harry?"
"Uh no thanks, Naruto." Harry replied with a forced smile his clear nervousness around the others was showing.
Their quiet wait soon ended when Cedric walked out as he gave the group a small wave. Skeeter joined him a moment later and gave them all a grin, "Now, with these interviews complete I would like to take one last picture before you go."
Groaning somewhat, Naruto filed closer to the others as Skeeter ordered the cameraman to take once last picture, "Now thank you all. I hope to see you soon."
After he finished up with the other Champions, Naruto flew back while Fleur decided to go by Floo Powder rather than flying with Naruto. Landing on the ship's starboard, Naruto walked down the stairs leading to his room. Realizing he never actually got his riding cloak back, Naruto groaned that was his favorite cloak. Nevertheless, Naruto quickly changed into his uniform. Tonight, Dumbledore invited the Champions to a meal held in their honor, as a way to celebrate before the First Task, which was going to be held in less than a week. He along with the other Durmstrang wizards were going to wear their ceremonial uniforms, holding similarities to their common uniform aside from the long cape and highlights of gold.
"Naruto, you in there?" Aleksi called out as he popped his head in the room. Spotting Naruto adjusting his cape, the Chaser entered and plopped himself on Naruto's bed, "Headmaster's trying to find Viktor, any idea where he went?"
"Aleksi I just got back." Naruto replied as he worked on polishing his boots hoping to place a shine on them.
"Can you help me look for him?" Aleksi asked as he gave his friend a pleading look.
"If you do my laundry for me." Naruto replied.
"One basket and you got yourself a deal."
"Good enough."
Tossing the dirty rag away, Naruto clapped Aleksi on the shoulders and pushed him out of the room. As the two men strolled through the halls of the large ship, more and more of Durmstrang's delegations walked out of their rooms ready for the feast in a few hours. Karkaroff insisted on them changing into their ceremonial robes earlier before they had to meet with him, something about looks. His wished to have his students dress first did give them roughly two hours of free time.
"Let's go look for Viktor, Cesar!" Aleksi said as he slammed his fist into the Italian's door.
"Come on let's just go already! Might as well explore Hogwarts while we have the time." Naruto said as a few of the other students murmured, "Get on with it, you blundering idiots!"
"Da, Charms is my best subject. Though you seem to know more about it than I." Viktor said as he and Hermione talked about the books she was currently reading. The two were seated on a bench out in the courtyard, it was one of the few sunny days left in winter a good time to spend it outside. Many other students shared their logic, the courtyard was flooded with students from Hogwarts and Beauxbatons.
"Why are you talking to that filthy mud blood?!" The angry voice of Draco Malfoy filled the courtyard stopping the multiplicity of conversations being help by the students. Stalking towards the two, the short blonde hair snob glared at Hermione as his two goons stood only a few feet behind him, "You heard me, Krum! Why the hell are you spending time with a mud blood!"
"I will ask you to leave now." Viktor said as he stood up and glared at Malfoy his rather big build towered over Malfoy's. As the Pureblood Slytherin took a step back, Viktor grasped Malfoy's hand which was reaching for his wand. Gripping the hand with an extra amount of pressure, the Bulgarian Seeker grabbed the Wand and tossed it away, "If I hear you speak to any lady like that again, especially Hermione, I will not forgive you Kopele!"
Growling at the large Bulgarian, Malfoy scurried back as Viktor turned to face Hermione. Grabbing his retrieved wand from the hands of his goon, Malfoy directed it Viktor and muttered an incantation and watched as a beam shoot from his wand. Smirking to himself, the Slytherin waited in anticipation as the beam was less than a second away from making contact with Viktor. Once it hit, he would turn the mud blood lover into a ferret and have his fun that way.
"Oi! What do you think you're doing there?" Naruto demanded as he erected a purple shield over Viktor and Hermione easily shielding them from the transfiguration. Standing behind him was Aleksi who had already pulled out his wand ready to attack the prep boy if he tried anything. Ceasar mimicked Aleksi's actions and pulled out his own wand. Approaching Malfoy with malice in his eyes, Naruto readied his wand before casting the Sardine Hex on the bastard. Eyes bugged out as sardines fell from his nose, a ripple of laughter filled the courtyard as Malfoy tried stopping the sardines from coming out of his nose in vain. Performing another spell, Naruto sent the boy flying back with his Knockback Jinx enjoying every second of it.
Cesar then cast his own Knockback Jinx on Malfoy's large goon sending him flying into the walls of the school, "Let the big boys talk eh?"
"What is going on here?!"
Marching the small group of students out of the courtyard and heading to the Headmaster's Office, Minerva McGonagall frowned harshly at the Slytherins. Their short walk ended soon when Minerva ushered them all in Dumbledore's office. Spotting her old friend seated behind his oak desk studying his new guests she spoke, "I caught them dueling in the courtyard, Albus."
"I see, is this true Mr. Malfoy?" Dumbledore asked his gaze landing on the blonde Slytherin.
"I-I, yes." Malfoy muttered his eyes burning with an untamed fury. He knew there was no point in arguing, Dumbledore would never falter when he mentioned his father Lucius Malfoy. No, not even his father's influence could save him from punishment.
"Who started the unsanctioned duel, Mr. Malfoy?" Dumbledore pressed.
Scowling at the question, Malfoy pursed his lips and hissed, "I did, sir."
Nodding his aging features in satisfaction, Dumbledore rested his arms and spoke once more, "Then I will deduct fifty points from Slytherin. You may leave now."
Walking out with his goon in tow, Malfoy left the remaining students with a furious glare marring his visage. Dumbledore merely sighed at the look the Malfoy presented to the others, "Now, Ms. Granger, though you were the wronged party I will not punish you. But, do not let this happen again, I will not tolerate any fighting in Hogwarts."
"Yes, sir." Hermione said nodding her head in acceptance.
"Very well then, you may leave now." Dumbledore said beckoning for the girl to leave his office. Studying the students as well as the infamous Naruto Uzumaki, the mighty wizard smiled kindly at them, "I will not punish you three, but I cannot allow any more fights to continue. I will allow Igor to handle this matter and punish you as he sees fit. For now, all of you may return to your afternoon."
Scurrying out of the room, Naruto and the others all sighed relieved about their nonexistent punishment. Waiting outside for them was Hermione, she smiled brightly at the four happy to see them. She approached them slowly her smile widening somewhat at the sight of Viktor, "I never had the opportunity to thank you for standing up to me, Viktor."
"I will never tolerate anyone who dares speak to you like that." Viktor replied his gruff words further expanding Hermione's smile.
Chuckling silently at the sight playing out before him, Naruto nodded to the others and proceeded to walk further down the hall giving the couple some privacy. While standing to the side with his two friends, Naruto shook his head in amusement, "Look at Vikki go, take some notes Aleksi."
Grinning at Naruto's observation, Aleksi crossed his arms and laughed aloud as he saw Hermione plant a small peck on Viktor's cheek, "I doubt he would ever wash that cheek again."
"Viktor is a true casanova." Cesar mused mirth dancing through his eyes.
Scowling to the other members of the Slytherin Quidditch Team, Draco glared at his broom with an unbound anger. The damn Durmstrang fools had embarrassed him, him, Draco Malfoy! The very thought sent him into a fit of rage, none of the other Quidditch players attempted to speak as he cursed at his blonde attacker and the mudblood lover who defended Granger.
"I'll make them pay!" Draco howled slamming his fist against the chair he sat on, "When we play tonight show them no mercy! Hit them until they can't get up! I will show Krum why he should not cross me!"
"Hmph, Durmstrang has two National Level players on their roster. They won't be easy to beat, Malfoy whether you like it or not Krum is a better Seeker than you." Marcus Flit interrupted Draco's howling venting and looked down on the much younger Slytherin. What he said was true in every way, Durmstrang had Naruto Uzumaki and Viktor Krum who both made a name for themselves in the professional Quidditch World by dominating in the championships showcasing impressive talent for their respective positions. Hell, while the Bulgarian National Team lost, they both put up insane numbers the Irish had only won by a single point, the score remained 170-169.
"Marcus' right, Draco. Durmstrang is very good as a Quidditch Team, I doubt we could beat them in a fair match." Graham Montague added.
"That's why we aren't going to play fairly." Marcus said gaining everyone's attention once again, "We need to take out their best players and make sure they don't impact the game. While they have talented players, without their Captain and Seeker, they are just waiting to lose. Malfoy, have Crabbe and Goyle pay a visit to our Durmstrang friends and make sure their little visit is painful enough they don't participate in the game."
"An amazing plan." Draco muttered grinning widely, "I will send them off after practice."
"I knew I would find you here." Naruto said smiling at the sight of Fleur looking over her book.
"I'm busy, Naruto." Fleur responded never bothering to take her eyes off of her book.
Leaning in and taking a peak of the book, Naruto scowled at the subject, 'Herbology' his worst possible subject, "I was wondering if you wanted to do something fun."
Rolling her eyes at Naruto's comment, Fleur closed her book and placed it to the side. While she would never admit it, but she was frighteningly tired over the constant onslaught of work and training her Headmistress. Repositioning a stray strand of hair covering her delicate features, Fleur leaned against her seat and finally asked. "And what 'fun' do you purpose, Naruto?"
Smirking in victory, Naruto wrapped one arm around Fleur's shoulder and replied, "How about you come to the Quidditch match between Durmstrang and Slytherin tonight, come as my guest."
Wrinkling her nose at the mention of Quidditch Fleur crossed her arms, "I have never liked Quidditch, Naruto. Why should I waste an entire night watching wizards with inflated egos try to outscore each other."
"Aww come on, Hermione's going as Vikki's special guest. Besides, I wanted to score just for you." Naruto said before he winked mischievously and added, "And perhaps I would earn a kiss as an award for winning."
"In your dreams." Fleur mused unveiling a ghost of a smile.
"I can dream can't I?"
Before Fleur could continue their banter, another voice interrupted them, "Oi, Naruto! We have to get some practice in for tomorrow."
Rubbing the back of his head and allowing a cheeky grin to form on his countenance, Naruto turned to the approaching Poliakoff, "Sorry about that, Pol, I guess I forgot about the time."
"Come on Romeo, Casanova and Aleksi are waiting for us!" Poliakoff shouted pushing Naruto away from Fleur with a surprising amount of strength on his part.
Grinning at the sight, Fleur shook her head in exasperation and returned to her book.
The Quidditch game between Durmstrang and the Slytherin Team had been on the minds of avid Quidditch fans for some time now. With the entire arena packed with students from all three schools, Fleur felt out of place among the cramped spaces the other students occupied. Frowning somewhat at the constant intrusion in her personal space, Fleur thought about leaving but fought against the idea. Thinking over her situation, Fleur failed to see Cesar approaching her from behind.
"Ms. Delacour correct?" Cesar asked tapping Fleur's shoulder to draw her attention.
Blinking in minor surprise, Fleur studied Cesar and nodded, "Y-Yes, I am."
"Good, looks like I found you. Naruto told me to keep an eyes out for you and escort you over to the spot Headmaster Karkaroff reserved for us." Cesar informed beckoning for her to follow.
"How did Naruto know I would be here?" Fleur questioned her eyes landing on Cesar.
"He didn't all he did was ask me to look for you before the match started." Cesar answered before urging her into a spacious room decorated with large couches and tables with all forms of beverages and snacks resting to a side. Seated on one plush couch was Hermione Granger flanked by her two friends who were marveling at the field in anticipation, "This is the room reserved for guests of the players. I'm sure you are familiar with Hermione Granger, her friends Harry Potter and Ron Weasley?"
Nodding to them in greeting, Fleur seated herself on the right end of the couch a distance from Ron. Cesar took his seat on another empty patch of the couch unwilling to pursue another conversation. Ron on the other hand, took the silence as the perfect opportunity to speak with Fleur his mind and body still hung over her bewitching beauty, "So Fleur, I'm Ron I play Keeper for the Gryffindor Team."
Giving Ron a simple nod, Fleur helped herself to a Butterbeer refusing to delve deeper toward the light conversation Ron wanted to initiate, "Naruto plays Chaser does he not?"
"He's also Team Captain." Cesar offered whilst taking a swig of his own butterbeer.
Frowning at the mention of Naruto, Ron countered the unintended praise, "He can't be that great."
Snorting at Ron's weak response, Cesar narrow his eyes and studied the red headed wizard, "Whatever you say Weasley."
Scowling slightly at Cesar, Ron returned his attention to Fleur but he was met with an indifferent stare. Finally giving up on his current advance, Ron leaned into his seat and sat there waiting for the game to begin.
Nodding to Aleksi and Viktor, Naruto beckoned everyone to approach. Their plan was simple really, all they would do was dominate the scoreboard putting a frightening numher up before Viktor would end the game by catching the Snitch. Naruto wanted them to keep Slytherin at zero, emphasizing just how different the two teams were on the terms of skill. Viktor wanted to show Malfoy his place by doing so the Bulgarian Champion beseeched the team to utterly shame the Slyhterins.
"Alright lets make sure they don't get a chance to even score. Steal the Quaffle and make sure it goes nowhere near our goal. Mikael you and Matias protect us from the side but make sure Emil is safe from the Bludgers." Naruto said looking toward the grinning twins. While Mikael and Matias were talented they were more likely to kill each other rather than play the game.
The twin Beaters were reliable when the time called for it but Naruto still felt compelled to remind both of them to use their bats on the Bludgers. Emil the scandanavian Keeper was good at stopping opposing Chasers, something he did so weell of the Swedish National Team was even considering scouting him.
"As long as the Aro twins do their job we should be fine." Emil said drawing an equally annoued 'hey' from both brothers.
"Try not to kill each other until after the match, okay?" Naruto askes almost pleading to his overly eccentric team.
Before either of the the two parties could get into the early stages of their infamous arguments, the howl of a horn sounded aloud signalling the start of the Quidditch game. Nodding to his team, Naruto swung one leg over his Firebolt abd took to the air. Being the surperior broom the Firebolt was used by the Bulgarian National Team which the Durmstrang Quidditch copied in turn. Due to its costly price not many Quidditch Players used them but Karkaroff gifted the team with their very own set.
Hovering a little ahead of his goal with Aleksi and Poliakoff to his left and right respectively Naruto looked over to the Slytherin lead Chaser and grinned. Not a moment later the cage containing the Bludgers and the Golden Snitch were produced and the referre tossed the Quaffle high in the air. Followed by the simutaneous release of the Bludgers and the Snitch. Shooting for the Quaffle with Aleksi and Poliakoff flanking him Naruto managed to snatch the ball away from Marcus Flint shoving him to the side.
"Come on now, Aleksi, Pol you know what to do!" Naruto shouted shooting toward the Slytherin Keeper with the Quaffle tucked under one arm. Aleksi and Poliakoff formed a line behing Naruto far enough to give Naruto room to maunver and close enough to counter any Bludgers.
"One's behind us!" Poliakoff shouted indicating to the fast approaching Marcus Flint.
Keeping his gaze centered on the Slytherin Keeper, Naruto watched as one of their Beaters flew in between the Keeper and Naruto his bat ready to swing a Bludger at hum. Eyes narrowing, Naruto shouted, "To the sides!"
Without hesitation Naruto maneuvered to the right with Aleksi. Poliakoff on the other hand turned left separating from their tight formation and avoiding the incoming Bludger. Marcus did not have enough time or skill to avoid the fast approaching Bludger and took the blow headon knocking him off of his broom and spiralling to the grass.
"Pol!" Naruto shouted catching his fellow Chasers attention and tossing the Quaffle to him. Reeling to a swift halt Naruto stopped just in time to avoid the two Slytherin Chasers who were approaching from his two sides. Wincing slightly at their hideous crash, Naruto looked up and watched Poliakoff pass the Quaffle to Aleksi who ducked from one Beater and threw the Quaffle right in scoring the first points in the game.
Scowling the Slytherin Keeper grabbrd the Quaffle and threw it to the now recovered Marcus Flint. However, Naruto was too quick and shot past Marcus' still position snatching the Quaffle and throwing it back into the goal. Receieving a heated glare from the Keeper, Naruto shrugged and waited for hin to get the Quaffle back into play.
Being the smarter one on his team, the Keeper motioned for his Chasers to get closer before sending the Quaffle out. However, as Marcus began leading his teammates out of their own territory, Mikael shot one Bludger aimed right for them. Marcus managed to avoid it but his fellow Slytherin Chasers were not as lucky. Matias appeared where with the second Bludger only to be blocked by a Slytherin Beater.
Emil studied Marcus and smiled triumphantly when he saw the Captain draw back and launch the Quaffle. Though the speed was good it did not surprise Emil who caught the Quaffle with relative ease. Nodding to Naruto who moved back to the Slytherin goalposts, Emil threw it to Aleksi who passes it to Poliakoff. With a well timed throw, Poliakoff faked a throw to the goalposts and passed the Quaffle to Naruto. Their methodical march back to the Slytherin goalposts bore friit once more as Naruto cocked his arm back and launched it past the Keeper.
Smiling pleastantly at the unmatched dominance shown by Naruto and the fellow Durmstrang Players, Fleur smirked when she saw the awed expression replacing Ron's former scowl, "He is rather impressive is he not Mr. Weasley?"
Blinking at Fleur's comment Ron felt his cheeks tinge at her soft yet alluring voice, W-Well, it's expected of a National Player."
"Naruto rarely loses when it comes to Quidditch most of the he just outscores them until Viktor catches the Golden Snitch." Cesar added his eyes never leaving the field.
"Naruto sure is impressive." Hermione murmured to which Harry nodded in reponse. Though she was imoressed by the blonde Chaser, the Gryffindor rarely took her eyes off of Viktor.
Draco glowered at Viktor trying his best to keep up with the surperior Seeker to no avail. He had sent Crabbe and Goyle after Viktor but they had yet to resurface and by the way Viktor was playing it was safe to say they failed rather miserably at that. Looking over to the Golden Snitch Draco urged his broom harder but it could not compete with the surperior Firebolt. Reaching into his robes where his wand was hidden the Malfoy prepared to knock Viktor off.
Before he could even say the words of the spell, Viktor took a deep dive downward allowing his speedy momentum to carry him faster. With the Snitch a few inches away Viktor reached brushing his fingers against the small object but his entire body was launched forward by a magical propulsion sending him plummetung to the field his broom lost by the sudden impact.
Unphased by his situation, Viktor aimed to catch the Snitch once more but Malfoy took the opportunity to return to his little chase. Grunting somewhat, Viktor felt his plummeting stop when Naruto caught him.
"Get that bastard Vikki." Naruto said handing his friend his lost broom and beckoned for him to go after Malfoy.
Without hesitation Viktor returned to the chase a new fire burning in his eyes. Catching up to Draco in revord tome, Viktor shoved past him and took a sharp left turn as he caught up to the Golden Snitch. Reaching forward once again, Viktor loosened hos grip on his broom and pushed himself far enough to catch the Snitch. Stopping there with the Snitch firmly clasped in one hand Viktor raised it and showed everyone.
Just like that the horn sounded and the gane ended there, 270 - 0.
Chapter End
A/N: So here's the second chapter, the Wand Weighing Ceremony will be addes in the next chapter. Anyways hoped you liked it and leave me a review on what you think, I'd live to hear your thoughts on it.