The Serpent's Fate

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Summary: After Harry Potter kills the Basilisk and Tom Riddle's Diary, Harry has enough and disappears. He returns in his 4th year now different with an arsenal and family that he will protect.

Inspired by Quatermass- "Gorgon and Thanatos"

$"Parseltongue"$

Chapter 1: Heritage and Contracts

"Remarkable isn't it? How quickly the venom of the basilisk penetrates the body. I guess you have a little more than a minute to live. You'll be with your dear mudblood mother soon, Harry." The memory of Tom M. Riddle, also known as Lord Voldemort, taunted to the weary 2nd year Gryffindor Harry Potter.

"Funny, a damage that silly little book can do. Especially in the hands of a silly little girl… What are you doing? Stop, NO!" Only to see its last when the Boy-Who-Lived plunges the basilisk fang into the dark lord's anchor in this world, Tom Riddle's diary. In an explosion of ethereal light and dust the soul fragment was no more and Harry slowly closed his eyes as the venom took over his body, but not before hearing a hissing feminine voice of comfort and resent.

$"Forgive me true Speaker. The apparition possessed the poor girl's body and forced me to be overcome by bloodlust and solitude, therefore using me to attack the citizens of the school. But fear not, I will be with thee to rectify the falsehoods of the House of my creator and caretaker, Salazar. For thou art the heir to both the lion and the serpent."$

Mindscape

The shade of Voldemort that hid inside Harry's scar was experiencing great pain. Although the Basilisk venom by itself would not kill it because of the phoenix tears entering inside the boy's bloodstream, the horcrux now was fighting another presence inside Harry Potter. For the spirit of the 900-year-old Basilisk entered and began fighting Voldemort's influence on the boy. Although he was a powerful sorcerer, he was nothing compared to the might and power of the former familiar of Salazar Slytherin. With a roar, the ancient serpent strikes the shade one more time that it now was forced to enter Death's domain, wailing at losing another of its lifelines. The basilisk spirit would soon meet her new keeper, and together they will change the future of the Boy-Who-Lived and those around him.

Scene Change

After waking up in Madame Pomfrey's hospital wing, Harry was diagnosed and released to speak with the returned headmaster Albus Dumbledore after the matron explained that Faux the Phoenix cried many tears for Harry that the venom of the basilisk was no longer killing him. But the two combined components in the boy's body had now made him resistant to all manner of poisons and now his body was slowly recuperating, and all signs of malnourishment and scarring were fading away, especially his signature lightning scar. The matron tried to treat the malnourishment during Harry's first year at Hogwarts after the third corridor fiasco, but Dumbledore denied her stating that harry needed to recover from the Quirrell incident first and that the malnourishment would get better when Harry returned to his 'home'. However, Poppy Pomfrey saw that it did not get better, so she took the matter at hand and healed all the injuries she could while still monitoring the petrified victims of the basilisk that the foolish, yet brave Gryffindor killed in rescuing the first year, Ginny Weasley.

Harry slowly opened his eyes after hearing Madame Pomfrey's diagnosis. Forcing himself to sit up straight, Harry was once again surrounded by treats and gifts, just like his fiasco in the 3rd floor corridor near the end of his 1st year at Hogwarts. Dumbledore instructed the school nurse that when she deemed Harry well enough to send him to the headmaster's office. Harry could only think in amusement that maybe he should probably make the Hospital Wing his second room.

Scene Change

Dumbledore sat in his desk staring intently at the two Gryffindor students in front of him. "You both realize of course that in the past few hours you have broken perhaps a dozen school rules."

The red head, Ron Weasley and Harry solemnly accepted their rule breaking.

"There is sufficient evidence to have you both expelled."

"Yes sir" the two replied quietly.

"Therefore, it is only fitting that you both receive special rewards for services to this school." The two accepted now with their moods changed from humility to excitement at the headmaster's declaration.

"And now Mr. Weasley, if you would, have an owl deliver these release papers to Azkaban. I believe we, want our Gamekeeper back." He said giving Ron several letters with the Hogwarts seal on them and sending him out of his office and then turning to face the remaining student in his office.

"Harry, first, I want to thank you Harry. You must have shown me real loyalty down in the Chamber. Nothing but that, could have called Faux to you. And second, I sense that something is troubling you. Am I right, Harry?"

"It's just, you see sir. I-I couldn't help but notice certain things, certain similarities between Tom Riddle and me." Said Harry while sensing a soothing whisper, giving him comfort at the back of his mind.

"I see. Well, you can speak Parseltongue Harry, why. Because, Lord Voldemort could speak Parseltongue. If I'm not mistaken Harry, he transferred some of his powers to you. The night he gave you that scar." Said Dumbledore while pointing at Harry's slowly fading lightning bolt scar.

"Voldemort transferred some of his powers to me?"

"U-huh, though not intentionally. But yes." The bearded wizard confirmed as he sat back into his chair.

"So, the Sorting Hat was right. I should be in Slytherin."

"It's true, Harry. You possess many of the qualities that Voldemort himself prizes. Determination, resourcefulness, and if I may say so a certain disregard for the rules. Why then did the Sorting Hat place you in Gryffindor?"

"Because I asked it to."

"Exactly, Harry. Exactly, which makes you different from Voldemort. It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices. If you want proof why you belong in Gryffindor, then I suggest you look more closely at this." He said while handing the Sword of Gryffindor which was still stained with basilisk blood, to the last Potter alive. Looking at the part not covered in blood on the silver blade, Harry read the name of Godric Gryffindor which was engraved within the bevel of the sword. Dumbledore nodded and explained that only a True Gryffindor could summon it out of the ancient magic hat.

$'But you are more than a brave lion, my little one.'$ that hissing voice whispered in Harry's mind. Harry was about to question who and what was speaking to him in his thoughts when Draco's father, Lucius Malfoy, barged into the room with his quivering House Elf walking behind him. Harry recognized the elf being the one that was trying to save him from facing the now ended threat, Dobby.

Seeing Dumbledore returned after his 'standing down', Lucius was aggravated and wanted to confirm the outcome of his master plan. Now that Voldemort's haunting was gone, Lord Malfoy now had to be extra careful around Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to keep his dark activity from surfacing and losing his seat in the Ministry of Magic.

Although he did not predict the cunning of Potter who later got his servant House Elf freed by putting a sock in the diary that was his possession.

Infuriated, Malfoy pulled out his snake headed wand and was about to finish what his Dark Lord ad done, only to be stopped by the tremendous power of his lost servant. His long pale blonde hair disheveled Mr. Malfoy pointed at the meddling brat, "Your parents were meddlesome fools too. Mark my words, Potter. One day soon, you are going to meet the same sticky end!" and then walked off with a scowl stuck on his face.

"Harry Potter freed Dobby. How can Dobby ever repay him?" asked the little elf happily.

"Um, would you like to join me and be a part of my small family which I hope will grow?" said Harry, not believing that he would consider having a House Elf slave, but the feminine hissing convinced him to do so.

"Just remember one thing."

"Anything, Sir."

"Never try to save my life again." Said Harry with a smirk plastered on his healing face.

Scene Change

Harry is now with Ron and their non-petrified bookworm Hermione sleeping silently as the Hogwarts Express traveled across the Scottish Highlands back to King's Cross Railway Station, London. Harry Potter was all tuckered out after the Hogwarts annual House winner celebration and the return of his giant friend, Hagrid. While Ron and Hermione were conversing, Harry was having another talk within the very depths of his subconscious.

Mindscape

Walking around, Harry walked along the beach of the foggy Black Lake as Hogwarts loomed under the night sky. Harry followed the soothing hissing that egged him onward to where a large boulder sat near the edge of the lake. When he reached the rock, Harry climbed to the top of it as he searched to find whoever had called him.

"Where are you? Please come out! I don't understand why I am here and what you want with me." Said Harry while seeing no one was there.

Then, the waters of the Great Lake began to bubble as something large surfaced and peered down at the young wizard on a rock. Looking at the wet figure after wiping the water from his eyes and glasses, Harry saw that it was the Basilisk that he had slain. Quickly looking away, Harry hid his face in his sleeve and waited for the giant serpent to attack.

$"Please, little one. Gaze upon me. I mean you no harm and desire to speak with thee."$

Surprised, Harry removed his arm from his face and stared at the magical serpent, which looked beautiful with the moon glistening off her green scales. $"It's you. You are the one who I've been hearing in my head. You had Dobby become my House Elf. Why? And what is this place? It looks like Hogwarts, but it feels strange, different."$ he hissed without even realizing he switched from speaking English.

$"To answer the last part little one, thou art in your mindscape or as it is called your subconscious. The castle is thine safe harbor, your sanctuary. So thy mind created this as a safety measure. I am the spirit of the Basilisk which thou did slay and then defeated the spectral false heir. When thou didst free me from the other speaker's control, I desired to seek redemption for my attacks by entering thy body. After thus entering and having my spirit anchored with thine, I destroyed what seemed to be another specter of the false heir that was anchored in thee for many years."$ she hissed to the bewildered wizard.

$"So, you destroyed a piece of Voldemort that was inside me? Well, thank you. But what made you choose me? I may have gotten some of his power, but I am a Gryffindor. I chose that."$

$"Thou art half right. Thou mayest have chosen to accept thine Gryffindor Heritage, but thou art more than that. For you see, when ye defeat an heir of another House, you not only gain the abilities, but also the rights and heritage of the defeated House. Thou art now the Heir to both Godric, and my former caretaker, Salazar Slytherin."$

Harry did not expect that answer. $"Does that mean I have to choose one inheritance over the other? I just have my school trust fund at Gringotts, but does this mean I can have more?"$

$"Nay, thou mayest accept both inheritances, for ye have merely slightly touched the great potential that lies within thee. I have glimpsed into thine memories and have seen the struggle and durance thou didst overcome a many. I believe thou art ready to receive thy full inheritance and in doing so, leave the dwelling of those putrid muggles. Thy new companion will retrieve thy few belongings as we formulate on getting thee to convince the goblin hoarders to accept thine credentials."$ said the Queen of Serpents.

$"Thanks, again. Oh, do you have a name then just being called the Basilisk. I'm Harry Potter."$ The young wizard said as he extended his arm to introduce himself, though forgetting that the big snake had no arms to shake his outstretched hand. The golden eyed serpent gave a toothy grin as her form began to shrink in size, that now a beautiful woman in her late adult years. Her long green hair flowed like streams of water into pointed curls that reached her round buttocks. Her hazel eyes gleamed with wisdom and menace to any that would bring her new master harm. Her fair skin covered with a black neck choker and a long black dress with a white underdress reaching her strong kneecaps while revealing her cleavage. To complete her outfit, she wears long green boots that matched her scales with long black stockings (A:N think Tsukiumi from Sekirei, but with a longer white skirt so no flashing, and green hair and golden eyes). Extending her right arm, she firmly and warmly shakes Harry Potter's hand and then spoke in English, "A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Lord Potter. Thou mayest call me Ethelinda, or Lindy if thou wish."

Scene Change

The Hogwarts Express finally reached the railway station as Harry and his Trio split to head on home. Dragging his trunk behind him with his caged snowy owl, Hedwig, strapped atop the trunk, Harry saw his blubbery Uncle Vernon and his wife and bully of a son waiting for him outside their car. "Let's go, freak. You need to compensate for destroying the window and getting ready for company." Vernon snarled to the boy, not seeing the smug smile on his face.

"I'm not returning to Privet Drive, uncle. I've decided that it's time I should move out and start anew somewhere else." Petunia and Dudley were stunned that the boy would have the gall to say such a thing to them.

"Why boy? Where would you go? There's nothing left of your parents' house and you don't think that you have the money and knowledge to own your own place. Petunia sneered.

"That is why I plan to head to my bank and get myself legalized to own my parents accounts and then find somewhere else to live. Think of it this way, you won't have to deal with me or my freakishness again and get to live the lives you always wanted without worrying that I will return to mess it all up." Harry replied calmly while smiling on the inside as he and Liddy watched to see the Dursleys talk it over and smile at being free from the bane of their lives.

"Fine, boy. But just know that we will throw out all your things that are cramped. Good luck digging it all out of the garbage." Vernon chuckled as the trio of muggles got into their car and drove off leaving Harry by himself.

'Well done, my lord. Now have thine servant collect your things while thou and I travel to Diagon Alley.' Lindy said to Harry.

After calling Dobby and issuing his command, Harry strolled off to the leaky Cauldron and getting himself a room to rent for the next few days while finishing his future business. Things were about to get better for Harry, but that didn't mean his Potter Luck won't rear its ugly head later.

Scene Change

Walking through the doors of Gringotts Bank, Harry walked up to the front desk where he first met the goblins with Hagrid. Lindy spoke in his thoughts on what to do when he starts negotiating with the goblin manager. Refocusing, Harry walked up to the pedestal and spoke the master goblin.

"I am Harry James Potter. And I desire to review my inheritance and if my parents left a will for me."

"It would seem Mr. Potter that you should have got a letter from us explaining this to you. Did you ever get a letter from Gringotts on the same day your letter to start Hogwarts was sent to you?" asked the goblin.

Harry looked confused as he tried to remember the first day, he got his Hogwarts letter before losing to his relatives until Hagrid handed him one later. "No sir. I only received my invitation to Hogwarts. There was no other letter addressed to me."

"Hmm. Then we must fix that." He calls to a goblin whom Harry recognizes as the goblin that led him and Hagrid to his trust vault 687. "Please follow Griphook too Director Azog, Head Goblin of Gringotts. He will straighten this issue out with you." Directed the goblin bank teller.

Harry and Griphook walk to a large office right after passing Griphook's and Ragnok's offices. Inside the elaborate office, the Head goblin Harry saw when he first entered the bank with Hagrid was doing paperwork in his office rather than doing outside on the podium. Griphook announces their arrival, "Lord Azog. It appears the last living Potter heir has had some miscommunication on the whereabouts of his parents' will and who controls his finances." Azog puts down his golden feathered pen as he peers his dark eyes behind half-moon glasses into Harry's green eyes.

"Ah. So, Mr. Harry Potter now requires more than a half-giant to hold his key?" said Director Azog.

"Apologies Lord Azog, but I was not aware of the magical world until Hagrid came and brought me to Diagon Alley last year. I was not even aware of my family's inheritance due to my less than pleasant upbringing with my muggle relatives on Number 4, Private Drive. But now I have learned that there is more to my family than just my mother's sacrifice so that I could survive Voldemort's attack eleven years ago. Perhaps clearing this misconception can help bring profit too both myself and the goblins of Gringotts." That last part peaked Azog's and Griphook's interests as Azog pulled out a runic silver dagger which he handed to Griphook to give to Harry as he directed Harry to the desk where a blank parchment was waiting for Harry.

"Before we can continue our discussion, we must have your blood verify on your inheritance and other titles you may lay claim to. Simply prick a finger with the blade and then drag it down the parchment to reveal your current status in the Wizardry World." Azog explained to Harry.

After pricking his thumb, he then dragged the stained part of the blade down the parchment until red inked words filled the page…

Harry James Potter

Son of James Ignotus Potter-Deceased

Son of Lily Potter (nee Evans)-Deceased

Birthdate-July 31st, 1980-

Heir to the Ancient and Noble House of Potter-via last living relative and will of Lily and James Potter

Heir to the Ancient and Noble House of Peverell-via Ignotus Peverell (paternal ancestor)

Heir to the Ancient and Noble House of Gryffindor-via Godric Gryffindor (paternal ancestor)

Heir to the Ancient and Noble House of Slytherin-via conquest and Salazar Slytherin (paternal ancestor)

Magical Infinity: Potions, Runes, Combat and Defense Magics, Care of Magical Creatures, and Charms

Magical Abilities: Parseltongue, Animagus, and Occlumency

After reviewing his credentials, Harry had Lindy speak to him on what he should so next. "Thou art more aligned to my caretaker then I thought. Thou should ask Lord Azog on your relation to my previous caretaker. And then explain the false heir's refusal to pass through the realm of the dead. I give thee permission to use my former body to make thee a suitable apparel to protect thee from future threats. As well as my bones to make thee a weapon that only a true heir of Slytherin may bear."

"Pardon me Lord Azog, but how am I related to Salazar Slytherin?" Harry asked.

"It's not surprising, since history likes to hide away such little details but we goblins take seriously the confirmation and searching of family trees. Although Lord Slytherin is considered a fanatic leader for purebloods, he was in love with a muggleborn. His fanaticism occurred only after his wife's death by burning at the stake. His offspring survived before the witch hunters could get to her and Salazar remarried to a wizard family. The child grew up as a squib and later married into the Evan's family, your mother's family." Azog explained to Harry. "But I find it more interesting that you are a descendant of Godric Gryffindor from your father's side when he never made public that he was a child of the Lion. The goblins forged and commissioned to Godric a great sword that has been lost for hundreds of years. Do you know where it may be? Your ancestor Godric owes us in returning the blade we forged for him."

Harry thought back to the Sword of Gryffindor that now was in Professor Dumbledore's office. Harry remembered that the sword appeared in the sorting hat when Harry needed help in fighting the Basilisk while Tom Riddle had his wand. Holding out his right hand, Harry then thought of the sword appearing in his hand. He opened his eyes to see the still bloodstained blade in his hand that he handed it to Lord Azog.

"Sorry for the blood. I had to use it when I was fighting a 60ft, maybe even longer, Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets. I trust that this is a sign of goodwill that the heir of Gryffindor pays his debts." Azog was bewildered that a twelve-year-old boy could face and survive a Basilisk that would have to be older than 500, maybe even 1000, years.

"Quite alright. In fact, the blood of a basilisk is quite valuable along with its other body parts. Since you killed the beast, you claim ownership on what you'll do with its remains. Are you willing to barter with the goblins of Gringotts to have more of its rare features?" the Head Goblin asked, greed in his eyes.

"Of course. I wish to invest in it while also having your craftsmen put to work in making me a few things to strengthen our relationship. I wish to live in the Chamber of Secrets while keeping it a secret from the rest of the Wizardry World. I don't want uninvited guests pilfering my establishment that I now lay claim. I will send my house elf to pick up carcass of the basilisk and its shed skin while we can discuss the finer details. For now, I wish to conclude this discussion by my emancipation." Said Harry.

Azog pulled out of his desk the Rings of Potter, Peverell, and Gryffindor to show Harry's new status as the Lord of those houses. The rings could turn invisible so Harry could choose which rings to show on his left hand. The Ring of Slytherin was lost but now that a true heir had appeared, the ring also came to the goblins of Gringotts. However, the Ring of Slytherin had a horcrux of Voldemort which Harry explained to them as he and Lindy felt the dark presence that dwelt in it. Azog then instructed Griphook to prepare a ritual that the goblins would use to destroy other artifacts that held a piece of Voldemort's soul. This did not include soul shards that were in living creatures.

Harry then decided to do some shopping and later return to the Goblins to discuss living arrangements while Dobby and the goblins refurbished the Chamber of Secrets, which would be finished at the end of summer break.

Scene Change Fuyuki City, Japan July 31st, 1993

Harry and Lindy were out at night exploring the scenery of Japan on his birthday before returning to the apartment the goblins rented to Harry, while Dobby packed most of his things to be moved into his finished refurbished Chamber of Secrets. Harry mostly spent the nights practicing his magic with his new wand while Lindy got him into practicing swordsmanship, or Kenjutsu as the Japanese called it. Tonight, was to be a special night since he no longer had to celebrate his birthday with the Dursleys.

After seeing that Voldemort could use his wand, Lindy suggested Harry should go to Nocturn Alley after finishing his shopping in Diagon Alley. His new wand was made of 11in white Holly wood(A:N symbolic for protection, defense, etc.) with a golden griffin head for the handle. A green etching of a mistletoe branch (A:N symbolic for peace, love, understanding, and bane to invulnerability) swirled along its center while the edges were colored red. His wand core was a combination of his old wand's phoenix feather, the heartstring of a griffin, and a few shards of the basilisk tooth he used to destroy the diary. All in all, it was a more powerful wand with a stronger connection to Harry's magic.

"Since we are no longer in magical Britain my Lord. When will thou have me be reborn as thine familiar?" Lindy asked impatiently as she desired to have a body again after perfecting Harry's occlumency during his magical studies.

'Soon Lindy. I just wanted another look at Japan before returning to the apartment where Dobby is waiting for me. I'm just glad Hedwig was not always stuck in her cage or in the apartment. She really wanted a head start to Britain while we take another route.' Harry said to comfort Lindy's concern.

Although he enjoyed Japan's ethnicity, he was cautious of the magic wielders that lived there. Learning about the Magus Association was a page turner for the newly Lord Potter. Their harsh tactics for acquiring power and stature made Harry think that these Magi were crazy. Placing all their Pureblood knowledge by sacrificing nerves, or other body part, for a magic crest when they could have simply written it down in a book that can be protected in a vault with enchanted safeguards. Made Harry happy that he was a wizard with a magic core, for wizards believe magic is special and that it is an art and a responsibility that all magic wielders must learn to uphold and knowing the benefits and consequences for the powers they grow and develop.

Harry was then interrupted from his thoughts when young girl with purple hair and a red hair ribbon ran into him with fear in her violet eyes. Thankfully, Harry learned the spell that allowed him to learn to speak and understand foreign languages with Dobby's help.

"What's wrong? Are you alright?" Harry asked the frightened girl.

She shakes her head as she points to a man with short red hair and a crazed look in his eyes. Harry concluded that this was the infamous serial killer that targeted women and children. Seeing that this was an emergency, Harry pulled out his Holly griffin wand and waved, "Petrificus Totalus." Petrifying the stalker as he tumbled to the ground motionless.

The five-year-old was amazed at the boy's Magecraft, not realizing it wasn't, that she finally spoke up asking, "Magus?"

"Sorry, but no. I'm a wizard. I'm Harry. Harry Potter." Harry introduced himself to the now magically aware child.

"Sakura Toh-, Matou." The now named Sakura introduces herself. The moment is ruined when a buzzing sound was heard, and she knew who and what it was.

When Harry heard the noise, he placed the scared girl behind him as he illuminated the dark street with a 'Lumos' spell. Out of the darkness came a short pale old man with dark eyes. Harry saw that this magus was as loathsome as Voldemort, only a little.

"Sakura. You should not run by yourself at this time of night. Thank you for protecting my granddaughter boy, but according to the treaty between the Magus Association and the Ministry of Magic, Magus shall not meddle in the affairs of Witches and Wizards while the Wizards shall not meddle in the affairs of Magi. Please return her to me that I may continue her training as the heiress of the Matou family." He cackled with a wicked smirk on his face.

Harry looked to see if Sakura wanted to go to her disgusting grandfather, he only saw the terror in her eyes as she hugged and silently begged Harry to take her away from this filth.

"She doesn't want to go with you, Magus! I think as Lord of the House of Potter, Peverell, and Gryffindor, I will adopt Sakura to be my sister." Harry proclaimed. Surprising both Sakura and Zouken by this boy's declaration. The maggot man sneered in hatred at this.

"You can't boy! Even if you could adopt her legally, she is my property thanks to a Geas Contract her former father signed. Which means, no matter how much you try; she will always belong to me!"

Harry was surprised that a Magus father could disown a child, like Sakura to a man like Zouken. Lindy mentally explained the concept of a Geas Contract to Harry while also sharing a loophole that will save Sakura and give Harry another family member. Harry smiled as he raised his wand skyward, which confused Zouken, before holding Sakura closer in a brotherly hug and proclaiming, "I, Harry James Potter, hereby swear on my life and magic that I will adopt and protect Sakura via by parchment and magic to be a member of the Great an Noble Houses of Potter, Peverell, Gryffindor, and Slytherin! So mote it be!"

A blinding flash of light surrounded Harry and Sakura, accepting Harry's magical oath. Zouken was blindsided and pushed back from the magical force that his Geas Contract fell out and was burnt to shreds, meaning that his hold of Sakura was no more. Zouken was mad with fury as he sent his Crest Worms and flying insects to attack the foolish young wizard that dared defy the might of a Magus.

Harry's reply to the maggot man was a spell like the one he used against the spider children of Aragog. "Exumai!" a blinding light flashed at Zouken and his familiars as they were repelled, and a couple of the bugs were destroyed in the light. Harry mentally called for Dobby to his side to get the two back to their apartment and away from the ghoul. But Zouken reformed quicker and had his worms swarm Harry to get to Sakura.

Harry created a magic shield to protect Sakura and himself as the bugs grew larger in number. Zouken cackled as he saw the barrier would soon fall and soon, he would have another source of magic to drain from while molding Sakura to be his future vessel. However, Harry's will was strong even when his magic was failing. He called to any higher power that could hear him to save Sakura and himself.

Suddenly, a great burning pain was felt on Harry's right hand had Magical Crest shaped as a red line within a red circle within a red triangle appeared and was glowing. The barrier fell and the worms attacked, only to be destroyed by another flash of light that engulfed Harry and Sakura. When the light faded, Zouken looked to see that the wizard student was not alone and was trembling in fear at this development.

"Impossible. Impossible! No wizard has ever summoned a Heroic Spirit! The Grail War doesn't start for another year!" he exclaimed until he was driven off by a swirl of flying parchments.

Harry and Sakura opened their eyes to see two adults standing before them. One was a beautiful tall woman with a short black dress with black arm and boot leggings, wearing a pink-violet blindfold over her eyes, that matches the color of her long hair, while the other was a man with Weasley orange hair and a short pointy beard, sporting a green jacket with a brown cape over his left shoulder.

The man greeted first saying, "Greetings my Master! I am William Shakespeare! Caster Servant of the upcoming Holy Grail War that shall later unfold. Who may I ask are you, my Master, and what company you keep such as this?" he points to the blindfolded woman as she dismisses him with her nails and chains.

"I am a Heroic Spirit summoned under the Rider class, but not the official Rider of the Fourth Holy Grail War. I am to be Mater's familiar in whatever thing he needs me to be. Do you accept, my Master." As she and Shakespeare looked to Harry for an answer.

Harry simply said, "Blimey. What have I gotten myself into now?" Harry shakes his head in annoyance as Dobby pops to the scene and sends them to the apartment to discuss things.

Sorry for the delay...Still have a job to go to and making sure I don't stay in my room all the time. I am still working on my other stories. Look at my Poll to get a look at my other stories. Stay Healthy and Safe Everybody.