A/N: Welcome to the fifth chapter. I would like to first thank you all for reading this fic and to those who also review/follow/favourite. I thank you all sincerely. From this chapter, the games will begin and wars will be waged. I would also like to say a chapter will hopefully be released every week or even quicker. Go to the bottom for more. Thx again.
The morning of September 1st brought in the chilly air and some dead leaves onto the platform of 9¾. At 10:55, the Weasley family had come in rushing like a group of headless chickens. Everyone's eyes had turned to them to see the "famous Golden Trio" in the flesh. Within a moment, people began to emerge on them in hopes of touching or even being spoken to by the Boy-Who-Lived.
The trio were loving it. They were signing autographs and pictures, giving hugs and kisses(Ron nearly fainted when asked by a girl),and acting like they were Gods. Molly was in the back, watching it all play out with a smile on her face.
She never realised how profitable housing another child could be. First, they were given a monthly stipend of 500 galleons(what Arthur makes in 5 months) and they were also given free rein over the Longbottom Vault, which led to many trips around the world. When heard about the possible marriage between Neville and Ginny, she nearly soiled her pants in excitement.
She started teaching Ginny on how to properly seduce a man. That process was basically 3-hour sessions every day for the whole summer holidays for Ginny and every time it was finished, she would walk out of the room with a sinister smile at Neville. The end result was shocking and pleasing to some.
Ginny had arrived at the station wearing a very short skirt with the tightest shirt that seemed to emphasize her curves and legs. This led to many kids drooling and even Neville had pink cheeks after eyeing her up and getting caught by Mrs Weasley.
The platform was packed with people now, most of them were around the trio and Ginny, who kept batting her eyelashes and touching herself. Just then a *dong* was heard and everyone turned their heads towards the train where someone was standing on top of the train.
The person was wearing a black and emerald trench coat with some designs along with it. They had their face covered with the hood and but you could see two emerald orbs glowing in the darkness. In their hands, the person held a wand and also a dagger, which made it look like he was an assassin. He had a belt around his waist with what looked like had potions and also another dagger in it. To complete the look, he had black trousers with emerald highlights and black combat boots.
Everyone was scared. They looked into the orbs and felt helpless and paralyzed. Even the trio, Neville was scared out of his life, more so than when he met Voldermort. Ron was sweating massively and Hermione just froze in shock. The figure simply said, "It's time.". With that, the figure simply stepped back and disappeared into the darkness.
After that, the platform and occupants of the train went crazy like when the Irish won the World Cup. People realised the Phantom was finally coming to Hogwarts and the news had spread throughout the train and platform within seconds. Ministry employees rushed to work to report the news which led to Fudge sending three reporters in disguise to find out what will happen.
The trio and Ginny were now forgotten yet again due to the elusive Phantom and Neville got angry yet again. How could someone dare to overcome the Boy-Who-Lived? He was the most famous and powerful person in the country after Dumbledore. No-one could live up to him. He was the only one which deserved everyone's love and favour. As he sat down with Ron and Hermione, it was all he thought about whilst Ron kept going about the Phantom.
Daphne was in a compartment with her sister and best friend Tracey Davis. She had known Trace ever since they were babies as their families would meet now and then and the two of them would play together. Tracey was the only one who knew about the mysterious Harry in her head and Tracey was very supportive. It was for that reason Tracey was the first to see her engagement ring. The whole train could hear the shriek that came after it but dismissed it as a result of a prank.
Flashback
Harry teleported themselves at Stonehenge on the eve of her birthday at night. As she arrived, she fell in love with the place. The mysteriousness and eeriness of the place paired together with a clear and beautiful night sky. They were in the middle of the magical circle and as she turned around, her heart stopped as she saw Harry on one knee. His eyes were sparkling in excitement and he had the smirk on which she loved to see. His hair was as messy as ever but that was one of the things she loved.
"Daph, It's only been ten weeks since I came back but I would just like to say that was the best decision in my life. The weeks were the best I ever had and that was because of you. You are so annoying and beautiful and funny and dangerous. You always slap me in the exact same spot on my head when I'm messing around and you know how to throw a hex. But you also have that beautiful blonde hair and your eyes tell me everything I need to know. We have talked our hearts out forever since we were kids and you've helped and supported me so much.'
Daphne was crying at this point and Harry had a few tears falling.
"So as magic as my eternal witness, will you marry me and let me do the same to you?".
Harry opened the box and Daphne was a ring. Not just a ring. It had an oval sapphire at the centre with emeralds and diamonds around it as a cluster with a rose gold band.
"Yes"
Daphne just hummed with content as she heard Astoria and Tracey talk about the ring and upcoming marriage. As she heard her fiance's words on top of the train, she could just shake her head at the crazy plans he would cup with sometimes. But she also loved those moments when it was just two of them, alone and content with just each other. When reading, he would unconsciously play with her hair or stroke her hands in circles which made her so nice.
Her thoughts were interrupted when Draco barged in the compartment with his two goons covering his flanks. Ever since second year, Draco had kept trying to advance at her because of her looks and kept using the contract as an excuse.Well not today he thought.
She simply showed him her ring and said" I'm taken, go suck your boyfriend's dick next time", and simply banished him out and locked the door as the other two just watched gobsmacked. Draco himself was stunned and walked off thinking of how fast he could contact his father about the change in plans.
It was five minutes later Tracey decided to say something," Daphne, you do know he'll spread the information", to which she got a yes and simply said to leave it to which they agreed. Astoria left halfway to meet her friends and Tracey and Daphne just fell asleep until Hogwarts.
The whole Hall was in stunned silence. The students themselves were shocked and confused at the person. Neville noticeably paled at the sight of Harry but Ron and Hermione were still confused. Daphne however conjured a bag of popcorn(which she fell in love with after a date in a cinema) and was sharing the bag with Astoria.
The teachers all had faces varying in levels of shock. McGonagall jaw was visibly open and Snape didn't have his smirk on his face. Instead, his eyes were focused on the emerald orbs which were staring at Dumbledore.
Dumbledore himself felt as he was slapped. He was so sure that Harry was gone forever or either dead. And the fact that Harry was the Phantom the whole time rocked his whole brain. He made sure everything was taken care off all those years ago and it unnerved him how one end came to bite him in the ass.
Harry simply popped out of the shadows after the Sorting demanding he gets Sorted since his name was written from birth. Without speaking, Mcgonogall gestured the stool to him as she kept trying to remember where Harry simply came from. The whole school just watched in bated breath as the Sorting Hat was placed on his head.
A/N: Leave a review for which house do you think I should put Harry in.
PS. The Dursley's have been dealt with accordingly. Will be told next chapter. Draco will NOT rape anyone. Just bullied and taunted. This will have some cliches as nearly every possibility have been used but there will be some of my own flair. Harry being abused as a child will be quite important in later chapters as it shaped how Harry has become now.
