Harry Potter the First Nemea Leonthrope Chapter 25 (Patreon)

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Chapter 25 – Family and the Second Task

Harry sighed and exhaled as he tried to settle his nerves. It was the twenty fourth of February and the Second Task would start shortly after breakfast. Trying to clear his nerves he thought back to Valentine’s Day. He’d gotten his girlfriends’ their favorite sweets, flowers, and a small gift that each would like. He’d gifted Fleur some of Honeyduke’s Finest chocolates as well. That had earned him a soft kiss on the lips from the lovely Veela witch. The fact that the kiss had only prompted teasing from the rest of his girlfriends, instead of anger, led Harry to suspect that some ‘girl talk’ had been happening without his knowledge.

With help from his girlfriends and Fleur, Harry had learned the Bubble Head Charm. It would allow him to breathe while underwater. Padma and Hermione practically turning the Library upside down had also netted Harry two more very useful spells. The Buoyancy Charm would send anyone it was cast on floating up towards the surface without needing to swim. The Propulsion Charm made objects move in whatever direction the caster desired. These three spells in combination should be able to get Harry and Fleur through the Lake easily enough.

“What’s got you looking so morose, Whiskers?” Tonks asked with a fond lilt in her voice.

“Tonks?!” Harry turned around from the bench he’d been sitting on at the Gryffindor Table. “What are you doing here?”

“Family gets to come see the Champions for the Second and Third Tasks.” Tonks replied with a grin. “So of course I’d be here!” With that she kissed his lips gently and pulled back with a smirk.

“I’m glad you’re here.” Harry smiled warmly at his fun-loving Metamorph.

“What’re we, chopped liver?” Sirius chortled from behind Tonks. Harry grinned as he saw Sirius, Andromeda, Ted, and Remus.

“Yeah, yeah, Sirius…glad you’re here too, I guess.” Harry joked getting chuckles from the adults. Sirius, maturely, blew a raspberry at his Godson. Giggles came from Lavender, Parvati, Padma, Hermione, and Susan as they overheard the conversation. Looking over at his girlfriends he frowned at not seeing Luna among them.

“Where’s Luna?” Harry questioned the group of girls.

“Professor Flitwick said he needed to see her for a bit.” Padma informed him. “Knowing Luna, it might be for one of her essays in Care of Magical Creatures. She does like to assert that the Creatures she and her father write about are real.”

“Possibly…” Harry didn’t like the feeling he suddenly got in the pit of his stomach. The Golden Egg’s song, that you could only hear underwater, had said that something would be taken. He and Fleur both suspected that an important item would be taken. But now…Harry was somewhat worried.

“My Queen.” Lavender bowed to Tonks. This was followed by giggles and a chorus of ‘My Queen’ from the other girls as they bowed to Tonks too.

“Huh?” Tonks blinked as she tilted her head slightly in confusion.

“Don’t…” Harry sighed. The chuckles coming from his girlfriends’ clearly meant that they were going to continue.

“You’re the first female Leonthrope.” Padma grinned.

“The first person Harry ever turned.” Lavender giggled.

“The oldest of all of us girlfriends.” Hermione added matter of factly.

“Definitely the strongest of us too.” Susan chimed in.

“That makes you the Queen, right?” Parvati smiled widely.

Harry was already shaking his head. He just knew what was about to happen. Though his traitorous lips wouldn’t stop grinning!

“That makes you Tonks, the Nemea Leonthrope Queen!” The girls chorused to the young woman. Tonks’ eyes widened for a moment. Then they narrowed slightly as a self-satisfied smile formed on her face.

“Queen, huh?” Tonks locked eyes with Harry. The first Nemea Leonthrope playfully shrugged before giving her a smile. He could tell Tonks was inordinately pleased with herself and her new ‘Title’. “I like the sound of that.”

“Of course you do, you’re your mother’s daughter alright.” Ted mumbled loud enough for everyone to hear. Andromeda smiled softly while elbowing her husband in the side. Sirius and Remus snickered at the interplay between the two.

“So…Harry, when are you going to turn my ‘Pride Sisters’ here?” Tonks questioned with a grin. “A Queen needs subjects after all.” All of the girls giggled with cute blushes on their cheeks.

“Down girl, they can make that decision later when they’re ready.” Harry smiled at the girls warmly. He received gazes filled with love and affection in return.

“Yeah, we definitely have a keeper, right ladies?” Tonks winked at the teens. Several agreements rose up from the girls and Harry felt heat creep into his cheeks. “So, when do I get to meet your new French paramour, Harry? Veela are known for their beauty after all, so I’m looking forward to the eye candy.” The Metamorph teased.

“Tonks, Fleur is more than just her looks.” Harry rolled his eyes at her. “She’s an intelligent young lady and has a wonderfully warm personality. She’s kind and caring too. So try and keep your eyes in your head when you meet her?” He teased her right back. Tonks downright smirked at his returned fire.

“Let the rest of us talk to him too, Tonks.” Sirius playfully pouted.

“Nope, he’s mine.” Tonks stuck out her tongue and wrapped her arms around Harry.

“That’s my Godson you’re trying to steal away.” Sirius faked an outraged tone.

“Well he’s MY mate and future King!” Tonks retorted shamelessly. Harry’s face went completely red as he sputtered in shock.

“Mate! King?!” Harry choked as he tried to breathe properly.

“As the only male you’re kind of the King by default, Harry.” Susan smiled sweetly at her boyfriend.

“As the Leonthrope Queen I’ll make sure to ‘coronate’ you properly on your birthday~” Tonks purred into his ear quietly. Harry lost all semblance of control when he heard that.

‘Mate the Queen!’ His Therian instincts roared into his mind. Harry just went with it and pulled Tonks into a heated kiss. The young woman stilled for a brief instant before returning the kiss. The two Leonthropes couldn’t care less where they were at that moment, or that everyone in the Great Hall could see them. It was a sharp ‘ahem’ from Andromeda that finally snapped the two out of their moment.

“Are you sure you can’t skip the Task?” Tonks breathed out hotly.

‘Claim the King!’ Her Therian instincts growled in her mind. Her body unreasonably warm already.

“I’d lose my Magic.” Harry rumbled in his throat and roughly shook his head. He was clearly trying to refocus.

“Nymphadora!” Andromeda pulled her daughter backwards by the scruff of her robe. “That kind of behavior is not appropriate in public!”

“Fine~” Tonks huffed though she was still sending ‘bedroom eyes’ towards Harry.

“That was…” Hermione began her cheeks red.

“Hot.” Lavender finished for the brunette.

“That works too.” Hermione shrugged. All of the girls had their eyes locked onto their ‘King’ and ‘Queen’ staring.

“Let’s get back on track?” Remus suggested and everyone agreed. It quickly became obvious that Andromeda was keeping herself between Harry and Tonks, for obvious reasons. Sirius, Remus, and Ted asked about Harry’s plan and Andromeda pulled him into a hug. Harry enjoyed the warm embrace and Andromeda assured him that he’d do well.

“You’ll be happy to know I’ve dealt with our little ‘Reporter Problem’ Harry.” Sirius smiled vindictively.

Rita Skeeter, in her typical fashion, had written a salacious article about Harry and his girlfriends. Based on the Yule Ball and ‘witness testimony’ she’d crafted a torrid love affair filled with ‘suspected’ debaucheries. Sirius had sent a letter by that same evening informing Harry that he was suing the Daily Prophet AND Rita Skeeter personally. There hadn’t been a single article by the vile reporter since. The Prophet had even printed a full retraction and apology on the front page of the next morning’s issue. Sirius was planning to take every Knut Rita had and make sure she’d never write again for good measure.

Let it be known that NO ONE messed with Sirius Black’s loved ones and got away with it!

Several minutes of chatting passed with his girlfriends’ meeting and getting to know Harry’s ‘extended’ family. All too soon, and with a worrying lack of Luna, Harry was ushered out to the Black Lake.

Harry quickly changed into swimwear once he was in the tent. He cast a strong Warming Charm on his body to fight off the February chill. Once he was done he left the tent and walked onto the dock. Viktor and Fleur were already there. The large Bulgarian teen was wearing swimwear in Durmstrang’s colors. Fleur looked amazing in her silvery-white one piece; though he also noticed the slightly frantic look on her face.

“Fleur? Are you alright?” Harry asked the platinum-blonde.

“Non,” Fleur shook her head. “My little sister, Gabrielle, I wasn’t able to find her before the Task. I’m worried she’s the ‘thing I’ll sorely miss’ Harry!”

“Luna!” Harry growled as his eyes changed into their Lion Form. “Those sons of…!” His furious gaze locked onto the Judge Table. He spotted Karkaroff, Maxime, Bagman, Crestwood, and Dumbledore.

‘Kill them! Kill them for taking her!’ His Therian instincts roared for blood.

“Dumbledore…” Harry growled as he fought against his desire to transform. Only the Headmaster could have given permission for Luna to be made a hostage! She was essentially his ‘ward’ during the school year after all. His fury threatened to boil over as he looked at the old man.

“Harry, please help me save them?” Fleur asked and Harry forced his rage down.

“We have our plan, we’ll stick to it.” Harry nodded to Fleur sharply. “Once they’re safe, thenI’m going to tear Dumbledore’s throat out!” Fleur gently placed her hand on Harry’s shaking shoulder.

“Retribution will be ours, but for now we must focus, Harry.” Fleur’s words helped Harry refocus on the Task.

“Let the task begin. Champions you have one hour to retrieve what you will miss most from the bottom of the lake.” Ludo Bagman announced via Sonorous Charm.

Harry and Fleur both cast Bubble Head Charms and then the Point Me Spell. Their wands spun on their palms for a moment before both jerked sharply and pointed in the same direction. In the same amount of time Krum had performed a partial Self-Transfiguration into a shark and dove into the water. Harry and Fleur both cast the Propulsion Charm on their swimwear and then dove into the lake as well. With their intent powering the Charm, the two Champions practically flew through the dark, murky water. Harry cast a Lumos Charm to enable them to see while Fleur used the Point Me spell to keep them on course.

Several minutes later the duo crested a large underwater trench and was able to see the illuminated village on the bottom of the Lake. Harry had known that Merfolk lived in the lake. He didn’t know that they used Magic to illuminate their dark home. He’d have taken some time to really look at the village if the song from the egg hadn’t caught his and Fleur’s attention.

“Come seek us where our voices sound,
We cannot sing above the ground,
And while you're searching ponder this;
We've taken what you'll sorely miss,
An hour long you'll have to look,
And to recover what we took,
But past an hour, the prospect's black,
Too late, it's gone, it won't come back.”

Harry and Fleur quickly urged the Propulsion Charm to take them into the village. As they moved through the water they spotted a large pillar. Fleur and Harry both started at seeing two girls tied to it with what looked like seaweed. Both of the girls were blonde, one a few years younger than the other. They urged their Charm forward and then separated. Harry went to Luna while Fleur went to her sister.

‘I swear if anything happens to you Luna, I’ll kill all of those Judges!’ Harry promised in his mind while firing a Cutting Charm at the thick seaweed until it gave way. Securing Luna in his arms he turned to Fleur. The Veela teen had her little sister in her arms as well. Nodding to each other they cast the Buoyancy Charm and started to ascend to the surface. They saw Krum swim into the village as they were rising. The teen he was rescuing appeared to be his Yule Ball date. Though neither Fleur, nor Harry actually checked to see if they were right.

When the four people broke the surface of the water the two hostages gasped and sputtered. Fleur dispelled her Bubble Head Charm to cast a Warming Charm on her little sister and then one on Luna. Harry soothed Luna’s confusion by holding her close and whispering what was going on into her ear. The Propulsion Charms, directed by Harry and Fleur’s will, moved them swiftly through the lake. They reached the dock and ignored Bagman loudly announcing that they’d made it back within the time limit. Getting out of the water Madam Pomfrey rushed over with warm blankets and covered the two hostages and two Champions.

“Harry?” Fleur questioned confused when the teen brushed off the blanket and marched towards the Judge’s Table. There was a look of murderous rage in the Leonthrope’s eyes. The closer Harry got to the table the more he changed. He grew bigger, his body became covered in fur, his fingers and toes gained powerful claws. Just as he stood in front of the Judges, his head changed into a male lion’s and he roared. The Judges flinched and their body’s seized up in the primal fear that Nemean Lions were known to produce with their powerful roars. Harry’s transformed left hand grabbed Dumbledore by his robes. The pissed Leonthrope hoisted the old man out of his chair and held him off the ground.

“Harry! Harry stop!” He heard dully. His rage made the voice sound so far away as he readied the claws on his right hand to gut Dumbledore. He couldn’t care less how many people were watching!

“HARRY!”A loud roar snapped him out of his rage. There was also a familiar clawed hand wrapped around his right wrist, preventing him from killing Dumbledore. The enraged Leonthrope stared into Dumbledore’s terrified eyes. The large fangs in his mouth bared at the old wizard. With a glance away from his prey Harry noticed his mate, his Queen, holding him back. Confusion entered his gaze as his mate locked eyes with him.

“Why?” Harry rumbled out.

“Don’t Harry, you’re better than this, let him go.” Tonks growling voice soothed him. Harry unceremoniously dropped Dumbledore to the ground. The old man cried out when he hit the ground, but he was ignored. The other Judges had backed away and drawn their wands. Ludo Bagman had just run away and seemed to be heading for the Gates. Reginald Crestwood was backed up several meters but had his hands up in front of him. The man was showing he held no wand and wasn’t a threat.

The audience of students and some witches and wizards from Hogsmeade watched with bated breath as Harry calmed down. Tonks’ lion head gently began to nuzzle Harry. This gesture of affection slowly settled Harry’s emotions and cooled his rage. The two Leonthropes nuzzled against each other for a few more moments. Tonks transformed back and Harry followed her into Human Form without a second thought. With a pointed look at the four remaining Judges, Tonks guided Harry to the Medical Tent.

“Harry!” Luna smiled brightly at seeing her boyfriend walk into the tent. The small blonde was dry and wrapped in a fluffy blanket. She also had a bowl of pudding, but where she got it Harry hadn’t the foggiest.

“Are you alright, Luna?” Harry questioned as Tonks let her hold of his right arm go.

“Yep!” Luna smiled at him. “A House Elf called Dobby brought me pudding!” She chirped as she popped a spoonful into her mouth. Harry chuckled and mentally promised to do something nice for Dobby later. He wrapped his arms around Luna and held her close.

“Merci, Harry.” Fleur smiled at him from a bed close by. Her little sister, Gabrielle, also dry and wrapped in a fluffy blanket. With a pop Dobby appeared with a small plate and a fork. On the plate was what looked like a piece of cake.

“Merci, Dobby!” Gabrielle cheered as she took the plate and fork. The young girl happily dug into the treat and smiled happily.

“Toi et ton mille-feuille.” Fleur shook her head fondly as she held her little sister close. Gabrielle only smiled happily as she took another forkful of her treat.

“Harry!” The calls of several voices were heard. Sirius threw the flaps of the tent aside as he rushed in. He was followed by Lavender, Hermione, Parvati, Padma, and Susan. Remus, Andromeda, and Ted followed the girls, while behind that came two new people. Though the woman was clearly Fleur’s and Gabrielle’s mother, so Harry surmised the man was their father.

“You were about to kill Dumbledore!” Sirius exclaimed. “Firstly, why? Secondly, do I need to get the lawyers on him?”

“Sirius!” Andromeda admonished her cousin for almost glossing over Harry nearly killing the man.

“Luna and Gabrielle were taken suddenly.” Harry spoke up. “The clue said we wouldn’t get them back after an hour. How was I supposed to react to having Luna taken from me like that?” Luna snuggled closer to Harry to reassure him she was fine.

The Delacours were having a fast conversation in French around their daughters. The look in both parents’ eyes suddenly gained a sharp anger. Harry sighed as he held Luna close while his girlfriends crawled around them. He was soon being held and snuggled by all of them. The Delacour parents moved over to speak with the other adults.

“Monsieur…Black?” Mr. Delacour asked Sirius.

“Yes, Sirius Black, you are Fleur’s father I take it?” Sirius replied to the Frenchman.

“Marius Delacour,” Marius introduced himself. “My wife, Appoline,” He introduced his wife, though the woman could easily have passed for Fleur’s older sister. “You are wanting to bring legal action against the organizers of the tournament, yes?”

“After hearing about this clue, yes.” Sirius stated firmly. Both Delacour parents’ nodded in agreement. “We’d like to join you. Our youngest daughter was put in such a situation without a single person speaking with us!”

“This is most unacceptable!” Appoline looked close to spitting fire. “The Organizers should be arrested!”

“I want to hear this clue myself now.” Sirius agreed with the angry parents.

“Could you take it outside?” Tonks requested the adults. “We’re going to be soothing frazzled nerves in this part of the tent for a while.”

“What do you mean?” Remus blinked at the Metamorph.

“What’re you planning, honey?” Ted questioned his daughter curiously.

“Cuddle Therapy.” Tonks stated seriously, though her face broke into a soft smile afterwards. “Both Harry and Luna could use it. Fleur and Gabrielle are welcomed to, of course.”

“What is this ‘Cuddle Therapy’ that you speak of?” Marius looked perplexed.

“Harry, Full Lion please.” Tonks requested as she walked over to the group. With the blurring and stretching sound of the Therianthrope transformation a full grown Nemean Lion stood inside the tent.

“Why?” Harry asked confused. His girlfriends seemed to understand and moved back a bit.

“We’re going to all cuddle together and calm down, Harry.” Lavender explained with a warm grin. Harry blinked but shrugged and stood up. Another transformation and two Nemean Lions stood in the large tent. Tonks and Harry nuzzled each other; deep purring could be heard from the massive predators. The two laid down side by side leaving a bit of space between them.

“Cuddle pile!” Luna cheered as she scrambled forward and crawled between the two warm cats. Hermione, Lavender, Susan, Padma, and Parvati followed and squeezed between Tonks and Harry. The Family all cuddled so close, warm and safe, did wonders for Harry’s frayed nerves. The male Lion rumbling pleasantly as he and Tonks licked each other’s faces gently. The closest they could get to soft kisses in this Form.

“You two are so warm~” Parvati sighed as she leaned against Harry’s side.

“Softer than they look too~” Padma concurred as she rubbed Tonks’ flank.

“Shhh~” Hermione shushed quietly as she ran her hands across Harry’s fur.

“Hmm~ Just relax~” Susan hummed almost being lulled to sleep by the warmth and purring.

“Luna’s already asleep.” Lavender smiled at the smaller blonde girl. Luna was snuggled into Harry’s mane and snoozing quietly.

“This is so adorable.” Andromeda gushed softly and Appoline seemed to be in complete agreement with her fellow mother.

“Room for two more?” Fleur chuckled softly as she and Gabrielle held hands while standing before the two massive lions.

Twin rumbles, the equivalent of mewls for Nemean Lions, were heard and Tonks shifted to the side slightly. The Veela sisters joined the ‘pile’ with bright smiles. Gabrielle cuddled up against Harry’s mane, close to Luna. Fleur lying close by propped up against Tonks’ left foreleg. Appoline, Andromeda, Ted, and Remus sat in chairs off to the side of the tent to watch over the group. Sirius and Marius smiled at the ‘pile’ before turning and leaving the tent. They had Organizers to give a piece of their mind to! They also needed to hear this clue and get a copy to their lawyers. The Triwizard Organizers would rue the day they concocted this damn Task!

Through all of this, no one in the tent heard or acknowledged when Karkaroff announced Krum’s completion of the Second Task.

-Little Hangleton ~ Abandoned Riddle Manor-

“Is everything proceeding as planned, Barty?” Voldemort hissed from his shriveled homunculus form.

“Yes my Lord.” Barty assured his master. “The Potter boy is in the tournament as you requested. I’ve also gotten the cauldron and the ingredients for the potion.”

“Good, you’ve served me well Barty.” Voldemort intoned as his snake, Nagini, curled up around his chair. “The world will soon know my displeasure. All of those who abandoned their master will suffer.”

“As they should, my Lord.” Barty licked his lips as he bowed.

“Bring me my potion, Barty.” Voldemort ordered. “This body requires more.”

“At once, my Lord!” Barty dashed from the room to retrieve the potion in question.

“Soon…soon, Harry Potter.” Voldemort hissed as he fingered the replacement wand he carried. Once he was restored he would kill the boy and take his rightful place as the ruler of Magical Britain. While he detested the idea of using Potter’s ‘Creature’ blood; it HAD to be his mortal enemy. He couldn’t even touch the boy as he was now. The protection the boy’s mother had imparted him would prevent it. But once he had the boy’s blood via Ritual, that protection would be no more.

“Soon…Harry Potter.” Voldemort glared into the fire in the hearth with his red eyes.

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Second Task is done! Harry almost gutted Dumbledore! The old man was lucky Tonks was close enough to stop her mate! With multiple beautiful and intelligent girls helping him, Harry found a better way for him and Fleur to complete the task! Dobby brings sweets to the little Misses! Then, to calm down her mate, Tonks pulls out the ‘Cuddle Pile’! Two massive Apex Predators snuggling and acting like lazy housecats! What’s not to love, right?

Well Voldemort is making his moves too! That’s probably not good. The bastard can’t just do the decent thing and stay dead.

Until I get your reviews, later!