HP: The Magical Gamer [Chapter 72: Begin!! ] (Patreon)

"You always do that on purpose."

"I don't know what you are talking about." She smiled 'innocently' and gave a loud kiss on his cheek, her eyes bright with fondness and love. He shook his head at the sudden remembrance of the other world's Daphne who too used the same smile after her mischiefs.

"I see that you are happy to say goodbye to dad." Harry said, concentrating on the real topic and ignoring the fluttering nostalgia in his chest.

"Yes. It was good to see him and know that he was at peace. I even convinced him to go for a rebirth instead of waiting for us for decades. I feel so free tonight. I always felt guilty that I was given a chance to live while he died protecting us. It was unfair to him. Now that I know he will live again somewhere and sometime, I don't feel bad at all." She smiled softly, her eyes unseeing as she recalled her reunion.

Harry didn't totally understand her perspective, but still felt happy that she was happy.

"I am glad to hear that you are okay, mum. I feared that you might get sad because dad couldn't be revived."

"You are too young to worry about me, love. But I am flattered." Lily smirked and ruffled his hair. "Now go on. Don't stay awake late. Tomorrow we all have to wake up early."

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Harry went to his bedroom and found Aura sleeping in his bed.

"Oops. I forgot to introduce Aura to them. I hope mum doesn't have a problem with me having a pet, an independent cat who comes and goes as she desires."

He climbed on the bed and pulled Aura against his chest before going to sleep. The cat didn't fight against his grasp and cuddled into him.

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"I hate both of you." Iris was panting loudly, stooping over with her hands on her knees. They had just finished their morning jog and were outside the Manor's entrance. Lily too had a sheen of sweat on her skin while Harry was the only one who looked as fresh as ever.

Lily gave him a strange, but a proud look for not feeling exhaustion after just a mild jog.

"You will get used to it, Iris. It was your first day. Everyone feels like that on the first day." Lily chuckled dryly.

"Right. Everyone really does feel like strangling their physically fit family members in their sleep. I thought I was being dramatic." Iris responded sarcastically.

"Let's keep the strangling to a minimum as you both are going to duel now. Go on then, let me see how much you already know." Lily said with an eye roll and walked to the side. Harry and Iris stood a few yards away as they drew out their wands. Harry confidently and Iris reluctantly. She knew she was going to lose. She was well aware of how extremely powerful he was.

"Begin!"

Iris sent a few spells she knew as quickly as she could. A tickling charm, a ray of harmless light and a knockback jinx.

For Harry, these spells flew towards him as if they were travelling through water. He weaved through them all the while running towards her.

In a few seconds, Harry ducked under her desperate arm swing which she threw since he was too close for a spell fire. He slid behind her before slapping on her butt and dancing away back to his position, effortlessly dodging her annoyed spells which just angered her more.

"Stop!" yelled Lily.

Iris did stop her spellfire, but then decided to chase Harry around their house. Harry kept on laughing and teasing her while she screamed murder and tried to catch him.

Lily sighed and rubbed her forehead.

"The only thing I learned is that Harry is very fast and Iris is quick to anger. Well, something is better than nothing I guess."

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At the breakfast table, the three Potters sat and talked with each other. Iris was the only one who was tired and wanted to go take a nap. As Lily was going to say something she was interrupted by the arrival of a white fluffy cat who ignored everyone and jumped onto the table before taking Harry's steak and eating it quickly.

There was a stunned silence.

"Mum, Iris, this is Aura. Aura, meet Iris and mum." Harry broke the silence with a nervous smile.

"Oh! She is that cat." Iris exclaimed and stared at the white cat in wonder.

"Yes, that one." said Harry.

"Harry, when did you get a cat?" Lily questioned him with a perplexed look.

Harry shrugged and smiled sweetly. "Apparently from last night."

"Papa, this lady is your mother. Wow, does that mean she is my grandmother?"

He didn't know how she fit that long sentence in a single meow.

'Technically, yes. But let's not tell her that. I am pretty sure she won't be enthusiastic to be called a grandmother at this age. Now act cute and try to charm her. Go!' Harry replied telepathically.

"I am always cute. I don't need to act cute." she shot him an offended look and walked to Lily's side. Aura gave a soft meow and licked her hand which was placed on the table.

"Aw! She is so beautiful. You chose a good one, Harry." Lily giggled and scratched her behind the ear.

Aura turned her head and gave him a haughty look. Harry grinned and discreetly gave her a thumbs up which wasn't discreet enough since Iris had been laughing at their interactions all along.

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"I have decided what Perk and Skills I want." Iris announced as soon as she barged into his room. Harry shot her a curious look as he tended to Aura who was lying across his lap, demanding his attention.

"And what have you chosen?"