At the last day of the school, Harry woke up. He then had a talk with Dumbledore as soon as he woke up. Dumbledore answered Harry's questions calmly while looking into Harry's mind.
Dumbledore also got some doubts,' when did this kid became so powerful? Those spells, they're from the founders era. Looks like he is making a good use of the Rowena's library. Who would have thought that three of my students would outclass me in discovering that '.
Dumbledore never discovered Rowena's library. He is shocked when he discovered there is something left by Rowena Ravenclaw actually. And to his shock, not only Lily Potter discovered the place but also Damian and his mother also discovered this place. There is registry in the library writing all names that stepped into it.
Dumbledore of course erased his name from there, so not to alert Damian. After discovering the library he hesitated if he can allow Damian here. But considering this is Rowena's treasury for talented people in Hogwarts and considering only three people was able to discover this, Dumbledore decided to leave this place alone.
Afterall he can't tarnish the legacy of a founder, this is an inheritance left to students by Rowena herself. As the headmaster of Hogwarts, if he really interferes here, he will be considered a failure for hindering the progressof students. Though some books did give him some concern.
Finally he decided to keep an eye on these books and took action if Damian decided to follow these books. Damian is clueless he is caught red handed by Dumbledore.
Harry met Damian after he is discharged. He also revealed to Hermione and Ron about what happened and how Damian fought the dark lord taken over by Quirell. Damian though told Harry not to tell anyone about this. For now, he wants peace and if Harry were to reveal what happened, then it would be anything but good for him.
That evening the great hall is decorated with banners of Slytherin house flags, indicating the end of the year feast and the winner even before the result is announced. Slytherin table is filled with joy, as they're in points lead and the house cup is within reach.
Damian sipped the orange juice in his goblet with a calm look. There is a huge feast on the table, and a regretful look on Evelyn's face, after today, the contract will be fulfilled and Damian will be no longer available to her. Evelyn pestered Damian these 4 days promising many benefits but Damian didn't even give it consideration.
On other hand, Cassandra as usual has her sharp tongue. She never fails to surprise him with her intent to insult someone when she got the chance. Like now when she is ridiculing Evelyn for pestering a muggleborn student to join her faction.
Of course Evelyn didn't take any offense. She merely dismissed it as she knew Cassandra's character and considering their family business alliance and vole family alliegance to Grindelwald during the past. Draco though, looked very humble at this moment.
He no longer had the spoiled kid vibes now. He is thoroughly disciplined at home during Christmas by his parents for the backlash he brought on their family businesses.
The Griffyndor although retained the joy, that the saviour saved the day, had also got the sad vibes because of the loss of both Quidditch cup and House cup. Oliver Wood looked sad too. Damian turned to see Dumbledore who is keep staring at him.
He flinched,' old man. What are you looking at? ', Dumbledore just gave him a smile. But to Damian, that smile is anything but good. Seems like he is again caught red handed by Dumbledore in something. Could it be his rituals are exposed? Damian had a headache thinking about this.
As Damian is thinking, McGonagall tapped her goblet gaining the attention of students. Dumbledore stood up and started his speech," another year gone. Which means it's time to announce the winner of House Cup ".
Dumbledore continued," In the fourth place, Griffyndor with 312 points ", a short applause can be heard, but the hall looks unenthusiatic even the Griffyndors themselves looked quite dull.
Dumbledore announced," in the third place, Hufflepuff with 352 points ", more cheers are heard but not match energy in it again. Dumbledore continued," in the second place, Ravenclaw with 426 points ".
Ravenclaw cheered loudly, few hufflepuffs also cheered for them. As the commotion died down immediately Dumbledore announced," and in the first place. Slytherin with 472 points ".
Even after so many deductions because of sole Slytherin students posts in magi phones and blatant rule breaking, the points still stayed at the highest thanks to the efforts Severus Snape who awarded points even with the point less things. The Slytherins cheered loudly.
" Well done Slytherin. Well done ", Dumbledore praised before dropping a bomb," however, I have few last minute points to award taking account of the recent events ", the hall fell into pindrop silence. Evelyn grumbled and held her head in frustration.
Damian just sipped the orange juice and listened to Dumbledore. If this old man really ruins his quest for the Slytherin house cup, he is definitely going to throw a strong tantrum later, and this time, that tantrum will be louder than the one he did a few months ago sending many Slytherins out of Hogwarts.
Dumbledore also seemed to feel his stare, he just smiled kindly at Damian and started announcing," firstly, Miss Hermione Granger, who helped her friends in times of peril with the cool use of her wits. I award her 60 points ".
Griffyndor cheered. Snape face immediately changed, he glared at Dumbledore. The fork in his hand already started bending because of the force. Dumbledore continued," next, Mr Ronald Weasley, for being the best player in wizard's chess that Hogwarts has ever seen since the few centuries. I award Griffyndor 50 points ".
Cheers are heard another time. Dumbledore continued," and next to Mr Harry Potter for his pure nerve and unyielding courage. I award Griffyndor 60 points ", the cheers became louder now.
" Now, now, in addition to facing troubles, you also need to show concern for your friends. For Mr Longbottom who tried to stop his friends from facing troubles disregarding his safety, I award Griffyndor with 50 points ", Dumbledore said.
The fork in Snape's hand snapped. Just then Dumbledore said again," and lastly, for our Mr Damian Knight, for his unremarkable talent, and unmatched mastery of spells and magic in duels, I award him 50 points ".
The cheers echoed and stopped. No one dared to approach Damian, because at this moment he seems to be directly looking at headmaster asking him to make hisove. Then Dumbledore said," if my calculations are correct, there will be a change in decorations ".
The decorations changed. Half showed Griffyndor and half showed Slytherin. Dumbledore announced," Griffyndor and Slytherin wins the house cup ", for a moment everything became silent before cheers rang out. Well except in Slytherin students. They looked like their candies are just snatched just before they touched their mouths.
Snape put on a forced smile as McGonagall offered him a toast. Meanwhile Damian looked at the quest that said it's completely and decided to let Albus Dumbledore have some free time for now.
[ Quest : House Cup Champions (completed) ]
[ Rewards : Water Affinity +5%, Dark Affinity +5%, +2000 SP, Class Advancement Scroll (New!) ]