Chapter 156: Chapter 155: Cool!
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"So you didn't start talking to me because I'm a veela?! You didn't say all those things because you weren't trying to bed me?!"
"You think I started talking to you, starting being your friend because you were a veela?" Percy narrowed his eyes in disbelief, "you're a fool," the venom in his voice made Fleur recall, "if you don't see yourself as nothing more than a veela then you'll never believe me even if I tell you otherwise. So I won't waste my breath."
Percy pushed the wooden box forward, "you told me about the dragons, it's only fair I return the favour. If you're smart you can figure out what to do with it, consider this goodbye, don't worry, I won't ever bother you again."
Percy walked away leaving Fleur to glare at his back. He didn't care though, he said his piece, it was up to her to believe him or not.
She was a good friend, but if she wasn't even willing to listen then it was not up to him anymore.
Percy walked out of the Great Hall and sighed, 'I need to relax.' And there was only one place a son of Poseidon could go to do that, the Black Lake.
Percy looked down at Kelly, "what do you say Kelly? Fancy a swim before the first task?" the mini veela shrugged.
But just before he could leave McGonagall walked towards him with Harry at her side, "Mr. Jackson, it's time."
Percy blinked, "wait already? I thought the task only starts before lunch."
The animagus nodded, "it does. But before that each school will present their champion with a set of robes they will use during the event. It is a representation of the school during the task, so if you and Mr. Potter will just follow me," she then turned around and led them to her office.
Inside were two black boxes with the Hogwarts crest on the top. McGonagall motioned Percy and Harry to a box and they opened them as one.
Inside was a set of combat robes. They had leather gauntlets and padding over which a tight fitting set of robes lay.
Percy's was yellow and black while Harry was red and black, representing their houses.
"Well? What do you think?" McGonagall asked with a hint of pride in her voice.
"It's brilliant," Harry exclaimed as he picked up his robes looking them over.
"It's freaking awesome," Percy nodded as he looked it over, the robes were so out there, unlike normal wizarding robes these didn't look like bathrobes.
They looked cool, like something a wizard with common sense would wear. Plus they looked sleek enough that Percy could just wear the armour he had prepared over these!
"Good, now I must warn you there are strict rules against any sort of enhancement done to these robes before the beginning of the tournament. Meaning you aren't allowed to cast a charm or apply any potions beforehand, there is a charm on it which will notify the officials if such an event occurs." Percy was about to say something when McGonagall cut him off again, "and no Mr. Jackson, you are not allowed to use rune clusters."
Percy grumbled, "you're no fun," he looked at the robes and groaned, "hey professor, forgive me if I'm wrong, but aren't I supposed to be the Hogwarts champion?"
McGonagall blinked, "well yes. Why the sudden question?"
"Well because right now I'm only representing one house," Percy pointed at the yellow, "don't get me wrong, we badgers are the best house around," Harry coughed, Percy glared, "anyway, I just think it's unfair that I'm not showing the other colours as well."
McGonagall smiled, "and I suppose that's why you are in the house of Loyalty Mr. Jackson. 2 points to Hufflepuff for your ideals," she then took out her wand and casted a simple colour switching spell on the robes, making everything black while the Hogwarts chest stood proudly displayed in the front.
Percy grinned, "cool."
"Professor, could you do the same for me?" Harry asked. McGonagall agreed and quickly turned Harry's robes the same hue.
Gathering their robes Percy and Harry stepped out of McGonagall's office and made their separate ways. Harry was probably going to get ready immediately, Percy however really wanted a swim.
After an hour spent swimming around randomly in the lake, and talking with Nick the squid, Percy swam back to shore.
He walked up the lake shore, using his powers to automatically dry himself.
He walked into the small enclave he created using his magic and found his robes right where he left them, with Kelly sitting and staring at him next to them.
Percy turned to the battle robes McGonagall got him and quickly stripped out of his pants taking out the all black battle robes.
He latched the leather pieces together and stretched his limbs, they were a perfect fit, surprisingly. He shurk and pocketed his old robes while placing Kelly on his right shoulder.
The mini veela cooed, which surprised Percy because he didn't think she could do that. She then hugged his neck tightly, shivering a little, she was scared for him. Percy chuckled, he patted her gently, "relax Kelly, I'll be fine."
Percy walked down to the Quidditch pitch which had now been turned into a giant arena. He saw a seperate entrance with ministry officials standing by the entrance, that was where he needed to go, but he had to do something first.
Percy looked around and waited, and just then he spotted someone he recognized, the twins. "Fred! George! Wait up!" Percy called.
The twins turned and saluted Percy like two royal guards would do a king, "yes my lord of studs!"
Percy grumbled as he face palmed, "please stop calling me that."
"At once your majesty!" they grinned.
George spoke up, "is there anything-"
"We can help you with?"
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