Wild (Tomarry fanfic)

Part 14

'you are the one who said this would be fun so bite the bullet and take it as a man like I am.'

'Hahaha very funny Harry. Well, at least I will see you at the meeting at the location.'

'Yeah, I though wish to ask if you have any idea why the egg I received screeched like a banshee.'

'put the egg in water and the clue will be given.'

'why is that?'

'You will find out in the water. Goodnight'

'Goodnight.'

I head first thing in the morning to the abandoned bathroom and went into the chambers with the egg. Summoning a bathtub I was able to figure out that the screeching is due to the sirens of the black lake. Something will be taken from us and we have to search for it. The one thing I need to figure out is how to breathe underwater. No potion can allow me to do that so I have to search for a spell for it or some plant. Neville would know and I think I held my breath long enough. Gasping as I emerge from the tub, I pant and close the egg. Returning back to the first level, I have breakfast and gather the letters and gifts which are turning into horse shows that I have no idea why.

"Harry, why are horseshoes appearing?" Neville asks confused.

"I have no idea. Shouldn't I just have one shoe and that is it?" Seamus comes over which is new.

"Because sometimes, due to the accessories you wear, the horseshoes must match. Also, Harry what are your thoughts on horse talent shows."

"What?" I seriously need to know a lot more about these things.

"Some rich muggles would bring their horses for these talent competitions to see which horse is the best. The value of that horse will increase each competition."

"I never knew about that." Seamus nods and returns to his seat. I realize why, I guess books on horse etiquette and competitions will come flying in soon.

"Maybe mentioning that in your interview will work."

"Geez, Hermione I haven't figured." I rolled my eyes at her before heading off to class.

I prepare for a huge headache coming on with this competition. I sigh and try to remain relaxed but that is dumped down the drain when a familiar voice calls out.

"Potter!"

"What the fuck do you want Malfoy?" I growl at him.

"Calm down will you? You know, you should have just accepted me as your mate or you wouldn't be in this situation."

"Your reason for actually walking over to me and chatting it up is?" I question.

"Choose me as a mate and you spare a lot more letters coming your way at the end of the year. Choose my father as a handler and this whole mess ends."

"Tell me something Malfoy, we hate each other's guts so why would you want me around you? I clearly don't want anything to do with you?"

"A pureblood family like mine surely is perfect for a breed like you."

"You still haven't answered my question. Why are you so adamant about having me choose you and your father?"

He opens his mouth to speak but then stops pausing. Seeing as he just wants to control me, I turn and head to class. Moody nearly makes me jump as I round the corner. Nodding at him, I head into his class. Malfoy follows seeming deep in thought. Is there a deeper reason why he is infatuated with getting me as a mate?

Class starts with lessons for the first hour. In the second hour, the desk is pushed to the back or side allowing a lot of space for a duel. I know where this is going and I see Moody not liking it at all.

"Dumbledore believes it is important to keep up the dueling club or at least some dueling in this classroom and so we shall have pairs one by one dueling. The dueling will continue the next class and the next. Now, the pairs on the board are the duelers."

Two by two the students go to a duel before it was my turn. Eyes turn to me and I know they will assess my strength. Sighing, I climb on and face Draco. Again! Just like in the second year we had to duel each other. Hopefully this time I don't use parseltongue.

"Wands at the ready." Gripping my wand, I search deep inside to bring out my strongest magic. My mare neigh is ready for the challenge and aids in bringing the magic through my body. "Duel."

Draco shoots his first spell at disarming but I block it and shoot another spell at flipping him over on his ass. He gets up glaring and shot a spell of transformation. Blocking I shoot two spells in two directions. The first he dodges but the second gets up at his ass and he grows a long cat tail. Students laugh and it pisses Malfoy off. Two steps forward and a whipping spell. I duck and shoot three spells one after the other throwing him to the wall before sending a summoning spell of a dagger and having it levitate at his throat. Disarming him while he hangs, I clearly win.

"Nicely done Potter. Let him go." He drops and I throw the wand embedding it in the wood. Getting down myself I walk out just as the bell chimes at the end of class.

"Where did you learn to do that?" Hermione asks running to my left.

"My handler and mate and I dueled to remain strong. In the presence of an adult, I have permission to use magic outside of Hogwarts." I tell her feeling bored suddenly.

"You know more people will want you with the level of magic you have."

"And?" I don't see the point of this conversation.

"The more powerful the wizard or witch will want you."

"Hm and so I shall be judging then." Perhaps a duel will work to see if they are strong to handle me.

"Harry you better not be thinking of having the people fight for you."

"They already are Hermione. If I have to show my strength then they should as well. If it is a clear disadvantage then they just move on to wit or something. I still will choose my handler and mate if they even last."

"Are you doubting your chosen handler and mate?"

"A competition is fair. They must see that surely." I hope Tom knows what he is doing.

"I do wish you luck Harry."

"Thanks, Hermione."