Mistwalker (Dragging me by my ear to the laptop): It's been over a month since you uploaded the next chapter! I'm not letting your lazy ass hold that chapter any longer!
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Mistwalker (Sits me in the chair): Sorry ain't gonna cut it - now upload that chapter before I kick your ass!
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Hermione, Neville, and Luna left the breakfast table the next morning in conversation - wondering what trials Hermione would have to undergo to obtain the power of Ravenclaw's Royal House. Hermione did some research the night before and learned at some of the Heads of the Royal House of Ravenclaw describe something they called 'The Eyes of the Raven' - a power that allowed the user to see things that the normal human eye could not.
[In Videogame Terms - The Eagle Vision from The Assassins Creed Series. If you don't know what the Eagle Vision or what Assassins Creed is, then shame on you, go stand in the corner until you learn what it is, then come back and eat cookies.]
Hermione and her bloodless siblings reached the Saber-Lobos Library, walking through its massive doors before they were greeted by Athena and Alice.
"Hey, Mom." Hermione began. "Where's dad?" She asked.
"I can ask the same thing." Neville said as he folded his arms with a smile.
"Your fathers went to Gringotts to see if they can find any kind of information about Minato. If he is still alive, he can make things better for the Potter Family Line." Athena explained.
"That's right. Since the beginning, we have always known the Potter Family to be the Descendants of Godric Gryffindor, now because of Harry's Stupidity and Blind Loyalty to Dumbledore, this family has lost that title forever. Hopefully, Minato can fix the family name before Harry ruins it forever." Alice said.
"Okay, enough - Down talk, it's time to begin the test." Athena said as she waved her hand in front blindly in the air - The Symbol of the Saber-Lobos Family began to glow on the indigo rug in the center of the room. "This is the Meditation Rune that all members of the Saber-Lobos family meditated on to link with the spirit of Rowena Ravenclaw - she will give you your trial. You must succeed. You must adapt. If you wish to be worthy of the Indigo Highlight." Athena explained.
Hermione's tail twitched nervously as she looked at the glowing rune before her hand rested on her shoulder - she looked to see her Bloodless Brother smiling at her and giving her a firm nod. Hermione looked at Luna who smiled at her and also gave a firm nod. Hermione exhaled - her ears at the top of her head laid flat as she was relaxed. Hermione walked over to the rug and looked upon the glowing emblem before she stepped into the glowing purple light and walked into the center of the light. She sat with her legs crossed and her hands on her knees as she closed her eyes - soon enough the magic took hold and her eyes opened again but this time, they were glowing lavender.
"She's beginning her trial." Athena said as she and the others watched.
[Meanwhile - At Gringotts Wizarding Bank]
The Lords of the Ancient and Noble Houses of Dagworth-Granger and Longbottom waited in a room for Lords Griphook & Ragnok to arrive; they contacted them the night before, stating that they had a...sensitive matter to speak with them about.
"Do you think this will yield any kind of results?" Frank asked as he looked at the Lord of Dagworth-Granger.
"The children do have a point - If something happened to him and Dumbledore had something to do with it, it's our duty has Allied Houses to aid him. Harry and Dumbledore have run the name Potter into the ground and I know if anyone can restore it to its former glory - it's Minato." Chris said.
The door opened and the two goblins came in, bowing to the lords - who bowed in respect back.
"Lord Dagworth-Granger & Lord Longbottom, we received your message upon this morning. What can we aid you with?" Griphook asked.
"Lord Griphook, a question: An Ansectoral Tapestry - it knows the moment someone in its branches has passed on to the next world, correct?" Chris asked.
"Indeed, it does, My Lord. May I ask your reason for wanting to know this?" Griphook asked with a raised eyebrow.
"The Potter Family had a member that went missing during the time of a House Alliance Talk. We have reason to believe that someone made him disappear to keep the alliance from happening." Frank said this caused the goblins to look at each other with confused faces.
"We were under the impression that Master Harry was the only living member of the Potter Family remaining, who could you been talking about?" Ragnok said.
"James Potter had an older brother - His name was Minato Potter. The Potter Family was in talks about a House Alliance with the Ancient and Noble House of Uzumaki but during the time - Minato wet missing and the House Alliance was placed on hold and James Potter was made the Future Head of House Potter." Chris began.
"But when they failed to find Minato - James became the Head of House Potter and the Alliance was completely tossed out. Now, this situation with Harry has really ruined the name of House Potter - they have already lost their link the Lord Gryffindor because of his arrogance." Frank finished.
"But made you think of such a thing? It has been years - decades - since Master Minato's Name was spoken in regards to the Potter Family." Griphook asked.
"During dinner last night, We were having a conversation about House Alliances and Minato came up in that conversation - Hermione and her Bloodless Siblings believe that Dumbledore had something to do with Minato's Disappearance and the points they gave made sense." Chris said.
"And those points were?" Ragnok asked with a raised eyebrow.
"The Potter Family was Dumbledore's Most Powerful Family - not just in their own strength and wealth but there was also the other families who stood with the Potters in their own alliances. The Uzumaki Family had a power that he couldn't use or control and if they shared it with the Potter Family then he could have lost control of them and the families who stood with them. So he makes Minato disappear and the Alliance is placed on hold but when he remains lost and James becomes head, the alliance is completely thrown away. We believe that Dumbledore had something to do with it and would like you to check the Potter Family Tapestry to see if Minato is possibly dead, because - if he isn't - then Minato is the Rightful Head of House Potter with any children he has being the true heirs." Chris said again - followed by a nod from Frank.
"Hm..." Ragnok began. "If this is true...we need to find Master Minato. If he is alive, he is the True Head of House Potter unless he gives up that title. We shall look into this and will get back to you once we find a promising lead."
The Lords thanked the goblins and were on their way back to Saber-Lobos Manor.
[Meanwhile - With Hermione.]
Hermione's eye opened and she was no longer in her own world - instead, she sat in an endless white plain.
"Where...is this place?" Hermione questioned as she rose to her feet.
"The Place that is and never was." A Familiar Voice called out as Hermione looked up to see an Indigo Ball of Light float down and once it reached her eye level - it grew and formed before it faded away and there stood Rowena Ravenclaw.
"Well met, Lady Ravenclaw." Hermione said as her tail wrapped around her waist and her ears laid flat as she bowed her head in respect to her ancestor.
"Well met, Hermione. Are you ready to begin your trial?" Rowena asked.
"Yes. What do I have to do?" Hermione asked.
"I'm going to start by asking you some riddles. I want to see how well you can pick the question apart to find the answer." Rowena began. "Are you up for this?"
"Indeed, I'm ready," Hermione said with a smile.
"Very well. First Question..." Rowena's right hand began to glow and large black words began forming in the empty white space above their heads and Hermione began reading aloud.
"A man goes to the subway to catch the train for work - for breakfast, he consumes an apple. Upon reaching the subway, he sees a homeless man muttering to himself. A man wearing a Business Suit walked past him and the homeless man called him a 'Human'. A Woman in a pink dress walks past the homeless man, he called her a 'Pig'. A Construction Worker walked past the homeless man and he was called a 'Chicken'. The man paid him no response for his rudeness and walked past the homeless man and he was called an 'Apple'. At that moment - the man became filled with fear. Why is this?" Hermione looked at the riddle's writing when she felt a tingling in her left eye and she saw how some of the works began turning indigo. Her eyes widened as she looked at Rowena.
"The Homeless Man was able to tell what was the last thing someone had eaten. When he called the man in the suit 'human' - that means the last thing he ate was another person. That man was a cannibal." Hermione answered. Rowena smiled at this.
"You can feel it, can't you? The tingle in your eye." Let's see if you can guess the next one." The riddle faded and a new once took its place.
You cannot see me but you can feel me.
I have destroyed homes, kingdoms, and nations.
I make you weaker when it is cold.
What am I?
"You are Hunger - It can't be seen but those who know it can feel it. Without food, homes, and nations are destroyed. When food becomes scarce in the winter, you feel so weak you can't even move." Hermione answered.
"Impressive. You didn't even need to us your highlight for that one." Rowena smiled. "One left, My Dear. Can you take it?" Rowena asked as her hand began to glow again. With a simple nod - the last riddle was given.
You are walking down a forest path when it breaks off into a fork - One Path will lead to a Cabin (Your Destination) while the other shall lead you to a Cannibal Village. You don't know which way is which. You see a man standing at the fork in the road but you are uncertain if he is a cannibal or not. You are allowed to ask him one question but keep in mind - If he is not a Cannibal, He will tell you the truth. If he is a Cannibal, he will lie to you. What do you ask him?
Hermione looked through the passage and felt the tingle in her eye once again - The Ravenclaw Highlight was awakening once again. She looked at Rowena before she opened her mouth to speak her answer - The answer she gave was valid. Rowena smiled.
"Well Done, My Raven." She spoke before she faded away into the light and the light began blinding Hermione as she was consumed by it.
[Back with the Others]
The glow of the Saber-Lobos Emblem faded away and Hermione rose to her feet with her eyes closed. Athena looked at her daughter but said nothing. Neville slowly wanted over to his Bloodless Sibling.
"Hermione? You alright?" He asked.
Hermione turned to face them and opened her eyes - showing the blazing Indigo Highlight in her hazel eyes.
"Better than alright." Hermione smiled.
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Amaterasu: Sorry I kept you guys waiting so long. I hope you liked it. As for the last riddle - I didn't give the answer because I wanna see if any of you can crack it. Let's see if we have any Ravenclaws among us...AND NO CHEATING!