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"Now shall we continue with the trial?" Harry's light words echoed in the chamber. The revelation that Harry Potter was now Heir Black even
Naming a person from another family your heir just because of morals? It was unheard of. Even with the old Progressive Families. They would rather wait for the girl to reach majority before honouring the contract or passing it down to their children.
But simply giving the future of your house to a stranger? They knew Lord Black and Harry Potter were in contact. The boy had expressed a great desire to learn the rare magic Lord Black has.
And the mad man gifted the boy his entire library! As a gift for the future wedding. The Black Family history, their pride, centuries of perfecting their Dark Spells. Just given away like it was nothing.
Why? Because the man wanted nothing to do with the stain that was in their history. It was maddening. Absolutely disrespectful to all the traditions the wizards had. It was a slap to the face for all of them, no matter what faction they belonged to.
Amelia palmed her face ' I warned them to stop, but did they listen? Noo~ they decided to make an example of a future Magical Titian. One who now apparently has the entire library of the Black Family. The spells that made them feared and respected all across Britain.'
"Ah." The minister coughed in his fist, the collar of his shirt under his suit and robes suddenly felt much more tighter, making it harder to breathe.
"Let us resume the trial" The minister spoke up with authority in his voice. But the image he displayed destroyed that. His forehead was covered in sweat and he kept tugging on his collar to loosen it.
Lucius looked at them with a stone cold expression, on the inside he was going through all the possible changes this will bring to his plan.
' This changes nothing. We knew Potter would interfere regardless of the legality of this trial. But it is still a pity that we lost a card to play. The public would have been somewhat on our side once Harry Potter was seen in getting involved for the younger Greengrass without any foothold in politics with the Ministry.
Politics at is core is a grab for power and resources. Power created through deals and certain laws that you create. That Power keeps you safe and allows you to destroy your enemies just by using words.
Much how he had decimated the Weasley Family. And how the places he owns and businesses he runs are always in prime positions for buyers to visit. Power and resources.'
Lucius watched as the boy glanced at the seat Daphne was supposed to sit in before he snorted. Harry Potter slapped the seat as they felt his magic coursing through it. And a moment later all the enchantments, all the bindings were viciously torn apart. Now it was nothing more than an ordinary chair, and then it wasn't. Harry's magic pulsed again and the chair transfigured into a very comfortable little throne with a cushion.
With a mirthful smile Harry held his hand out to Daphne, who took it and gracefully sat down on the chair like a proper lady.
"Now" Harry eyes glanced at the Lord and Ladies sitting above him "What are the charges?"
Amelia Bones coughed in her fist gaining the attention of the 'Court'. She took a parchment and started to read out the charges placed against Daphne Greengrass. As absurd as they were.
"Very well. Greengrass Daphne was charge with attacking ten pureblood heirs and attempt at ten LineExtinctions"
Harry chuckled at that "Line Extinction? Please everybody is related to everybody in this country. Another member of another Family can take over the house. The one with the closest blood relation"
"Harry they usually declare the line extinct and confiscate their money" Daphne added in politely
"Ahh" Harry nodded "Of course, because why revive a Family when you can just profit from it"
This sent murmurs among the peanut gallery and the Ministry glared at him like they were trying to set him on fire.
"How do you plead" Amelia says with a dry expression, she already knows where this is going so this is just a waste of time and the Ministry decided to make it a show.
"Not guilty" Daphne said in a deadpan voice, she resisted the urge to roll her eyes. Harry was a terrible influence. Previously she would have been terrified to find herself in a position like this.
Arrested and presented at the Ministry Echelon like a criminal.
Harry not only stopped her arrest, but was also here for the trial. Well eighty percent of the reason was that he wanted to kill and rob another pureblood moron. But Daphne was still thankful.
"Feel free to defend your case" Amelia couldn't be bothered to stay official at a time like this. She knows what's coming, everybody knows. She has had a splitting headache all day and potions only take the edge off
Bzzzz. Bzzzz
A strange buzzing sound echoed in the chamber. Everybody turned to where the sound was coming from and it turned out to be Andromeda. Who calmly took out a mirror from her purse.
"Regent Black?" Amelia asked in a confused tone
"Lord Black is calling me" Andy replied in a calm tone before she took a deep breath and activated the mirror
"My Lord"
On the mirror there was a man in his late twenties. He was handsome with short styled black hair, a short styled beard and piercing grey eyes. He was currently in a black Armani suit in a plane.
(A/N. Harry Clone. #4. No magic in him yet as he was the newest one and Harry was still pushing the limits of the clone spell every day.)
The clone was actually on a plane, not just pretending. It was Harry's private Jet. Why was he going through all the trouble of flying in mundane?
Well a new millionaire named Nicholas Black was traveling in America to do business. And he needed a legal entry.
Harry was about to scam rich people out of their money. You can never have too much money allocated to his Research Fund. Especially considering how much money he burns through on a daily basis. Research was expensive.
"Andy, pleasure to see you again. I seem to have caught you in a bad time" The man said in a calm deep voice.
The Lords and Ladies along with the Ministry were very curious about this Lord Black.
"Yes My Lord. Today is the trial for Daphne Greengrass" Andromeda turned the mirror towards Harry and Daphne
"Ahhh. Potter I should have known" the handsome man rolled his eyes.
"Yo, Black. Still mad about last week?" Harry grinned at the mirror
"You spiked my drink!" Black roared out and the people gasped. A Heir drugged the Lord of his house?!
"You were annoying." Harry deadpanned
"You burned through a hundred thousand galleons in a day, I was giving you advice"
"Do you know how Advanced Spatial Thermodynamics correspond with Matter Manipulation during Random Gravitational Shifts?"
The Lord and Ladies off Britain just watched the back and fourth conversation. Their minds still had trouble working around of spending a hundred thousand galleons a day. They knew Harry Potter was rich. But not this rich.
Dumbledore was particular interested in what Harry was working on but had trouble understanding the terms he had used. Something about Space and Gravity.
"...No"
"Then I don't need advice, I need more money for research"
Lord Black just facepalmed "You are a terrible businessman"
"I am a researcher. When I need money I will just invent something else and sell it. Anyway as you can see we are in Court"
Lord Black rubbed his eyes "Why are you even in court?"
Harry gave a little Legilimency nudge to Daphne so she knew what to say to keep the act going.
"Umm Lord Black, ten pureblood heirs attacked me and I defended myself taking them all down. Now the Ministry wishes to send me to prison."
"Of course" Nicholas sighed "What else did I expect from such a backward society. And people wonder why I did what I did. A little girl getting prosecuted because she defended herself."
'Wonderful' Amelia hid a grimace. The Ministry and the 'Court' were even more antagonized. Many were not happy with Lord Black because he took their wealth and caused a minor economic collapse in Magical Britain.
"Harry why are you toying with them?" he asked, the man was clearly amused
Harry just smiled in an innocent tone "I don't know what you mean Black"
"Yeah right. You are rich, powerful and influential. You can snap your fingers and the other countries will force Britain to do what you want. Hell I can do that and I am no where near your level of influence."
That gained the attention of the wizards in the chamber. The Minister looked like he wanted to interrupt their conversation but on the other side he was too afraid to antagonize this Lord Black further
"Archaic rules" Harry simply replied
"Ah" Nicholas just nodded " You plan to use their own stupid laws against them to amuse yourself. Are you that bored?"
Harry shrugged his shoulders "Meh, I have a little time on my hands, why not make it fun"
"Good luck with that. Andromeda I will want to see the memory later"
Andy just nodded "Understood" and Lord Black turned off the call
Harry clapped his hands and smiled brightly at the Minister "Now where were we?"
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Lucius was not a happy man. It was easy to rile up these fools into going against Potter. Use their misguided haltered on their current situation and point it at the Potter boy. Who just so happens to be now part of the Black Family. The same Black family that financially ruined them.
Things were going great. Then Black called and they were even better. The hatred of his allies and enemies was at its peak. He had the perfect advantage to engineer the situation as he wished.
But then Black opened his stupid mouth again and reminded people of just how much power Lord Black and Lord Potter possess. It was true, with a snap of their fingers an army will roll into Britain and take over.
The people around him got their bearings back. They weren't as eager to accuse Daphne Greengrass anymore. They didn't want to get on Potters bad side. And at the end of the day. The only real damage done was to the heirs of the Traditional Faction. This was always just an excuse to attack Harry Potter.
' The plan is ruined. They won't rally up against the brat anymore. Pity, i was hoping to squeeze more out of the situation but I will have to settle for this. The man we hired was expensive but he is the best. The Black Kaiser an ostentatious name but his body count equals the Dark Lords.'
The Minister was about to open his mouth but Lucius cut in before he could " We were about to continue with the charges against Daphne Greengrass and you were going to declare an Honour Duel" he said in a dry voice
"Oh Lucy you know me so well. Should i be worried? Sorry bub but I don't swing that way" Harry dropped the act and said with a somewhat cruel smile
Tactics 101. Piss people off, the more the better, anger makes people stupid and stupid people die. Lucius is a prideful individual and in a backward society like Wizarding Britain having relationships with the same sex was seen as somewhat of a taboo. And Harry just implied that he was gay in front of everybody.
Not that he cares about that stuff. A major reason why Harry was so chill with the sexuality part of that whole mess was Bon Clay from One Piece. The man sacrificed himself, Twice for his friends. Being gay or queer or whatever doesn't matter.
Value Loyalty above all else (Quote from Raymond Reddington).
And he takes that to heart. All of his people are treated very well. They have everything they need.
Lucius gritted his teeth. He wanted nothing more than to curse the brat that was looking at him with a smug look. But he had already hired someone to do that.
Harry however looked a bit refreshed "Good, meaning this way we won't have to waste any time. I know this is a trap but I don't give a shit. So how about it Malfoy I challenge you to an Honour Duel"
Andromeda just palmed her face. 'You couldn't wait five minutes? She knew Harry hated politics, but he didn't even want to spend five minutes into the trial.'
Malfoy stood up "I accept"
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They go to the Duelling Chamber in the Ministry. The place where Honour Duels are done within the Ministry.
"Allow me to introduce my champion the Black Kaiser, the best hit wizard in the world" Malfoy raised his hand to gesture at the man who was waiting for them.
First thing Harry noticed that the man was tall and well built. His muscles were clearly visible through the coat he wore. Then he noticed the enchanted leather armor underneath his coat. Dragonhide most likely.
The man was also looking at Harry 'So this is the kid that caused all that chaos. To think both wizards and magicians are targeting him. Well I get paid by both parties so it evens out. I kill the kid for the wizards but not before I extract his memories with the artefact in my pocket and hand it over to the magicians. I would feel bad about killing a child. But this one already has blood on his hands and he doesn't exactly seem... normal'
Seeing the way he walks over and the way his excess mana was coating his clothes. Harry let out a grin 'Mid-Class. Somewhere in there, can't tell yet he is hiding his strength as best as he can, but he is weaker than Dumbledore on a mana scale.'
"What are you smiling for child?" the man raised an eyebrow
" Well is just so rare to see a mage come near me."
The man was visibly surprised but quickly schooled his face returning it to a stone cold facade.
Harry smirked 'Humans who train in mana are called magicians. But wizards who dabble in MageCraft are called Mages. Since they are more in line with classical wizard look. Whoever made that up clearly wasn't thinking about what sounds better. But then historically wizards were also called Mages in some places so the name might have come from there. Its just a designation and those change all the time'
"There is a big price on your head boy. One that I am eager to collect"
"Hmm?" This time it was Harry's turn to raise an eyebrow. He knew all the contracts on Harry Potter and none of them were big money. There is a reason his clone Constantine was working as an Assassin.
'So its not an open contract, someone privately hired people to kill me. And if he can employ a Mid-Class Mage or Wizard Killers as they are known. Mainly because they know wizarding spells and how to break and cancel them. And using MageCraft to decimate ignorant wizards.'
"Interesting. I will be happy to hear more about that, preferably with you screaming from the top of your lungs" Harry replied casually.
'Well there goes any guilt I had over this.'
"Are you both ready?" Dumbledore called out. He had been watching carefully both at Harry Potter and this man. And this fight would reveal at what level Harry Potter is. And if he dies, well then so be it, he just has to find Voldemort and kill him to be once again the Hero and the Leader of the Light.
"Yes" Kaiser replied
"Lets get this over with"
Dumbledore nodded "Well then, Begin!"
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A/N. I actually planned to make this more like a trial and researched some stuff. But then I all stopped when i was trying to write this with Harry's personality. I planned for some quip remarks, for him to insult and make everybody angry.
And i realized once again just like with his Grandparents. Harry doesn't take shit from anyone. He really hates being around wizards. And he probably wouldn't have the patience to stick around.
And I am sure you guys are dying for some action. So next chap. Harry vs Black Kaiser.