Fantasy Realm – Infinite Worlds Adventure-Chapter 243: Bodyguards, Taking the Initiative

Hogwarts, unused classroom, second floor

Day of the wand-weighing ceremony

November 13th, 1994, 4:27 PM

[Side Quest Accepted

Mission: Help with the wand weighing ceremony by preventing any sort of trouble.

Reward: Increased Reputation with Dumbledore

Time Limit: Unlimited

Failure: Decreased Reputation with Dumbledore]

Alex, with Jewel on his head, Tereza, and Rishi, stand in a corner of the abandoned classroom chosen for today's ceremony, waiting for the champions to arrive.

“Tell me, why are we doing this again? I know it’s a side quest, but my last one ended up in failure, and the one before that—buying supplies for the centaurs—netted me… nothing. Apart from being treated a little bit nicer by the centaurs and maybe a bump in the rating as well,” Alex complains.

“You never know, Alex. The reward was unknown. Perhaps it appears that way for now, but the mission isn’t ending any time soon. With a bit of luck, the centaurs hmay yet have a role to play, and you are now more respected by them. Anyway, I’ve been asked by the headmaster. Usually, I’d decline, but it’s not like we have anything else going on, aside from hunting in the forest every now and then. But the Acromantulas are quickly disappearing, and trying to breach the wall of corruption is still suicidal. So we might as well do the quest, since our trips into Diagon Alley ended surprisingly mundane and without any success,” Rishi carefully explains.

“Yeah, I guess the last few weeks were kind of boring. Nothing really happened. Also, I think this is a rather interesting event. Hehe, I also want to thank Ollivander for what he did for me,” Tereza says with a huge smile on her face, waving her [Tereza’s Wand], named after herself, through the air. A few red heart-shaped sparks appear in the air, shining brightly.

[Tereza’s Wand]

World: Harry Potter / Wizarding World

Quality: Deep Purple

Type: Wand (Wizarding World)

Required Stats: MNA - 1

Durability: 50/50

Damage: 6-10 (Basic Cast damage, damage type half Physical, half Magical)

Effect: Increases the effect, casting speed, and accuracy of all spells from the Wizarding World by 20% and all other spells by up to 10%.

Effect: Increases the effect, casting speed, and accuracy of all healing spells from the Wizarding World by an additional 10% and all other spells by up to 5%.

Effect: Slumbering Power - Can be awakened if the right catalyst is used on this item.

Note: Made out of the highest quality Elm wood & a mutated Dittany stalk of unparalleled quality. Semi-flexible and 10 Inches long. Without a doubt, one of Garrick Ollivander's best works.

Note: A wand well suitable for healing spells. It carries a certain grace with it, allowing for accident-free, nimble and elegant spell-casting.

Note: This wand has the potential to awaken it’s hidden Power under the right circumstances. The catalyst to awaken the hidden Power is unique for everyone.

Note: Can’t be traded, Bonded with Tereza Řezník

“It’s awesome, I guess, especially if you can awaken it. For now, however, that awakening effect eats up another slot, so despite being a Purple Quality item, it only has two real effects. Still, the two effects are incredible indeed,” Alex comments before adding: “Are we really just spectating? Rishi, I get what we all discussed, and I repeated it like a damn mantra as well. We don’t want to change, but our presence here already changes things. It can’t hurt to adjust the rail tracks just a little bit so the train ends up exactly where we want it.”

“I don’t want any large changes; it will mess things up. However, if it’s smaller things, you are right. What did you have in mind?” Rishi comments.

“It’s our job to protect Harry and make sure he returns. We have to assume the worst, namely that the traitors want to kill him. It can’t hurt to build up a little relationship with him,” Alex comments.

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Slowly, the champions enter. Victor Krum, accompanied by Igor Karkaroff, Fleur Delacour escorted by the half-giant Olympe Maxime, and Cedric Diggory, walking in with Ludo Bagman and Bartemius Crouch Senior. Garrick Ollivander finally enters as well, trailing the group.

“Honestly, Alex, if you have a good feeling, go ahead. I can’t compete with your LUK, as we’ve seen again and again. You yourself know better than me what’s the point where you should stop,” Rishi confirms.

“I have an idea as well,” Tereza says with a slightly wicked smile.

“You, on the other hand, I don’t want to do anything. No offense, Tereza,” Rishi openly states.

“Shut up! I have a smart idea, and I’ll go along with it. I’ll be careful!” Tereza answers, looking offended and triggered.

Rishi looks neutral and doesn’t show any response, but Alex can feel that he’s a bit pissed off, hating the feeling of losing control.

Rita Skeeter, along with her photographer, also enters the classroom, curiously inspecting everyone else.

Alex puts both his hands on his friends' shoulders and calms them down: “It will be fine. It’s starting soon; get ready, okay? Let’s act carefully, and nothing bad will happen that we can’t deal with.”

Jewel jumps on Tereza’s head and surprises her, making her turn around in shock. She tries to shake Jewel off, but this fails spectacularly.

Dearest Soulmate and Manipulator Rishi, don’t worry. I’ll take care of Peasant Tereza and make sure she doesn’t do anything stupid.

“That voice! Jewel! I can hear you!” Tereza says in surprise, even forgetting the casual insult she just heard.

This Princess shares a small connection with Peasant Tereza. You should feel honored to share that connection with me.

“...I guess it’s time we have a long talk. I have to set you straight,” Tereza says with a twitch on her lips, giving Alex a kiss on his lips and giggling, while Jewel immediately begins to use her legs to constantly poke Tereza’s head in rage.

“Stop it, you stupid spider!” she immediately complains.

Vile Peasant! Stop sullying my dearest Soulmate!

“...Girls… Stop this. Why don’t you get to know each other and stop fighting? If you fight and things go south, I’ll be very angry at both of you, regardless of whose fault it is,” Alex warns as he sees Harry finally arriving at the ceremony.

Immediately, Rita Skeeter and her photographer gather the champions together to take a few shots for the Daily Prophet.

Alex sees Harry looking nervous and Rita Skeeter aggressively introducing herself to the champions.

“Damn, that woman is such a bitch, but she’s pretty hot, I have to admit. She might be my type—don’t tell the others,” Alex says to Rishi while Tereza and Jewel are standing on the other side of the room.

“...Alex, I am sorry. I didn’t think it was this bad. I will seriously get you some help after this mission. It was my fault for ignoring your issues this long; I haven’t been a good friend,” Rishi says in a dry voice.

“...”

“Haha, what a funny joke. You might want to adjust your tone; your delivery is way too dry to make me laugh,” Alex notes.

“Joke…?” Rishi asks, the slightest smirk visible on his face.

“...”

If he tells me that she isn’t hot, then… is Rishi gay?! She looks nearly exactly like she did in the movies; she is incredible… too bad I’ll have to ruin her fun in just a few moments, hehe.

Alex quickly pulls out a note and writes on it: “Meet me tonight at 8 PM in the Three Broomsticks Inn, or I might have to tell the Ministry about a certain beetle. Yours truly, Alex Steiner.”

At the same time, he hears Rita finish her little assault on the poor champions: “...Me, Myself, and I want to know. Not to mention our rabid readers. So who’s feeling up to sharing? Shall we start with the youngest? Lovely!”

Go time!

Alex uses Zetsu and follows them.

He tracks them down as they enter a nearby broom closet.

Alex waits just a few moments and then approaches the closet, forcefully opening it.

“Can’t say I’m not a bit jealous, Harry, sharing such a tight, cozy broom closet with a hot blonde, but I’m afraid I can’t let you do that, Rita Skeeter,” Alex says with a smile as he casts Fire lvl 4 on the flowing parchment in front of Rita, scaring both her and Harry, startling them both, as her notes go up in flame.

“Now, the interview is over. Also, take this, my lovely blonde beetle. I’ll gladly make it up to you by sharing a tight space with you later tonight,” Alex jokes as he forces the note into her hand, grabs Harry’s arm, and drags him out of the closet, dragging him into another nearby empty classroom before Rita can even open her mouth.

Alex then checks his [Destiny Watch], seeing it’s still 4:44 PM.

Enough time for a little lesson.

“Now, Harry, it seems you are being constantly taken advantage of. That’s no good. I think you need a little lesson on the way of the Renegade. Let me tell you the story of a certain John Shepard!” Alex says, grinning at the confused Harry.