Chapter 248: Back To School
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"HAHAHA... man, you turned out to be even more shrewd than me. When did you hatch this plan?" Magnus was talking to Bobby. The cost of the calls was great but they could afford it.
"When you said... "I wish I had more land in New York, instead of that useless Chrysler Building." That's when I made this plan." Bobby said, mimicking Magnus. He also laughed, feeling that Magnus must be the first person in the world who bought a whole building by mistake, thinking it's a car company.
"Okay, you can use the land as you wish, I will see if any of my company wants to open an office there. But, most of my companies are more of manufactures so it'll be a waste to be there. WAIT... There is still Emrys Construction. Ah, I guess it's time to hire a few more wizards. Bobby, tell the Tonks & Tonks guy there to put out a few job offerings for Creative Wizard position at the MACUSA notice board." Magnus requested.
"Sure Mag, but what's Creative Wizards?" Bobby asked while chewing on some dumplings he had just ordered.
Magnus laughed and explained, "It's nothing but a fancy word for a Construction worker, but with magic. This way they don't feel small. Anyway, with the salary I pay them, they are anything but small people. Each of my Wizard workers in Emrys Construction is already either a millionaire or about to become one."
They continued talking for a few more minutes and hung up. It was already nighttime in Britain and the family was having their last dinner before Magnus and Ragnar would leave. Thankfully, Grace will have her baby in the December holidays, so at that time he is going to be at home.
"Dad and Mum, please take care of yourself when we are gone. A few wizards from MEDA, hand-selected by me, will be keeping you two safe. Know this, my life is in less danger than you two. If someone from the magical world comes to fight me, I can defeat them. But, they might try to get to you to get to me because they know that can't beat me in a straight fight." Magnus explained as well as warning them.
Ragnar also chimed in, "Yes, mum, dad. Please, promise us that no matter what happens, you will never take off all the charmed items that we provide you and you will never go somewhere without informing the security."
"Yes, there is something bad going on in the magical side of the world. I told you before, a magical Hitler is going around and he hates all wizards who are born of two muggle parents. And considering all my wealth and status, he might try to do something funny." Magnus briefed. It was important for them to understand the threat in order to react accordingly.
Grace caressed Magnus and Ragnar's heads, "My two little princes. We will be careful and do as you said. So don't worry about us. Also, Grandma Martha said she will be coming here to live with us while I'm pregnant. She said without you two I will be alone and bored, and she's an expert in helping with childbirth."
Magnus' heart was at ease now. Even though he had no idea about Martha's strength, she should still be powerful. Also, if push came to shove, she could summon the entire army of Goblins, Centaurs and Vela from Camelot. Hell, there was also Cuddles, Pebble, thousands of XXXXX rank animals, and also the one and only Duck, who'd rather give his life trying to protect Grace, because Grace was his beloved sweetest grandma.
So, it was foolish to really attack Magnus' family. But, there can always be some underhanded methods used, that's why he used MEDA, as these people were experts in finding hidden dangers.
"MEOW..."
Chad came and rubbed against Grace's feet. Grace picked him up and put him on her lap, "You dummy, you were caught stealing cookies today? Bad boy, stealing is bad manners. I will have to hire a trainer for you it seems."
Chad didn't know the trainer was going to bring many hard times for him, so he just purred and slept.
...
1st September 1973,
It was a good sunny day, thankfully the rain had stopped last night. Today, despite Magnus' persuasion, Grace and Adam decided to come and see them off at the station.
So, the car, a normal range rover, left their home covertly. Magnus put a notice-me-not charm on it so the people avoided it. At least for a few kilometres. Wizard security travels with apparitions so they do not need any vehicles. But the muggle security had to silently follow them.
"Magnus, here, you take these. I made this for your friends Emma and Severus." Grace handed him two extra lunchboxes.
Magnus embarrassingly took them and tried to end the topic right there, before Grace went as far as dreaming about her grandkids, while she herself was about to have a child.
"Ragnar, you should also quickly find a girlfriend and after school marry her and give me lots of grandkids," Grace cheered him.
*Cough*
Ragnar was shocked that he was now on the receiving end of this desire of Grace. Magnus was just smugly smiling. "Mum, don't worry, if there is someone out there for me, I will give you 10 grandkids."
"OH! Aren't you an ambitious one." Adam laughed and patted his head.
"Well, if you keep nagging me, I have no choice. I'd do anything for my family." Ragnar replied, making the two emotional and giving him close hugs.
After a decently long trip, they arrived at the station. It was, as always, filled with people. Their destination was the platform nine and three-quarters. When they arrived, there was already a small line of wizards and their families waiting to go to the other side. Many recognised Magnus and his family and greeted them.
~Are all walls on this platform enchanted?~ Magnus wondered at the same time.
"Ah, this never gets boring. As magical as ever." Grace muttered when crossing over. They didn't need to run through, just going at normal speed was also good enough.
The train was steaming as usual, giving off a very magical feeling. Magnus doubted all this was theatrics to make kids curious and excited about the magical fairy tale life at Hogwarts. This only fools the first years and parents of students to some extent. For the students, they learn the reality of the school after the first week.
"CONSTANT VIGILANCE! HEY YOU! MOVE AWAY FROM THERE! AND ADOLF RATLER, STOP TRIMMING YOUR MOUSTACHE ON STATION!"
All of a sudden Magnus heard Moody's loud grumpy voice. He looked around and sure enough found him organising the platform and making the students board the train.
Soon, Moody's eyes...'eye' met Magnus' so he came forward to meet and greet them. He looked at Adam first and bowed slightly, "Your Highnesses."
"What are you doing here, one leg man?" Magnus asked.
Moody was by now used to being named strange things by Magnus, so he had developed a habit of ignoring the first part of words. "Heh, I have become the temporary DADA professor. Can you imagine who was first selected by Dumbledore? Let me give you a clue, red hair, big nose and weak aura."
Magnus' eyes shined, "Leaning tower of Weasleys?"
"BWAHAHA... yes, and that's a nice name for their house. Anyway, I told Dumbledore to not let Arthur Weasely take the position and drop the standard of DADA proficiency at school. So, I was hired." Moody explained.
"Well, that's good. I will have someone to train with." Magnus gratefully said. He always wanted to try out the DADA but never got a competent teacher.
"MAG!" Emma soon came running with excitement. Grace, though, first greeted her with a soft pat on her head.
After that, Magnus also noticed Severus coming towards them. But, he quickly saw the slight change, ~Why does he look grumpy?~
"All right... the whole squad is here. Emma, you didn't save seats for us this time?" Magnus asked her.
"Hmph... I already put my luggage there." She proudly replied. She had gained some confidence after meeting Grace.
So, Magnus and Ragnar started to say bye to them. "Bye-bye..." They hugged each other.
"EAT FRESH AND STAY HEALTHY!" Grace advised them.
Everyone lifted the luggage they would bring to their cabin and headed towards the train door. However...
*BOOOOOOM*
*BAAAAAAAM*
2 ear-shattering sounds, enough to scare the hearts of everyone, resounded. The sound came out of nowhere and swept through the whole building.
*CRACK*
Glass, no matter where, the glass shattered under the intense blast. It was scary and everyone fell to the floor or kneeled down. Grace and Adam too were on the ground, and all the MEDA wizards covered them from all sides.
Fear and anxiety took over the platform, making some 1st years whimper and hug their parents, while some 6-7th years formed a protective circle around the young students. This was how they were taught.
"WHAT WAS THAT?" Magnus and his squad immediately turned around to watch. But there was only Moody standing, even he was in shock.
However, just then Magnus' mind realised something, this was the magical side of the station, there was still the muggle side. "THIS... IS A BOMB BLAST! WE MUST HELP!"
[A/N: This bomb blast was a real-life world event. The King's Cross station and Euston station bombings were two bombing attacks on 10 September 1973 by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) that targeted two mainline railway stations in central London. The blasts wounded 13 civilians, some of whom were seriously injured, and also caused large-scale but superficial damage. But here, in this story, the bombs were of far greater intensity, because of the increasing anger of the IRA, even more after their people had started to disappear, thanks to Magnus.]
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"HAHAHA... man, you turned out to be even more shrewd than me. When did you hatch this plan?" Magnus was talking to Bobby. The cost of the calls was great but they could afford it.
"When you said... "I wish I had more land in New York, instead of that useless Chrysler Building." That's when I made this plan." Bobby said, mimicking Magnus. He also laughed, feeling that Magnus must be the first person in the world who bought a whole building by mistake, thinking it's a car company.
"Okay, you can use the land as you wish, I will see if any of my company wants to open an office there. But, most of my companies are more of manufactures so it'll be a waste to be there. WAIT... There is still Emrys Construction. Ah, I guess it's time to hire a few more wizards. Bobby, tell the Tonks & Tonks guy there to put out a few job offerings for Creative Wizard position at the MACUSA notice board." Magnus requested.
"Sure Mag, but what's Creative Wizards?" Bobby asked while chewing on some dumplings he had just ordered.
Magnus laughed and explained, "It's nothing but a fancy word for a Construction worker, but with magic. This way they don't feel small. Anyway, with the salary I pay them, they are anything but small people. Each of my Wizard workers in Emrys Construction is already either a millionaire or about to become one."
They continued talking for a few more minutes and hung up. It was already nighttime in Britain and the family was having their last dinner before Magnus and Ragnar would leave. Thankfully, Grace will have her baby in the December holidays, so at that time he is going to be at home.
"Dad and Mum, please take care of yourself when we are gone. A few wizards from MEDA, hand-selected by me, will be keeping you two safe. Know this, my life is in less danger than you two. If someone from the magical world comes to fight me, I can defeat them. But, they might try to get to you to get to me because they know that can't beat me in a straight fight." Magnus explained as well as warning them.
Ragnar also chimed in, "Yes, mum, dad. Please, promise us that no matter what happens, you will never take off all the charmed items that we provide you and you will never go somewhere without informing the security."
"Yes, there is something bad going on in the magical side of the world. I told you before, a magical Hitler is going around and he hates all wizards who are born of two muggle parents. And considering all my wealth and status, he might try to do something funny." Magnus briefed. It was important for them to understand the threat in order to react accordingly.
Grace caressed Magnus and Ragnar's heads, "My two little princes. We will be careful and do as you said. So don't worry about us. Also, Grandma Martha said she will be coming here to live with us while I'm pregnant. She said without you two I will be alone and bored, and she's an expert in helping with childbirth."
Magnus' heart was at ease now. Even though he had no idea about Martha's strength, she should still be powerful. Also, if push came to shove, she could summon the entire army of Goblins, Centaurs and Vela from Camelot. Hell, there was also Cuddles, Pebble, thousands of XXXXX rank animals, and also the one and only Duck, who'd rather give his life trying to protect Grace, because Grace was his beloved sweetest grandma.
So, it was foolish to really attack Magnus' family. But, there can always be some underhanded methods used, that's why he used MEDA, as these people were experts in finding hidden dangers.
"MEOW..."
Chad came and rubbed against Grace's feet. Grace picked him up and put him on her lap, "You dummy, you were caught stealing cookies today? Bad boy, stealing is bad manners. I will have to hire a trainer for you it seems."
Chad didn't know the trainer was going to bring many hard times for him, so he just purred and slept.
...
1st September 1973,
It was a good sunny day, thankfully the rain had stopped last night. Today, despite Magnus' persuasion, Grace and Adam decided to come and see them off at the station.
So, the car, a normal range rover, left their home covertly. Magnus put a notice-me-not charm on it so the people avoided it. At least for a few kilometres. Wizard security travels with apparitions so they do not need any vehicles. But the muggle security had to silently follow them.
"Magnus, here, you take these. I made this for your friends Emma and Severus." Grace handed him two extra lunchboxes.
Magnus embarrassingly took them and tried to end the topic right there, before Grace went as far as dreaming about her grandkids, while she herself was about to have a child.
"Ragnar, you should also quickly find a girlfriend and after school marry her and give me lots of grandkids," Grace cheered him.
*Cough*
Ragnar was shocked that he was now on the receiving end of this desire of Grace. Magnus was just smugly smiling. "Mum, don't worry, if there is someone out there for me, I will give you 10 grandkids."
"OH! Aren't you an ambitious one." Adam laughed and patted his head.
"Well, if you keep nagging me, I have no choice. I'd do anything for my family." Ragnar replied, making the two emotional and giving him close hugs.
After a decently long trip, they arrived at the station. It was, as always, filled with people. Their destination was the platform nine and three-quarters. When they arrived, there was already a small line of wizards and their families waiting to go to the other side. Many recognised Magnus and his family and greeted them.
~Are all walls on this platform enchanted?~ Magnus wondered at the same time.
"Ah, this never gets boring. As magical as ever." Grace muttered when crossing over. They didn't need to run through, just going at normal speed was also good enough.
The train was steaming as usual, giving off a very magical feeling. Magnus doubted all this was theatrics to make kids curious and excited about the magical fairy tale life at Hogwarts. This only fools the first years and parents of students to some extent. For the students, they learn the reality of the school after the first week.
"CONSTANT VIGILANCE! HEY YOU! MOVE AWAY FROM THERE! AND ADOLF RATLER, STOP TRIMMING YOUR MOUSTACHE ON STATION!"
All of a sudden Magnus heard Moody's loud grumpy voice. He looked around and sure enough found him organising the platform and making the students board the train.
Soon, Moody's eyes...'eye' met Magnus' so he came forward to meet and greet them. He looked at Adam first and bowed slightly, "Your Highnesses."
"What are you doing here, one leg man?" Magnus asked.
Moody was by now used to being named strange things by Magnus, so he had developed a habit of ignoring the first part of words. "Heh, I have become the temporary DADA professor. Can you imagine who was first selected by Dumbledore? Let me give you a clue, red hair, big nose and weak aura."
Magnus' eyes shined, "Leaning tower of Weasleys?"
"BWAHAHA... yes, and that's a nice name for their house. Anyway, I told Dumbledore to not let Arthur Weasely take the position and drop the standard of DADA proficiency at school. So, I was hired." Moody explained.
"Well, that's good. I will have someone to train with." Magnus gratefully said. He always wanted to try out the DADA but never got a competent teacher.
"MAG!" Emma soon came running with excitement. Grace, though, first greeted her with a soft pat on her head.
After that, Magnus also noticed Severus coming towards them. But, he quickly saw the slight change, ~Why does he look grumpy?~
"All right... the whole squad is here. Emma, you didn't save seats for us this time?" Magnus asked her.
"Hmph... I already put my luggage there." She proudly replied. She had gained some confidence after meeting Grace.
So, Magnus and Ragnar started to say bye to them. "Bye-bye..." They hugged each other.
"EAT FRESH AND STAY HEALTHY!" Grace advised them.
Everyone lifted the luggage they would bring to their cabin and headed towards the train door. However...
*BOOOOOOM*
*BAAAAAAAM*
2 ear-shattering sounds, enough to scare the hearts of everyone, resounded. The sound came out of nowhere and swept through the whole building.
*CRACK*
Glass, no matter where, the glass shattered under the intense blast. It was scary and everyone fell to the floor or kneeled down. Grace and Adam too were on the ground, and all the MEDA wizards covered them from all sides.
Fear and anxiety took over the platform, making some 1st years whimper and hug their parents, while some 6-7th years formed a protective circle around the young students. This was how they were taught.
"WHAT WAS THAT?" Magnus and his squad immediately turned around to watch. But there was only Moody standing, even he was in shock.
However, just then Magnus' mind realised something, this was the magical side of the station, there was still the muggle side. "THIS... IS A BOMB BLAST! WE MUST HELP!"
[A/N: This bomb blast was a real-life world event. The King's Cross station and Euston station bombings were two bombing attacks on 10 September 1973 by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) that targeted two mainline railway stations in central London. The blasts wounded 13 civilians, some of whom were seriously injured, and also caused large-scale but superficial damage. But here, in this story, the bombs were of far greater intensity, because of the increasing anger of the IRA, even more after their people had started to disappear, thanks to Magnus.]
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______________________
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"HAHAHA... man, you turned out to be even more shrewd than me. When did you hatch this plan?" Magnus was talking to Bobby. The cost of the calls was great but they could afford it."When you said... "I wish I had more land in New York, instead of that useless Chrysler Building." That's when I made this plan." Bobby said, mimicking Magnus. He also laughed, feeling that Magnus must be the first person in the world who bought a whole building by mistake, thinking it's a car company."Okay, you can use the land as you wish, I will see if any of my company wants to open an office there. But, most of my companies are more of manufactures so it'll be a waste to be there. WAIT... There is still Emrys Construction. Ah, I guess it's time to hire a few more wizards. Bobby, tell the Tonks & Tonks guy there to put out a few job offerings for Creative Wizard position at the MACUSA notice board." Magnus requested."Sure Mag, but what's Creative Wizards?" Bobby asked while chewing on some dumplings he had just ordered.Magnus laughed and explained, "It's nothing but a fancy word for a Construction worker, but with magic. This way they don't feel small. Anyway, with the salary I pay them, they are anything but small people. Each of my Wizard workers in Emrys Construction is already either a millionaire or about to become one."They continued talking for a few more minutes and hung up. It was already nighttime in Britain and the family was having their last dinner before Magnus and Ragnar would leave. Thankfully, Grace will have her baby in the December holidays, so at that time he is going to be at home."Dad and Mum, please take care of yourself when we are gone. A few wizards from MEDA, hand-selected by me, will be keeping you two safe. Know this, my life is in less danger than you two. If someone from the magical world comes to fight me, I can defeat them. But, they might try to get to you to get to me because they know that can't beat me in a straight fight." Magnus explained as well as warning them.Ragnar also chimed in, "Yes, mum, dad. Please, promise us that no matter what happens, you will never take off all the charmed items that we provide you and you will never go somewhere without informing the security.""Yes, there is something bad going on in the magical side of the world. I told you before, a magical Hitler is going around and he hates all wizards who are born of two muggle parents. And considering all my wealth and status, he might try to do something funny." Magnus briefed. It was important for them to understand the threat in order to react accordingly.Grace caressed Magnus and Ragnar's heads, "My two little princes. We will be careful and do as you said. So don't worry about us. Also, Grandma Martha said she will be coming here to live with us while I'm pregnant. She said without you two I will be alone and bored, and she's an expert in helping with childbirth."Magnus' heart was at ease now. Even though he had no idea about Martha's strength, she should still be powerful. Also, if push came to shove, she could summon the entire army of Goblins, Centaurs and Vela from Camelot. Hell, there was also Cuddles, Pebble, thousands of XXXXX rank animals, and also the one and only Duck, who'd rather give his life trying to protect Grace, because Grace was his beloved sweetest grandma.So, it was foolish to really attack Magnus' family. But, there can always be some underhanded methods used, that's why he used MEDA, as these people were experts in finding hidden dangers."MEOW..."Chad came and rubbed against Grace's feet. Grace picked him up and put him on her lap, "You dummy, you were caught stealing cookies today? Bad boy, stealing is bad manners. I will have to hire a trainer for you it seems."Chad didn't know the trainer was going to bring many hard times for him, so he just purred and slept....1st September 1973,It was a good sunny day, thankfully the rain had stopped last night. Today, despite Magnus' persuasion, Grace and Adam decided to come and see them off at the station.So, the car, a normal range rover, left their home covertly. Magnus put a notice-me-not charm on it so the people avoided it. At least for a few kilometres. Wizard security travels with apparitions so they do not need any vehicles. But the muggle security had to silently follow them."Magnus, here, you take these. I made this for your friends Emma and Severus." Grace handed him two extra lunchboxes.Magnus embarrassingly took them and tried to end the topic right there, before Grace went as far as dreaming about her grandkids, while she herself was about to have a child."Ragnar, you should also quickly find a girlfriend and after school marry her and give me lots of grandkids," Grace cheered him.*Cough*Ragnar was shocked that he was now on the receiving end of this desire of Grace. Magnus was just smugly smiling. "Mum, don't worry, if there is someone out there for me, I will give you 10 grandkids.""OH! Aren't you an ambitious one." Adam laughed and patted his head."Well, if you keep nagging me, I have no choice. I'd do anything for my family." Ragnar replied, making the two emotional and giving him close hugs.After a decently long trip, they arrived at the station. It was, as always, filled with people. Their destination was the platform nine and three-quarters. When they arrived, there was already a small line of wizards and their families waiting to go to the other side. Many recognised Magnus and his family and greeted them.~Are all walls on this platform enchanted?~ Magnus wondered at the same time."Ah, this never gets boring. As magical as ever." Grace muttered when crossing over. They didn't need to run through, just going at normal speed was also good enough.The train was steaming as usual, giving off a very magical feeling. Magnus doubted all this was theatrics to make kids curious and excited about the magical fairy tale life at Hogwarts. This only fools the first years and parents of students to some extent. For the students, they learn the reality of the school after the first week."CONSTANT VIGILANCE! HEY YOU! MOVE AWAY FROM THERE! AND ADOLF RATLER, STOP TRIMMING YOUR MOUSTACHE ON STATION!"All of a sudden Magnus heard Moody's loud grumpy voice. He looked around and sure enough found him organising the platform and making the students board the train.Soon, Moody's eyes...'eye' met Magnus' so he came forward to meet and greet them. He looked at Adam first and bowed slightly, "Your Highnesses.""What are you doing here, one leg man?" Magnus asked.Moody was by now used to being named strange things by Magnus, so he had developed a habit of ignoring the first part of words. "Heh, I have become the temporary DADA professor. Can you imagine who was first selected by Dumbledore? Let me give you a clue, red hair, big nose and weak aura."Magnus' eyes shined, "Leaning tower of Weasleys?""BWAHAHA... yes, and that's a nice name for their house. Anyway, I told Dumbledore to not let Arthur Weasely take the position and drop the standard of DADA proficiency at school. So, I was hired." Moody explained."Well, that's good. I will have someone to train with." Magnus gratefully said. He always wanted to try out the DADA but never got a competent teacher."MAG!" Emma soon came running with excitement. Grace, though, first greeted her with a soft pat on her head.After that, Magnus also noticed Severus coming towards them. But, he quickly saw the slight change, ~Why does he look grumpy?~"All right... the whole squad is here. Emma, you didn't save seats for us this time?" Magnus asked her."Hmph... I already put my luggage there." She proudly replied. She had gained some confidence after meeting Grace.So, Magnus and Ragnar started to say bye to them. "Bye-bye..." They hugged each other."EAT FRESH AND STAY HEALTHY!" Grace advised them.Everyone lifted the luggage they would bring to their cabin and headed towards the train door. However...*BOOOOOOM**BAAAAAAAM*2 ear-shattering sounds, enough to scare the hearts of everyone, resounded. The sound came out of nowhere and swept through the whole building.*CRACK*Glass, no matter where, the glass shattered under the intense blast. It was scary and everyone fell to the floor or kneeled down. Grace and Adam too were on the ground, and all the MEDA wizards covered them from all sides.Fear and anxiety took over the platform, making some 1st years whimper and hug their parents, while some 6-7th years formed a protective circle around the young students. This was how they were taught."WHAT WAS THAT?" Magnus and his squad immediately turned around to watch. But there was only Moody standing, even he was in shock.However, just then Magnus' mind realised something, this was the magical side of the station, there was still the muggle side. "THIS... IS A BOMB BLAST! WE MUST HELP!"A/N: This bomb blast was a real-life world event. The King's Cross station and Euston station bombings were two bombing attacks on 10 September 1973 by the Provisional Irish Republican Army IRA that targeted two mainline railway stations in central London. The blasts wounded 13 civilians, some of whom were seriously injured, and also caused large-scale but superficial damage. But here, in this story, the bombs were of far greater intensity, because of the increasing anger of the IRA, even more after their people had started to disappear, thanks to Magnus.You can see Moody on my Discord - https://discord.gg/DgHkrAn OR see them on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mister_immortal_novelGIVE STONES OR DEADPOOL COMES!______________________You can read 20 advance chapters or my Naruto fic, and more at -patreon.com/misterimmortal.Special thanks to *Douglas Flower* *Umar Latif* *Julian Rocamora* *Darrien Steely* *Franklin Walley*
