“My cousin Castor Credit,” Tonks answered cheerfully, still trapped beneath Rei on the floor of Harry’s room. Instead of seeking to get free Tonk’s struggles seemed to be taking on a more rhythmic motion as she squirmed and ground against Rei’s strong grasp.
Face puckering as if he had just eaten a particularly sour lemon drop Albus in a concerned voice proclaimed “Oh dear. Castor’s back in England, this doesn't bode to be quiet.”
Frowning at this with Harry asked in a concerned voice, “Should I be concerned?”
“Not about Castor’s intentions,” Albus answered cheerfully once more, with a twinkle sparkling in his eyes. “Imagine the Weasley twins all grown up and still fond of trouble-making as ever. Not to mention Castor tends to find himself involved in as many unique situations as you do, Harry."
“No, my comment and reaction is based entirely upon the no doubt mountain of paperwork, correspondence, outraged parents and the Press hungry for a story Castor will no doubt generate eventually.” Albus replied before tsking “The trouble that the young man constantly finds himself in.”
“Still you’ll be in capable hands Harry,” Dumbledore said cheerfully. “Castor is capable of remarkable things even though he isn't a wizard. A seasoned traveler, an adventurer and constantly on the look-out for damsels in distress, why I dare say the two of you should get along splendidly. ”
“Ayanami-san,” Dumbledore spoke kindly to Rei, who was still securing Tonks to the floor. Unable to follow the Japanese that followed Harry's eyes followed the rather rhythmic movements Tonks was producing as she continued to move against Rei in rather intriguing ways. In turn Rei's clothing seemed to be getting looser as intriguing glimpses of ivory flesh as her collar bone became slightly more visible and the long stretch of toned leg teased his senses.
“Credit-san?” Rei inquired politely as she stood up and adjusted her kimono, having determined that Tonks wasn't posing an immediate threat to Harry, a threat to his health at least. A pleased look crossed Rei's face as she felt the intensity of Harry's stare upon her.
“Hai,” Albus replied to Rei and then faced Harry with a smile “If I recall correctly Castor was last active in Japan a month ago.
With a small moue of disappointment Tonks clambered somewhat unsteadily to her feet, a faint tinge of pink flooding her skin. A quick twirl of her wand and an un-vocalized spell reverted her clothing back to the taut t-shirt and jeans she had been wearing earlier.
“Anyways,” Tonks drawled out as she stretched a bit, displaying an impressive set of curves for the heavily blushing Harry’s enjoyment. “Castor will be by sometime tomorrow, however I’m sure Ms Ayanami might like to unpack.”
Taking the hint Harry glanced at Rei whose demure crimson gaze had been hidden beneath her blue bangs. Swallowing slightly at the sudden lump in his throat Harry cast his gaze over the fine porcelain features of the new addition to his life. As his throat suddenly dried out and a veritable knot twisted itself in his gut Harry managed to nod and only just managed to breath out a response.
“Ah feel free to unpack anywhere Rei,” Harry answered, “my space is yours.”
As Dumbledore translated quickly Rei’s gaze remained focused on Harry, and a small smile graced her lips as her cheeks flushed a delicate shade of pink.
“Aruji-sama,” Rei answered quietly in a warm tone, as she humbly slipped from her seat to kneel on the floor as she bowed deeply.
As she prostrated herself before him Harry was filled with a compulsion to act as Rei genuflecting herself before him disturbed Harry to his very bones. Springing from his chair Harry followed his instincts and went down on his right knee. Quick, agile fingers found the tip of Rei’s chin and traced the line of Rei’s jaw as Harry cupped her face in his right hand asserting a light touch to lift her up.
In that delicate grasp, Rei slowly raised her head upwards slowly uncurling from the deep bow until the young kunoichi was upright and crimson eyes meet emerald. Instinctively Rei’s left hand captured Harry’s right as she leaned into his grasp hungry for his touch, an utterly unwillingness to let go of her master now that she had found him.
Silencing and securing Tonks to her chair with a casual flick of his wand, Dumbledore soaked in the sight before him greedily, as if a balm to some wound that had galled his conscious and soul.
As with all the things the moment came to end when Harry with a shy but warm smile upon his face offered his left hand to Rei to assist her to stand. Her own porcelain and delicate fingers meet Harry’s and within his strong grasp the young kunoichi was quickly up on her tabi clad feet.
“Now that the introductions have been made,” Dumbledore stated warmly as he stood from his chair, a quick jab releasing the silence and bonds securing Tonks to her own. “As I mentioned earlier, Madam Hopkirk is under the impression that you are technically in school. Seeing as certain changes will need to be made to fit both you and Rei in your present quarters, why it gives me the splendid opportunity to teach transfiguration once again.”
With that both Harry and Nymphodora's attention was gained, and they focused all of their attention upon the Headmaster. After all it wasn't everyday one was taught privately by Albus Dumbledore the greatest wizards in Europe. .oOo.
Whatever else happened Harry's room at the Dursleys now had style, an eclectic mixture of East and West fused together with the warm reds and golds of Gryfindor. The bed was now a familiar four poster from Hogwarts dorm room but the curtains themselves were styled after oriental silks and embroidered with golden dragons and lions. Covering the floor were mats of some Japanese origin that Harry still didn't know the name of, and a low table with a red curtain replaced the battered IKEA desk that had previously been in the room.
More importantly for Harry all of it was almost entirely the result of his own effort, Rei had handled the embroidery and a few fine details . An afternoon of the Headmasters personal instruction had gelled three years of transfiguration into something more than just rote spells and wand movements. What had been previously a tedious exercise in rote memorization, practice and enunciation lessons had once more been transformed.
Magic was suddenly magical once more for Harry as with a happy grin gazed about his domain. "That was," Harry paused for a long moment as a sly grin formed on his face "fun, really fun. I, well its hard to put into words but wow I learned a lot. I can't thank you enough."
"Ah Harry to see a pupil be enthused and throw themselves into learning is thanks enough for any teacher," Albus answered with a sparkle in his eyes. "A pleasure indeed...."
As Albus trailed off he winked one sparkling blue eye and whispered loudly "But one can always do with more nice warm socks."
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