Wizard’s Duel (II)…

Just like Lord Nott has assumed the news about the Wizard's duel hit Magical Britain like a thump. Most people were happy that the Ravenclaws were being pegged down. No, matter how friendly they behaved a lot of families even the Greengrass didn't like them as they have also lost a huge amount of financial resources to pay back the debts they owed the Ravenclaw family.

But for someone like Amelia Bones who knew exactly who Edgar Ravenclaw was, was preparing for another shit storm but she was so glad that this time Edgar was going to kill someone legally that meant she wasn't going to land herself in the heap of dragon dung. She would just sit in the audience and watch how easily Edgar Ravenclaw defeats Lord Nott and later she would enjoy a glass of premium Sherry. Yes, it was a happy day for her.

News about the acceptance of the duel was also published and only this time it was openly written that it would be 2nd year Edgar Ravenclaw who was going to fight. Yes, Edgar's 2nd has finished but his 3rd-year classes didn't start so he was still a 2nd year. Some were already sure that Ravenclaws were going to lose a family member as no one with a sane mind would ever think that a 2nd-year student could defeat a fully grown and experienced wizard.

Narcissa was immediately worried and send a letter to the Ravenclaws, she knew that if Ravenclaws were going to be taken out then she would have to go back to her previous life. After all, Narcissa was a businesswoman, not a fighter and she had no delusions that she would be able to fight everyone who was opposing her on her own.

But the Greengrass side of the alliance was quite happy with the development, they were opportunists through and through. They don't like the Ravenclaws because they lost a lot of money but they weren't going to act on it themselves as they were business partners now. They decided to show that they supported Ravenclaws and after the Ravenclaws lose they would get everything they could get from the alliance and they would try their best to become the leader. Yes, it would be quite hard with Amelia Bones and Sirius Black there but it won't be a loss to at least try.

Sirius and Harry also got worried but they were reassured by both Vicky and Amelia that it would be completely fine. Sirius wasn't stupid… he exactly knew what would happen if the Ravenclaws lost. Their well-built alliance would implode because of internal struggle. But he also knew that something was up as he knew Amelia wasn't delusional as she would think that a 2nd year would win against Lord Nott, he knew something was going on.

The news of Ravenclaws inviting the ICW to officiate the duel was the next best news. The Minister in other was Cornelius was angry on this as he believed that no one should contact ICW without his own permission. But now, he can't do anything as ICW was going to take the lead and the duel would take place between Lord Nott and Edgar Ravenclaw in an ICW assigned arena. But before any of that could happen there was going to be a meeting between Lord Nott and Edgar Ravenclaw on a neutral ground assigned by the ICW to decide the terms of the duel.

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[POV Reo(Edgar)]

"Tell me, why I am dressed in these robes? Fuck! This is so heavy" I whined as Momo and Nemuri were setting up my regal robes. I looked like a fucking peacock… I hated this at so many levels that I could outright kill Nott today and be done with it.

"Stop whining, like a baby and let us get you dressed" Momo said in a forceful voice. Well, I did only one thing I could do at the moment… I surrendered as I clearly knew that I couldn't win against Momo.

Yes, there was only one person to blame for this, Lord Nott. Yes, I would enjoy killing him. Today, we were going to meet Lord Nott on a neutral ground arranged by the ICW so that we could publicly decide the terms of the duel. I already knew what I wanted, I wanted his seat on Wizengamot and bring it into the Ravenclaw family. That would mean that we would have two votes from our family. But if I demand that then he would be able to set the spell bans and winning condition. Not, that I cared… if he chooses unforgivables then it's good for me and it's pretty sure that he would try to kill me no matter what.

After, a few minutes the girls were finally done and I looked like a black-haired Draco Malfoy who forgot to smear his hair with hair products. At least I won't strut around like a peacock no matter what. It took nearly 2 hours for Momo and Nemuri to get ready. Throughout this whole ordeal Dora was sniggering looking at me so from time to time I had to send a stinging hex at her and that would make her glare at me.

"Aww… don't be like that… are you angry? Don't worry auntie Dora will make it go away" Dora said in a baby voice.

"Yeah, right. The clumsiest person on whole earth is bragging" I said with a blank face.

"It's not my fault that every piece of furniture wants to hurt me" Dora said with an embarrassed look on her face.

"But you get tripped on a flat floor" Rumi said dryly. Tonks just glared at Rumi while pouting. Finally, everyone was ready to leave and I had given Dora a separate portkey, after all, I don't want to announce my relationship with Dora on this stage. Dora would be beside Amelia while I would be discussing the terms. Soon after Dora used her portkey… I also used my portkey and was whisked away. The four of us found ourselves inside the ministry atrium and a crowd was already gathered in between. So, this was the neutral place they decided to hold our meeting. Well, not that I cared…

I looked around and saw that Lord Nott was already there and was waiting among the other families that were opposing us in the Wizengamot. Soon a man in shiny blue robes who had an ICW logo on his uniform came to me introduced himself and asked me if I was ready to have the meeting. I agreed and the same was happening with Lord Nott, as I could see another ICW agent was talking with him. Both of us were brought to the center of the room. The crowd was filled with journalists, Aurors, Ministry officials and almost every head of the family was here. I also saw Ol Twinkles here… he was chatting up an old geezer in ICW robes.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Lord Nott but I could only wish that it could be under some better circumstances" I decided to speak first, the whole crowd became silent after hearing me. After all, my greeting was a manner of mocking and everyone was now waiting to see how Lord Nott would react.

The sneer Lord Nott had on his face deepened heavily. "This is why muggle-borns shouldn't be allowed in our society. They don't even have the common courtesy to show respect to their betters" Lord Nott said with clear disgust in his voice.

"Yeah sure geezer… can we get this over with" I said nonchalantly. The whole crowd gasped hearing me. Lord Nott looked murderous, if glares could kill I would have burned to ashes long ago. I know that I shouldn't do this but it was funny to see him boil like this… if he attacks now, he would lose by default after all.

"I won't be reacting to your taunts they are beneath me, these clearly show how much you have disgraced the name of the Ravenclaw family. Since I have issued the challenge you can choose either the terms or the stake" Lord Nott said and his sneer was gone with complete loathing.

"Stake old man… I want your Wizengamot seat" I said and the crowd gasped again. Fudge the moron immediately came running ng while sputtering.

"That can't happen… I won't allow this" Fudge finally uttered an intelligent sentence.

"That's not up to you, if Lord Nott accepts then it would happen and if he is too scared to accept then…" I said and left my sentence hanging. Lord Nott looked to contemplate for a few moments.

"I agree… but if I win then your family is to sign a marriage contract with our family" Lord Nott said. Oh, so he is taking that direction… well, he is happy to try but nothing would happen there. I immediately smiled and agreed, this made Lord Nott smile viciously.

"Then, let us discuss the spell bans" I said and the crowd again became silent.

"No, bans, even the Unforgivables are allowed" Lord Nott said with a similar vicious smile on his face.

"Of course, sure, let it be that way. Then, the battle should be to death. Until one of us dies the battle will go on. Only one of us will leave the arena" I said with my gentle smile persona. Lord Nott and everyone completely stilled hearing that I wanted a death battle and I also accepted Unforgivables to be allowed. Lord Nott looked at me for a few moments before bursting out laughing… a lot of families joined him while others looked at me with pity. Even the ICW agents looked at me with pity. Lord Nott accepted and it was decided that the duel will happen within the week…