Chapter 59.3- Doom Days

The flattery was a dead giveaway. People didn’t just pay compliments for no reason. Julian Russo wanted something, and Sirius had a bad feeling about it.

“Thank you”

“One would wonder though. So young. So young and yet so skilled. It almost gives one reason to suspect something untoward”

“Is there anything you want to say more directly Russo?” Because surely this man could not be suggesting just what Sirius thought he was suggesting. If he was, Sirius would lay him out for the audacity and move on with things.

“No. Nothing of the sort. Our anti-cheating measures are second to none. It’s just that a man must wonder”

“Then keep your wondering to yourself” He ground out.

“Should I? Hmmm. He’s what? Fifteen years old? Not even that. And he’s beating people years his senior who have completed their magical maturities. It’s cause for concern, no?”

“He is Harry Potter. Maybe that name means nothing where you come from, but it means something in magical Britain. He’s just that special” Sirius said with a shrug, not allowing the doubts that the man was stirring in him take hold. Harry was special, yes, but even Dumbledore was only said to become untouchable after he had turned seventeen. But that was Dumbledore. Harry was better. Regular people didn’t just survive the killing curse. Regular people weren’t just prophesied to defeat the most powerful Dark Lord Britain has ever seen.

“Indeed Harry Potter. The Boy Who Lived. A legend and more. That must explain it, no? The power, the skill, the judgement. All of it beyond his years.”

“Once more, Russo. Is there anything you want to say directly?”

“No. No. Nothing at all. Just that I find myself a fan of your godson and wanted to know more” He said, stepping back.

“Good” Sirius dismissed and then turned to walk towards Harry. His good mood was beginning to wane.

But hearing Harry’s laughter brought it all back. Now, there was a girl with them as well. The Chinese one. Sirius couldn’t remember her name for the life of him, but he was sure someone would mention it in conversation and so he stepped into their midst.

“Anyone going to tell me what’s so funny?” He asked as he noticed the boy and the girl were staring at each other, neither of them moving.