12 Chapter 12
The next morning was beautiful. I enter the Woolworth building to get my permits and identification. Due to Diplomat/ Dignitary status this took absurdly long. It almost reminds me of the DMV, you go for one thing and you're there for hours arguing over semantics. The secretary finally gave me my stuff so I could go explore the city and enjoy the magical side of NYC.
As I go to leave I see Newt with Tina and I look at the suitcase.
" Mr Scamander that doesn't look like your suitcase!"
Newt quickly turns along with Tina towards me and he gives me an odd look. I walked towards him
" Don't tell me the Niffler escaped in a bank Mr Scamander that would be a horrible situation."
Newt seems embarrassed at the statement
" it's Newt, just Newt" but he looks at Tina " My I check it this could be a problem "
Tina huffed "fine." with exasperation in her tone.
Newt opens the case and sees cakes. Horror quickly fills his face
" The muggle he, he must have it we must get it the Animals are special and need proper care."
Tina looks surprised but also scared at the idea of more creatures are out with a no-maj. They both quickly run out of the building seemingly after the suitcase. I went to leave to explore the beauty of New York but as I went to leave the British Envoy to the ICW walked through the door. His escort was an Auror for the british ministry that was there at the attack. To say he was terrified was an understatement.
The young man looked like his pants would be wet any second now … … . . Yep he just pissed himself.
"Ughhhhh, Greetings to both of you." The envoy looked like blood would leak from his ears due to how red his face is.
" Lord Dragos what in Merlin's beard are you doing here!" the man yelled
" I'm on vacation and also acting as a dignitary on behalf of the crown to magical america" Madam President arrives to greet the British envoy and sees the current state of one man with a growing wet patch and the other having an aneurysm.
" I need to contact the minister of your actions here. How dare you leave without ministry permission."
I just roll my eyes " Alright Mr. no name you tell the minister that I, left on a boat to America as Duke Dragos to go on vacation. I enjoyed my time on the ship and was well entertained. I need to keep up my appearance of wealth and status or do you want their Majesty angry for making the nobility look bad."
The man got even more red which was surprising but before either of us could quip, Madman President intervened. " Greetings Roger, what seems to be the issue with Duke Dragos?"
" This man is responsible for 149 deaths and was supposed to be sanctioned and limited to the United kingdoms."
Madam President Looks at me with an angry but inquisitive look "What? The alliance decided to attack my home in force and I dealt with them with extreme prejudice."
Her eyes became saucers " You fought 149 wizards and won, you must have some great allies."
" Sorry it was 150 one did get away but that was my own selfish reason and yes, I was alone." The envoy jumped in at this point
" This man killed them with a sword that had been bathed in basilisk venom and used some dark ritual. He is lucky he isn't in azkaban."
" A house doesn't last as long as Dragos without having an ocean of blood on its hands. Also you should be thanking me for ridding the world of followers of Grindelwald. Like I've said before he is a threat of the world and should be seen as such. "
Madam President looked at me and seemed to agree with me more than the ministry. "If it's true then we will need to keep you on our side then. "
I just giggle " Don't worry I have no love for this Greater Good for it washes too much destruction aside. It would be one thing if all wizards decided to work with Non magical governments to reintegrate and merge many departments and work to a solution that creates equality not oppression, but that is a fever dream as of now."
Madam President looked surprised at the statement but seemed to leave it be " Roger follow me we are meeting with the other parties soon. Duke Dragos if you'd like to join the ICW meeting I can get you a seat this evening." I think for a moment. It would be convenient for me to be there for Newt and Tina.
" That would be the most wonderful Madam President." She nodded and they walked away.
The poor young Auror scourgifing himself to look less of a disappointment to his charge. I go about the city enjoying the sights and enjoying my time. One point I stopped at the Steinway factory and was browsing the showroom. A Clerk approached to ask if I needed help. I asked how much it would be for a Concert Grand Piano With Ziricote wood in its construction. The Clerk quickly got the manager and we spoke for a time, finally arriving at the final price of $4,000 US and another $300 to ship it to the Isle of Man and install it into my castle. They said that they could have it done in about 2 years after sourcing the wood. Happy with my purchase I take my conformation and the provided information for customs and contact and leave. Sometime thowing money away as a noble is a wonderful thing
After returning to my hotel suite the harlequin pops in " My lord Graves has woken and wished to meet with you." Well this is going to be either interesting or bothersome.
" Bring him here but ward against apparition. I don't need him showing up and ruining the events at this time." The harlequin snaps her fingers and the ward goes up. Not a moment after Graves and Calidan arrive. Graves looks disheveled and like a man nearly broken but with Calidans help get him to the couch opposite of me.
" You look like hell Mr. Graves ''
He chuckles " I feel like it but I must thank you for the help. "
"I cant have MACUSA lose their greatest wizard and Auror to the supremacist ass hat who has a pension for artifacts in a bid for power."
Grave eyes me incredulously " Nice compliment and I must ask. who are you?"
" Usum Dragos '' He realised " You're the guy who fought 150 to 1 and won handily against Grindelwalds followers."
"That's me" I say with a smile and he just shakes his head
" what's with the anti-apparition wards?" he says
" Well you have a doppelganger currently and I need you to stay and recuperate. Rather than send you to die or worse lose Grindelwald'' Graves has a knowing look
"Smart man knows how to use power and advantages. That makes him extremely dangerous."
I shake my head " What makes him dangerous is two fold. A silver tongue and a willingness to fight to the death and serve as a martyr." I pause for a moment to gather my thoughts " Other dark lords have arisen over the very long breath of time. Hell, some of them got away and disappeared into the annals of history but one thing is true. They all feared death, Grindelwald does not." Greaves nods "Well it seems we agree on that but what's your plan?" I stand and pour two glasses of whiskey, walk back and hand him one. " I'd like to return you as close to peak as possible so if you would I'd appreciate it if you let my medics take care of you and help fix your injuries." Greaves takes the shot in one gulp " Damn that's good stuff."
" Jack Daniels always makes a good toast or even a standard. "
" Aren't you English?"
I just laugh "Sorry not a fan of Guinness. I like my hard liquors. If you want to thank me send me a bottle of scotch when this is all over." He raised his glass and I refilled it.
The shortly after Graves was moved to a safehouse and treatment from the best medimages that I have are going on to get him going cause we only have a day. Though the medimages seem to believe that they will make him better even sooner and also help him do some training in the meantime. Thankfully everything would be moving forward without too much of a problem.
I arrive at the Woolworth building after entering and see many envoys for dignitaries. I move up the stairs to the meeting room. Entering, the British envoy Roger looks extremely angry that I am there but seems to just leave it as it is. I took my seat near the young Auror that pissed himself yesterday.
The poor boy looks terrified again." Relax buddy you've got nothing to fear. I'd suggest though when you get back, some occlumency training would do you wonders. Also some more combat training with more experienced Aurors will help with the fear too."
" Thank you, sir" he responds timidly.
The meeting starts with talk about recent events and also the disappearance of Grindelwald from Switzerland. Blame gets shot about going nowhere and all of a sudden the delegation from Russia speaks out " We have some who have faced the Alliance and his followers, why not ask his opinion?" People were confused.
Madam President Turn to me " Duke Dragos would you like to speak on the matter?"
I stand " If that is what is wanted." Many seemed in agreement except for the usual suspect.
" I object that man Killed 149 people and let one person flee in terror. He is a monster and criminal who should be in prison." Fake Graves finds it somewhat funny that I'm being called a murder and a criminal in a session on Grindelwald.
I choose to interject to this statement " Roger what would you do if your home was attacked? Would you lie down and die so they can have their way with your family or would you fight. The ministry is just unhappy their flower child couldn't be the hero and I made Fawley look like a petulant child whining so, let's get back to Grindelwald shall we." There were light laughs and snickers across the room but order was still held.
" On the threat he poses is extreme, for my family haves seen ancient dark wizards but none like this. What makes Grindelwald a threat is his Silver tongue and his willingness to martyr both himself and his followers. He obfuscates his true intentions behind pleasantries and simple ideas. He wishes to have wizards rule the world and make the muggle population the beast of burden for the wizard not to be dissimilar to how house elves are treated. Though a key distinction is that House elves is that bound is needed for their life. What we need to do is coordinate a mass ad and news campaign to explain his lies and falsehoods. Also pointing out his brutality to all those who don't follow him will help limit his appeal overall. We need to quickly deal with this before it becomes a Global war. " I step back and sit and Madma takes over.
The Swiss envoy speaks out and she qips back again about losing Grindelwald. " Madam President I'm sorry to interrupt but this is critical…" her voice tails off and falls. Madam President speaks about the dead senator and Tina looks horrified. He puts the case down and knocks. After a few moments Newt steps out of the case I stand and walk down.
" Mr Scamander , Sorry, Newt , it seems you have found your suitcase. Oh and who is this." referring to Jacob. He turns and sees me and the surprise is still evident. "ah a squib I must apologize you've caught us at a sensitive time. Jacob right?" Mr Kawalski looks at me ." Umm ahh yeah." The others are sussing out who Newt is and the Mongolian envoy asks about what creature attacked the senator. I look up. " That was an obscurial."
" Why dont we ask the man himself. " Zii Vokrii Tinvaak (Soul Return Speak)" After a moment a manifestation of the deceased senator appears. "Greeting to the blessed dead." I say
" Greetings to the Dragon God " Says the senator
" Would you be willing to explain the circumstances of your death." I ask gently.
He nods and explains in detail what happened.
An invisible creature ripped though the venue and when he was grabbed he felt unending hate and sorrow and pain but not his. Then he died " Thank you Zii Vokrii Praan (Soul Return Rest) " I send him back the whole room was silent
"I must agree with the assessment that it must be an obscurus. Unless you have a creature that has the feeling of a dementor but likes to be more physical in its killing."
Madam President quickly got angry "There is no obscurial in America. Arrest the those three and impound his case. Duke Dragos you may leave."
I point to the case and a harlequin grabs it and disappears and then I walk to Mr Kawalski.
"Duke Dragos, what are you doing?" Graves says
"Keeping Animals safe from human aggression. Hofkiin " I arrive home in the soul world and open the case and walk into it and begin moving about calming the animals inside. I reach Frank " Hey there Frank it's almost time to get out and go home. Are you ready?"
Frank nods. I walk over and grab a chair and sit and relax in the space enjoying the animals. The demiguise comes over and sits next to me. I started to meditate and moved and used magical resonance to make music around me. The creatures relaxed and it helped keep them calm as their caretaker is helping New York.
After a few hours a harlequin reaches out to me mentally stating that the final battle has occurred and Grindelwald is being cornered as we speak. I get up, climb out of the suitcase and leave back to NY. Arriving in the room I left and aparating to my attendant. I walk into the subway with Newt's suitcase just as they get Graves to Knell. I snap my fingers and the real Graves arrives and we walk down. I hear Newt say "Revelio"
I step in and Madam President walk towards Grindelwald. "Do you think you can hold me?"
" We will do our best Mr. Grindelwald" she turns to me " Mr Dragos quite the time to…." She trails off to see Graves next to me
"Oh yes I found Mr Graves is quite a poor state but did want to give him back in near peak condition." The two had a happy reunion but nothing too sentimental. I turn to Newt and give him back his Suitcase.
"The Magizoologist needs their creatures." he takes it gingerly and looks at me " Thanks."
I hear Madam President talk about our loss of secrecy. Though newt counters and call frank out. Frank looks at me. " What do you want a jump start?" He just nodded and I could only roll my eyes and laugh. "Fine." I walk towards him and I let my aura out and let my power build "Qo Kun Suleyk (Lightning Light Power [inner power]) " With that lighting in a rainbow of colors rippled around me and I touched Frank he quickly taking it in and his eye begin to shine and after a moment every his eyes start to crackle with lightning.
I step away and newt throws the vial of oblivation potion for Frank to carry across the city. Frank took off with speed and Power the storm was quite strong but guaranteed the effective. Madam President went to quickly send out Aurors and Oblivators to fix the city but I interjected.
" That little act has loosened to much of my power. Do you mind if I deal with it?" She looked at me surprised and looked at the graves and he just nodded in agreement.
" Alright Duke Dragos, Please fix New york."
"will do." I walk to the opening in the Ground "Joor Wah Dovah '' as I jump into the air changing into a Western dragon of golden color. Flying into the sky I reach high enough to see all the damage and let my full power flow through me. " Wahlaan Tiid Vo "
The whole of the city shuttered and things began to be fixed quickly across the whole city. I Fly even higher to hide in the clouds " Dov Wah Joor" I return to my Human form and apparate to the Ground in the subway where everyone is still.
"Ahh, All done." they all look at me, even Newt has a gaping look. " What?" " You, did… How? Dragon?" Tina said with a broken sense. " What? all the dragon references didn't clue anyone in on the whole Dragon thing?"
Jacob looked excited. " Dragons are real?"
"Yes, very real and ancient." I say "but I must be going, my time here has been fun and do take care of Mr Grindelwald." I walk out and I here a call and turn and see Newt coming
" Thank you for taking care of them."
" Of course Newt If you ever need help please contact me. I live on the Isle of Man so swing by Castle Ormr and see a few things. I guarantee you will love it. Sunna." Call as i walk down an alley She appears and we fire apparate home to Castle Ormr.
