Nathan and his friends turn to look at the group of students from an unknown house. They all gave off an arrogant, ill mannered and immature vibe about them.

From their tone and questions, It looks as though they were planning to interrogate Nathan and the other three right there in that empty corridor.

Aside from Nathan who silently observed them, the other three had a troubled look. It's easy to see they somewhat got intimidated by the bunch of these bratty students.

" My God,They are all older students, aren't they? At least they Should be in their third year right? But why are they questioning us? What do they want?" Eddie whispered In a scared voice.

This group came to them with a fanfare of at least a dozen students in total. They might be returning to their common room or on their way to great Hall. Nathan was not sure where is their common room.

The group was a mixture of boys and girls most of them seemed to be second and third years Nathan even found two first year boys amongst them. 'As expected of Slytherin' Nathan felt first years in Slytherin house had it lot easier.

Only in Slytherin still status and blood matter. With enough connection and prestige it wasn't hard to befriend older students. Besides this house united in a very twisted way.

The other three initially thought the older year students were all kind seniors, the type who help them if they get lost in the castle and help them with their homework. It never occurred to them that they will one day get intimidated or pressured by those older year students this much.

" You four, Don't you hear us asking you a question? You should be in your first year, right? Why are you wandering here? Speak which house you all got sorted into and what are the four of you doing here this late? " the oldest one asked once again he was tall and had square jaw pale skin brown hair.

"It can't be...Don't tell me you are here to find our common room?"

*gasp*"What? Were they? " a girl from second year exclaimed.

The three don't know how any of this matters to them. Why are these seniors asking them all these questions?

But they were stunned and terror stricken when they suddenly got accused as spies from other houses felt suddenly as if ominous clouds covering their heads.

Marcus felt his stomach sink, he felt that by each passing minute things were getting weirder. He started to fret inwardly and almost burst into tears.

Even thought they might have misunderstood something and this misunderstanding likely sent the four of them back to home on their very first day.

But before they could say anything a cocky voice timely spoke up " Since you guys asked me so sincerely and repeatedly. I wouldn't mind telling you this secret beforehand; But you have to keep it to yourself. Most importantly you must not let any other soul know this, got it?"

It was Nathan who suddenly spoke up in a rather arrogant and overbearing tone. He took a step forward and stood tall and proud but said in his immature slightly childish voice " I'm The entire Wizarding World's reckoning."

" So you guys better behave yourself in front of me and remember my face. Later in the future you can brag about this encounter to your friends and your parents for the rest of your life."

"No need to thank me " Nathan waved his hand exaggeratedly and grinned. Obviously his tone was so condescending and shameless everyone was dumbfounded rather than furious.

Marcus turned to look at him incredulously and took a few steps back. He had a feeling, they might get cursed by this group of students because of Nathan's bragging anytime now.

The kids in the group started to talk to one another " Hey Bole? Is he trying to be funny or something? Was it okay to laugh? " a stupid looking bulky teen asked his friend in a low voice.

"It must be, why else would he be saying something nonsensical? It's not make sense doesn't it?" Bole replied, he had a serious look too.

The portrait on the wall, that paying attention to them must have found it funny, burst into laughter.

" I think he is mocking us, " a younger student hesitantly told them with a frown on his face.

"I agree with Higgs, how dare he? this is totally uncalled for " another one indignantly commented from the side.

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Nathan was delighted, ' It seems I made the right decision ' Nathan looked pleased and thought his decision of teasing them is the best decision for him right now.

" What an arrogant tone? Could it be, perhaps you guys from Gryffindor? " The kid called Bole probed suspiciously. He somehow almost convinced the four in front of him were Gryffindors; it looked like they admitted he was about to rush up and rough them up.

" Oh! Let me guess, You guys must be from Slytherin aren't you? " he calmly counter them instead of answering them. Not least bit minding the fact that his three friends are getting more and more nervous and fear stricken at this point.

A first year student took a step forward " You think you are being so smart and brave aren't you? If you guys really felt brave, why didn't the four of you have a duel with me huh?"

" Yeah, Right here and now. Let's see, do you guys really have any confidence?" he shouted at the four of them, for some reason trying to provoke them.

The other Slytherins also had a look of surprise " Er..Bletchley looked pissed. Is he really going to have a duel with them here? He is only just a first year " a third year asked sizing up the first years from both sides.

"Don't underestimate him, I heard their family had duelers for generations, It's in his blood. How would he tolerate these fearless kittens jumping out from God knows where and stepping all over his head " another one spoke, not caring whether Nathan and his friends could hear him.

Maybe they are doing it on purpose. It's been long known that some Slytherins secretly target the Gryffindors if they come across any of them in a remote area of the castles and curse them. It wouldn't be wrong to say a certain group purposefully did this 'lion hunting'.

Not to mention the four of them were in the dungeon. In the nest of snakes, of course they would bite the intruders. " It's over! " Eddie was shaking, whispered to himself in a shaky voice.

"So you have some skills? So I assume that's why you were jumping around and clamoring just now? How tough do you guys want to be?" Nathan put on a look of understanding and he further taunted.

" There, there! don't be angry! But, I really have to ask this. Are you sure you can beat us? I hope you wouldn't run back to Professor Snapes' office with crying face "

Nathan glanced at his friend and casually said "Don't get intimidated by their line up. I heard from older year students all of them are crybabies"

" Honestly you lot just tell me already if you are going to just do that I could just spare you at least that's meant I don't have to deal with one more headache " Nathan mercilessly taunted them.

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"Nathan! What the hell are you doing? Look they were getting angry " Marcus couldn't endure it any longer scolded him in a trembling voice. He never expected Nathan to be this troublesome.

" Angry? Haha, how perceptive? Dummy, They are going to pack us nicely and send us to the hospital wing " Artemis retorted in panic. She too doesn't expect that Nathan has such a cheap mouth.

They aren't planning to see the hospital wing today bit with Nathan's meddling they might as well go there and take a rest for a night

" Damn it...I think I know who they are? All of them slytherin. I'd seen the boy get sorted into Slytherin last night " Eddie interjected anxiously as if he found something groundbreaking

" I heard from my cousin, they were all evil spawns. Extremely cruel, they Like to capture first years secretly and lock them up in the darkest dungeon rooms. I'm sure there will be lots of skeletons of first years all over the dungeon; Who once got locked up like us "

Nathan's mouth twitched, he only provoked them because of temporary points; But things now are entirely different. He sensed a few things with his unparalleled talent in reading their emotions and read their surface thoughts.

This Bletchley kid was really looking down on them. Entirely as if he was some kind of God and looking down on them.

This kind of attitude irked Nathan; he knew slytherins were kind of narrow minded, unreasonable and highly contemptuous towards three other houses.

When it comes to blood status and family they can be but unscrupulous and even more arrogant. But this kid was entirely on another level, he was more than just hot headed ' He was looking for a beating ' Nathan thought to himself.

He wouldn't say he is a genius duelist or as knowledgeable as the other party. But he believes he can defend himself against a mere first year who knows few offensive jinxes.

Of course Nathan wouldn't just be satisfied with just defending himself. Besides he can tell the three little ravens know nothing about dueling, they might have picked up a spell or two but couldn't be a match for this Bletchley or Nathan.

' I had to thoroughly scare them off, if we wanted to have any chance to escape Scott free... Hmm, yeah this might help' his eyes glittered when he thought of this he heard a shout.

" Hey, blabbermouth, why are you taking this long? Just say yes or no. Was it that hard? Scared? '' the Bletchley kid shouted at him.

"Oy Saviour, You do have a name right? You didn't tell us what your name is yet? You aren't thinking about running away are you? Don't underestimate us, We can still find your name" a second year kid butt in and snickered snidely.

" Are you worthy? " Nathan, Retort unceremoniously not caring about offended the older boy. "If you aren't bluffing I can naturally agree to it. Why should I be afraid of anyone? But before that, let me ask you something important."

" Why should I accept your challenge? Oh, please don't put that ' We are very confused' look. Should I just accept a duel, just because that little brat like him challenged me? What did I get to gain from this?" Nathan coldly asked them purposefully belittling the boy.

" Close your chatterbox I'm not finished yet "He chidded a third year clasped his hand on his back leisurely " As I said earlier, as long as you guys can convince me into this, I don't mind giving it a go " Nathan spread his hands.

Nathan wasn't a mere bratty eleven year old. Perhaps hot headed Ron or heroic Harry might jump into this rashly. But not him, he lived through the two troublesome lives.

As a former, problematic and rebellious teenager he had his own plans. He never would do something that doesn't benefit him in any way and there is no way in hell he would succumb to bullying.

Nathan sneered inwardly when he saw them naively standing there with a puzzled expression. " Well! What I meant by that was very simple.... Don't strain your brain. Let's put it this way I'm not shameless enough to take advantage of you by asking something disadvantages to you...how about a bet " he drawled

" What's the point of waste my time here, with you arrogant bigoted brats...let's bet on something that's worth my time and cheer me in enduring your presence a little more"

The group of Slitherins all glared at him with raging eyes like torches. But he also noticed a lot of them looked surprised and cautious. Nathan didn't care about how any of these brats thought he already had a plan in his mind; he just had to coax them into agreeing with him.

Besides he was little concerned by all the attention their standoff received. Although very few people were passing by, they were clearly noticed. Nathan was afraid it would alert the infamous dungeon bat; he might suddenly pop up from the corner and give out detention on their first day.

He felt that everyone was in his hand and arrogantly gestured at the slytherin to follow him. To the nearby empty room he noticed on the way here; He was very nervous the portrait would tell on them. After all they weren't just hanging there for a show.

***

'How dare he? How dare this filthy thing treat me- us like that?' Miles fumed.

He never thought anyone could be so annoying. Or would dare to openly insult him like this; In just a few words the stupid gryffindor thoroughly offended everyone here.

Not only did he have a cheap mouth. But the brat had an innovative way to insult them which made them speechless. From a bunch of bratty slytherins to The boy insinuating them to be bigoted and unworthy villains that needed to be dealt with some justice often or they might get big headed.

Not only Miles almost everyone here at the moment suspect the boy was likely a mu*****d. That's why he indiscriminately framed them and dared to insult their family heritage and honor.

' The punk should be punished ' Miles gritted his teeth in frustration. ' These rats thinks, if they offended someone they can always went back to muggle world and everything will be fine '

" I think he is after some Galleons. Might have thought we were easy to trick, that's why he dared to bluff in front of us " Warrington maliciously whispered to his friends.

"What did you expect from a poor mu*****d. None of them up to any good, They are either envious of our status and prestige or envious of our power. It's not the first time they plotted against us. A bunch of detestable ants " the friend arrogantly commented.

Miles frowned as he followed his housemates. He clenched his fists despite his outward calmness; he was far from being calm.

His challenge was only out of impulse and the desire to prove himself in front of his house mates. Miles thought he could bluff and put some pressure on this pretty boy and make him bow down and put the boy back in his place domineeringly.

Besides his snide remarks and arrogant attitude also thoroughly infuriated Miles. That's why he was spurred to do something.

But right now he was feeling uneasy for some reason ' No it can't be...I don't believe a thief like him could be trained in dueling'

' I just have to press him a little more and he will surely break' Miles consoled himself. Despite their family's fame he wasn't trained in dueling. Even though his uncle put him in training regime from time to time all he did was slack off he merely did everything half heartedly.

Miles indeed lacked confidence, he never dueled with anyone not even with his uncle; Who trained him in dueling, miles stances were OK but he wasn't good at aiming the pressure and fear also got on his nerves.

Although he did mastered half a dozen spells if he lost to a no name mu*****d he will feel humiliated. He regretted not training harder. Regretting encountering this brat, regretting his impulsiveness.

He was afraid he would lose to this boy and become a laughing stock. If it really happened, then he can forget about getting into the school team.

Miles wasn't afraid of losing but the repercussions it might cause. He was very passionate about only one thing in all his life. To get into the house team not only that he even wanted to play professionally one day.

He was recently in a great mood when heard the keeper of the house team was a seventh year student. So he can try out next year, Miles could literally see his dreams crumbling right before his eyes.

***

Two hours later, A Corridor Near Hufflepuff Common Room

Nathan and two of his friends leaning on the cold stone wall. Or rather, while Nathan and Marcus leaning in Artemis were standing close to the wall. As If she was afraid her clothes would get dirty, looking somewhat sullenly in the distance.

Nathan had to control the urge to roll his eyes. ' Hypocrite, she was creating a scene ' Nathan thought to himself. Turning his head towards the pair of boy and girl talking in a little distance.

Obviously it was Eddie and his cousin Amanda crust. He could tell at glance she was very nice and very caring about her cousin. From just standing here they could hear some of their conversation, both of them were very close.

Amanda looked more like a sister to Eddie than his cousin ' It's no wonder he kept insisting on meeting with her. If I have a nice cousin I also would have bragged to my friends ' Nathan thought. Unfortunately for him Lizzy was by no means less troublesome than him.

What she was most looking forward to would be embarrassing him in front of his friends. Nathan would try his best to prevent them from meeting one another only God knows what she would do.

"No, you guys go eat dinner first. I'm helping my roommate with something " he heard Amanda persuading Eddie then shouted at them "See you all next time" she winked at Nathan " Bye, Nathan "

Nathan forced an ugly smile. The four of them climbed the stairs to the first floor; they decided to finish with their dinner before slowly exploring the second floor.

Even Nathan hadn't had any hope for doing any exploration. When they finished with their dinner it should already be close to seven thirty and soon it will be curfew.

" Sigh, she is like that, don't mind her" Eddie said exasperatedly " She was always nice to everyone, I bet someone asked her to help them. She was too nice to say no" Eddie lamented " You know in Hufflepuff everyone likes and adore her "

Nathan and Marcus rolled their eyes hearing this and smiled at each other, noticing each other's actions. Nathan also noticed Artemis' annoyed expression; he could tell she didn't like the blonde Hufflepuff much.

Nathan heard this somewhere that 'girls generally don't like popular girls' speculated Artemis also felt like this. He had to admit, although she and Eddie had few similar facial features; it's undeniable Amanda is very attractive.

She had wavy blonde hair, fair skin, light green eyes, exquisite face, pale rosy lips and long slender legs. She was in her fourth year, Curves and changes in her body started to get more apparent.

She looks dazzling in her casual clothes. He already catches a few boys' eyes wandering to her while they were waiting there. Of course he wasn't so surprised by Artemis' cold shoulder.

"Tch, If she came with us, I could have told her what happened with the villainous slytherins " Eddie exaggerated then thumped Nathan on his back enthusiastically "But man, you were really cool you know. I don't know you were this courageous"

Marcus thumped with even more force "Bloody hell, you scared us there you know " Nathan glared when he caught this chubby planning to thump him once more " Ah, sorry.... We were thoroughly impressed by you fearless daredevil "

Nathan's heart swells up, he couldn't help but feel proud and pleased by their praise. Nathan's plan went rather smoothly, he managed to scare them away.

His luck is really heaven defying, what else could get said. Even though Bletchley was athletic, he wasn't good with his wand. It was totally an unexpected surprise, he lacked hand eye coordination. ‘What a joke how is he a future dueler ’

Nathan felt glad that he decided to accept the challenge rather than just prank the devil out of those bunch of snakelets. His mobility and stamina come in handy, he just had to mock him here and there to rile up Bletchley.

Fortunately he didn't push him very much. He felt that the boy's emotions were unstable, likely causing accident magic. So after he showed off his fencing skills a little bit he secretly made a deal with Bletchley Giving the boy some face.