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A boy, named Zayn, member of famous boy band 1D and the son of one of the richest man in London decided to pursue his degree in London business school to help his father in his business later. 

 One young girl, y/n, from a middle class family from India dreamt of studying in London business school and got a chance too. But she is lost in the vast and complicated world of London and felt lonely. Facing too many problems, will she be able to get her aim fulfilled? Will she be able to make the young man, Zayn, realize what actual love is?

"Mimi work in a ..company...the main office in the big city of London Ja. Travel via plane back and forth between Phnom Penh- London is the norm. When ever Dina travel there, we'll arrange dates like eat ah, drink ah, all the time! Mimi come back will also have party all the time. But this later period after his marriage, i feel like Dina really hide himself, not going out at all, maybe afraid of his beautiful wife...but now know each other and..."

Mimi speak while leave blank spaces, sending honey-liked-smiles that's no different from poison to her and also send flirtatious glances at Dina.

"Next time if Dina go to London or Mimi return to Phnom Penh, must come to meet each other na, don't just hide or try to reduce connection too long because i missssss...."

Right after she finish the phrase, Mimi's soft hands removed from Nisa's smooth ones and hung around Dina's neck again. She also send provoking glances directly at Nisa, not shying from doing so.

(...wanna try with me huh, you yesterday kid, come on and fight one round and see!)

Nisa's get warm, she can't pinpoint whether it's from anger or embarrassment from Mimi's provocation and look down act.

Dina push both Mimi's hands that is groping around from his body when he see his wife expression and eyes feel like he got splash with boil water in the middle of his head, both hot, sting, unspeakable.. So he catch Mimi's hands tightly before she turn and fight his wife again. Dina said in low voice that try to fully hide his anger.

"Go and talk over there is better, Mi.Mi. Standing here is blocking other people way."

But Mimi catch that tone so she didn't act up and even have good heart to tell the other party "I ask to go to talk with just Dina for a bit na. Cheata, it's nothing to worry about, just 2 old friend speaking."

Without letting her finish her speech properly, Mimi was dragged away by Dina's force. Leaving Nisa there alone for a while before the heat start to spill and steams are released.

Huu! maybe tonight we'll drink till midnight or even later Ja...old friend study together, eat together, sleep together...Dina in London always call her to eat and drink...

Er huh! Fight for a guy huh? front page news huh? so sorry but she didn't think of having front page news to gain fame like her. Starting from the thick face skill she lose since​ mosquito net. Especially the fighting thing, che! keep dreaming girl, since i was born my mom never teach me to fight with anyone, only my dad that did teach me some fighting skills. Wanna invite me to fight after the end of the party, one word: NO WAY! Don't want trouble!

Nisa saw that her husband drag the girl to a corner and release her hands and say something that look like speaking in friendly term no touching or anything unacceptable or is this just an act to fool her?

Heartache occur immediately when thinking of that last phrase.

One side of her heart told her that she's the legal wife she should demand her right but another disagree, forget the fight and that front page news huh? she threaten you like that and still wanna let her succeed? what about Dina what did he say with Mimi? Had he eaten slept with her?...she is his legally wed wife but does that hold any right in his heart? he marries her for what? love huh? or just want to bed her? pure lust?

Nisa didn't hear anything that her husband say to that beautiful woman. "That's too much Mimi! What's it to you! to go and act like that in front of my wife!" the coldness that is abnormally cold shock the other party a bit but still dare rebuke back with the same tune.

"Say what? act like what? i just go to greet her. Go and announce myself and get to know your wife a bit, just getting to know each other, What's the fault in that?"

Dina tries to stop his anger, to avoid heavy arguments. When his endurance is almost gone Dina move down to whisper to her "No matte what Mimi, Don't go to bother with Cheata or else i won't leave you any face!"

"Dina, what are you gonna do to me?" that sharp voice and flirting eyes look directly back and move her body closer to him making Dina even more annoyed.

How long can he endure with this woman? so long...and how many more can he resist with the (attack) of these type women?

When Nisa turn again and saw that her husband face and that woman face is not that far apart (less then 2cm) she turn away to avoid seeing that view, various ideas stop, in her head is like a blank box. When her spirit return she saw that she's now holding a plate fill with sweets.

Look like this is the exit of a normal architecture that love nature, the original person more then the beautiful miss who look like a model that she's currently borrow her body to use. Nisa look at the plate with curiousity, from the small blueberry cake, small chocolate brownie, seeing the cute cakes, they look delicious, mouth start to water..uh huh...the foodie still exist huh? this if Thida know will probably make fun of her again?

Err...no matter what, i already scoop them, just finish them, one plate might not add that much kilograms...right?

Accident lead to an un imaginable new life...an unprecented plot turn out to be something else..

Is ghost real? Is it true that there’s a thing call Karma?

Can she live this life? Can she love? Will the her in this body be able to find true love?

Can she change people opinion of the original body?

Will she be able to pull it off as a good girl at the end?

Will this be a tragedy or a blessing in disguise?

Will people even trust her? With all that is in her past?

You’ll find out in this story.

Photo taken on Dec. 30, 2018 shows the Euro sculpture in front of the Eurotower in Frankfurt, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
FRANKFURT, Aug. 4 -- For market participants from the European Union (EU), "invest in China" is growing more diverse in form and richer in content, as the world's second-largest economy consistently advances comprehensive reforms and opening-up.
With a series of remarkable progress in opening up of China's capital market, also known as the world's second largest, the country's financial sector, in addition to manufacturing and innovation, has been playing an increasingly vigorous role for those in Europe who crave for a bite of China's economic growth dividends.
BOOMING CHANNELS
Chinese giant pandas, cute friendship ambassadors, are always greatly welcomed by the locals of European countries like Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Finland, Denmark, etc. Similarly, those "pandas" in the bonds market are gaining in popularity and remain attractive for European bond issuers.
Panda bonds, renminbi-denominated notes sold by a non-Chinese issuer within China, have been offering international borrowers a way to tap domestic renminbi investors.
As China improved policies to make it easier for overseas investors to issue panda bonds and invest in its bond market, European issuers, not only corporate but also sovereign issuers, become keen on this financing and investment tool connecting the world's second-largest bond market after the United States.
By raising 2 billion yuan (288 million U.S. dollars) in May, with a maturity of three years, Portugal became the first eurozone country, the third EU countries after Poland and Hungary, to issue sovereign panda bonds.
With this successful transaction, Portugal has accessed the Chinese bond market to further diversify its investor base, Portuguese Treasury and Public Debt Management Agency said in a statement.
"For us it means entry in the new and huge market", Fernanda Ilheu, a professor at Lisbon School of Economics and Management, told Xinhua, adding that "we believe in the internationalization of renminbi."
Austria and Italy, among others, have shown interest in issuing sovereign panda bonds as well.
A relevant memorandum of understanding was inked for the Austrian government in April, while Italy and China agreed on "the first Panda Bond to be issued by a qualified Italian financial institution," showed the joint declaration of the "First Italy-China Finance Dialogue" in July.
Moreover, thanks to the opening-up of China's capital market, channels for investing in Chinese equity market, apart from bond market, are booming as well.
For European investors particularly, the Shanghai-London Stock Connect mechanism launched in June, the first of its kind to directly link the Chinese and European markets, offers them access to China's A-shares, which have been included into key global benchmark indices.
"Shanghai-London Stock Connect brings together two of the world's largest capital markets, allowing established Chinese issuers to raise capital from London's global liquidity pool and global investors to access China A-share instruments from outside Greater China," said Don Robert, chairman of London Stock Exchange Group.
REAP BENEFITS
Pursuing sustained mutual benefits and win-win results, China's commitment to pushing forward opening-up of its capital market, is not only getting enthusiastic and encouraging response from European market participants, but also benefiting them substantially.
For foreign corporate issuers, selling a panda bond can diversify coffers, and provide funding for onshore businesses, as is the case with German automakers like BMW and Daimler. The previous issued its first panda bond in March, raising 3 billion yuan (432 million U.S. dollars), whereas the latter has been using panda bonds as a regular funding tool since 2014.
Daimler has tapped the market 14 times, raising a total of 47 billion yuan (677 million U.S. dollars) across 20 tranches, according to Euromoney and HSBC.
Norberto Rosa, secretary-general of the association of Portuguese banks, said issuing panda bonds might help overcome the lack of capital in Portugal.
In his view, there could be a good symbiosis between the Portuguese economy and the Chinese one, meanwhile Portugal could benefit from abundant capital in Chinese market.
Robert believes established London-listed issuers will benefit from access to China's deep capital markets through Shanghai-London Stock Connect.
"All parties see the long-term benefits for companies, investors and the global economy in establishing a trading link between our two markets," he said.
From the perspective of Catherine McGuinness, chair of the policy and resources committee at City of London Corporation, the new link between London and Shanghai stock markets means global investors can benefit from China's growth through London, while British listed companies are able to access Chinese investors directly.
PROMISING FUTURE
With China-EU economic and trade links further strengthening, it's widely believed that ample opportunities of financial cooperation between both sides will be exploited, at different levels and through more diversified channels.
Chinese financial institutions, for instance, which support European customers to issue panda bonds, keep on intensifying localization in Europe to meet growing demand of local customers to invest in China.
"More than half of Poland's top 30 large companies have established various forms of cooperation with us," said Xia Bin, president and general manager of Bank of China Poland Branch, which helped the Polish Finance Ministry issue panda bonds.
"For example, the leading companies in the telecommunications, super-commerce and e-commerce industries in Poland are our core customers, and we also provide them with all-round financial support." Xia told Xinhua.
Meanwhile, European experts are expecting more steady progress, step-by-step, of further opening up of Chinese capital market, believing that China is just heading in the right direction.
"You need this opening-up policy to continue to foster not only China-German relationship but financial relationships across the globe," said Jochen Metzger, director general of payments and settlement systems at the Deutsche Bundesbank.
Horst Loechel, a professor at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, noted that China's latest announcement to further open up the country's financial sector to foreign investment is good news for both China and the rest of the world and it comes "quite at the right time."
Loechel sees great opportunities for financial cooperation between Germany and China, as the China Europe International Exchange, or CEINEX, a signature project of the German and Shanghai stock exchanges, has already launched some Chinese shares in Frankfurt very successfully.
"It is hoped from the Chinese side as well as the German side to continue with this development, especially also with regard to high-tech companies," he said.
Mao Xuxin, principal economist at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), a London-based economic think-tank, said nowadays China was aspiring to reach not just the local market, but was "aiming for the worldwide market access to that Chinese capital market and its financial center especially Shanghai to be internationally orie
Photo taken on Dec. 30, 2018 shows the Euro sculpture in front of the Eurotower in Frankfurt, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
FRANKFURT, Aug. 4 -- For market participants from the European Union (EU), "invest in China" is growing more diverse in form and richer in content, as the world's second-largest economy consistently advances comprehensive reforms and opening-up.
With a series of remarkable progress in opening up of China's capital market, also known as the world's second largest, the country's financial sector, in addition to manufacturing and innovation, has been playing an increasingly vigorous role for those in Europe who crave for a bite of China's economic growth dividends.
BOOMING CHANNELS
Chinese giant pandas, cute friendship ambassadors, are always greatly welcomed by the locals of European countries like Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Finland, Denmark, etc. Similarly, those "pandas" in the bonds market are gaining in popularity and remain attractive for European bond issuers.
Panda bonds, renminbi-denominated notes sold by a non-Chinese issuer within China, have been offering international borrowers a way to tap domestic renminbi investors.
As China improved policies to make it easier for overseas investors to issue panda bonds and invest in its bond market, European issuers, not only corporate but also sovereign issuers, become keen on this financing and investment tool connecting the world's second-largest bond market after the United States.
By raising 2 billion yuan (288 million U.S. dollars) in May, with a maturity of three years, Portugal became the first eurozone country, the third EU countries after Poland and Hungary, to issue sovereign panda bonds.
With this successful transaction, Portugal has accessed the Chinese bond market to further diversify its investor base, Portuguese Treasury and Public Debt Management Agency said in a statement.
"For us it means entry in the new and huge market", Fernanda Ilheu, a professor at Lisbon School of Economics and Management, told Xinhua, adding that "we believe in the internationalization of renminbi."
Austria and Italy, among others, have shown interest in issuing sovereign panda bonds as well.
A relevant memorandum of understanding was inked for the Austrian government in April, while Italy and China agreed on "the first Panda Bond to be issued by a qualified Italian financial institution," showed the joint declaration of the "First Italy-China Finance Dialogue" in July.
Moreover, thanks to the opening-up of China's capital market, channels for investing in Chinese equity market, apart from bond market, are booming as well.
For European investors particularly, the Shanghai-London Stock Connect mechanism launched in June, the first of its kind to directly link the Chinese and European markets, offers them access to China's A-shares, which have been included into key global benchmark indices.
"Shanghai-London Stock Connect brings together two of the world's largest capital markets, allowing established Chinese issuers to raise capital from London's global liquidity pool and global investors to access China A-share instruments from outside Greater China," said Don Robert, chairman of London Stock Exchange Group.
REAP BENEFITS
Pursuing sustained mutual benefits and win-win results, China's commitment to pushing forward opening-up of its capital market, is not only getting enthusiastic and encouraging response from European market participants, but also benefiting them substantially.
For foreign corporate issuers, selling a panda bond can diversify coffers, and provide funding for onshore businesses, as is the case with German automakers like BMW and Daimler. The previous issued its first panda bond in March, raising 3 billion yuan (432 million U.S. dollars), whereas the latter has been using panda bonds as a regular funding tool since 2014.
Daimler has tapped the market 14 times, raising a total of 47 billion yuan (677 million U.S. dollars) across 20 tranches, according to Euromoney and HSBC.
Norberto Rosa, secretary-general of the association of Portuguese banks, said issuing panda bonds might help overcome the lack of capital in Portugal.
In his view, there could be a good symbiosis between the Portuguese economy and the Chinese one, meanwhile Portugal could benefit from abundant capital in Chinese market.
Robert believes established London-listed issuers will benefit from access to China's deep capital markets through Shanghai-London Stock Connect.
"All parties see the long-term benefits for companies, investors and the global economy in establishing a trading link between our two markets," he said.
From the perspective of Catherine McGuinness, chair of the policy and resources committee at City of London Corporation, the new link between London and Shanghai stock markets means global investors can benefit from China's growth through London, while British listed companies are able to access Chinese investors directly.
PROMISING FUTURE
With China-EU economic and trade links further strengthening, it's widely believed that ample opportunities of financial cooperation between both sides will be exploited, at different levels and through more diversified channels.
Chinese financial institutions, for instance, which support European customers to issue panda bonds, keep on intensifying localization in Europe to meet growing demand of local customers to invest in China.
"More than half of Poland's top 30 large companies have established various forms of cooperation with us," said Xia Bin, president and general manager of Bank of China Poland Branch, which helped the Polish Finance Ministry issue panda bonds.
"For example, the leading companies in the telecommunications, super-commerce and e-commerce industries in Poland are our core customers, and we also provide them with all-round financial support." Xia told Xinhua.
Meanwhile, European experts are expecting more steady progress, step-by-step, of further opening up of Chinese capital market, believing that China is just heading in the right direction.
"You need this opening-up policy to continue to foster not only China-German relationship but financial relationships across the globe," said Jochen Metzger, director general of payments and settlement systems at the Deutsche Bundesbank.
Horst Loechel, a professor at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, noted that China's latest announcement to further open up the country's financial sector to foreign investment is good news for both China and the rest of the world and it comes "quite at the right time."
Loechel sees great opportunities for financial cooperation between Germany and China, as the China Europe International Exchange, or CEINEX, a signature project of the German and Shanghai stock exchanges, has already launched some Chinese shares in Frankfurt very successfully.
"It is hoped from the Chinese side as well as the German side to continue with this development, especially also with regard to high-tech companies," he said.
Mao Xuxin, principal economist at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), a London-based economic think-tank, said nowadays China was aspiring to reach not just the local market, but was "aiming for the worldwide market access to that Chinese capital market and its financial center especially Shanghai to be internationally orie


Amara with a tray of brownies that she just made heading to the backyard. There she heard bits of conversation between her father, mother and Uncle Josh. Even though she only heard bits of it, she understands the core information. First, she won't be attending Uncle Josh's school, Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; second, she will be attending wizarding school somewhere near London named Hogwarts because of her father's job; third, she can't leave to London with her parents; and last, Uncle Josh will be the one helping her to buy school supplies and guide her through how to get to school there.
'So Uncle Josh will be the one who helps me buying supplies and go to Hogwarts. To be honest I'm disappointed that I can't study in Ilvermorny because Uncle's story of his school days is so awesome. Well it's better than nothing,' thought Amara.
Even though she heard the 'slightly' secret conversation, she doesn't pretend to not hear it, instead, she is running fast to them to ask a question. Of course, she was careful enough to not make the brownies fall.
"Is it true that I will not attend Ilvermorny like Uncle Josh?"
"It is true darling, your father's job had been moved over to London. If you study in Ilvermorny it will be too far and I also your father don't want that to happen." Her mother answered her question.
Amara pouts and asking again, "Are Hogwarts or something is like Ilvermorny at all? Because all I know about wizardry school is only from Uncle Josh and it was only about Ilvermorny and a bit about Castelobruxo that is in Brazil."
"Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is the British wizardry school, located in the Scottish Highlands, Amara. They also have houses just like Ilvermorny," this time Joshua answered her. 
"Here I have bought you a book called Hogwarts: A History. I think it will introduce you to Hogwarts as a first-year."
Amara reads the author's name is Bathilda Bagshot and it was a new printed edition, also the synopsis reads as the following: "Do you want to know the secret of Hogwarts? This book contains all the necessary information that you need and also don't. Though it was your choice to read it or not I will give you one trivia fact, the ceiling of the Great Hall is bewitched to look like the outside sky. Do you want to read it now?" 
'What a strange introduction to a book, but I have to say it makes me curious.' Amara's thoughts on the book.
"Thanks, Uncle Josh."
"You all right, Amy? I'm sorry you can't attend Ilvermorny," Alexander apologized as he knows how much of anticipation that his daughter had to attend Ilvermorny.
"It's okay, Papa. I know you can't help as your job required you to move to London," she replied. "When are we going to buy supplies, Uncle Josh?"
"How about when you're exactly eleven? And in the meantime, you can read that book and other old books from my school, though maybe they're a little different from what Hogwarts is using now."
"It's a promise then if you lie you have to buy me a pet," grinning Amara.
"All right, little Amy."
==========
Right on June 13, Joshua came to guide Amara in buying her school supplies. Joshua also brought a letter of acceptance from Hogwarts to Amara. The letter is pastel yellow and uses purple wax seals in the form of a lion, snake, badger, and eagle. The front letter being addressed to Ms. A. Hill and her house address and bedroom. It reads as follow:
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmistress: Minerva McGonagall 

Dear Ms. Hill, 
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. 
The term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July. 

Yours sincerely, 
Deputy Headmaster
Filius Flitwick 
And in the second paper there is a list of all school necessities:
UNIFORM 
First-year students will require: 
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings) 
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags. 

COURSE BOOKS 
All students should have a copy of each of the following: 
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk 
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot 
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling 
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch 
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore 
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger 
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander 
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble 

OTHER EQUIPMENT 
1 wand 
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2) 
1 set glass or crystal phials 
1 telescope 
1 set brass scales 
Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad. 
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS
ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK

Yours sincerely, 
Michelle Redtwig
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions 

After reading the letter Amara scrunched up her forehead. 
"Really? it's been ages since Mir-phone is invented. Why do they still need an owl for this kind of work? Owls nowadays are only for being pets and package delivery to the local place that doesn't cost as much as Floo Express Delivery. Is this school not up to date?" Amara said with one eyebrow up in question.
"Well, maybe that's their unique way of communication," grinning Joshua.
"...." Amara can only stare blankly at her uncle.
==========
A few moments later Amara and her uncle are on the car heading to Dragonite Mall, a central market for all wizarding folk in America. It is an equivalent to Diagon Alley in Britain. Unlike Diagon Alley, Dragonite Mall is like a mall for No-Maj in common. The only difference is inside the have an extended charm for so many shops and also they pay with American wizarding folk currency, Dragot, and Sprink. Dragot currency has 3 types, which are 1 Dragot, ½ Dragot, and ¼ Dragot. 1 Dragot equals to 100 Sprink, ½ Dragot equals to 50 Sprink and ¼ Dragot equals to 25 Sprink.

Amara is a muggle-born witch from America who had to decline an offer to study at Ilvermorny because of her father's work moving to London. For a reason that is she could not be far from her parents, Amara had to study at Hogwarts instead. Amara's uncle is a wizard so Amara has been introduced to the thing named magic since she was a child. How was Amara's adventure at Hogwarts when everything felt new but familiar at the same time? The cover is not mine to take credit for.

When Haruka realized how much fun his wife was having, he made his mind up. 'I can do some extra work later to make up for the loss time. I can't bare to leave her right now.'
Whether Lila knew of his decision or not, she quickly took advantage of it.
"You know, aren't you eating too much?" Haruka questioned.
After they ate the food from the stalls, Lila suggested they go to a restaurant. He didn't have the heart to refuse her cute face. 
"But it's meat hubby! High quality meat."
"Honestly." Haruka brushed his fingers across her lips. "I don't want you to get sick."
Lila laughed. "Um okay, then feed me so I don't overeat."
'It's a bit too late. Since they arrived thirty minutes ago, Lila kept eating. Well, feeding her doesn't sound like a bad idea.'
Haruka picked up the chopsticks and picked at the meat. He extended it towards her and Lila happily ate it.
His gaze softened when he saw her bright eyes. When was the last time they spent a peaceful moment like this eating? 
Since Rikka came here, so much drama has happened. Haruka sighed when he recalled what happened recently. Maybe it's like what Lila said. 'I should stay away from her.'
Haruka wanted to avoid that scenario for a long time. But when he thought about how Lila and him haven't had a simple peaceful meal in so long.
'Stay away. It maybe better. I will see how it goes first.'
If staying away doesn't help, he will resort to more drastic measures.
"So hey my wife, is this a date?"
Lila nodded. "Mmm, it's a date."
He chuckled and bent down to kiss her lips. "I like dates."
"Hubby likes dates?" Lila repeated. Her tone suddenly turned serious and she sighed. "Then you should take me on some. You never do."
His sweat fell. 'Uh why is she complaining now?"
His wife's whims are so hard to understand. But if that's what she wants then he needs to make some time.
"So Haruka, I was thinking.." Lila suddenly changed her tone again. "I don't want any interference. So could we go elsewhere for our honeymoon? A private island maybe?"
Haruka blinked at her suggestion. "Well, I don't mind that but what about your education?"
"Mmm, we already know I don't need to attend school anymore. I still need to work out the details. But I want to focus on my career and our family."
'Our family…'
Haruka liked the sound of that. He likes the sound of her plan too. "I've always wanted you to focus on your career, so I have no problem with that." He trailed off. "Our family eh?"
"Ah-huh, our family." Lila kept emphasising the our making him happy.
She must be doing this deliberately. Still, "A private island? I do have one but are you okay with that?"
He thought she would like to spend it in London or New York. 
"I'm okay with it, I want to raise the child peacefully and then we can come back."
A knowing ah escaped his lips. So that's why she said something like that. Indeed if they go away to a private island, then nobody will disturb them. 
But is that fine with her? He always pictured his wife as the type who likes to be around other people. 
'This isn't my bad influence is it?'
As Haruka debated about this in his head. He noticed Lila staring at him. She seemed to be debating about something in her head before she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"I want a kiss."
'Cute…' Haruka felt his cheeks grow hot and his heart beating loudly. She must be doing this deliberately.
.....
XX Hotel - Two hours later -
Haruka's gaze fell on the girl fast asleep on his arms. 'Honestly, she is too much at times.' He wanted to take her back to the apartment, but Lila suggested staying at a hotel over night. It seems like she has become more daring and bold. No, that isn't it. He glanced over and saw a faint black swirl mark on her neck. 'It seems like she is starting to experience it.'
The side affects of those with power huh? Haruka understood that this was the reason for the whole journey thing. The whole trial those in the Terashima family have to go through. But, it seems like there is something wrong with Lila's 'trial.'
Lila stired awake and he brushed his lips against her shoulders. "Hubby?" Lila mumbled.
"Mmmm, you hungry?"
She immediately turned around and buried her face in his arms. "Make sure to tell Kiryu were not coming back. He will worry."
"I told him already." Haruka trailed off. "You sure?"
"Mmm, I want to relax for the rest of the day."
His gaze softened at her words. "My wife, I love you."
Lila lifted her head up and laughed. "Uhh, why are you confessing to me?"
"I can't?"
"You can...ah." Lila suddenly said. "I remember I wanted to ask you something." She suddenly left his arms and looked around the room. "My bag?"
Haruka sighed and grabbed hold of her arm. He pulled her back into his embrace. "No."
"But hubby it's important."
"You're pregnant Lula. You need to relax and don't look at stressful things."
Lila sighed. "I dislike being ignorant. I know your worried but I only want to discuss something with you."
'When she says it this way, I can't argue.' Haruka extended his hand out and took out a silver coloured envelope from the drawer. He placed it on Lila's lip. "You want to ask about the buildings in these photos?"
"Ah-huh, I haven't seen these places before. I had a specialist look for them too but they couldn't identify it."
"That's because these are places in the future."
At that comment Lila blinked. "Zane's ability?"
"Yes, at least a little part of it. Honestly not even I know the details. But," Haruka's gaze fell on the pictures. "I was with him when we took these pictures. When Zane picked up the photo, it altered into something different."
"I see."
She doesn't seem surprised.
Haruka kissed behind her ears and then made his way towards her neck.
"Nnnhj….."
"Nice voice wife."
Lila hits him lightly. "Don't be stupid. Tell me more about these photos. Did you take the pictures?"
"I took them."
"In Star Town?"
Haruka shook his head. "No, these are places abroad." He pointed to the first picture. "This one was in London. It was near the apartment we lived in. This second one is in Korea, the third is from Spain and this fourth one is in New York."
He watched as a frown made it's way onto his wife's face. "Wife?"
"Hubby, doesn't that sound familiar to you?"
"Familiar?"
"My mother's senpai Takahashi Yumi went to New York for a time. Similarly my mother went to Korea, my sister went to Spain…"
Haruka frowned when he heard her words. "I see where your coming from. So it wasn't a coincidence?" He mumbled.
"Coincidence?"
"The place we visited and took these photos were places of worship."
"Places of worship?" Lila tapped the documents with her fingers. "Like a church/monastery?"
"That's right."
He watched as a concentrated look appeared on her face. 'Whatever she is thinking, I hope she will tell me about it. I don't want their to be secrets between us anymore.'
Haruka kissed her neck lightly. Will this calm her down?


A mask of pain.

A wall of sadness and loneliness that nobody could understand. "It's futile to explain, the moment something goes outside the norm, people instinctively push you away." Her pain and sadness is only a burden to those she cares about. 

He hides behind a wall, a long wall nobody can climb. 

Terashima Lila entire childhood revolved around staying strong for her family and friends. Music was her means of escape. A means of conveying the deep feelings and emotions in her heart that she couldn't convey normally. But when her cursed bloodline separates her from everything she built the past sixteen years of her life, and singing slowly degrades her condition further - what will Lila do? She transfers to light academy under a new name 'Kiku Ari,' and she meets him.

The one person who changes her life completely.

A unique music romance novel that focuses on a single girl's journey and burden behind being the top idol. Join Lila on her journey to achieve her new dream, while struggling with her hanyou lineage and getting caught up in a triangular romance.

To achieve her dream, what will she sacrifice? What will change? 

For her, the two of them were both equally important. Which hand will she take?
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A side note regarding the story: the first half of the story will focus on the second ML Karashima Haruka and the female lead Terashima Lila story. Then the second half will move back to the first ML Austin Kiryu

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Genre: Music, Romance, Fantasy. Supernatural

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (/ˈʃvɑːrtsnɛɡər/;[1][a] German: [ˈaʁnɔlt ˈʃvaʁtsn̩ˌʔɛɡɐ]; born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American politician, actor, filmmaker, businessman, author, and former professional bodybuilder.[2] He served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. As of 2019, he is the most recent Republican governor of California.

Schwarzenegger began lifting weights at the age of 15. He won the Mr. Universe title at age 20 and went on to win the Mr. Olympia contest seven times, remaining a prominent presence in bodybuilding and writing many books and articles on the sport. The Arnold Sports Festival, considered the second most important professional bodybuilding event in recent years,[3] is named after him. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, as well as the sport's most charismatic ambassador.[4]

Schwarzenegger gained worldwide fame as a Hollywood action film icon. His breakthrough film was the sword-and-sorcery epic Conan the Barbarian in 1982, a box-office hit that resulted in a sequel.[5] In 1984, he appeared in the title role of James Cameron's critically and commercially successful science-fiction thriller film The Terminator. He subsequently played a similar Terminator character in most of the franchise's later installments, Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), Terminator Genisys (2015),[5][6][7] and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019). He has appeared in a number of other successful films, such as Commando (1985), The Running Man (1987), Predator (1987), Twins (1988), Total Recall (1990), Kindergarten Cop (1990), and True Lies (1994). Schwarzenegger married Maria Shriver, a niece of the 35th U.S. President John F. Kennedy and daughter of the 1972 Democratic vice presidential candidate and former Ambassador to France Sargent Shriver, in 1986. They separated in 2011 after he admitted to having fathered a child with another woman in 1997;[8] the divorce was finalized in 2017.

As a Republican, Schwarzenegger was first elected on October 7, 2003, in a special recall election to replace then-Governor Gray Davis. He was sworn in on November 17, to serve the remainder of Davis' term. He was then re-elected in the 2006 California gubernatorial election, to serve a full term as governor.[9] In 2011, he completed his second term as governor and returned to acting. Schwarzenegger was nicknamed "the Austrian Oak" in his bodybuilding days, "Arnie" or "Schwarzy" during his acting career, "The Governator" (a portmanteau of "Governor" and "Terminator") during his political career, and is commonly known in Japan as "Shuwa-chan" (シュワちゃん).


Early


Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born on July 30, 1947 in Thal, Styria[10] to Aurelia (née Jadrny; 1922–1998) and Gustav Schwarzenegger (1907–1972). His father was the local chief of police and had served in World War II as a Hauptfeldwebel after voluntarily joining the Nazi Party in 1938.[11] He was wounded in the Battle of Stalingrad,[12] but was discharged in 1943 following a bout of malaria. He married Schwarzenegger's mother on October 20, 1945; he was 38 and she was 23. According to Arnold Schwarzenegger, his parents were very strict: "Back then in Austria it was a very different world ... if we did something bad or we disobeyed our parents, the rod was not spared."[13] He grew up in a Catholic family who attended Mass every Sunday.[14][15]

Gustav had a preference for his elder son, Meinhard, over Arnold.[16] His favoritism was "strong and blatant", which stemmed from unfounded suspicion that Arnold was not his biological child.[17] Schwarzenegger has said that his father had "no patience for listening or understanding your problems."[14] He had a good relationship with his mother and kept in touch with her until her death.[18] In later life, he commissioned the Simon Wiesenthal Center to research his father's wartime record, which came up with no evidence of Gustav being involved in atrocities, despite his membership in the Nazi Party and Sturmabteilung (SA).[16] Gustav's background received wide press attention during the 2003 California recall campaign.[19]

At school, Schwarzenegger was reportedly academically average, but stood out for his "cheerful, good-humored, and exuberant" character.[14] Money was a problem in their household; Schwarzenegger recalled that one of the highlights of his youth was when the family bought a refrigerator.[17] As a boy, he played several sports, heavily influenced by his father.[14] He picked up his first barbell in 1960, when his soccer coach took his team to a local gym.[10] At the age of 14, he chose bodybuilding over soccer as a career.[5][6] He later said, "I actually started weight training when I was 15, but I'd been participating in sports, like soccer, for years, so I felt that although I was slim, I was well-developed, at least enough so that I could start going to the gym and start olympic lifting."[13] However, his official website biography claims that "at 14, he started an intensive training program with Dan Farmer, studied psychology at 15 (to learn more about the power of mind over body) and at 17, officially started his competitive career."[20] During a speech in 2001, he said, "My own plan formed when I was 14 years old. My father had wanted me to be a police officer like he was. My mother wanted me to go to trade school."[21]

Schwarzenegger took to visiting a gym in Graz, where he also frequented the local movie theaters to see bodybuilding idols such as Reg Park, Steve Reeves, and Johnny Weissmuller on the big screen.[13] When Reeves died in 2000, Schwarzenegger fondly remembered him: "As a teenager, I grew up with Steve Reeves. His remarkable accomplishments allowed me a sense of what was possible when others around me didn't always understand my dreams. Steve Reeves has been part of everything I've ever been fortunate enough to achieve." In 1961, Schwarzenegger met former Mr. Austria Kurt Marnul, who invited him to train at the gym in Graz.[10] He was so dedicated as a youngster that he broke into the local gym on weekends, so that he could train even when it was closed. "It would make me sick to miss a workout... I knew I couldn't look at myself in the mirror the next morning if I didn't do it." When Schwarzenegger was asked about his first movie experience as a boy, he replied: "I was very young, but I remember my father taking me to the Austrian theaters and seeing some newsreels. The first real movie I saw, that I distinctly remember, was a John Wayne movie."[13]

Schwarzenegger's brother, Meinhard, died in a car crash on May 20, 1971.[10] He was driving drunk and died instantly. Schwarzenegger did not attend his funeral. Meinhard was engaged to Erika Knapp, and they had a three-year-old son named Patrick. Schwarzenegger paid for Patrick's education and helped him to move to the U.S.[17] Gustav died on December 13, 1972, from a stroke.[10] In Pumping Iron, Schwarzenegger claimed that he did not attend his father's funeral because he was training for a bodybuilding contest. Later, he and the film's producer said this story was taken from another bodybuilder to show the extremes some would go to for their sport and to make Schwarzenegger's image colder to create controversy for the film.[22] However, Barbara Baker, his first serious girlfriend, recalled that he informed her of his father's death without emotion and that he never spoke of his brother.[23] Over time, he has given at least three versions of why he was absent from his father's funeral.[17]

In an interview with Fortune in 2004, Schwarzenegger told how he suffered what "would now be called child abuse" at the hands of his father: "My hair was pulled. I was hit with belts. So was the kid next door. It was just the way it was. Many of the children I've seen were broken by their parents, which was the German-Austrian mentality. They didn't want to create an individual. It was all about conforming. I was one who did not conform, and whose will could not be broken. Therefore, I became a rebel. Every time I got hit, and every time someone said, 'You can't do this,' I said, 'This is not going to be for much longer because I'm going to move out of here. I want to be rich. I want to be somebody.'"[11]

Schwarzenegger served in the Austrian Army in 1965 to fulfill the one year of service required at the time of all 18-year-old Austrian males.[10][20] During his army service, he won the Junior Mr. Europe contest.[6] He went AWOL during basic training so he could take part in the competition and then spent a week in military prison: "Participating in the competition meant so much to me that I didn't carefully think through the consequences." He entered another bodybuilding contest in Graz, at Steirerhof Hotel, where he placed second. He was voted "best-built man of Europe", which made him famous in bodybuilding circles. "The Mr. Universe title was my ticket to America—the land of opportunity, where I could become a star and get rich."[21] Schwarzenegger made his first plane trip in 1966, attending the NABBA Mr. Universe competition in London.[20] He would come in second in the Mr. Universe competition, not having the muscle definition of American winner Chester Yorton.[20]

Charles "Wag" Bennett, one of the judges at the 1966 competition, was impressed with Schwarzenegger and he offered to coach him. As Schwarzenegger had little money, Bennett invited him to stay in his crowded family home above one of his two gyms in Forest Gate, London. Yorton's leg definition had been judged superior, and Schwarzenegger, under a training program devised by Bennett, concentrated on improving the muscle definition and power in his legs. Staying in the East End of London helped Schwarzenegger improve his rudimentary grasp of the English language.[24][25] Living with the Bennetts also changed him as a person: "Being with them made me so much more sophisticated. When you're the age I was then, you're always looking for approval, for love, for attention and also for guidance. At the time, I wasn't really aware of that. But now, looking back, I see that the Bennett family fulfilled all those needs. Especially my need to be the best in the world. To be recognized and to feel unique and special. They saw that I needed that care and attention and love."[26]

Also in 1966, while at Bennett's home, Schwarzenegger had the opportunity to meet childhood idol Reg Park, who became his friend and mentor.[26][27] The training paid off and, in 1967, Schwarzenegger won the title for the first time, becoming the youngest ever Mr. Universe at the age of 20.[20] He would go on to win the title a further three times.[6] Schwarzenegger then flew back to Munich, where he attended a business school and worked in a health club (Rolf Putziger's gym, where he worked and trained from 1966 to 1968), returning in 1968 to London to win his next Mr. Universe title.[20] He frequently told Roger C. Field, his English coach and friend in Munich at that time, "I'm going to become the greatest actor!"[28]

Schwarzenegger, who dreamed of moving to the U.S. since the age of 10, and saw bodybuilding as the avenue through which to do so,[29] realized his dream by moving to the United States in October 1968 at the age of 21, speaking little English.[6][10] There he trained at Gold's Gym in Venice, Los Angeles, California, under Joe Weider's supervision. From 1970 to 1974, one of Schwarzenegger's weight training partners was Ric Drasin, a professional wrestler who designed the original Gold's Gym logo in 1973.[30] Schwarzenegger also became good friends with professional wrestler Superstar Billy Graham. In 1970, at age 23, he captured his first Mr. Olympia title in New York, and would go on to win the title a total of seven times.[20]

The immigration law firm Siskind & Susser has stated that Schwarzenegger may have been an illegal immigrant at some point in the late 1960s or early 1970s because of violations in the terms of his visa.[31] LA Weekly would later say in 2002 that Schwarzenegger is the most famous immigrant in America, who "overcame a thick Austrian accent and transcended the unlikely background of bodybuilding to become the biggest movie star in the world in the 1990s".[29]

In 1977, Schwarzenegger's autobiography/weight-training guide Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder became a huge success.[10] In 1977 he posed for the gay magazine After Dark.[32][33] Due to taking an assortment of courses at Santa Monica College in California (including English classes), as well as further upper division classes at the University of California, Los Angeles as part of UCLA's extension program, Schwarzenegger had by then accumulated enough credits so as to be "within striking distance" of graduation. In 1979 he enrolled in the University of Wisconsin–Superior as a distance education student, completing most of his coursework by correspondence and flying out to Superior in order to meet professors and take final exams. In May 1980, he formally graduated and received his bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing. He got his United States citizenship in 1983.[34]

Schwarzenegger said that during this time he encountered a friend who told him he was teaching Transcendental Meditation (TM), which prompted Schwarzenegger to reveal that he had been struggling with anxiety for the first time in his life: "Even today, I still benefit from [the year of TM] because I don't merge and bring things together and see everything as one big problem."[35]

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22nd July 1991

"Mr Smith, I presume? I am Professor Minerva McGonagall, the deputy headmistress at Hogwarts School. I am here to talk to you about your son. May I come in?" 

John surveyed the tall middle-aged woman in front of him. She was dressed smartly, although her fashion style was out of date by around thirty years. A thin face and sharp nose, a set of square spectacles were resting on the bridge, and a set of thin lips gave her an appearance of someone not to cross. 

"Yes, please come in," John answered, his trained eye completing it assessment—Not a threat. He swept his hand towards the living room, gesturing his welcome. The woman nodded and followed him in.

As she walked in, John wondered why this lady was here. They certainly hadn't applied to any school. Once she seated herself on the couch, he voiced his question.

"You say you're from a school? Are you here to offer Mark a position there?" John asked before remembering, "Oh, how rude of me. Would you like some tea or coffee?" 

"No, thank you," came the polite reply, followed by a muttered, "Perhaps that would be a good demonstration."

John nodded and sat himself on the armchair. This lady, professor, he reminded himself, was one of the most intriguing figures he had ever met. And as a former SAS captain, that list was not easy for someone to get on to.

Now that he observed closely, she was clearly older than sixty, but her movements held the spryness of someone much younger. Although she was not a threat, everything about her was contradictory.

Her mannerisms were that of a teacher, but behind them were reflexes of a fighter. Her eyes held the experience of an academic, yet they had scanned the room for danger the moment she entered through the door. She had definitely seen combat action but was not in that role today. After all, female soldiers weren't unfamiliar to him; he had seen his fair share. 

The way she carried herself, John would've guessed that she was armed with a weapon if he hadn't known better. Perhaps it was an old instinct she hadn't gotten rid of completely.

"Is your son at home today, Mr Smith?" asked the lady in front of him, bringing John's attention back into focus. Before he could answer, however, a voice carried in through the hallway.

"I am."

John turned to look at Mark, who gave him a grin as he walked in the room towards him. 

"Ah, young Mr Smith. As I mentioned to your father, I am Professor Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts school in Scotland." Once both father and son had her full attention, she continued,

"Before I proceed any further, I must ask a few questions if you don't mind." She removed a small piece of paper from the small bag she was carrying. It was yellowed and thick, and John would've guessed it to be some sort of parchment.

After seeing affirming nods, she proceeded, "Now, you are Mark John Smith, born Thirtieth of November Nineteen Seventy-Nine, correct?"

"Yes," Mark replied. The professor tucked the parchment back in and looked at them again.

"Now Mr Smith," she said, her voice delicate, "has Mark ever done something odd, something unusual? Something you couldn't explain, perhaps?" Her eyes were watching the two of them for any hint of reaction. She must have found some, for her face assumed a brief sense of triumph.

John wondered just what exactly was going on. Who was this lady? He glanced sideways and saw Mark's eyes peering at her. Moments later, however, his son smiled.

Okay. It can't be that bad then. Still, John needed answers. Deciding not to let her off so easily, he gave his reply.

"Yes." The professor smiled and gave him a slight nod.

"Mr Smith, this might be a little difficult to believe at first, but your son Mark is what we call a Wizard." She took a brief pause, waiting for the words to sink in. She must have been expecting an angry retort but was pleased when none came.

"You're not joking," John observed.

"No Mr Smith, I am not. Your son is a wizard, just as I am a Witch. I am the Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and I am here to offer Mark a place at our school."

John observed the professor silently, trying to see any sign of dishonesty. Finding none, he surreptitiously glanced at Mark. Seeing that his son wasn't giving him any signal to the contrary, John continued the conversation.

"Can you show us some proof of this? This—uh—witchcraft?"

"Magic. That's what we call it," she clarified. "Certainly. Since earlier we discussed having tea, let me conjure a pot of tea right now." 

She drew a long wooden stick from her dress, a few inches smaller than a foot. Holding it in her hand she began her explanation. 

"This here is a wand. Witches and wizards use wands in order to channel their magic," She spoke as she simultaneously performed a complicated wave of her wand and pointed it at the table in front of her. John watched dumbstruck as a beautiful porcelain teapot and three matching cups and saucers appeared out of thin air. The pot was likely full of tea, for he could make out wisps of steam escaping through the spout.

While Mark was watching all this with a scientific fascination, John's earlier instincts were confirmed; this wand had been the dangerous weapon he thought she had been carrying. 

The professor then gave her wand a small flick and the cups began filling themselves before floating towards John and Mark, who was slack-jawed at the incredible sight.

"The existence of magic has been kept a secret from non-magical people by the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy, in effect since 1692." She took a sip from her cup before continuing in a manner that indicated that she had given this speech many times before.

"Hogwarts is the oldest magical school in Europe and it has trained young wizards and witches for more than a millennium. I myself am the Professor of Transfiguration, and Mark would be studying in the company and under the tutelage of some of the finest minds of Magical Britain."

She took another sip from her cup, then set it down on the table.

Before I proceed further, here is the Hogwarts acceptance letter that I'm here to deliver," she said, fishing out a yellowed envelope made out of thick parchment and handing it over to Mark.
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Mr M. Smith,
Second Bedroom,
24, Beauchamp Road,
Battersea, London

Mark studied the emerald green lettering on the thick envelope, all the while digesting everything that he had learnt. He could make out his father asking some questions about the curriculum, fees, and such; His dad was nervous, and he could sense his apparent relief at the explanations provided by the elderly witch about Mark's abilities. The answers that professor McGonagall provided his father were of little interest to him since he had already gleaned them out of her head.

That's not to say he'd invaded her privacy; on the contrary, he had just plucked out the information she had held in front of her mind as she must have prepared to explain to his Dad and him. He used the same technique in class at school and managed to learn much quicker than his peers. 

The mind worked in a vastly different manner than most people thought. Mark had gone through enough books on brains and neuroscience, and even though he didn't understand them fully, he got the gist that no-one really understood the mind either.

Mark broke the red seal on the envelope and drew out the heavy parchment inside. As his fingers brushed the heavy parchment, his thoughts drifted to his father. 

He couldn't leave him here, could he? What about the treatments? Not that his dad couldn't take care of himself. And Edwin would be there to help. But could he just leave? 

The guilt slowly began to gnaw at him, and he glanced at the seated figure of his father. He hadn't seen his father this enthusiastic about something for a long time. His father turned to look at him that very moment, and he must have sensed Mark's apprehension.

"I'll be fine, champ," he reassured, giving Mark a definite nod. Mark smiled in reply, then turned his attention to the now unfolded letter in his hand.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL
of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: ALBUS DUMBLEDORE
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Mr. Smith,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.

Yours sincerely, 
Minerva McGonagall,
Deputy Headmistress

'Albus Dumbledore.' Mark recalled the image of the bearded man he had seen in the professor's mind. His thought tapered off as he turned to the second piece of parchment, a list of supplies he was expected to bring.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL
of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain ...

... NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS

It was possibly the most bizarre list of things Mark had ever thought he would read. Now finished with them, Mark passed both the pieces of parchments to his dad. He turned to Professor McGonagall.

"Where will we find this stuff, Ma'am?" he asked, even though he already knew the answer.

"Here in London, Mr Smith. In Diagon Alley"

"London?" John looked up in surprise from the parchment in his hand. "You're saying there's a wizarding market here in London?" he asked in amazement.

John was already sold on the idea of his son being a wizard, given that he had seen proof enough of magic. He had not detected any dishonesty in the Professor over the course of their conversation, and most likely neither had Mark. 

John was no fool; he knew Mark must have read the professor's mind the minute he entered the room, and frankly, he did not mind his son's vigilance. 

"Indeed Mr Smith," the Professor answered with a kind smile. "If I have your agreement, I would like to escort you to Diagon Alley on your first trip as a guide and to assist in the shopping of the school supplies." 

"Splendid," John answered immediately, squashing any errant objections that Mark may have had on the grounds of his Illness. He was feeling great. After all, his son was a Wizard.
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"So Albus, how have you been?" 

The man in question was seated on the plush Indian style diwan, adorning the luxurious sitting room of his host, sipping on a cup of earl grey. Lifting his twinkling blue eyes, he answered with a smile.

"As good as can be expected, my friend. Overseeing Hogwarts is one of the few responsibilities I enjoy shouldering." Pausing to take a sip, he continued, "Cornelius insists on owling me asking for opinions on outlandish proposals. I do manage to persuade him to divert the funds to something useful, but he seems stuck on reviving the Triwizard Championship." 

He would not have shared such potentially sensitive information with anyone, but his host was no ordinary wizard. Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore had known him for almost a century now, which was but a fraction of the six-hundred-sixty-plus years that Nicolas Flamel had been alive. And knowing Nicolas, he would have to offer juicy information to make him open up. Even though it had been Nicolas who had requested this meeting. 

"Has he gone mad?" Nicolas scoffed. "The Triwizard Championship was discontinued for good reasons. Why, by the last one it had turned into a poor effort at pumping national pride. I should know. I was there," he added with an air of authority

"I think Cornelius wishes it to go down as one of the few accomplishments under his term as the Minister of Magic," Dumbledore replied, absently stroking his beard. 

"Then he's just a selfish fool, who doesn't care for the students who would be participating," cried Nicolas. His exclamation brought his wife into the room from the adjoining library. 

"Come on dear, you're exaggerating it a bit too much," she remarked, taking a seat beside him. "I'm sure Albus would not let the children come to harm." 

Albus couldn't help but beam under her praise, just like he had all those years ago. Madam Perenelle words had always held a special place for him. 

"Yes indeed, Perenelle. I will try my best. The safety of the students has always been the most important thing," he took a sip of his tea, "Although I do hope that the plan falls through," he added, more to himself.   

Now finished, Albus set the cup on the table in front of him and looked at the couple in front of him. To an outsider, it would seem as if he were the senior person here, with his almost white hair and beard. With a slight peppering of grey in their hair, both Nicolas and Perenelle hadn't seemed to have aged a day since the first time he had met them when he was just a boy.

Although he knew the secret of their excellent health, he chose not to comment on it. It had long been a point of debate and disagreement between them. Albus decided to get straight to the pertinent question now that the pleasantries were concluded.

"So Nicolas, Perenelle," he looked at them both, "what is the reason that you called for this meeting? What can I help you with?"

Nicolas seemed hesitant to begin, and Albus deduced that this must have been his wife's idea. He turned and looked at Perenelle, who was sitting upright and had a serious expression on her usually impassive face.

"Well Albus, it is quite simple. News has reached our ears that dark forces are after the Stone." She took a pause before continuing, "Not your ordinary thief, mind you. They have skill, whoever they are."

Albus was fully attentive now. The Stone was one of the most powerful artefacts in existence. Its safety was paramount. But why were they telling him?

"How can I help?" he asked. The Flamels had been close friends of his for many years, but they rarely made any requests of him. So, he was ready to help when they did.

"Well, we want you to protect the Stone at Hogwarts." Her tone was not that of a request but that of demand. 

Albus was taken aback. Nicolas and Perenelle had never let anybody even handle the Stone without their supervision. Even during the height of the last war, they had always taken the responsibility of protecting the stone onto themselves. What had changed? Taking a stab in the dark, Albus made a guess.

"You're growing weak." 

Nicolas widened his eyes, clearly disturbed at the implication. Perenelle's face, however, showed no emotion as she confirmed Albus's statement with a dispassionate nod.

"Nicolas has already moved the stone to a safe location," she took a pause, squeezing her husbands' hand beside her. "But I fear that it's not safe enough" 

"Perhaps you should consider…" 

"No," came the immediate response, this time from Nicolas. "It is out of the question. We are not destroying the stone. And bear in mind Albus, you will not either," he added with a hint of warning.

They had always reached the same impasse every time the topic of the Stone was brought up.

"Our need for the Elixir is not our primary motivation Albus," Perenelle interrupted, partly to quell the growing tension. "There are still many unfinished projects we are working on. You of all people should understand the importance of magical research."

Albus decided not to stoke the argument any further, and Perenelle continued.

"And as far as the Stone is concerned, it's not just protection we are after." She looked Albus directly in the eyes. "We want you to capture the one seeking it."

"But —"

"You know the castle of Hogwarts is best suited for this purpose. You have complete control over those who enter its grounds." Taking another pause, she added, "And as I said earlier, I have complete faith in your ability to ensure the students don't come to harm."

Albus smiled despite himself. Perenelle knew exactly what to say. After a rather long pause, he gave a slight nod.

"Alright. I may have a few ideas on how to do this." He took a pause. "But it will take time. Months, perhaps."

"You won't have that much. No more than a week at best," Perenelle replied. Albus gave a tired sigh at this and nodded again.

"Where is it now?" he asked, already having a guess to the answer.

"In a high-security vault at the London Gringotts"
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Mark is a First-Gen wizard and a Natural Legilimens. Reluctant to go to Hogwarts, he's soon drawn into the budding conflict between Harry Potter and Voldemort. Not to mention all the mysterious happenings and secrets that he stumbles upon at his new school. All he wants to do is make new friends and possibly, just possibly, find a cure for his father.

Original Character Centric AU story with parallel narratives. Book One (of Four) will span Years 1-3 of Hogwarts.

Major divergences begin in Year 2. Eventual romantic pairings may not adhere to canon.

Year 1 complete.

A Harry Potter Fanfiction

The next day, Haru didn't go to his school but rather went to his investment company to visit Ayase. However, he was surprised when he entered the location of the office. "Have you rented an office 1,000 square meters for less than 900,000 yen? How did you do that?" He had said before that his office wasn't that big and knew that Ayase had changed the location of the office, but when he entered this place it was quite huge and it was very cheap too. He didn't really mind and it was better this way, but Marunouchi district was a business district and the rent was expensive. 

"This place isn't Ginza. It can be cheaper if the location is in Shinjuku or Ropponging," Ayase said, but he is more inclined to have an office in this area. 

Haru nodded since he knew that Ginza had the most expensive land price in all of Japan. He smiled and said, "In the future, we don't need to rent. I'll build the building itself later." He was sitting in his office while looking at the scenery around. His eyes were confident and ambitious and knew that day wouldn't be that long. 

Ayase who saw Haru's confident and ambitious eyes didn't know why, but he felt that his body was burning in excitement. "I won't let you down." 

"I believe that you won't let me down." Haru nodded with a smile and said, "When I came here I saw five people who were busy. Are they your recruits?" 

Ayase was a bit embarrassed and nodded. "Yes, although all of them were someone that had been laid off during financial turmoil, but they are definitely experienced senior practitioners. I have chosen them from hundreds of resumes and I interviewed them in person. They're all professionals in financial investment. As for why they're being unemployed, you can only say that the environment has created it and couples with bad luck..... When you came there was only a table and a chair. We need to do everything by ourselves." 

"That's good. We're a new company. Everything needs to work hard," Haru said. He didn't have that much of an opinion with Ayase, who recruited someone who had been unemployed. 

Although the unemployed are likely to be eliminated due to a lack of professionalism and talent. It does not rule out bad luck. 

Haru believed that Ayase wouldn't recruit a group of mediocre talents to help himself. He knew that Ayase needed to have an elite helper for this new investment company and with Ayase's personality he knew that this guy wouldn't recruit someone who was worse than himself. 

Besides, Haru had a heard a sentence of  "I only know how to cherish it if I have lost it". He felt quite happy when he saw his employees moving the desk, chair, and computers by themselves. He knew that they couldn't wait to start to work. 

"Now that the company has been set up and personnel have been recruited, it is also time to get the company up and running," Haru said with a smile. He saw a smile on Ayase who seemed to be excited, but it was a pity. "I will only deposit 100 million yen to my account this afternoon." He looked at Ayase's expression, who seemed excited and slowly disappeared when Ayase heard the amount of money. 

"You seem to be disappointed? Is 100 million yen too little for you?" Haru asked with a slightly cold tone even though he had a faint smile on his face. 

Ayase shook his head and said, "Boss, I am not disappointed. Even though 100 million yen isn't that much, this is not a big problem. As long as the investment in the operation is good then I am confident to turn this money bigger." 

"Of course, in this way, we can only choose the short-term operation mode of T + 0, especially during the market shock, doing T + 0 in the market is the most stable and efficient arbitrage method, earning points every day. It is also just the right method to test their true level and ability!"

Haru was only testing Ayase, but when he heard about T + 0. He couldn't help but seem interested. "T + 0?" He had knowledge of the financial and he also knew the trend of the market since he had seen them in his past world. He only needed someone to manage it for him since the side effect of his magic was troublesome. 

Ayase nodded and knew that it was normal for Haru to not understand it. "T + 0 trading, in general terms, T represents the target stock, that is, the stock bought on the day can be sold on the same day. The operation of this trading method isn't complicated, the most important thing is not to be greedy, combining the broad market and individual stocks, with a target of 2% profit, if not 1%, it must be thrown away on the same day when the stock is being bought." 

"In T + 0 way, the stop loss limit must be strictly observed and settled in time. The most important thing is of this operation is how to handle the reluctant's feeling to sell when it rises, or it is reluctant's feeling to sell because of misjudgment. The more stocks are stored, the higher the cost."

"The advantage of T + 0 is that it can reduce the risk of holding positions, which is suitable for small companies like ours. It is also the best way to test the ability of employees because it takes a lot of time to study the trend. For us, we can stare at the screen every day. As far as people are concerned, if they seize the opportunity reasonably, they can get a good profit."

"At the same time, this method requires a higher psychological quality of people. If the mind is unstable, it can only be employed soon. The operation of T + 0 is also very difficult because it cannot be successful when the stock price is sideways or the day's vibration is small, so a lot of analysis preparation is needed. In addition, its operation timing must be determined decisively, otherwise, when the timing appears and it can only be missed. "

"Good idea." Haru nodded. In short, because no one can control the market in this operation, the T + 0 itself is an initiative thinking, which requires the operator to understand the overall situation with research and analysis on the market that day.

"Regardless of whether it's short-term or mid-term, often doing T is much better than holding shares. Boss, please rest assured, I am confident that I can make another 100 million yen," Ayase said with eyes of full confidence.

"Oh, then I'll wait and see. If you can give me a satisfactory result, I will continue to add funds to let you operate, so this 100 million yen is a test even for experiments." Haru said with a smile.

"By the way, can you open both the American Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange account too?" Haru said. 

"Sure, are you interested in investing in some company?" Ayase asked carefully. 

"I am very interested in Apple's stock, and I feel that the United States has almost gotten rid of the lowest point of the financial crisis. There should be a good market, don't you think?" Haru said. 

Hearing Haru's words, Ayase nodded and said, "The financial crisis originated on Wall Street. The rescue effort in the United States is indeed very large and very radical. Under the stimulation of a large number of funds, the stock market will indeed take the lead in responding. I will be looking for some investment opportunities, as for Apple's stock, I will sort out its information and analyze and follow up."

"How about London?" Ayase understood the American Stock Market, but the London Stock Market? He didn't have much of an impression and also hadn't done any research on it. 

"Gold. Try to analyze gold in the London market. I'll deposit 2 billion yen to enter the market by myself," Haru said. 

Ayase's eyes were wide open and said, "2 billion yen?! How did you get that much money?! Have your parents given you permission?"

Haru saw Ayase who had become very excited and stopped him. "Ayase-san, calm down!" 

Ayase took a deep breath and nodded, but he was very curious. 

"Both of my parents have died and I have been living with my little sister," Haru said. 

"What?" Ayase was surprised and said, "I am sorry." 

"For the source of my money. I have been gambling," Haru said. 

"Gambling?" Ayase's expression turned strange when he heard this word. "Really?" 

"You don't need to think too much about the source of money. You only need to manage the funds that I have given to you," Haru said with a serious tone. 

"Yes." Ayase was wondering how a young man could give him such pressure. He shook his head and decided to not think too much. He suddenly thought something and asked, "Boss, you're a minor, right? Who is going to be responsible for you?" 

Haru is a minor, even though there is no law that stipulated for him to not be able to own a business, but he needs to have someone who can be responsible for him. 

"I have an aunt. You don't need to worry about her and she is very rich. My money is very little compared to her," Haru said truthfully. He knew that Hiratsuka's family was very rich, but he didn't want to bother them that much. He actually also hadn't talked about his plan to open this investment company to her, but he knew that his aunt would stop him when she knew about it. That was why he used Ritsu's help to make it easier for him to register this company with his aunt's fake permission. He was sure that she would get angry, but he felt that it was alright. 

Ayase seemed relieved when he heard Haru's words. He suddenly remembered something and asked, "Gold, right?" He knew that Haru might be a descendant of a rich clan in Japan and it might be a trial that Haru needed to do in his family. 

Haru didn't know about what Ayase was thinking and when he knew that he would only laugh at him since he felt that Ayase's imagination was very high. 

"Yeah, gold." Haru nodded. 

"I understand. I'll collect the data in two days," Ayase said. 

"Good, I'll leave everything to you," Haru said. 

They didn't talk much and Haru went back after his talk with Ayase since he had another appointment and this time he was going to meet a woman.

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