Roy landed quietly at the edge of Hogwarts grounds, stepping off Dvalin's back before returning the dragon to his pocket dimension. With a small wave of his hand, cleansing magic washed over him — removing blood, dust, and the scent of battle.
He looked as if he had merely walked through a garden.
Then he walked toward the castle.
The moment he pushed open the doors of the Great Hall…
The Hall Erupts
Conversations shattered.
Spoons clattered.
Forks dropped.
Every student from Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang froze—
Then the screams began.
"ROY!!!""Prince Roy is back!""THANK MERLIN!""He's alive!"
A wave of students surged toward him.
Hufflepuffs were the first to stand.Ravenclaws followed.Gryffindors cheered.Even Slytherins stared in stunned admiration.
But the loudest reaction came from—
The Beauxbatons Girls
The moment they saw Roy, they didn't scream.
They rushed.
Every single Beauxbatons girl ran forward, skirts swishing, hair flying—and then, in perfect elegant unity learned from their academy, they all knelt on one knee.
Hands over their hearts.
Heads bowed.
"Bienvenue, Prince Valvas.""The Yaksha returns victorious.""We thank you for protecting Europe."
The entire Great Hall fell into a reverent silence.
Even Durmstrang boys, usually proud and stoic, leaned back nervously.
"He made Beauxbatons kneel…""He's terrifying…"
Whispers of awe mixed with fear rippled across the hall.
The Girls From Hogwarts
HermioneDaphneAstoriaCassandraChoLunaGinnyGabrielleGrayfia (already standing proudly behind Roy)
All of them rushed forward — but not to kneel.
They simply threw themselves at him.
A collective, suffocating, affectionate, chaotic GROUP HUG.
Hermione smacked his arm, tears in her eyes.Daphne punched his shoulder lightly.Cassandra almost cried but tried to hide it.Ginny and Luna clung to him.Gabrielle hugged his waist.Cho wrapped her arms around him tightly.
Grayfia placed a gentle hand on his back and whispered:
"Welcome home, my Master."
The hall melted into squeals, cheers, and stunned murmurs.
Even professors at the high table looked relieved beyond words.
Students Slowly Return to Classes
After five full minutes of chaos, Dumbledore cleared his throat loudly.
"Students… as delighted as we are to see Mr. Valvas return safely… classes still exist."
Groans. Complaints. Pouting.
But slowly, eventually, the students filed out — though many kept staring back at Roy as if he were a mythic hero.
The Principal's Office
Inside the office, present were:
Dumbledore
Madam Maxime
Karkaroff
Snape, McGonagall, Flitwick, Sprout
Darius Valvas
Clara Valvas
Grayfia Lucifer Lucifuge
And even the portraits, all awake and whispering
The moment Roy entered, every portrait bowed.
Even the grumpy ones.
Phineas Nigellus Black huffed, but even he inclined his head.
"About time you returned, boy. One would think you enjoy giving old portraits heart attacks."
Roy smirked."Oh come on, Phineas. You sound like you care."
Phineas spluttered.
"I—I care for the reputation of this office! Nothing more!"
The other portraits laughed.
Snape actually hid a smile.
The Report
Darius stepped forward, voice heavy with pride.
"Roy. Report."
Roy recounted the full mission:
infiltration
clearing the territory
eliminating the dark wizards and werewolves
freeing the kidnapped children
defeating Fenrir Greyback
safely delivering the princes to the military and royal families
and sealing the matter to prevent war
By the end, the room was silent.
Madam Maxime wiped at her eyes.Karkaroff looked faint.Snape muttered, "Ridiculous… utterly ridiculous…" but with admiration.
Even the portraits clapped.
Private Conversation — Valvas Family Only
Dumbledore dismissed everyone except:
Darius
Clara
Grayfia
Roy
Once the door closed, Darius approached Roy slowly.
Not as a Lord.
Not as a warrior.
But as a grandfather.
He placed a hand on Roy's shoulder.
"You saved two kingdoms. You prevented a war. You protected our name… and our world. Roy, your parents would be proud beyond words."
Clara hugged Roy tightly.
"You risked your life alone. Never do that again without telling us. We nearly died of fear."
Grayfia bowed deeply.
"I am proud to serve you, Roy. But next time… take me with you."
Darius's tone hardened slightly.
"There is praise… but also a warning."
Roy straightened, listening.
"From this moment, every faction — magical or muggle — will watch you. Your power is no longer hidden. You must be cautious."
Clara added gently:
"And remember… power invites enemies. But it also brings allies. Choose wisely."
Roy nodded.
"I understand."
Darius smiled proudly.
"Good. Then let us return. Hogwarts is safer now — because of you."
Clara kissed Roy's forehead.
Grayfia stood beside him, loyal and unshaken.
And with that—
The Valvas heir officially returned from war… as a legend.