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// Chapter 9 
// Story: The two Potters and the Three Princesses 
// by Vladimir 
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	 When the day was growing dark, Griphyx, Harry, Luna, Nightmare, Celestia, Hermione, Ron and Ruby headed out to Hagrid's to see this thing he had talked about. As they walked throughout the school and onto the grounds outside near Hagrid's shack, the air was bitter cold. They moved as a team until they reached the shack. However unknown to them, a certain blonde-hair-stuck-up-SOB was following them from the shadows. Griphyx rapped on the door, movement from the other side told them that Hagrid was moving towards the door, but when a second being moved around inside, they began to question if he truly lived alone.
When the door opened Hagrid greeted them with a smile as he peered down at them. "You all are right on time." He said o them. A big black dog moved next to Hagrid's side. It looked at Griphyx and Ruby, it's tail seemed to wag so fast they began to fear it might fall off. It barked happily as Ruby petted it's head, however Griphyx kept his distance from the dog, something was not right with this picture.
"What's the matter Griphyx? Fang won't bite yah, he's just a big o'll pup!" Hagrid exclaimed with glee. However Griphyx stared at the dog before he slowly moved his hand to it's hand. Fang looked up at Griphyx, seemingly picking up on his feelings before nuzzling Griphyx's hand gently with his nose. Griphyx smiled softly as he rubbed Fang's head gently. Fang's tail wagged faster as he moved next to Griphyx not doing anything but standing by his side. The princesses smiled and looked down at Fang, Fang looked up at them before his tail wagged in overdrive. They giggled as he nuzzled them repeatedly, sniffing them out like a puppy would it's new friends before he sat by Harry's side.
"So what did you want to show us Hagrid?" Harry asked. Hagrid grinned as his pot began to boil and tremble. He quickly moved to it before reaching in and pulling out something they did not expect; a dragon's egg.
"Is that a dragon's egg!?" Ron ad Ruby yelled at the same time, both astonished as to how he had gotten such an egg. "Where did you get it from Hagrid?" Ruby asked. She stared at the egg, but out of he corner of her eye, she could see Griphyx gripping at his chest, either in pain or excitement. She then looked down and saw that his want was glowing and his aura changing colors as well. The princesses noticed this as well and they grew worried. 
"I got him from a bar, said he got this little fellar from a poker game or something. Said he was glad to have it taken off of his hands." He then stopped with a puzzled look before it vanished when the egg began to crack and hatch. Griphyx gripped tighter at his chest, watching intently at the egg. When a chirp resonated from the egg, out of nowhere said egg exploded revealing a baby dragon. It had two wings, legs, a long spiked tail, a beaked mouth, five horns coming from it's head. The color of it's scales are black and green, it's eyes are deep purple with yellow slits. The dragon looked around the room, until it's gaze stopped on Griphyx, who was gripping his chest tightly. The little drake hopped over to him before perching itself onto his shoulder. 
Griphyx looked at the dragon. The dragon looked back at Griphyx. And the two started a silent and strange staring contest before the drake nuzzled him gently, chirping happily. It looked at where it's egg once stood and hopped onto the same spot. It sneezed a small flame setting Hagrid's beard on fire slightly. Hagrid quickly put out the small fire with a hand. 
"Well that was unexpected." Ron stated. A series of grunts resounded from around the room. The drake curled up in front of Griphyx before it seemingly fell asleep. Griphyx gently held the young drake, cradling it in his arms. Fang barked which alerted the group, the drake hissed, it's tail curling around Griphyx's wrist. The two of them looking at the window. The others turned at just the right moment to see Malfoy running off into the darkness. They stood stock still. Hagrid let out a sad sigh before plopping down into his chair.
"their going to take pour pee-wee away. And he was just born too." He whimpered softly. Griphyx placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. When Hagrid looked at the boy, he was surprised to see determination in his eyes and face.
"No they won't. Not unless we do something about it. But what?" He questioned. 'Pee-wee' had crawled onto his shoulder acting like a parrot would. The group sighed in defeat until there was someone outside calling out their names. Griphyx was first to leave the hut. Once outside, he saw Professor McGonagall standing there with a cross expression on her face. Griphyx then saw Malfoy sneering at him with hatred. Griphyx growled loudly, gritting his teeth. Pee-wee looked at McGonagall, nothing. But when he looked at Malfoy, a loud hiss was heard. Malfoy recoiled back, not expecting the dragon to be on Griphyx's shoulder. 
"What on earth are you ding with that dragon? It could cause serious harm to you or anyone else!" McGonagall shrieked. Griphyx stared at his teacher with cold eyes, they sent shivers up and down her spine. He then directed his gaze at Malfoy. Malfoy froze instantly, his yes wide with fear. Griphyx walked up to the two, but as he did so McGonagall was ready to draw her wand however Malfoy had already drawn his and pointed it at Griphyx and Pee-wee. He flicked his wrist sending a bolt of magic at them. Griphyx kept walking, the bolt missed him and Pee-wee by a few inches hitting the shack, kicking up dust. 
"Mr. Malfoy! What is the meaning of this!?" McGonagall yelled at the boy. Malfoy tried to explain to her that he and the dragon were going to kill him. But when the professor told him otherwise, let alone the fact that Pee-wee seemed to be under control, from what she could tell, the dragon was not acting out, but, stayed calm and on Griphyx's shoulder. "They are not! Now please calm down!" She yelled once again. By the time she had turned to meet Griphyx's gaze, he was right in front of her, his eyes no longer cold, but filled with sympathy. 
"I would like to ask Dumbledore something. Can you lead me to him?" He asked in a hushed tone. McGonagall, for some reason nodded her head, leading Griphyx -and his friends and Malfoy- to Albas. When they reached Dumbledore's door, Griphyx pushed it open and entered the room. There sitting at his desk was Dumbledore, his eyes closed and on his head is a poke doted night cap. "Headmaster Dumbledore" Griphyx stated loudly to wake up the old wizard from his sleep.
Dumbledore opened his eyes to see Griphyx and Pee-wee. He moved slightly before smiling at the boy. "Yes Griphyx, what can I do for you and your...dragon?" He seemed to be confused for a second before shrugging it off.
"I was hoping that Pee-wee could...well...stay here, sort of like a guardian like your Phoenix." He stated. Dumbledore's eyes showed that he was surprised, but he soon smiled and nodded his head softly.
"Possibly, that all depends on if the ministry will allow such a thing. If so, then he will remain here, however" -Dumbledore stated before continuing, giving him a soft stare- "He is to remain here or in your room, but if possible, with Hagrid. understand?" Griphyx nodded his head before taking his leave. Hagrid had been just outside, trying to listen in on the conversation.
"How did it go Griphyx?" Hagrid asked. Griphyx looked at the gentle giant, a gleam in his eye.
"He had said that if he ministry approved, he could stay, but for now, he will be staying with you. Is that aright Hagrid?" He asked. Hagrid gained a happy grin on his face, nodding rapidly. McGonagall had sneaked into the room, without them noticing and approached Dumbledore.
"Are you serious about keeping the dragon here; Albas?" She question. Dumbledore sighed and shook his head slightly before looking into space.
"No, however, Griphyx proves a good point. It could become a good asset in guarding...that." He stated calmly. "Surely Pee-wee would do fine alongside Fluffy in protecting the school an it's children. Don't you agree McGonagall?" McGonagall nodded her head, sighing before looking at Albas.
"Yes, it would be rather useful. As well as seeing as...you know who has returned." Dumbledore nodded his head, sighing sadly. He had a feeling that he would try to attack the Potter bothers. Though they would stand a chance, since they know powerful non human magic, as well as have three goddesses as their protectors an guardians. He found hope in the two boys as they seemed to be getting stronger everyday. But when it came to Griphyx, there was something more to him, something that seemed both familiar, and yet, different at the same time. Whatever it was, it would need to wait for a later time. How right he was, something was going to happen, and it was going to change the wizarding world forever.