Rise Of House Cason

Art stayed at the Scamander house for a month. During the day he would take care of the beasts and at night he would practice his magic. The beasts loved him as he took care of them, especially the old favourites of Nikki and Dougal.

Azura, the baby Horned Serpent, would not leave Art's side. She stayed around Art's wrist or hid in his clothes even sleeping with him. Art was a little frustrated with the Horned Serpent but couldn't bring himself to detach her from him. Giving up with the idea of separating himself from her, Art scratched her stomach while she was around his wrist. Giving a little wriggle, she untangled from his wrist and slithered onto his hand and looked at him with her blue eyes.

Art looked closely at her, her scales were dense and black as midnight with a lighter black on her belly. She had two tiny horns on her head that were grey with a bright blue jewel in the middle of her forehead.

'Beautiful.' Art thought as he petted her tiny head. He read that Horned Serpents jewel on their forehead gave them the power of invisibility and flight.

"You going to go sleep in the bas.e.m.e.nt tonight with the rest of the beasts?" Art said, raising an eyebrow.

Azura tightly wrapped around his wrist, giving him his answer.

"Okay girl, let's go eat supper." he smiled ruefully.

Sitting at the table, Tina made a lavish dinner because it was Art's last night with them.

"So Art you are heading to France tomorrow?" Tina asked, filling his plate with a mountain of food.

"Yes. My grandparents live there and we go visit them every summer."

"That's good. It's good to visit your family."

"They don't really like me or my dad because I am adopted and Tim isn't nobility but they are better now that I am friends with the Delacours." Art explained.

Newt suddenly joined the conversation, "Delacours? Like the pureblood french family?"

"Yes. Is it still pureblood if they are part Veela?" Art asked curiously.

"Many pureblood families would think it was dirtying their bloodline," Newt explained, a hint of disdain in his voice, "but the old views are slowly fading."

"Not quick enough." Art said, remembering all the slurs thrown at muggleborns at Hogwarts.

Newt nodded his head, knowing that blood status was still prominent in the wizard society.

Tina looked at Art with a smirk on her face, "Veela did you say?"

"Quarter Veela." Art said, remembering Fleur's silvery blonde hair and blue eyes.

"She must be pretty."

Art nodded his head, "She is."

Tina laughed, "Don't wait too long to tell her how you feel. Newt had to chase me around France because he waited too long."

Newt rolled his eyes, "Because you believed a stupid article saying that I was engaged."

Art didn't say anything and was sneaking tiny bits of food to Azura who greedily gubbled the food down. The supper passed by quickly and Art returned to the bas.e.m.e.nt to practice his magic. Nikki and Dougal sat on the side and watched Art perform spell after spell. He was careful not to damage any of the enclosures or beasts. He also practiced his martial arts, breaking a sweat.

Wiping the sweat off his forehead, he went over and scratched Nikki's ear.

"I will see you next year. Behave for Newt okay?" Art said.

Dougal jumped up on his shoulders and gave a sad cry.

"Behave you brat." Art smiled, setting him on the ground.

The next day, Art gave Tina a hug and thanked her for everything.

"Come back at anytime Art." she said, pinching his cheek.

Art shook Newt's hand and thanked him. "Thank you for having me again Mr. Scamander."

Newt nodded and looked down at Art's wrist.

"Azura I have to go. Time for you to go back." Art said, talking to the tiny snake.

"Don't worry about it. I planned to give her to you from the beginning. I know you will take care of her." Newt said, smiling at Azura who refused to leave his wrist.

"But Mr. Scamander, she is a Horned Serpent. If someone sees her they might try to steal her for potion ingredients." Art said, worried for Azura's safety. The safest place would be with Newt.

"I know you won't let that happened. Your magic is stronger than most a.d.u.l.t wizards." Newt said. He had been watching Art practicing in the bas.e.m.e.nt.

Art stroked Azura's scales and nodded his head. "Thank you."

Newt and Tina smiled at him while Art took out an old boot from his bag. Grabbing it, he disappeared from the house, leaving Tina and Newt standing there.

Art appeared the same spot where he disappeared a month ago, on his parents lawn. He walked into the house and saw Bella and Tim were packing their bags. When they saw Art they rushed him and gave him a big hug.

"How was your apprenticeship?" Bella asked, pulling up a chair for him.

"It was good!" he said. Art then held out his wrist showing Azura. "I'd like you to meet someone, this is Azura, a Horned Serpent."

Hearing her name, Azura woke up and looked around. Her tiny head tilted as she looked at Bella.

"What an adorable snake!" Bella said, mesmerized by Azura's eyes. She looked at art and asked, "She is a magical beast?"

"Yes, a powerful one at that." Art said, rubbing her head.

"How will you get her on the plane?" Tim asked.

Art smiled cunningly, Azura suddenly disappeared on Art's wrist.

"She is able to be invisible."

Azura had suddenly turned invisible one day causing Art to freak out and look for her like crazy around the Scamander house. When she suddenly appeared Art felt relieved but gave her an angry glare.

Bella, Art and Tim soon made their way to the airport and boarded a plane to France. Landing in Paris they found a black car waiting for them from the Berger's.

"Well that is nice of them." Art said, getting in the car.

After a bit of a drive, they arrived at the huge mansion with his grandparents waiting for them.

"Hi mom and dad." Bella said, getting out of the car and giving them a big hug.

They were quickly settled into the mansion and made small talk. Art walked around outside and let Azura swim in the pool which she enjoyed. Picking up the tiny snake, he went inside and up to his room.

The next day he went down for breakfast and kept glancing at the door.

"You can go over to her house you know." Tim said while Bella smiled at him.

"I can't, her place is protected by wards. They need to guide me." Art said in a hushed voice so his grandparents didn't hear.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door and Art quickly stood up to answer it. Opening the door Art saw Gabrielle who was looking adorable in her pink sundress.

"Art!" she yelled and jumped into his arms for a hug.

Art laughed and pinched her cheek, "You look adorable as usual Gabrielle."

Pushing his hand away she said, "I was told to come get you. We have guests and Fleur wasn't able to leave."

Art nodded his head and ran back inside to ask permission which he got. He left with Gabrielle who guided him to her house. Seeing the house Art smiled, magic truly was wonderful.

A familiar unicorn trotted over to greet Art who rubbed her head and scratched behind her ear. Gabrielle grabbed his hand and dragged him away, pulling him towards the house.

Entering the house he saw Mr. and Mrs. Delacour sitting at the table entertaining their guests, another couple. They had expensive robes that had gold trim. The man's had thinning black hair with thin facial hair and the women had pale blonde hair. Art could tell that they were purebloods of high status.

"Art!" Mrs. Delacour said cheerfully, standing up and giving Art a hug.

"Good to see you again Mrs. Delacour." Art said politely.

"Always so polite. These are our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Cornillac." she introduced.

The couple looked at Art in contempt, scowling at his muggle clothes.

"Did someone say Art? Is he here!?" a voice called out.

Turning around he saw Fleur looking at him with a bright smile which caused his heart to miss a beat.

"Hi Fleur. How have you been?" he said, a large smile appearing on his face.

Fleur gave him a hug like Gabrielle did but pulled away quickly with a tinge of pink to her face. The Cornillac's face darkened when they saw this and looked at the Delacours who pretended not to notice.

"Who is your friend Fleur?" a calm voice behind her asked, giving Art a piercing look.

"Art meet Jack, he goes to Beauxbatons with me and is two years older." Fleur said, giving Art a warning look.

Art ignored the look and stuck out his hand. "P.l.e.a.s.u.r.e to meet you."

Jack looked at his clothes and sneered, "I didn't know you had any muggleborn friends Fleur."

"Watch what you are saying Jack, he's-"

"Problem with muggleborns?" Art asked, raising an eyebrow.

Jack's lip curled, "Not particularly, I just think they should know their place." he said, looking down at Art.

"Oh? And what is their place exactly?" Art said with a dangerous smile, not backing down.

Jack looked around slowly before his eyes focused back on Art. "Not here." he said slowly.

Art let out a laugh, "I was invited here. If Mr. or Mrs. Delacour want me to leave I will go but if not…" he took a step closer to Jack and whispered, "I wouldn't mind kicking an arrogant bastards a.s.s."

Azura woke up and felt the hostility coming from Jack and hissed at him angrily. Seeing the snake Jack backed up in surprise and fear.

"Boy is that a Horned Serpent?" Mr. Cornillac asked, focusing on Azura.

"Yes." Art simply said. Reassuring Azura everything was alright.

"How much do you want for it?" he asked, his eyes looked at Azura hungerly.

"SHE is not for sale." Art said loudly.

"Everything is for sale. I can give you a very good price plus it is dangerous for someone so young with no background to be carrying something so valuable." he said, trying to sound like an elder advising the young but Art heard the threat.

"I don't need money. And for background? I think I am okay." Art smirked.

Mr. Cornillac was about to say something but Mr. Delacour interrupted him.

"Hank, his full name is Artland Cason." he said, giving him a warning.

"Cason? The British pureblood family? I thought they all died." Hank said surprised.

"Not all." Art said before turning to Fleur and Gabrielle, "Do you girls want to go outside?"

Gabrielle nodded vigorously while Fleur smiled and grabbed his arm, dragging him outside.