Chapter 2: SummerSummary:End of Second year, summer starts. Going through plans made and change. Finding out some very sad news. My first summer in the Wizarding world.
Notes:"Dialoge"
'Thoughts'
Chapter Text-Number 4 Privit Drive-
Waking up in a bare ass room with no decor because your relatives hate everything magic and don't want anything to do with you because your aunt is an envious jealous bitch. 'Woah there… let's settle down.' I say to myself as I stretch as I get up. 'Honestly. I understand Petunia. Having a magical sister and then having parents love that. And then getting pushed aside because no matter what you do. Your magical sister can do magic. But that's the thing. You don't need to be magical to brew potions. You don't need to be magical to carve Runes…' I cup my chin in thought as I see something black fly towards my window as I concentrate and wave my hand as the window shutters a bit before opening up halfway as I fist pump. A raven Flies through the opening with a letter attached to its leg and it glides around eyeing Hedwig as if challenging her authority as Hedwig glares at Noir.
"OK, Ok enough challenging. What does Luna have for me today Noir." I say Trying to head off another challenge. As Hedwig hoots in betrayal at me before turning her head away as I groan and rub my eyes. Noir lands on my shoulder and sticks out his leg and I grab the letter. Noir flies to Hedwig's cage and hops in and starts drinking some water as Hedwig ignores him. I chuckle and sit down on my bed and open her letter.
Dear Harry
I hope the summer is treating you well. Mummy took me to the Alps because we got word the Crumple Horned Snorkack Was seen there. We just returned and I wanted to be the first to tell you we saw tracks! We will find them.
Anyways, I would like to meet with you at Diagon Alley. I wish to try all sorts of pudding ice cream please.
Yours, Luna
After reading the letter I lay back on the bed pondering. I feel some talons on my chest as I look to see Hedwig staring at me and I chuckle. "Alright. I'll write a letter. I want you to give a letter to Draco again. Think you can do it?" I say with a grin. I feel her tighten on my chest as she glares at me and I wince a bit. Getting up with Hedwig still gripping my chest I raise an eyebrow at her just chilling, parallel to the floor as she looks to Noir with a smug Look as Noir turns away. I pinch the bridge of my nose at their behavior but just shrug. After sending Hedwig off with a letter to Draco and one other. I sent Noir back to Luna with a date for this weekend and a question for her mother.
Heading downstairs for some breakfast there exists a large fat walrus blocking the path as I blink and look up into the beady eyes of uncle Vernon. He is looking at me with barely concealed rage as he points a sausage finger at me. "My sister is coming to dinner this Friday evening. I want no tricks, do you hear me boy!?" My eye twitch at that word as I bite my cheek.
"If you sign the permission slip. I give you my word I will not say a word to her. I won't Even be a fly on the wall. In fact. I won't even be here. How about that? I'll just leave for the night. Sign the slip and she won't even know I was here." At that deal Vernon actually thinks about it. On one hand it would be giving me what I want. But on the other hand, The freak won't be here. 'Wow. Looking at him thinking this through is fucking hilarious.' I stiffen a chuckle as he grabs my shoulder and frog marches me back to my room and closes the door.
"I'll sign that bloody slip. You are not here this Friday. Do you hear, boy." He says. I roll my shoulder before Nodding and going to the small desk and picking up the paper and a pen. Not a quill cause that would freak him out. He scribbles his name and then slams the door shut. I grin as I look at the slip. 'Wait. Shit. How am I to get the map…'
-Friday-
Finishing up the preparations for the dinner for everyone else I walk out of the kitchen and Petunia is standing there looking down at me. I look at her and hate to admit it but she is pretty attractive. In that old matron sort of way. I shake my head to go past her as she steps aside and watches me walk away. After reaching my room I see that Hedwig hasn't woken up from her hunt the night before. I make sure she has water and some food before packing a small bag of homework to do while I wait at the park till Marge leaves. I hear the door open and a deep woman's voice call out for Dudley. I groan. 'I swear, she bad-mouths Lily in front of me. I will do a little bit of accidental magic to her face. That git. I read a fic about her dog attacking Hedwig… I should probably send her off to be safe.' I go to Hedwig and a short while later after many bribes of crispy bacon Hedwig flies off towards who knows. I sneak downstairs to leave before she sees me but as soon as I turn the knob of the front door a fat hand grips my shoulder tight digging her nails in drawing blood. I fight every single instinct to bash her face in as I let myself be turned by her.
"Well well. Look who decided to try to leave before greeting their betters. Where are you going boy? You have yet to give me my tea." Marge says as I see Vernon behind her biting his thumb as he knows there is nothing I can do now that she saw me. He looks at me and gives a short nod as I slump.
"Sorry Aunt Marge." I say flatly. She cuffs me on the ears with a frown. I slam shut the meager occlumency shields I have immediately. 'Thank fuck I finished the book. Of course walrus Mcgee won't do shit and Petunia… where is she by the way.' My eyes wander around and notice she isn't actually around. Odd.
"Watch that tone boy. You are talking to your better." She retorts. "Honestly Vernon, why do you ever put up with this? I would have had him at an orphanage as soon as I saw him on my doorstep." My eye twitch.
"Well see Marge. Petunia couldn't well leave her nephew away now could she? And you know what they say. Happy wife, happy life and all that." He says. Marge Scoffs.
"Petunia. She isn't so much a woman than a twig. A real woman has meat on her bones. And is strong. You shouldn't have married her. Slag got pregnant on purpose knowing how well off we are." She says walking away. I raise an eyebrow at this. 'Excuse me but what? Marge doesn't like Petunia? Is there something I am not seeing here? I need to go through Harry's memories of everything Marge comes over. This… this is a conundrum.' I ponder this as I walk towards the kitchen and I see up at the top of the stairs Petunia standing there with a frightened expression that she immediately wipes from her face when she notices it's just me before she hurries away to her bedroom. 'What. The. Fuck.' I am in a daze as I start preparing some tea for Marge. 'Why was Aunt Petunia terrified? This is totally not canon. Wait. Is Petunia being abused? I know Vernon would never dare hit her. It wouldn't do to have marks so others can… see… oh shit.' After making the tea and giving it to Aunt Marge I walk up the stairs in a daze and I notice I'm standing in front of Vernon and Petunias door…
-Diagon Alley-
Walking out to the Alley from the Leaky Cauldron I look around in amazement. The movie does not do this place justice. This is fantastical. 'Merlin' I stop and think that over in my head. 'Yeah… I'm never saying that again.' Walking down the street I head straight towards Gringotts to get some spending money as I pass by the guards and eye their weapons. Walking inside I wait patiently until it is my turn.
"What business do you have at Gringotts Today Wizard." The teller draws out as I look for the nameplate.
"Greetings Teller Gorbak, I wish to make a withdrawal from my vault today. Thank you." The goblin raises an eyebrow at the politeness but nevertheless holds out his hand for the key. 'Thank God Molly gave me my key.' I hand over my key and the goblin eyes it.
"Follow Vault Diver Turok, he shall take you to your vault." I incline my head. And follow a different goblin that walks up. After an enjoyable cart ride we reach my vault and I walk inside. I stop and look around at the piles of gold before looking to Turok.
"I have a question, Vault Diver Turok. Is this all there is to the Potter Vaults? I see only gold and such." Turok raises an eyebrow at my polite speech but places his hand on the door.
"This is your Trust Vault Wizard. Only available until you reach your majority or unless your head of house is here." I punch my fist.
"I forgot. I am the last of my house. I would like to speak with the Potter Account Manager please." Turok is just looking at me weirdly for being polite but beckons me to follow him and I do after taking some Galleons and Sickles. Another enjoyable ride later I Follow Turok down a different hallway and down many flights of stairs. "Vault Diver Turok, I see that we are passing by many managing offices. Is there a reason why we continue going down? Forgive Me if I came across as being rude. But I was raised in the muggle world. And I hate to admit it. But I am ignorant of many things. I apologize as well if I have offended any goblins today and in any of my previous visits." Turok stops and looks up at me with a shocked expression.
"I don't know if I heard you correctly… but you were raised by muggles?" I nod. Turok closes his mouth as he ponders something before looking up at me. "Well, you have not made an enemy of the goblins today if you are so worried. But. You are too polite. I don't mean to brag, but we are a violent race. We thrive in battle. You. and I will tell you honestly. You seem weak with how polite you are. But. That is not up to me to tell you. What I can tell you is that yes there is a reason why we are going down. The more valuable Accounts are deeper underground. And Mister Potter. You are one of our valuable accounts." He gives a bloodthirsty grin.
'Thank God I asked. Instead of assuming.' I grin back. "Thank you for informing me I shall endeavor to be less polite unless earned." Turok nods and leads me again and after 30 flights of stairs we come across an obsidian door with the Potter Family Crest on it. Two stags rearing back facing each other. 'Novissima Autem Inimica Destruetur Mors' I reach out and trace the Family motto. "The last enemy that shall be defeated is Death" I say softly. I turn to Turok and thump my chest covering my heart. "Thank you Vault Diver Turok. You have given me much information that I needed, whenever I have need of my Vaults I hope to have you as my guide." I turn and open the door to my Bank Manager as I leave Turok standing there gobsmacked as he Places His fist against his heart in response and walks away dazed, the front of his uniform changing as the emblem of House Potter appears on his chest under his fist as he looks down at it reverently.
I walk inside the office and sitting behind a beautiful carved Desk from stone sits a goblin dressed in fine silk with armor on his shoulders and chest. On the wall behind him is a very beautiful battle ax as he doesn't look up from the papers he Is signing but he nods to one of the chairs and I sit down and look at the name.
"Greetings Manager Dragnor." I stop as he holds up a hand and he finishes signing a paper as it glows before vanishing. He looks up at me with a small frown.
"You are 2 years too late to be meeting with me, Heir Potter. You should have met with me on your 11th nameday. I Have sent several owls asking for your presence." He peers at me over his glasses as I pinch the bridge of my nose.
'Fucking hell. Is Albus going to sacrifice me? Ffffuuuucccckkkk.' I breathe in deeply before opening my eyes. "Forgive me. But I have not received any owls from Gringotts. I have had no knowledge of anything Magical until my 11th birthday. I was dropped off at my mother's sister's home. What do I need to do." Dragnor takes off his glasses and stares at me before he sighs and rubs his eyes.
"That. Is very depressing to hear and I will be sending word to your magical guardian." I stop him right there.
"What do you mean? Magical Guardian. What does that entail?" I ask him.
"The magical guardian Is exactly that. Someone of age taking care of another in all things magical until such time as the person comes of age. Your magical guardian is Albus Dumbledore."
'Yay… Albus is planning on sacrificing myself to stop Riddle. Great.' I pinch the bridge of my nose and sigh. "Does he have control over Vault Potter? And what can I do to see the main Vault?"
Dragnor taps his desk as a small embroidered box appears on the desk along with a silver ceremonial knife. "Magic will judge you." I blink at that vague answer but shrug and pick up the knife and slice my fingertip and a couple drops of blood fall on the box as the engravings light up a pretty blue before the box clicks open and I see a silver ring with an obsidian gem with House Potters motto engraved around it. "Magic has deemed you Heir to House Potter. You may claim The ring. This does not grant you all that Lord Potter entails. But. You may enter the main Vault." I nod and slip the ring on my right index finger as it resides itself and it feels like it was meant to be.
'Ah fuck… now I have to play politics. Dammit. I need help. Good thing I sent a letter just for that very reason. Bwahahahaha… and now he is looking at me like I'm crazy… stop talking to yourself you fool.' I come out of my thoughts as Dragnor looks at me with a raised eyebrow. I chuckle and rub the back of my head. "I'll be in Diagon until school starts. I would like to set up a meeting in a couple days to go over the assets of House Potter…
-Manor in Nottingham Hills-
A young woman is seen waking in a very extravagant room as she pulls the drapes away from her four poster bed. Walking to do her morning business she sits at her vanity and starts brushing her blonde hair. 'I really want to know what that blasted letter says. Draco says I should be expecting a letter from Potter. Does Potter know father leads the neutrals? No. It's not that. It's more than that… From what I have gathered. He looks at magic like it is the greatest thing to grace this earth. But. Then that would mean. Baggy clothes. Small stature. Has no idea how to talk to his equals… Oh Morgana. He was raised by muggles. He has no idea.'
"Miss Daphne. Master and Mistress requests your presence in the dining room. An Owl arrived…" Flippy, their house elf, arrived with a soft pop says.
"I'll be just a minute. Thank you Flippy." Daphne gets up and tightens her robe before walking down the hall and down stairs to see her mother, Regina, and her father, Cyrus, standing at the entrance to the dining room.
"Sweetheart… Did you give permission for an Owl to arrive with your letter? This is most peculiar because we have wards preventing this. I may have to have a curse breaker come check our wards." Cyrus says as Daphne raises an eyebrow before walking around them to see Hedwig standing on the dining room table with a letter tied to her leg as she looks around the room as if judging it.
"That is Hedwig. Potter's Owl. And don't bother with the curse breaker. Hedwig has a knack for bypassing wards. She managed to fly straight into the Slytherin common room once." She walks in as Hedwig snaps her gaze to Daphne leaving a gobsmacked Cyrus and Regina staring after her. Daphne stands in front of Hedwig who gazes at her. 'Why do I feel like she is looking into my soul.' Daphne thinks with a sweatdrop as Hedwig hoots before holding out her leg. She takes the letter that has her name written on it as her little sister walks in and sees the beautiful Owl and squeals and rushes over to pamper her. Hedwig loves the attention as her parents come and sit at the table eyeing the owl warily.
Dear Daphne,
If you are reading this then that means you must know about the letter I sent to Malfoy. And upon knowing that you are indeed interested in what was written. I will not tell you that. I would like to ask you for a favor. Hermionie tells me you are second in our year. And I have gone through my time here at Hogwarts and come to the conclusion that you are the most suited to help me. The books that were written about me are false. Lies and libel upon my name. I was raised In the muggle world by magic hating people. Do not ask. Just know. I have absolutely no idea about the magical community at all. I recently found out I am from an Ancient and Most Noble house of the Sacred 28. And that I may have caused a blood feud or two.~
Daphne blinks at that and sighs as she rubs her temples. Astoria ignores her as her mother and father look at her in question as they drink some tea.
"Coffee for me." Daphne tells Flippy who nods.
"Is it that serious sweetie?" Cyrus asks knowing Daphne only drinks coffee for an Important document or when she went with him in the office. To get her mind sharp. She nods and drinks the cup in one gulp before picking up the letter again.
By the time this letter has reached you I will be in Diagon Alley until the new year starts. I will have a room at the leaky cauldron. Oh. I never got to ask for that favor. I ask that you teach me how to be a proper Heir. Money is of no issue. Or. I can teach you some spells.
Harry Potter
P.s please don't tell Hedwig she is amazing. She already has a big enough head.
P.p.s she loves bacon.~
Daphne sets the letter down as she steeples her fingers and ponders. Her parents leave her be as Astoria is feeding Hedwig some bacon. "Father, how would you feel about an alliance with House Potter?" Cyrus spits out his tea in shock.
"Honestly dear, must you waste such good tea." Regina says handing him a napkin as Astoria giggles. Cyrus looks at Daphne.
"No. No betrothal contracts till you are older." Now Daphne spits out her coffee.
"W-what!?! When did I say betrothal?!" She stammers out as she stares wide eyed at her father.
"Then what in Merlin's name did you mean oh daughter of mine?" Cyrus points a finger at her.
"I meant a business alliance. Dearest father!" She stands up and points at him. Cyrus stands up as well. Astoria giggles and takes Hedwig out of the room as they continue to bicker back and forth.
"Let me show you the grounds, Hedwig. We have a lovely roost." Hedwig hoots as she perches on Astorias shoulder.
-Diagon Alley-
After The meeting with Dragnor I am sitting at Florean Fortescue's outside table reading the book of charms as I get to the elemental manipulation. 'Well now, the theory seems very difficult but, luckily I have examples from different places and I am not so firm in what is supposed to happen. Just like how in that one superhero manga. Quirks are bullshit. Well, magic even more so.' I hold out my hand next to my glass of water as I focus on my magic core and let my intent flow through my hand as my fingers tingle and start to shake as a bead of sweat forms and runs down my cheek as I will the water to swirl in a circle. The water ripples slightly before suddenly I am blinded by blonde hair as I feel a weight settle in my lap.
I let the magic flow back as I turned my gaze downwards to a happy Luna kicking her feet eating some pudding ice cream. She licks the spoon and tilts her head backwards and looks up at me. "Hello, the wrackspurts and fizzwiddles are abundant today. You didn't have any breakfast today didn't you." I blink at that before opening my mouth to say Something before closing it in thought.
"Now that you mention it. I didn't… huh. That's alright. We can get some lunch later." Luna looks back down to her pudding with a nod as she hums a tune as I go back to reading the book. I place my hand again against the glass of water and focus as Luna looks to see what I'm doing but not speaking as I will the magic to flow again. That gets Luna's attention as she turns her head to look at my arm as I see her eyes moving towards my fingers before watching me focus on the water as it ripples.
"Water is fluid. It will move around anything. You are too stiff. Relax." She says as she places her hand on my arm and her cool Touch makes my body tingle as she scrunches up her nose and I feel my magic flowing smoother and the water slowly starts to swirl in a circle. I heed her advice and picture my magic flowing as if I have a second set of veins. The water speeds up before a mini whirlpool forms in the glass before my hand starts to cramp up and I lose control and the glass shatters and water spills everywhere getting Luna wet.
"Shit. Sorry Little Moon." I say grabbing a napkin to dry her off as she stiffens when I call her that.
"Daddy used to call me that." She says barely a whisper as I stop wiping her legs. "It was a couple years ago. Mummy was brewing a potion. Something new. When the Cauldron started to glow. Daddy saw this and rushed in and threw Mummy away before the explosion. The healers did everything they could. But…" She is trembling as I wrap my arms around her and rub her hair as she grips my arms tight as she buries her face in my neck. After a couple minutes her silent sobs turned to small hiccups as I handed her a napkin which she takes to wipe her face as she pulls away and makes a face of disgust before wiping my neck. "Sorry about your neck… and shirt…" she says softly. I chuckle.
"No worries. I am sorry your father has Passed away. But, you have a loving mother, yes? And he will always be here." I say and point to her heart as she smiles and nods as I gently urge her to finish her ice cream which she does. Walking out of the parlor I look around. "What would… Ok." I say Before being dragged away by Luna down the streets past shops and peddlers before standing in front of Madam Malkins.
"You need new clothes." She said with a giggle before skipping inside. I sigh and trudge in afterwards, hating my life.
-Days later-
I am currently sitting down at the Leaky Cauldron in my new clothes. Luna has an eye for fashion as I look down at my day suit. Black with red trim with a cap over my head covering my scar having some breakfast when the chair across from me gets pulled back before a girl with blonde hair sits down. I look up into the icy blue eyes of Daphne Greengrass as she takes a cup and pours herself some of my tea. I raise an eyebrow as she sips it.
"What? You expect a lady to order her own tea? Silly boy." She chides softly as I smile crookedly and shake my head.
"Would you like some breakfast? Tom says the eggs hatched just right. And I must say I believe him. These are delicious." Daphne nods as I wave to Tom and motion towards Daphne and he nods with a smile. Him knowing who I was and helping me be inconspicuous. After the food arrives Daphne slides over a parchment as I take it and look it over.
"A contract? You help me with what I need to know and we come to an alliance of sorts." After reading it I look at her, who is eating like a proper lady while simultaneously glancing at me with interest. I grin. "You really want to know what me and Malfoy talked about huh. Long story short…" I pause before looking around before holding out my wand as I raise it before frowning slightly looking at it. Slowly I take it in my left hand as I switch back and forth before holding it in my left hand. Daphne raises an eyebrow at me as I shake myself out of it before casting the privacy Charm. "Magical Britain is stagnant and we are a laughing stock of the entire world. We are centuries in the past and I want to change that. I will take control of the light, Draco will control the dark. We decided to start with Hogwarts. He will lead the Slytherin House along with Ravenclaw. And I will take charge of Gryffindor and Hufflepuff. I aim to bring Magical Britain back to the top. When Merlin was around." Daphne stopped eating as she looked at me with a gobsmacked expression before remembering where she was. She schools her features.
"That. That is highly ambitious Potter. And you got Draco to agree? How? He hates you… wait…" she looks into my eyes before actually looking at my clothes as she nods minutes in approval before looking back at me. " You both… Interesting. I knew of Lord Malfoy from my father. But to do that to his Heir?"
I blink. 'Holy shit… I knew that Daphne Greengrass is basically every Fanfics wet dream by being such a blank slate. But holy crap she is scary smart. She already figured me out. Good thing no one will know about me not being Harry… I should probably get back to the conversation… Why am I talking to myself… oh no. Am I going insane?' I rouse myself and focus back on Daphne who is staring at me.
She steeples her fingers and looks at me over them as I imagine her as a CEO about to take over another company. "I understand your ambition. And the fact that you got Malfoy to agree. There lies a problem. The Neutrals. What are your plans for them? You can't lead both the Light and Neutrals." I blink as I cup my chin in thought.
"The leader of the Neutrals. Is Cyrus Greengrass. As his Heir. You have many obligations. I noticed in this contract there isn't anything binding that deals with House magic. So I am assuming your father is letting you take the lead on this but only so far as Hogwarts." As I talk Daphne's eyebrows keep raising as I keep hitting each nail on the head.
She rubs her eyes as she groans out. "How are you so smart yet so dumb. This will be a long and hard class. I expect you at your best Potter." I salute with a cheeky grin. She rolls her eyes before pulling out some books and slides them over. "Read these. And I will return next week." I nod and grab one as she stands up and walks away ripping Up the contract she brought as she has many things to talk about with her father.
-July 31-
Waking up in my room at the Leaky Cauldron I look around to see Hedwig looking down on the floor as I feel absolute pity Rolling off her. I put my glasses on and looked down to see a dead Owl laying on the floor. 'What in the shit? Did Hedwig finally snap and decide to kill all other owls? No… She wouldn't do that, it's beneath her she would just lord herself over all others, better to get recognition and worship if they are alive. Oh wait. That's Errol, hold on. Oh shit. It's my birthday. I am gonna Have to get used to this.'I stand up and pick up Errol and lay him down in Hedwig's cage and grab his letters before sitting on the bed and opening up the package from Ron. I look at the newspaper and smile at seeing the happy family before my smile turns to a frown. Then one of shock. Then anger. I leap to my feet and throw the clipping down on the ground and rush to get dressed as I slam open the door and run down the hallways as Hedwig Looks at me and then flies down to the clipping.
Looking down at the smiling family she tilts her head as she wonders why her human ran out like a scared mouse before she spots a rodent in the picture. Leaning down she looks closer before she raises her talon and slashes the area where Scabbers was at before she flies up and out of the room flapping her wings once to make the door shut before gliding down to the bar where bacon should be waiting for her if this owner knows what's good for him.
I run through Diagon Alley dodging people as I head to gringotts and push people aside and manage to get Teller Gorbak once again. "Teller Gorbak, this is an emergency. I need to see my Manager. Oh and may your Vaults everflow with the blood of your enemies." I say As he looks at me and nods before waving his hand and I see Turok walk up towards me in a new uniform with my House Crest on his chest. I raise an eyebrow but follow him. "Vault Diver Turok, I see you have a new uniform and my house Crest? Did something happen?"
After getting out of the main lobby he turns to me and kneels on one knee as he pounds his chest with his fist covering the Crest. "Thank you my Lord. You have given me prestige when you asked for me to be your personal Vault Diver. When last we met you told me you hoped you would get me once again. Magic dictated that I would become your personal Diver. I have been raised up from merely a Vault Diver. My Lord, my new name is Turok Goldfinder. This is very much a high station to become a personal House Goblin. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your enemies are my enemies. Your gold will be protected by my clan until the end of times." I blink in shock not knowing how important this is for goblins. I grin and hit my chest with my fist.
"Thank you Turok. Let our Vault overflow with gold and blood." He grins blood thirsty before we hurry to the manager's office. I walk in and Turok bows before heading off to do whatever he does. "Manager Dragnor. You told me of my Magical Guardian. I overheard a child asking his mother if they were going to see his godparents. I was wondering. Do I have a godparent?" Dragnor takes off his glasses as he pulls out some files to go through as I lean back in my chair. 'How the fuck did I forget About that rat? God damns. I could have been working on getting Sirius out of Azkaban this entire time. He probably already escaped. There are many fics where he is paired with Amelia. But there are those others where he is in love with Marlene Mckinnon. I don't even know who she is or if she is even alive… Susan hates me. Or dislikes me.' I get taken out of my thoughts as Dragnor slides over a paper and I pick it up and look at it. I blink and rub my eyes.
Harry James Potter
Father: James Fleamont Potter ✝️
Mother: Lillian Jasmine Potter 'nee Evans' ✝️
Godmother: Alice Longbottom
Godfather: Sirius Black ✝️
I set the paper down and lean back as I breathe in and out deeply. 'God. Dammit… I was looking forward to meeting him. One Of the best things that ever happened in Harry's life. And he is dead.' I get up and walk out in a daze leaving Dragnor alone as he looks down at the paper at Sirius' name as it glows slightly before a new name appears below his. He sighs before filing it away.
Walking back into my room I fall on the bed looking up at the ceiling as Hedwig flies in from an open window and lands on my bed before hopping over and resting her head against mine offering support. I smile and close my eyes rubbing against her. "Thanks girl, I don't know what I am going to do. Sirius is our Godfather but he is dead. Ah jeez. I don't know what to do Hedwig." Hedwig doesn't say anything but nips my earlobe affectionately.
"Alrighty let's open my presents. It's my birthday today Hedwig. And then we can go for a walk. I saw a sign at that Owl emporium that there is a new type of Owl treat." Hedwig hops up onto my shoulder and points with her wing towards the door. "Later… presents?" I deadpan at her one track mind and she gives me a betrayed look. I chuckle and pick up Ron's letter and read it before picking up the pocket sneakoscope as it is silent. I set it next to my things. I pick up Hermionies package and open her letter.
~Dear Harry.
I hope your summer has been well. Thank you for the book . I find it atrocious how some people are able to read minds. That is such an invasion of privacy. Anyways I already read it twice over and I believe I have a basis Of what it is. I find myself calmer when I read and I don't have to be as slow as I usually do. I am Leaving for France with my parents for the week. Would you like to meet at Diagon Alley for our school supplies? I miss Hogwarts and practicing magic. Andimissyouaswell.
Yours, Hermionie~
Opening up her package I see a broom servicing kit and a wand holster for my arm with a quick draw function. I grin and strap it on and start practicing it. 'Hahahaha this is amazing!!! And once I learn the billowing Cloak exit I'll be the most bad ass Ever!' I turn on my heel and the cloak whips around and smacks me in the eye. "GAH" I fall over and roll on the ground holding my eyeball as Hedwig hoots in laughter.
-1 week later-
Walking outside I look up as it is raining. 'You would think with magic they can charm a barrier above. But. I suppose you aren't actually experiencing life if you just make things easier for yourself. Life is hard. And having two childhoods of hardship makes me appreciate the good things I had. And will have it now.' Walking down the street there are only the shops as the peddlers took a day off to get out of the rain. I pass an Alley when I stop.
'meow'
I turn towards The Alley and cover my eyes as I look through the hard raindrops looking for the sound. 'meow' I hear it deeper within as I walk in and look around a pile of rubbish and see a somewhat large cat with matted fur with dirt and twigs clinging to it as I Crouch down as it opens its eyes and I am stunned by the pure Amethyst Gazing up at me. I don't even think before I slowly Reach out and scoop up this cat and cover it with my cloak as I hurry back to the Cauldron. "Hey Tom, can you bring up some food for a cat?" Before a witch who is drinking some wine speaks up.
"Kneazle" I nod to her.
"Sorry. Kneazle. Thanks Tom." I say before going up to my room and going to the en suite bathroom as I start the bath with some warm water as I set The little one down. Slowly picking out the twigs and leaves I get some cool water for it to drink. "Now why were you left outside when there is a pet store across the way." I say softly watching the Kneazle drink like it was in the desert. Making sure the water wasn't too high and warm enough I picked up the Kneazle and set it down in the water and started softly cleaning away the dirt. After getting the dirt off I see that this Kneazle has glossy midnight black hair. "What a pretty girl you are. Aren't you." I say scratching her softly under her chin. Getting a purr of content I dry her off and pick her up in my arms and see that there is some meat on a plate as the Kneazle jumps out of my arms and begins scarfing down the meat.
Sitting at the table I open the 'Care of Magical Creatures' book and look for Kneazle. ' A Kneazle is a cat-like creature with flecked, speckled or spotted fur. They have outsized ears and a tail like a lion. They have up to eight kittens in a litter and can interbreed with cats. Kneazles are very intelligent and independent but they can be aggressive. If they like a witch or wizard, they are very good pets. They can lead their owner home if they get lost. Kneazles are very good at detecting disguises or anything untrustworthy. They can detect an Animagus and communicate with their animal counterpart.' I look at the Kneazle on the table as I stroke her back softly. She finished eating and walked over to my lap and circles for a bit before laying down. I pet her back as I feel warm and happy. Hedwig flies in and does her customary lap of dominance before she does a double take at the intruder on my lap as she flies into a wall and slides down before hooting angrily and climbing up before launching herself at me and grabs my shoulder with one talon and then grabs my chin and yanks my head to look at her as she points to the Kneazle in my lap. I gulp as I start Sweating.
"Sweetie… Goddess Of the skies… The only owl I will ever own... I can explain…" I say Trying to calm her down as she stares at me as I nervously shift in my seat. "Ifoundheroutsideintherainandtookherinandgaveherabathandfedherandnowsheisasleep. (I found her outside in the rain and took her in and gave her a bath and fed her and now she is asleep) Imsorrypleasedontbeangy. "( I'm sorry please don't be angry.) I mumble Out. Hedwig glares at me for a long while before letting me go and hopping down to my leg as I breathe out terribly holding my breath for so long. Hedwig looks at the Kneazle who wakes up and stares back as they stare each other down before Hedwig hoots in approval before flying to her cage and settling down for the night. The Kneazle lays back down and goes to sleep as I lean my head back and look at the ceiling. 'Who knew Hedwig is the jealous type.' I chuckle as I read more about taking care of Kneazles before calling it a night and falling asleep with the Kneazle laying on top of me.
Days pass as I read through the book of charms as I work on my water manipulation. I am sitting on my bed as I wave a ball of water around in the air as Aurora, the Kneazle, chases after it. Hearing A knock on the door I lose concentration as the water ball splashes across the floor making Aurora slide from it meowing in glee. I walk and open it before getting tackled by a brown Bushy haired missile as I fall on my back as my ribs crack And my spine bends backwards as Hermione squeezes the life out of me.
Aurora Ignores this as she scampers off to the bathroom and turns on the water as she splashes the water everywhere before she hops down and then runs and slides around.
"Hey Mione. I missed you too. I don't think I can get up. You broke my back." Hermione gasps and gets up as she is straddling my waist as she looks me over.
"Oh Harry, I'm so sorry. I just missed you so much and I wanted to tell you about my trip. Wishing You a happy birthday as well and making sure you did your summer homework. And I want more books on Occlumency and who is this gorgeous baby?!" She says and then proceeds to ignore me as she watches Aurora slide around meowing with joy as I look around and gasp.
"Aurora!!! What did you do!!!" I say as Aurora ignores me after seeing Hermione reach out for her. She slides to a stop before getting up and walking around Hermione who at this time got off me and is kneeling down doing the 'psp psp psp' noises. I crawl to my bed and struggle to get up. After managing to get to my bed I look over to see Hermione in her own world petting Aurora. I roll my eyes as I start to stretch and work out the kinks.
After finally dragging Harmione away from Aurora we head to get her school supplies. Her parents were at work so she asked if I could go with her. Getting everything she needed we are walking past the Magical Menagerie as she stops and grabs my arm in a vice grip stopping me as I spin to see what she saw. She is biting her fist as she stares at an orange cat that has a smashed face like it ran straight into a wall. 'Oh look. It's Crookshanks. And now to slide my hand out from her grip… Ok, let's Try again. Slide my hand out from her grip… Ok what the shit.' I am trying to remove her hand as she drags me inside behind her. She stops in front of the orange half-kneazle as I am busy touching my biceps and triceps as I flex and I feel the muscle… I fall to the ground on my knees with crocodile tears. 'I am weaker than Hermione… she isn't even 5 ft tall… what in the shit… Ok, this is a wake up call for me. I'm gonna do push-ups, I'm gonna commit.' My entire world got shattered by my pint-sized friend. I feel a tap on my shoulder as I look up and I am face to face with the orange cat.
"Harry, this is crookshanks. Say hello." Hermione says happily as I chuckle and rub his head as he nuzzles into my hand. I get up and see that she bought some food. And a bed. I pick up the food and bed as she walks outside nuzzling his face with hers off in her own world again as I follow along behind. Walking down the Alley I stop at the Quality Quidditch Supplies as I see the brand new 'Firebolt' On display. I place a hand against the glass as I look at it with a sad frown. 'Sirius is dead… So that means I won't be getting a Firebolt. Well then, iIll just have to not crash into the… wait a minute. Sirius is dead, that means there are no Dementors headed to school. This will be grand. A slow year. That will give me time to put my plans in motion.'Walking away from the store Hermione follows me back to my room as Aurora leaps from the table and settles on my shoulders as she looks at Crookshanks. She looks down at him as she revels in her superiority as I roll my eyes. 'How is it that I have two pride filled ladies in my life.'
The last day of holiday before school starts I am laying in bed scratching Aurora behind her ears as she bats around a ball of water that keeps its shape. Hedwig is getting some rest before she flies to Hogwarts ahead of me. 'I haven't spoken to Ron much this summer. I'm glad they enjoyed their trip to Egypt. I miss him. The things you envy once you experience them. No friends in my past life. And now I have 2 best friends. And I would burn the world. As long as Ron isn't a git when we get older.' Getting out of my thoughts I make sure I am all packed up before I wave my hand and the water ball evaporates into the air as Aurora jumps up to my shoulders as is her customary place. I chuckle knowing she likes to be taller than everyone else. Standing in front of the large mirror I scratch Aurora under her chin as I look at myself. Hair standing in many places that looks somewhat like Kakashis from that one anime. 'Boruto? No, that just sounds ridiculous. Sounds like a spoiled brat. Naruto, yeah that's the one.' Wearing jeans that actually fit and a buttoned shirt. This year I plan on starting to exercise to build up my stamina. I found out that a healthy body leads to a stronger magic core. Aurora licks my cheek before pointing with her tail towards the door as she lets me know she is hungry. I chuckle and leave for lunch. Walking down I hear a loud commotion as I see Scabbers Tear around the corner running away from Crookshanks as I bristle and almost flick my wand out but I calm myself as I have all year for that rat. And I want it to be glorious. I feel Aurora tighten her claws On my Shoulder as she stares after Scabbers. I hear a growl from her as I reach up and put her head. "Calm sweetie. Calm. He will get what's coming for him. This I swear. This I vow." I feel the magic course through my body at my oath as I feel it coalesce on my left pinkie finger as a red line circles it tying my oath. I blink and look at it as does Aurora as we look to each other and then back to it as she tilts her head in puzzlement. I hold it up to my face and then towards Aurora as she places a paw on it, she then licks my finger before settling herself down and closing her eyes.
Walking downstairs I see the Weasleys having lunch all talking loudly as Ron and Hermione are arguing over Crookshanks and Scabbers. I reach the final step before getting tackled by a small red haired missile as I look down to see Ginny Holding me tight as she looks up at me with her blue eyes smiling wide. "I missed you Harry, we went to Egypt, it was so hot there, I got a tan, we met up with Bill and he showed us so many crypts. I did my summer homework before we left. I can't wait to go back to school. I went and spent a week with a mind healer and she said that there are some lingering traces of magic but I should be fine and that if I have a relapse to go to where I feel most safe…" She speed talks through as I smile and rub her head making her preen as Aurora looks down at her before standing up and hops towards Hermione who then proceeds to ignore Ron and give cuddles and belly rubs to Aurora. "IfeelsafewithyouthemostsoifIhaveanepisodecanIpleasecometoyou?" (I feel safe with you the most so if I have an episode can I please come to you.)
I smile softly and poke her nose making her scrunch her face. " Of course you can, Ginny. I would never deny you anything." She blushes and hides her face in my chest as I see Molly spot me before seeing what's happening as she places both hands over her heart as she has some tears in her eyes. 'Thank you' she mouths to me as I smile and nod back. The twins are muttering to themselves as I see them scribbling in some paper before Mr. Weasley walks up to me with a forlorn expression on his face.
"Might I have a moment of your time Harry? Ginny, go finish your lunch please." he says softly. Ginny nods before squeezing me one more time before walking back to her seat giggling at Fred and George who is badgering Percy. Mr. Weasley takes me aside away from patrons as he and I sit down at a table. "I'm sure you've heard by now Of the breakout at Azkaban." I blink before looking at him with a raised eyebrow.
"I'm sorry. What? What breakout? I haven't been reading the prophet, I've been working on some projects." Mr. Weasley grimaces before he pulls out the paper and slides it over to me as I open it up to the front page as my heart stops and my breath hitches. Staring back at me cackling madly is Bellatrix Lestrange.
'Bellatrix Lestrange
At Large'
'Dear Readers, Bellatrix Lestrange is still at large. Having managed to escape The once thought to be inescapable prison Azkaban. Head of the DMLE Amelia Bones has this to say.
"We don't know how she escaped but we have our best teams out searching for her. She will be found. And she will be brought back to justice."
If you happen to spot her. Please do not engage her. Send word to a nearby Aurora post. She was known as the 'Dark Lords' most feared for a reason. Her known exploits was the cruel torture of Frank and Alice Longbottom who currently reside in St Mungos. And many other infractions.'
Setting the paper down I lean back in my chair and close my eyes. "I see that she would be dangerous. But. Why are you telling me about this? Am I in danger?" Mr. Weasley nods slowly.
"She was 'You know who's' most loyal follower. And you defeated him many years ago. She is most likely out for revenge. I urge you to stay safe at Hogwarts. Minister Fudge went to Azkaban the night she escaped. The Guards told him that every night for the past 2 weeks before she escaped she was heard muttering 3 words over and over again. 'He's at Hogwarts… he's at Hogwarts.' She is deranged and insane. She probably thinks that by killing you. It will somehow bring back 'you know who'. I just want you to be safe, Harry. What you have done for my family… especially little Ginny." He stops as he takes off his glasses and wipes his eyes as I blush softly. "I wish I could do more but… Just please be safe." I grin and thump my chest.
"Don't worry Mr. Weasley, safety is my middle name." He looks at me With a raised eyebrow as I shift my eyes before he chuckles and stands up and claps my shoulder.
"Thank you Harry. Now let's have some lunch and enjoy the last day of the holidays. I'm sure Molly wants to make sure you have everything packed and ready for the train tomorrow." He says as I walk with him my thoughts going a mile a minute.
'Holy. Fucking. Shit. She escaped? Fuck fuck fuck. Does this mean… Dementors… god dammit.' I walk past Hermionie who has Aurora sitting on her lap eating, Aurora looks up and stares at me walking away before going back to eating.
-That night-
After a nice day with everyone, the kids head to bed as I lay on my bed as Hedwig already left for Hogwarts and Aurora is doing her night business in the bathroom with the door closed as she refuses to do it when I am in the room. I chuckled when I found that out. 'Little princess she is.' I start planning on finding a way to get the map from the twins and learning the Patronus charm. After getting a barebones plan I turn in for the night knowing Aurora will come to bed when she wants to.
Hours later when I am deep asleep the door to the bathroom opens as a figure steps into the room softly. Barefoot with a ragged dress walks across the room. Passing a beam of moonlight shows alabaster skin tone, with feminine hands and arms as the figure is shown to be a woman with a very curvaceous figure and curly black hair hanging freely just pass the shoulder blades as she sits softly at the edge of the bed and caresses my face softly as deep Amethyst eyes gaze at me lovingly as she then looks at her left hand where three deep blood red lines trailing up her arm towards her chest, pulse with magic as she snarls and her White teeth take a sharp fang appearance remembering that blasted rat earlier that day before she calms herself remembering what I said and my vow as she then takes my left hand and looks at my pinkie at the oath line before kissing it softly As one of her lines glow a deep red before a strand of magic reaches out from her line towards mine entwining it together as she gasps softly at the flood of magic from the bond. Her eyes dilate before going back and she leans down and kisses my cheek before standing up and shifting, shrinking in size as a somewhat large Kneazle appears and hops up on my chest and circles before lying down and snuggling in my warmth. In my sleep I reach up and place a hand on her holding her close.