Chapter 10: Moving ForwardSummary:The result of the aftermath of the World Cup. Pieces begin moving in the better direction. What is going on in France?
Notes:(See the end of the chapter for notes.)
Chapter Text-Diagon Alley-
Walking along the bustling streets. I see families out and about getting school supplies for their children. I spot some I recognize from school. Some I don't. Aurora is on my shoulders looking around. Walking up the steps of Gringotts I nod to the guards who look stunned but nod back quickly. The entire hall is filled with people talking to the tellers. I pass by them all before at the very end. A small desk. Hidden by the much larger ones and a Goblin is there writing some things down. He looks up and steeples his long fingers.
"Mister Potter Black. How can Gringotts help you today." I nod.
"I must speak with my Black Account manager today." The goblin nods and taps his desk thrice. I don't wait long as Diver Taurok hurries in.
"Mister Potter Black. A pleasure to see you again." He bumps his chest. I respond as well. "Come. Come, I will take you." I follow after him behind a set of stone doors.
"Are we alone now?" He nods as Aurora jumps off and shifts. Landing on her feet Bella stretches and I hear a pop as she sighs in bliss. Taurok doesn't bat an eye.
"Mistress Bellatrix. An Honor. I am House Potter. And I suppose now House Black's Diver." Bella stares down at him and before she can get a sneer on her face I pinch her side causing her to help. Turning to look at me I raise an eyebrow as she covers and pouts.
"Yes Harry. A pleasure to meet you diver Taurok." I nod and wrap my arm around her waist pulling her along as her face burns but follows after me meekly. Taurok leads us down stairs. Entering the room I help Bella sit in one of the chairs before sitting down.
"Manager Silverback. I have it." He looks up and holds out his hand. I pull a contract out from my robes as Bellas breath hitches. Silverback perused it.
"My lord… is… is that." I take her hand.
"It is. Your marriage contract." Bella looks at me with wide eyes.
"This is the original. And I take it you wish for it to be broken." Silverback says to me over his glasses.
I nod. "Yes. From what I have read there is only one way. As Lord Black I must duel Rudolphus. But he is in Azkaban. Does that make me Victor by default." Silverback Strokes his chin.
"Interesting. We can see if magic will allow for this. If magic dictates it to be. Then it will be done. You must do it by the proper channel. A formal challenge." I nod.
"Have it done." Silverback grins as he slides over a paper.
"This is why I like you. You choose the violent route." I read the paper.
"It takes that long?" Bella looks over my shoulder and nods.
"Yes this is a House duel. Not a tournament or other. Family magic is involved, it must be properly challenged and relieved. This will be brought up to the wizengamot." I blink and groan.
"I didn't know that. I don't know how to sell it to free you. I'm not good at politics." Silverback looks at me before grinning fiercely.
"If I may. There is one way to bypass the wizengamot." He looks between us. "It is morally… What's the word… wrong? I suppose." Bella and I look confused.
"What would I have to do?" I ask.
"Kill him of course. There is a minor detail hidden in the clauses stating that should Rudolphus be murdered Bellatrix will transfer ownership to the murderer." Bella blinks.
"But. But. Father would never have put that in there. How is that possible…" Silverback looks at her.
"It wasn't by him. It was snuck in by lady Druella Black. She came in alone with a written approval of putting that small clause in. Granted we couldn't really read the signature. But magic approved it so we had it put in. Between you and me. I suspect she got him hammered and made him sign the paper." We both stare at him stunned.
Bellas lip trembles. "M…Mother?" she grabs my hand tightly. "She. She put that in there? How? Why?" I start to laugh.
"Why do you think Bella?. She is a mother. And a mother protects her own." Bella looks down.
"But… how… she never showed any love towards us." I place a hand on her knee.
"I actually spoke with grandmother about that. I am sorry to say that Cygnus had a contract exactly like yours towards Druella. She was a slave. And unfortunately. She never had a Sirius like you to free her." Bella chokes back a sob as I pull out a handkerchief and wipe her eyes. I turn to Silverback, "Well then. I suppose I know what I will be doing. What are the cons of going through with this?"
Silverback looks through some papers. "If you are caught. There may be a blood feud. The Lestrange Family still has plenty of members in Europe. And Japan. Most likely you will be sent to Azkaban as well for the murder of the Heir Lestrange." I cup my chin before looking at Bella.
"Bella. Voldemort gave you an object to keep, did he not?" Bella frowns and thinks.
"He did. I don't know what it was but it is in the Lestrange Vault. I actually still have access since I am still married." I nod.
"Silverback. We have two vaults to go to today. First, Vault Black. Bella. It is time for you to find a wand." Bella blinks at me.
"But I have one." I shake my head.
"You don't. Those flimsy sticks are not able to hold your power. And we can't go to Olivander. He is in Dumbledore's pocket. And I don't want to go to another. We will search our family to find one for you." Bella sighs and nods. Silverback nods as well.
"Very well. A pleasure as always Heir Black." I stand up and pull Bella by the hand after me.
"Come along Bella. It's time for you to be complete again." She stares up at my back before smiling softly and following me.
"Yes Harry." Looking at her feet she follows.
A very fun cart ride later we pull up to a single platform that has a single vault door. I look around and then upwards. "We are very deep aren't we." Taurok nods.
"Going by human standards. We are 10 Kilometers beneath the surface of the earth." I blink. I pinch myself.
"10. 10 kilometers? Wow." Taurok walks towards the door and bows.
"Only the King or Lord Black may open this door." I look at the simple door in shock.
"Amazing." Walking closer I place my hands on the door. Feeling a sharp pain I see a large spike protruding from my hand. Looking at it I tilt my head. "Why doesn't this hurt?" Before the pain registers and I fall to my knees holding my arm screaming silently. I feel the door suck in my magic and blood as it glows red with Runes. Bella is at my side in worry. Taurok stares impassively but his fist is clenched tight. After a minute I slowly stood up grunting in effort. Before the spike recedes and I gasp. Bella has her hand out muttering words as her hands glow and I feel her magic flow into me healing my hand. The vault door rumbles and clicks before slowly opening.
"Forgive me. It had to be done. The procedures in place have been tradition ever since the first Lord Black." Taurok says to me. I wave my hand.
"I knew what I was Getting myself into. I just didn't expect it to hurt as much. Or take so much blood… or my magic." Bella is looking at me worriedly. Taurok nods.
"I shall wait here." I nod and take Bellas hand and walk into the vault. The door slowly closes behind us as I snap my fingers. Braziers and chandeliers ignite with a deep purple flame as the entirety of the vault is shown.
*Erebor Treasure Room*
"I can't even see the walls." Looking around a huge cavern filled with treasures and statues and what not. Shaking my head at the absurdity of it, I walked down a set of stairs. "Come along Bella. I at least know where the wands are." I hear steps behind me as she follows looking around in amazement as well. Heading lower down we hear running water as we see a small river flowing. "This is your first time here. Isn't it Bella."
"Yes. Coming from a cadet branch. We were never allowed inside." I nod as we reach a small wooden boat glowing with Runes as I help her inside before sitting down next to her. Tapping the wood.
" Antecessoris nos cape hastas ."
(Take us to the ancestor wands.)
The boat slides away from the bank before flowing downstream. After minutes of boat travel we branch off the main river into a smaller one before it ends. Stepping out and helping Bella, I turned around facing a grand Mausoleum. "Here lies every single wand from the Black Family. This is where I leave you. You will enter yourself. Let your magic flow Bella."
She looks at the entrance before shifting nervously. "But… But what if there isn't any?" I tilt my head.
"And why wouldn't there be? You are a Black." She grabs her left arm, rubbing it nervously. Biting her lip.
"But. I betrayed the family." I shake my head.
"You did no such thing. You protected your sister. Your father betrayed the family. That is why his wand isn't here. With the others. It is somewhere else sealed away for all time. Bella." I see she doesn't look at me as she is looking down at the floor. I sigh softly. Walking closer I cup her chin and tilt her head up. Her deep Amethyst eyes shiny with unscheduled tears. "You are Bellatrix Walburga Black. You are and always will be my family." I wipe her tears as they fall before kissing her forehead. "Now, be a good girl and go get your new wand."
She looks at me before nodding. "Yes Harry." Turning around she breathes in before walking inside ignoring her pounding heart. I turn as well and snap my fingers and a bench nearby slides over before I sit down and close my eyes.
-Bella-
Walking down the cool damp steps I follow the braziers towards an opening filled with light. Stepping through, I gasp softly at the sight. Hundreds and hundreds Of stone pillars with a wand floating above. Each with a name and date. ' There are so many. Each and every one is our legacy. All through the times from Merlin and Morgana. Amazing.' Walking towards the center I hold my arms up and let my magic flow out of me. Leaning my head back I smile at letting my magic loose. Soon my magic fills the chamber before I feel a warm sensation. Turning I follow the source. My eyes still closed letting magic take me. The warmth getting closer before I feel it. Opening my eyes I gasp as I fall to my Knees.
Druella Black
1946 July 12 - 1985 August 26
"Mother…" reaching up the wand jumps into my hand as warmth spreads throughout my body as I suddenly feel two arms hugging me from behind as I choke on my sob. Tears streamed down my face. Looking at the pure white Hawthorn wood I gently rub a finger across the vines wrapped around the handle. Feeling it thrum with power I wave it in an arc as a solid shield forms. Smiling wide I feel the arms slowly release me before I fall to my knees holding it close to my chest. "Mama… I love you." Hearing a deep crack I look up to see the pillar crack down the middle before it melts into liquid stone before forming once more.
Druella Black/ Bellatrix Black
Laughing softly, I slowly stand up. "I will make you proud mother. I swear it." Before turning and walking out. Not noticing a form shimmers into existence of a regal woman sitting on the pillar with a beautiful smile on her face before bringing both hands to her lips and blowing a kiss. Before fading away and a small light rises up.
-PoV-
Smiling softly I hear footsteps before arms encircle my neck as Bella rests her head against mine. I place a hand over hers and squeeze softly. "I take it, you found one?" I can feel her smile against my head and a small nod.
"I did Harry. Thank you. I. I think I needed this. When they snapped my wand. I felt a part of me missing. But, I think it is for the best. I am not who I was when I was younger. I am a different woman now. I. I have someone worth fighting for. Someone who I will protect with everything that I have. Someone. That…" ' I believe I can love with every fiber of my soul.' Before she gets up and stands in front of me with a smile that is gentle. But fits her perfectly. Ignoring how my heart goes. 'Doki doki' i stand up.
"Whose was it?" She smiles and holds out the wand. I blink in wonder. "That. Is a beautiful wand. Strong. I can feel it thrum and resonate with you Bella. It's like…" I think for a word.
Smiling softly she brings it close. " I know." Looking at her face I bring her close as she clutches My body as she starts shaking. "It is my mother's wand. Even now. She loves me." Letting her cry, I just rub her back. She composes herself shortly before fixing herself. I looked away as her movements did wonderful things to her chest. She takes my hand and we walk to the boat. Following the river upstairs she leans against me and just stares at the wand. Turning it around in her fingers. Spinning it. Twirling it. I have an arm around her shoulder watching her.
Walking out of the vault Taurok is still standing and waiting. "Welcome back Heir Black. Shall I take you to Vault Lestrange?" We nod and an enjoyable cart ride later we reach a platform with a dragon sleeping chained and 10 vaults lined up. "We need the clankers." A Goblin walks out of a small room with a contraption as the dragon wakes up. Making a ruckus the dragon covers. Ignoring my heart that wants to free the beast. Bella walks up to a vault and places a hand on the door. It opens into a large room. As she steps inside and I stand and wait for the 2 goblins. She comes out with a magically created box before handing it to me and breathing heavily.
"That. Is steeped in dark magic. How did I not notice this before." I look at the box and place it in a pocket.
"I will tell you later. Thank you Taurok. That's all for today." He nods and after the last ride of the day Bella shifts into her animagus form and jumps on my shoulder. Walking out of Gringotts I head towards the Leaky Cauldron. Stepping towards the floo I wave to Tom before calling out for home and vanishing.
-France-
Stepping out of the limo I stretched my back searching for that pop. Once I get it I look around at the small village we are at. Mother and Father step out before Gabrielle jumps out and stretches. "Why couldn't we portkey. Why must we go by muggle means." She complains.
Apolline shakes her head. "Because that is what the Queen demands. Only she has access to travel the magical way." Before Gabrielle can say anything mother shuts her up with a look. "Come along. I sent word. We are expected. Sébastien. Be on your best behavior."
"Of course love." He says. I smile and follow them. Lost in my thoughts. Ever since that night. I have been having weird dreams. Flashes. Scattered. Fragmented.
'What does it mean? A shattered mirror. A red stone. A large snake. A diary. Dementors. War. Fighting. Rage. Peace. Calm. Love.' Holding my head I wince slightly. 'Emerald Eyes. Are these Harry Potter's memories? What does it mean? Why can't I figure this out? Why is this happening to me? Mama Seems to know but won't tell me anything. And Papa has this weird look whenever I bring it up. Maybe Grandmere will tell me.' Walking through the small village we approach an archway towards a garden. There are two old women sitting in a chair drinking tea as they look up and smile and wave before one taps the stone as it glows briefly. The air between shimmers before we all step through and soon warmth is in the air. The scent of flowers and fruits fill my senses as I close my eyes and relax. Still holding in my allure. Up ahead is a grand Villa.
Walking inside I look around the beautiful place as we reach the grand Ballroom where multiple women are gathered. Lounging. Talking and a very regal woman in a beautiful dress is conversing with some ambassadors of other countries. The Veela Matriarch. Otherwise known as…
"Grandmere!!!!" Gabriella calls out running towards her with a laugh and smile. Gwendolyn turns and smiles before crouching down, capturing Gabrielle in her embrace with a chuckle.
"My darling. Oh how I have missed you." Nuzzling each other's cheek they smile. The ambassadors smile and bow before walking away to give us some room to talk. Apolline Walks up.
"Gabrielle! You must interrupt maman when she has visitors." Gabrielle looks down but a tutting noise from Gwendolyn puts a stop to that.
"Nonsense. I would never deny my darlings. Now where is the other one? Fleur?" I smile and walk up to her as she sets Gabrielle down and hugs me. Sinking into her embrace I nuzzle her cheek. She pulls Back and looks at me with narrowed eyes. "I see." She looks between us all before frowning. "Explain how this came to happen." With a serious tone. Apolline starts explaining the night at the world cup. Gwendolyn doesn't say anything. Listening intently.
"Show me." Apolline moves some hair and presents it. Giving Us a look. I follow and do the same Gabrielle does as well. Gwendolyn examines each hair as she hums. "Interesting. And you say that Harry Potter didn't ask for anything in return?" Apolline shakes her head before looking at me. I shake my head.
"I just recently sent a letter of thanks last night before we left here. He was unconscious after the ordeal." Gwendolyn sighs.
"I'm assuming you never taught your daughters our heritage?" She states. Apolline turns her nose up.
"They didn't need to know about everything."
*Slap*
I blink in shock as does everyone. The women stop talking as Apolline is holding her red cheek. Gwendolyn has a look of fury on her face. "And look where this has gotten you. Three Veela with the bond of wands!!! You mean to say that you've never explained how magic reacts to acts of genuine kindness?!! How Magic demands recompense for acts of undying SELFLESSNESS!?!! YOU HAVE LIFE DEBTS TO HARRY POTTER!!!! HE CAN DEMAND ANYTHING FROM YOU NOW!!!! I HAVE LET YOU HAVE YOUR DALLIANCE WITH SEBASTIAN. HE IS A GOOD MAN. HE HAS GIVEN ME TWO WONDERFUL GRANDCHILDREN!!! BUT NOW YOU ARE LETTING YOUR 2 DAUGHTERS FACE A LIFE DEBT BECAUSE YOU NEVER TAUGHT THEM HOW TO PREVENT THEM!!! AND EVEN YOU!!! YOU KNEW WHAT YOU HAD TO DO!!!" I pull Gabrielle behind me as we have never seen Grandmere so angry before. Her arms are feathered talons. Her height has grown to over 8 ft her face contorting with avian fury. Flames licking the ceiling. All the while Apolline is on her knees cowed in submission. I turn to see every other woman is on their knees fighting the magic pressing down. Papa is struggling as well but he is holding on barely. Gabrielle is breathing heavily but taking solace in my presence. Gwendolyn looks around before calming herself. The magical pressure recedes. "I am very disappointed in you Apolline. I will not help you. But I will help them." She turns to me and Gabrielle. "Come." Before turning and striding away. Knowing when an order is given I follow with Gabrielle. I look out of the corner of my eye to see Papa holding Mother as she cries in his chest.
"Grandmere. What do you mean by life debt? And what is this bond of wands?" She turns her head.
"Harry saved your life darling. He didn't need to. He wasn't forced to. He saved your life out of the goodness of his heart. Magic dictates a pure selfless act requires an equivalent Exchange. It has to be of something of equal value. Being a Veela. He could lay claim to you and magic will find it as such. We are, unfortunately, still magical creatures. We are capable of being enslaved. If he wills it. He can claim you, Gabrielle and Apolline as his slaves. And there would be nothing I could do." I shake my head.
"He is not like that!!!" I stop and gasp covering my mouth in shock. Gwendolyn stops and stares at me curiously before cupping my chin and turning my head.
"Interesting. Tell me. Are you having dreams?" I slowly nod my head. Gabrielle looks up at us with curiosity.
"Grandmere? Do you know something?" She looks at me before nodding.
"I do. This hasn't happened in a long time. And it is spotty at best darling. Do you know of our origins? Where did we come to be?" I think back and nod.
"Yes. I read a book. Lady Aphrodite took pity on a group of Gypsies long ago. They were the most beautiful of them all and were targeted out of envy and jealousy. They prayed to Aphrodite to save their young. Forgoing themselves to give the new generation a chance to escape. Hearing the prayer Aphrodite smite their enemies and took them to an island. There they met with the goddess Circe and together through a ritual created us." Gwendolyn nods as she leads us outside towards the forest.
"Yes. Unfortunately due to that Zeus took notice and raped many Veela. Aphrodite took grave offense to this and together with Lady Hera, Lady Hestia and Lady Hecate they hid the island and placed a blessing on us. Lady Hecate gave us the ability to control fire. Lady Hecate gave us the ability to wield magic like her children, the wizards and witches. Lady Hera gave us a blessing of only having Daughters. Lady Aphrodite gave us her allure, to fend off males. We will only love one person. Our mate. So to speak. We can go our whole lives never meeting, the one. But when we do. Our magic will connect. Forming a bond. Some say memories will be shared, others. Feelings. our magic will grow along with theirs. They will compliment each other."
I look down in thought. "I've been having these weird thoughts lately." Looking up at Gwendolyn. "Dreams. Shattered and broken. But with each one is a feeling. Deep down. I can feel it as if it were mine." Gwendolyn smiles softly.
"He is your one. Amazing that you have found him so soon in your life. But. This doesn't mean you have to be with him. Take Apolline for example. Sebastian isn't her one. Yet she chose him. Just because you have a 'one' doesn't mean anything. It is up to you to pursue him if you wish to." Reaching a wooden cottage She knocks on the door and an elderly woman opens the door with a cane. Tapping the ground softly she walks down the steps before reaching up and touching Gwendolyns face.
"How may I help you Matriarch?" Gwendolyn gestures for us to step forward.
"I have two veela here." The old woman turns her empty white eyes towards us.
"I can feel it. They both have cores. Interesting. It is giving off the same. Yet a different feeling. One is certain. The other is ever changing." She holds out her hands. Getting the clue I held out the strand of hair that pulses faster ever since we came closer towards the forest. Gabrielle does the same. The woman takes a hold of them as she murmurs to herself. "Interesting. Do you know why only Veela Hair can be used in a wand core?" I shake my head.
"Non. I have a hair from Grand'Mere though. There was no else that bonded with me." The woman nods and lets the strands go before she taps her cane up the steps.
"Come. Come. We have much to discuss. There is a third. Where is she." Gwendolyn sniffs.
"She will come soon enough. I had to discipline her." The woman cackles.
"Yes yes of course you did. Now. Veela hair is special. We can only gift it to someone who means a great deal to us. This goes to show that Gwendolyn is a big softie for her darlings." I smile at this. Gabrielle has stars in her eyes. "You, my dear. Feel this way towards a man. Either as a mate. Or family." I blush. Gabrielle looks confused.
"But what about me?" The woman looks at her.
"You are young. You have not reached maturity. You think of him in a way you think of your father most likely. A protector. Someone to keep you safe. But because you haven't reached your maturity. Your feelings for him could possibly change. Who knows. You both may find that he is your mate. Magic is weird." She says with a cackle. Gabrielle looks down deep in thought.
"He saved us. He was sooo cool. Like those books!!" She has stars in her eyes again. "But. His Magic. It felt… different. Warm. But cold." She ponders this trying to think of the words as in the back of my mind.
Harry in a room that's ever changing, lording the elements as he swirls water around in a dance. Flames ignite from his hands as he blasts dummies apart before slashing with his arm and a blade of wind slices a dummy In half. Before stomping on the ground and a boulder lifts up.
Shaking my head I look at the woman who is muttering to herself. "Who are you exactly?"
The woman tilts her head before smacking Gwendolyn on the shins with her cane. "You didn't even tell them why they are here? For shame." Gwendolyn hisses in pain.
"I forgot about you. Darlings, this is Abigail. She is The Vella Artificer. She creates our wands. You are here to figure out if you wish to create a wand for Harry Potter. Or not. It's up to you."
I look down in thought. Remembering that night. How he weirded my wand as if it was his own. After many nights of trying to figure out how I look up. "He used my wand. As if it was his own. Is that because he is my mate?" Abigail raises her eyebrows.
"He used your wand? Let me see." I take out my wand and hand it over as she looks at it before sniffing it then locking it… Ew. Making a mental note to clean it later. She starts cackling. "Your wand already accepted him as your mate. Oho this has never happened before. You are something else, young Fleur. Something else indeed."
I look confused as Gwendolyn just grins in pride. Abigail hands me my wand back before hobbling towards a back room. "Come. Come. Do you have anything of Harry Potter's? I need to feel his magic."
"I… I um… I still have his cloak he gave me…" I say with a blush. Refusing to explain how I sleep with it at night smelling his scent. I glance at Gwendolyn who looks at me with Mirth. 'Curses. She knows.' Turning my nose away I pull out my purse and dig for a bit before removing his cloak. Abigail immediately snatches it out of my hands before running her fingers over it.
"Yes… Yes this can work. His Magic is soaked in. Oh? Blood too. I can use that." She pulls out her wand before waving it over the cloak before red swirls leave before swirling in a ball as Gwendolyn conjures a vial and the blood goes in before it seals shut. Abigail takes it before looking at it. "Interesting. Very. Interesting. Take a look." Before tossing it to Gwendolyn. She grabs it before her eyes dilate.
"How can this be??" She brings it close to her eyes. "How is this possible?" Gabrielle looks up at the taller people with a pout.
"What is it, Grandmere?" Gwendolyn looks down at her.
"I cannot say. It is not my place." Abigail turns to me before wrapping the cloak around my shoulders and clasping it. I sigh softly at the familiar warmth and smell. Forgetting where I am as Gwendolyn smirks.
"You must go into the forest to find the wood. Follow the magic. And follow your heart." She waves her wand and the back door opens. Gabrielle is wanting to go as well but Gwendolyn stops her. I hold the cloth in my hands as I look at Abigail.
"How will I know if I found the right one?" She just smiles softly.
"You will know." As she pushes me softly out the door. The door closes as I turn back and gasp as the cottage isn't there anymore. I turn around and notice I am now surrounded by trees. All types and every type. Shaking my Head I start walking.
' Why must I have a mate? Why couldn't I be like normal people? Why can't I ever allow myself to relax. Always keeping a leash on my allure. I hate it. I just. Want to be free from my expectations. '
Blinking in shock. I look around for the voice. "What. What was that."
'I don't want to be the boy who lived. Why do people know who I am? I don't even know who I am." Hearing Harry's Voice i gasp. Closing my eyes I feel for my allure before pulling the thread I imagine keeping it closed loose.
'A shattered dream that's like a far off memory.' Opening my eyes I feel my allure bubble within me . 'A far off memory that's like a shattered dream.' my allure pours out of me as I sigh in bliss. Shrugging off my dress I take off all of my clothes as my feet sink into the soft soil as I start laughing merrily. Finally being free. ' I want to line the pieces up. Yours. And mine.'
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(Sanctuary by Utada)
-Memory-
Walking through the empty corridors at night I follow after a young Harry. Entering a classroom before pulling the invisibility cloak off himself. Walking closer towards the mirror he stared at his reflection. Tears running down his face as he sees his parents standing behind him.
"I miss you. So much. I feel so alone. No one understands." Sitting on the floor he stared at the smiling faces of his parents. They place a hand on his shoulders. Feeling for him I see him close his eyes and curl up in a fetal position sobbing.
Standing there feeling my heart break at seeing this young boy in anguish. I walk towards the Mirror looking at the mirror before gasping softly. The beautiful woman looks up straight into my eyes as she tilts her head in confusion before gasping softly and smiling beautifully.
'Watch over him for us.'
Gasping in shock as she stares at me with a smile. The area fades away.
The scene shifts into a room with a cerberus with a red headed boy and a bushy brown haired girl, before switching to a room with vines slithering about. A room filled with flying keys, then a room with a giant chessboard. A room filled with fire and a table with vials of potions. Flames rise up licking the ceiling before revealing a chamber with a man in a purple turban battling with a young Harry before Harry Manages to touch his face making the man crumble to dust. A dark form rises up before screeching and passing through Harry knocking him out. A red stone falls to the floor and shatters into a thousand pieces.
The area coalesces into a stone chamber where a young red headed girl is laying on the floor unconscious As Harry is fighting a Basilisk… Blinking in shock at the size.
Watching him drive a sword through the roof of its mouth as a fang pierces his arm. Gasping softly I watch him drag himself towards the girl as a teenager is gloating about something. Before Harry yanks the fang out before stabbing a diary. Ink bleeds through as the teenager bursts into light. The girl snapling awake As they talk a bit before Harry slumps over with a smile on his face. The girl is screaming in fear and anguish, scrambling as much as her weak body can over to Harry. The girl is talking as Harry slowly starts to lose Strength before saying something with a hand on her head before he smiles and closes his eyes. The girl balls and clings to his chest shaking. Shadows start to move before it coalesces into a swirling mass before a female figure steps out. Walking gracefully over to the duo the girl looks up before shielding Harry protectively as much as she can before the figure waves her hand and the girl slumps over asleep. An orb of light shines down from the ceiling as the woman cradles it in her embrace. Lips moving she kisses the orb of light before gently pushing it into Harry's chest. Once completed Harry's body jumps as if electrocuted before his chest starts rising. The woman stands back up and turns away into shadows.
The scene shifts towards an alleyway filled with people as Harry is walking towards Gringotts. The weather turns for the worst as rain falls hard and lightning flashes. Harry runs through the street before sliding to a stop and picking up a black cat with Amethyst Eyes.
A cold chill creeps up around as Hoarfrost appears around a train as a large number of Dementors surround the train as a large white light shines forth scattering them. A dementor flies in front before revealing a quidditch pitch in the middle of a thunderstorm and Harry flying around being chased by Dementors before holding a broom that is glowing a brilliant white as he hurts it towards a crowd of Dementors before the same white light bursts forth making them flee.
The scene changes to where Harry is kissing a pretty Black haired witch as they smile at each other and press their foreheads together. The scene shifts towards a tall tower where the bushy haired girl is crying with a smile on her face in the arms of Harry as they get close for a kiss. The moon breaks through the clouds as light shines down on the forest where Harry is fighting a very large wolf with a brown haired man as the man starts to shift Into a wolf. Harry gets smacked away and flies through trees.
The wolf howled out before tearing across the castle grounds towards Harry as a bunch of teachers put up a defense. A severe strict woman commanding a large golem. A small Goblin Half blood constructing shields of earth. A large half giant grappling with the wolf and columns and a woman carving Runes along the ground at a blistering speed. A greasy haired man is in front of Harry before he calls down a massive lightning bolt.
The scene shifts to a waif of a blonde skipping through the empty corridors barefoot before Jumping off the staircase plummeting down 4 floors before being caught in the arms of Harry as she laughs and nuzzles his neck.
Harry is standing at a train station surrounded by females all looking at him with love as he smiles and hugs them all. Off in the distance stands a beautiful dark haired woman with Amethyst eyes smiling and on the other side of the platform is a beautiful blonde woman staring at Harry with longing.
Fires race across the station as Harry turns and glares at a set of 5 figures in dark cloaks and skull masks as he rips off his cloak and brandishes his wand blocking and swatting spells as he protects three women behind him. Smiling when he has another wand in his hand he fights back.
-End-
Opening my eyes I am standing in front of a large Cypress tree. Blinking a bit I feel the magic thrum off the cloak and tree before Suddenly a large snap is heard and a branch falls to the ground next to me. Looking down I pick up the piece of wood before feeling it vibrate. Smiling softly I hold it close to my chest as my hair strand pulses warmly. 'I want to talk to you, Harry. Am I in your thoughts as you are in mine? Do you care that I am not entirely human? Would you look at me with disgust, or lust? Can I be myself around you?' Walking through the forest I come across a small clearing with my clothes on the ground. Waving my wand I switch them with the air around me. Now dressed I continue walking, seeing the cottage in the distance.
Entering the cottage Gabriella scampers up to me as she looks at the branch of wood. "Is that it seester?" I look down and smile.
"Yes." Abigail wobbles closer and takes the wood as she studies it.
"Cypress. A wood of noble birth. This one is a millenia years old. Interesting. Leave me while I fashion the wand. We will combine the hair later. Shoo. Shoo." She waves her hands as Gwendolyn Rolls her eyes.
"Come along darlings. Let's get some food." Gabrielle takes her hand and starts chatting. I turn towards Abigail looking at the piece of wood before turning away.
-Grimmauld Place-
Sipping the tea that Kreacher prepared for me I look up to see Grandma Walburga looking lost in thought. "Knut for your thoughts Grandma?"
"Pansy dear. Tell me. Do you know about the Carrows?" I think about it a bit.
"Yes. There are twins a year behind. Hestia and Flora Carrow. They do everything together. They are known for being creepy. I hear they don't blink. Never really talked to them. Why?"
Walburge purses her lips. "The Carrows I knew were called Alecto and Amycus. The Carrows are a family that thrive in the shadows. They. Do the dirty work. For Nobles. Harry Potter is the hero of the limelight. Everyone knows who he is. The carrows would be the same. But in the twilight. They will never receive recognition for their deeds." I nod slowly.
"So basically. They are assassins." Walburge nods.
"That actually makes it easier to understand. Yes. What I mean to say is that they are assassin's. And I say this because we. The Black Family are their biggest clients. But recently with the times changing they refused to move along with the times. And they got themselves in quite A mess. Arcturus Black got them out and now they swore fealty to us. You need to go and present yourself as Lady Black. You will be the one that deals with them mostly. As the Lord, he can never be tied to them. Sure he will tell you what needs to be done. But I am sure you will know. They will need to come here to swear realty to house black once more. Speak with Harry about letting them come. Not Alecto or Amycus. I don't believe they have fully recovered from the dark lords hold over them. They were always weak willed." I nod before sending Kreacher to get me parchment and a quill.
Hearing footsteps I turn to see Bella walk in as she seems to be doing that a lot more lately. Just wandering around lost in thought. Remembering what happened that night. I clear my throat. Bella blinks as she looks around before her eyes fall on me. Feeling the piercing stare I stare back. "Hello Pansy. What are you doing here?"
I look around. "I was talking with Grandma. And now I am penning a letter to the Carrows. Is something on your mind?" Bella bites her lip before sighing and sitting in a chair.
"There is much on my mind. Many things. But most if not all revolve around Dear Harry." I rest my head on my fist staring blankly at her.
"You as well? Honestly." Shaking my head.
Bella doesn't respond, just blushes. I rub my temples. " Well. I'm fine with it. I managed to write in a clause in my betrothal that I can be intimate with him. I plan on surprising my beloved for his birthday. As long as I am first. I don't care how many wish to be with him. They just need to go through the proper steps of course."
'After speaking with Hermione and Luna about sharing I realized They were right. I can't give him everything he needs. I don't wish to behave Like a two knut whore. That can be someone else. Besides, If what Hermione says about Brown's abilities. We need to claim her as our own. Hmmm. I may need to go through the families again to see who can bring our family prestige. Sorry Anwylyd. I Am going to use your charm to bring Glory to House Black.'
Also ignoring how my belly tingles and my sacred places get damp imagining the various witches submitting to Beloved. That is a thought for another time. Turning to Bella who looks at me in surprise.
"How did you manage to get that?" I smirk while sipping my tea. It wouldn't be proper as a Lady To let it get cold.
"Beloved dropped about 10 truth bombs on my parents. And in their stupor I wrote in some clauses." Bella grins wide her eyes gleaming before she cackles.
"Oh I can't believe you got one over Regina!! Ahahahahaha!!!" Nlw it's my turn to be surprised.
"You know my mother?" Bella smirks.
"Of course I did. How do you think she survived in Slytherin? I taught her every hex she knows. She would have been godmother to any of my children. I'm actually glad I never had any with Rudy. Ugh. Just imagine that." She shivers. Feeling a pulse within myself, I tilt my head.
"Do you want children?" I ask as Bella straightens up with a smile.
"Yes. I want 2 daughters and a boy." Her eyes glaze over as she stares off in space. Before her face turns to extreme sorrow. I blink in confusion before she seems To snap out of it.
"I'll leave you to it." Before she gets up and walks away humming to herself. Looking after her I frown a bit wondering about who Bellatrix Really is.
"You are probably wondering how Bella came to be like that. Aren't you." Walburga states.
"Was I that obvious?" She chuckles.
"A bit. You will need to work on your Occlumency. You must show any emotions while in public with other Lords and Ladies. We are Blacks. We are above them." I nod.
"Yes Grandmother." I hear the floo roar as I turn my head listening for the footsteps before smiling. Hearing the heavy thud of his boots against the new hardwood floors. "Welcome home Anwylyd."
Walking in the room I blush at how handsome he looks with a suit on. He takes off the jacket and hangs it on a coat rack before kissing my cheek. "I'm home cariad."
I blush at his deep voice and smile widens at him learning Welsh. Looking at the letter I bite my lip. Noticing this he takes my hand in his.
"Is everything alright?" I look into his emerald eyes.
"Do you trust me Anwylyd?"
"Always." His immediate reply makes my heart flutter. Smiling, I cup his cheeks and kiss close to his lips.
"I must send a letter. I cannot tell you what it is yet. But." He smiles. And stops me.
"Do what you need to. You will tell me if it is important for me to know." Smiling at his trust I snuggle into his side and sigh Happily. "Speaking of letters. I received one from Draco. I am to meet with him and Sallow on the 29th."
-Diagon Alley-
-July 29-
Stepping through the floo I wave down Tom. "Hey Tom. Table for 3 please. Somewhere private as well." He smiles and waves me over.
"Sure thing. Come round back I got a room." Leading me towards a small room with a table and four chairs. "Who will be joining?"
"Draco Malfoy and Sebastian Sallow. They should be coming together." He cups his chin.
"I remember the boy. Ponce of a father though." Laughing, I ordered some finger food and drinks. Trying to get some wine, Tom shakes his head. "Nope. Not until your majority."
"Darn. Alright then. Thanks Tom." He waves as he walks away. I take out a letter in a soft pink envelope As I smell it. "Smells like a summer day… What the fuck. How do you capture a summer day? Oh well." Opening the letter.
~ Dear Harry,
I hope you are well after that trial from the World Cup. I don't know if you know. But, my name is Fleur Delacuer. You saved me, my mother Apolline Delacuer and my little sister Gabrielle. Thank you. I didn't get a chance to say so back then. I hope you don't mind me using your beautiful owl to send this. A woman by the name of Amelia Bones told me that she is the only way to reach you.
To be honest, I had trouble writing this letter. I have never written to a boy before. And even if it is to say thank you. It was a first for me. I. I Did not have many friends when I reached my maturity. I do have one. And she is the dearest thing to me besides my family. It is hard. My hope is that we can write to each other.
I know you are Harry Potter, I do not care. You saved my life. My sister is begging to write something. Please forgive her. She is a huge fan of your books.'~
Turning to a second parchment with nice handwriting.
~Dear Harry,
Thank you for saving me and my family. You were so cool beating those bad men. Just like the books. A real life hero. Can I have your autograph please?~
Chuckling, I shake my head before going back to the first paper.
~ I hope you are doing well and hope you have a wonderful summer.
P.S You left your cloak with me. I hope you don't mind. I haven't left it alone since that night. It helps me sleep at night.
Fleur~
Folding the parchment I place it in my pocket before closing my eyes and blushing. 'I forgot my cloak. I hope Lavender will make me a new one. And she is sleeping with it? Oh jeez. How will Pansy react knowing a veela is sleeping with my scent… I should actually read up on veela. Rowling never expanded on what they are. She was probably jealous.'
There is a knock and Tom walks in with drinks and food as Draco strides in with an easy smirk. Sebastian follows with his hands in his pockets. I wave a hello as we all get situated. Tom closes the door.
"Hey guys." I start off.
"Hello Potter. How is your summer." Draco says after drinking some pumpkin juice. Sebastian isn't making a small plate.
"Heya Potter."
"It's good. Other than that Fiasco at the world cup. Oh yeah. Pansy was furious at me about that…" I slump as Draco laughs.
"I bet. I heard you protected a very important family." I blink.
"I did? I think they were the Delacuers. Are they important?" Draco smirks.
"They own the largest vineyard in Europe. Also, Sebastian Delacuer is to be the next Minister of France. Apolline Delacuer is a veela. And not just any veela. She is the princess Of the European coven. Her mother is Gwendolyn Deveroux, Matriarch of the European coven." I blink and pinch myself.
"They are that famous? Wow." I sat there stunned. Sebastian snorts.
"Amazing Potter. You could probably ask for a fortune and they will give it to you. You are already famous. Now. Even more so." I sigh.
"I didn't want that." Draco nods.
"We know. Anyways. The reason I called for a meeting is because I heard some things about The council. As you know. I will be king. It's a foregone conclusion. I must do something. But I can't tell you what. House secrets and all. But I will be king. There is something going on in Hufflepuff. I heard from some spies of mine that Cedric doesn't have some of the younger years in line. There is something brewing in that house. But I don't know what." I frown at this.
"They are the house of the loyal. And you are saying there might be a civil war? Or a coup."
"Either one really. The Claws are still under Davies." I nod.
"What is the other reason?" Sebastian perks up.
"I was hoping You would come with us to see my sister." I look over at him before facepalming.
"I'm so sorry, Sallow. I totally forgot. Yes, of course. I have time today." He waves Me off.
"I figured. And don't worry about it. We can leave after we finish." He eats some more. Almost as much as Ron. But more dignified.
"Yeah. I don't want to get your hopes up though." He nods.
"I know. But I won't stop." I nod.
"La Famille Avant Tout." Draco nod his head.
"What does that mean?" Sebastian asks.
"Family above all. It is a famous Black Family Quote." Draco says. Sebastian hums.
"Wish I could figure out if I have a family." I blink.
"You haven't done an inheritance test?" Sebastian tilts his head in confusion. "At Gringotts. You can take an inheritance test. Find out if you have family or not." Sebastian drops his head to the table in a loud thump.
"I never even thought of that." I laugh and pat his back.
"It's okay. Want to do that now? Or with your sister." He looks at me.
"I have wanted to know ever since I was little. I can wait longer. Let's go see my sister." Standing up I wave my hand over my face and my hair changes color as does my eyes. Draco cups his chin.
"And what does Pansy say to you about changing your appearance?" I shake my now blonde hair.
"She hates it immensely." Laughing, Sebastian leads us out and a good thing I changed. I see Rita having some breakfast writing Something with her green quill. She looks up and recognizes Draco but doesn't recognize us.
"Good morning Heir Malfoy. What a lovely chance to meet you. Shopping for school? Oh? Who are these people?" She slides into it smoothly. Draco puts on a charming smile.
"Ah. Miss Skeeter. A good morning to you as well. I just met up with some classmates of mine to go over summer homework. Nothing scandalous I'm afraid." She giggles and covers her mouth.
"Mister Malfoy. You tease. It's not my fault you have to be a male to be a 'reporter'." She even does the finger quotes. I blink in surprise.
"Anyways. These are my classmates. Sebastian Sallow. And." I walk up and take her hand and kiss her knuckles.
"Dudley Dursley Ma'am. Draco never mentioned having known such a beautiful woman." Her cheeks pink as Draco just raises an eyebrow.
"A. A pleasure." Rita breathes out. Smiling, I turn away.
"I wish to know you more Ma'am. But Summer homework and what not. Lead the way, good fellow." Pushing Sebastian towards the floo. Smirking at leaving the reporter flustered. Sebastian shakes his head and tosses some Sickles in the jar next to the floo and calls out.
"Feldcroft Village." Before the flames turn green and he steps through. Draco follows and I bring up the rear.
-Feldcroft-
Stepping through the flames I notice we are outside as I turn to look at a large fireplace made of stone. Looking around I cup my chin. "It never occurred to me that a fireplace can be anywhere." I hear my name and turn to see Sebastian leading Draco towards one of the small cottages. Looking around I see we are somewhere in the highlands of Scotland.
"This is a beautiful village. Are we in Scotland?"
"Yeah. Can you believe that Hogwarts is only 100 Kilometers that way?" Sebastian says pointing. I blink.
"You know. I never really thought of it like that. Do you still have to travel to Kings cross?" Sebastian huffs.
"Yeah. Bloody pointless if you ask me." Draco laughs. Reaching the cottage there is a sour faced man tending to the garden as he hears us and turns.
"Sebastian… welcome back. I thought you'd be gone longer." He notices Draco as his eyes narrow. And then me. "Who are your friends…"
I notice this and raise an eyebrow. "Names Dudley. That's Draco. We are friends of Sebastian." Cutting off Draco. Sebastian nods.
"The man narrows his eyes before scoffing. "Sebastian. When are you gonna learn? There is nothing to be done. There is nothing that can remove a curse. The sooner you accept that reality… The better." Sebastian clenches his fist.
"We haven't tried everything!" Sebastian retorts out. The Man roars out.
"THERE IS NO CURE!!" Looming over Sebastian. "When will you accept that?"
"NEVER! I WILL NEVER ACCEPT IT!" the man glares at him before Huffing and turning away.
"You will come to regret that boy." My eye twitches. Sebastian breathes deeply before walking to the door.
"Come on. I want you to meet my sister. If you have any stories to tell of Hogwarts. She would love to hear them." Draco walks after as do I.
-PoV Switch-
Entering the nice cottage Sebastian is creeping up to a young woman sitting at a table knitting Something.
"Heoo Anne." The girl shrieks before turning and then smiling.
"Sebastian! You are back so soon?" Seeing the woman turn I gasp softly. Looking at this angel in front of me is walking forward as she looks at me with a questioning look. Taking her hand and kissing the back of her knuckles I look up to see a slight pink hue in her beautiful face. Staring at her earth brown eyes I smile.
"Hello, My name is Draco Malfoy. It is a pleasure to meet you. Sebastian has told us much about you." The woman looks at Sebastian who is staring at Draco with wide eyes. Turning back to me she smiles and curtsies a bit awkwardly.
"Hello, my name is Anne Sallow. But you must know that already. It. It is a pleasure to meet you as well." Hearing a cough from behind me I turn and glare at Harry who is smirking mirthfully At me.
"So. Mind introducing me or are you gonna keep holding her hand." Grinning unrepentant I immediately let go of her hand with a blush. Stammering put some words Harry laughs holding his sides.
"Oh my god I can't believe I Am seeing this. Oh I can't wait to tell Pansy this." I stalk towards him and push him as he falls over laughing holding her belly as I start kicking him.
"You will do no such thing!!!! Do you know the amount of times I have teased her about her crush on you!!!!!?!?!? She would eat me alive!!!!"
"Ummm. What was that?" Sebastian asks, standing next to Anne who looks at her feet with a small smile. Harry is wheezing from laughing so hard.
"You can't be that dense Sebastian… Draco here!!! Hahahaha!!! Has fallen for the one thing that I never would have thought possible. Draco fell in love at first sight." Before laughing again. I blush hard and avert my eyes at Sebastian Who stares gobsmacked at me.
"Is this true?" Anne asks softly. I gulp.
"Well… to be honest. I don't know if it's love… but. Umm. Yeah. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. And I would like to umm. Yeah." Before walking to a corner and banging my head against the wall. Harry is dying now choking on his spit. Good riddance.
-PoV-
Getting up from the floor I wiped my face from the tears. Looking at Sebastian and Anne who look lovely I walk up and hold out my hand. She turns to me finally.
"Oh hello. I'm sorry. I'm Anne." I grin and snap my fingers as a light shines over my face. Her eyes widen as she looks at my scar and then back as I shake her hand.
"Harry Potter. Draco pleasure. It's nice to meet you. I have some things I would like to ask you. If I may?" She looks to where Draco is still banging his head against the wall. "Oh. Don't mind him. He is embarrassed he flustered himself so easily around you. He was taught how to properly talk to a lady. And with him being so tongue tied. Oh happy days." Wiping another tear. Sitting at the table I gesture for her to sit. She does after one last glance at Draco.
"I need you to tell me exactly what you remember of the curse. What happened? How you feel. What causes them to flare up. And what causes them to abate." She blinks and nods.
"Yes. I believe I can. I don't remember how it happened. We were very young. All I remember is that we were sleeping and then something struck me. I woke up in the dark. But everything is blurry. When it flares up I feel short of breath and a deep deep pain. Like it's ripping into my veins. I feel more calm when I am not doing any physical activities or using magic. It flares up the most when I use magic." I cup my chin and lean back in the chair.
"Draco. Make sure we are not disturbed." He looks over and nods before walking out the front door. "Sebastian, stay here please. Anne. What You are telling me. It seems to me you have a curse on your magical Core. Now. I am able to take a look due to my family magic. With your permission. I would like to enter your soulscape. Think of the mind palace for Occlumency. But for the soul. And that is all I can tell you. But it is required that I touch your chest and temple. I must connect with your mind and heart." Anne blushes a bit but looks at Sebastian. He is looking at me.
"You think this will help?" I shrug my shoulders.
"I honestly don't not know. But I can get a better understanding by going in." Sebastian turns to Anne and takes her hand.
"I only want you cured Anne. I want you to go to Hogwarts with me. I want to show you a whole bunch of magic. But. This is your choice." Anne smiles and hugs him before turning to me with a determined face.
"I'm ready." I nod before standing up.
"What you see here. Do not leave this room. Do you understand me?" They nod and stand up as I wave my arm and the furniture moves to create space. I kneel down and place my palm on the floor and close my eyes picturing the runic circle the room provided. Pushing my magic outward the Runes carved into the stone. Finishing the circle I stand up and gesture for Anne to lay down. They blink and look at me.
"Wow." Is all she says as she goes to the center and lays down.
"Don't enter the circle." I tell Sebastian who nods before I kneel Down and place a hand on her temple and the other over her heart. Her blush increases a bit but I close my eyes. "You will feel my magic washing over you like water. Don't fight it. Just let it happen. Try to relax." Before I let my magic out as she gasps.
-Station-
Opening my eyes I look around at the station and see Anna sitting in a chair with books around her. Looking at the titles I can't even begin to read some of them. Looking around I start to notice the cracks. "Figured. It's different from Astoria. This feels Like it is fueled by something different. It's tied to some object. But what. I don't know." Looking around for anything, I touch a crack and feel the magic. Feeling the negative energy but nowhere near the malice from Astorias curse. I let go and stand up before stepping to the edge and falling.
-Cottage-
Opening my eyes I stand up before cracking my neck. Sebastian helps Anne up as I make the circle disappear. Rearranging the room back to where it was I called Draco back in. Noticing he sits next to Anne I smirk. "Well. Good news. And bad news." Sebastian takes Anne's hand in his.
"Bad news first. Then good news."
"Alright. Bad news. The curse is tied to an object. Where is it at? I don't know. I did take heed of the magical signature of the curse. So I'll be on the lookout. Good news is. The curse is tied to an object. It can easily be broken." Sebastian and Anne both have huge smiles as they hug in happiness. Anne then hugs Draco who squeaks. I bite my lip to prevent myself from saying anything before standing up. "I'll be heading out now. Behave Draco." Before grinning and walking out.
-The Rook-
Sitting on a small boulder while kicking my feet. I look at all the fairies dancing in the wind as I smile. Standing on top of the boulder I hold out my hand as a couple of fairies land on my palm before dancing together. Turning my eyes I feel a pulse of magic before the area around me starts to fade as a tear opens up in front of me. A sea of swirling colors appears before it slowly changes into a scene. Harry is running in a city that looks somewhat Japanese. Carrying a young blonde girl. What's interesting is the girl has fox ears and nine Bushy tails. Lights flash as spells hit the ground and buildings all around him as he ducks and weaves. All the while protecting the young girl.
The tear closes before the world comes back into view. Blinking suddenly I hop off the boulder and run inside.
-Grimmauld Place-
Cupping my chin while I puff some smoke. I think about what Amelia just said. "You want me to come with you to Japan and meet the magicals?" At her nod I tilt my head. "Why me? I'm still in school. And shouldn't there be like some ambassador?" Amelia grimaces.
"Lucius Malfoy, Is Fudges go to ambassador…" I blink and sigh.
"Of course he is. Sigh. And he will only make deals that suit him. It's a wonder Fudge eleven listens to him. None of the laws helped Fudge at all." Amelia nods.
"He likes his office, I suppose. Anyways. I am meeting a delegate for Japan's magical Community. Somewhere in Kyoto. And. I was wondering if you wanted to go with me… You know… See the sights?" I don't notice her nervous fidgeting of her robes as she blushes. In her portrait above my head Walburge is smirking at a flustered Amelia as she winks. Amelia blushes harder. I tilt my head back and forth. With my eyes closed not seeing the by play.
"When would we leave? I am not allowed to leave this house for the next couple days. Something to do with my birthday I suppose." Bella pokes her head in. Still very wary of Amelia.
"My lord. You should take her offer… I… I umm… need to go back actually… to Japan… Remember when I said it found balance? Ummm. It's been about 16 years since I went back or sent word…" I look at her with surprise.
"Are you going to tell me?" She shakes her head.
"I cannot… but I can show you." Looking at her fidgeting nervously I pat the spot next to me as she hurries over and sits down. I pull her head to my lap as she eeps. Brushing my fingers through her hair she starts purring.
"Are you afraid?" Asking her softly. Amelia drinks her tea letting us have this moment.
"A little bit. I'm just worried about the reaction of me not sending a word." I hum in thought.
"Very well. I shall come with you Amelia. When do we leave?" Amelia perks up a bit with a small blush.
"In a week. After your birthday of course." I nod with a smile.
"Okay then. A week it is." Amelia smiles and gets up stretching her back as she raises her arms. I look at her massive chest as it strains against her form fitting robes. Feeling my pants tighten I blush and look away not noticing Bella is staring at my bulge with pink cheeks as she bites her lip. Amelia smirks to herself before bidding goodbye and walking out with a sway to her hips.
"You need to learn their customs, Harry. You will be taking the first step in leading the great nation of Britain back to glory." I look up at Walburga.
"Has the Family Black ever made business deals or anything with Japan?" Walburge purses her lips in thought.
"I don't believe so. You will be the first. Besides Bellatrix. But hers is of a personal nature… Thinking about it. So is yours." I nod.
"Yes. I plan on making allies with different countries. If not the country. Then someone with powerful connections. Preferably someone in the government." I hear skipping in the hallway as I turn to see Luna skips in before settling herself next to me. "Hello Little Moon. What brings you by today?" Luna smiles and snuggles into my side.
"I just Wanted to say good luck." I blink.
"What do you mean?" She hums in thought before shrugging.
"I dunno. Saw something. And wanted to say good luck, that's all." I nod slowly.
"Okay then. Are you staying The night for my birthday?" She shakes her head.
"No. Pansy wants me with her tonight. I wanted some time with you. So I came over." I nod and hold her close. She smiles in content.
Spending some quality time with Luna while Bella naps on my lap as always an enjoyable experience. Talking about the creatures she found with her mother and learning all about them is amazing. Hearing the clock strike 7 Luna reluctantly gets up and kisses My cheek. Close to my lips. Blushing she smiles and I smile back at her. "See you tomorrow Little Moon." Smiling, she skips away. Bella stirs as she gets up and yawns. Stretching her arms up, shoving Her bust outwards. Blinking sleep out of her eyes she looks around and then at me before her face turns red. Standing up she turns around and walks out without a backwards glance.
"Silly girl." I turn my head up towards Grandmother As she has a hand to her cheeks shaking her head.
-The Burrow-
Stepping out of the shadows I skip up the pathway to the open door and see the Weasley family lounging about. As Molly is bustling about preparing for Harry's party. Waving hello to everyone I walk towards the kitchen to see Pansy crying as she whisks some cake mix. Her hair is a mess and she is covered in flour. The kitchen is a disaster.
"Are you okay?" Pansy looks at me and throws the bowl down and covers her face.
"Nooooo!!! I can't do it!!!" Before she crouches down and sobs. Sighing I walk over, carefully stepping over eggs and fruits. After a while I reach her before patting her back.
"You can do it. I'll help you." Pansy looks at me with tears tracks down her flour covered cheeks.
"Really?" I nod. She smiles and pops up to her feet energetic again. "Yay!!"
-July 31-
Waking up I look around Sirius' room. Smiling at a wrapped present at the foot of my bed I sit up and stretch. Taking the gift I place it on the desk before doing my morning stuff. Wiping my face dry I pick up the letter to see it is in an elegant script. Smiling at the letter from Fleur.
~ Dear Harry
Happy birthday. I hope this letter has reached you. Thank you for your letters to Gabrielle. Now I was those to her instead of those books. She really enjoys the Basilisk one. Saving the damsel in distress. She wishes it were her. I told her not to wish for that. But. She is young.
Have you heard? They are supposedly bringing back the Triwizard Tournament. It will be between Hogwarts, Beauxbaton Academy and Durmstrang Institute. If it is true I will most likely be one of the candidates. I don't want to brag. But I am the best Beauxbaton has to offer. Okay… maybe a little bit of a brag.
I was wondering. If you by chance would be willing to meet with me sometime before school starts? I, There is something I wish to tell you… and I don't want to have it over a letter. I hope your birthday is well.
Warm wishes,
Fleur Delacuer~
Folding up the letter I tilt the envelope and a photo slides out. Looking at a smiling family I see Fleur standing with Gabrielle in front. Her mother was standing next to her with a stern man behind them all. Setting it down I feel arms hug me from behind as a heavy weight settles on my head.
"Good morning Bella." Hearing a giggle.
"Good morning Birthday Boy." Smiling, I rub Her arm.
"Am I allowed to know what we are doing today?"
"Nope" popping the P, Bella lets go and holds out a journal. "I found this in the library. It is my grandfather's Journal. I wasn't able to open it. So I figured it can only be opened by the Lord." Shrugging her shoulders she drops it into my hands. Looking at it I smile.
"Thank you Bella. I appreciate it." She smiles and blushes a bit before looking at her toes.
"That isn't all my gifts for you. I have one more. A spell I want you to learn. It's my own personal design." raising an eyebrow intrigued.
"You created a spell?" She nods. I grin.
"Awesome!!!
Jumping to my feet I grin. "Let's get started. I wanna learn." She smiles and leads me down the hallway. I feel something pass over me suddenly. Looking around I notice Bella frozen. Before I can say anything a portal Opens up underneath me as I fall. I refuse to admit I screamed like a girl… again…