Bloodshot emerald eyes glared murderously as 17-year-old Rosemarie Syrena James Potter-Black, was dragged towards the Veil of Death by a pair of red haired wizards. Before she was unceremoniously dropped directly in front of the Veil.
"Hem, Hem; by the decree of Minister Shacklebolt on the thirty-first day of October in the year nineteen ninety-seven, the Dark Lady Potter is hereby sentenced to death via the Veil of Death for the crime of high treason against the Ministry of Magic," Delores Umbridge declared gleefully in her annoying sickly sweet voice. "Futhermore, all monies, properties, and material wealth owned by the Dark Lady shall be confiscated forthwith and distributed between the families of her victims and the Ministry of Magic."
Rose held back a laugh when she heard this.
All the material wealth that Rose owned from the Potter, Black, Peverell, Slytherin, Gryffindor, Emrys, LeFey, Flamel, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Gaunt fortunes, the money charmed by the goblins to change into whatever currency she needed it to be (depending on what country she was in), was currently hidden in one of the compartments of Rose's 15 compartment trunk that was shrunken and hidden inside of a moleskin bag, charmed with the best Notice-Me-Not that the Elder Wand could produce, tied around her ankle. Also, inside of the many compartments was all the books and heirlooms that had come from the Potter, Black, Peverell, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Emrys, LeFey, Flamel, Gryffindor and Gaunt libraries and vaults to prevent some of the darker books, grimoires, heirlooms from falling into the wrong hands. The three Deathly Hallows and the rest of her possessions were also hidden in the moleskin.
Rose found humor in the thought that these idiotic prats and traitors would be literally throwing away the money they expected to get from her though the Veil. She was brought back when she heard Umbridge ask if she had any last words.
"Only this," She said. "I, Lady Rosemarie Syrena James Potter-Black-Peverell-Emrys-LeFey-Gryffindor-Gaunt-Slytherin-Flamel-Ravenclaw, hereby declare that all individuals that intentionally helped to arrange this is in violation of depts. owed to my person. I name you all Oath Breakers! Deceivers! Unfaithful and unworthy of protection and the gift of Magic. On the moment of my upcoming death, may every one of you feel the wrath of your own magic taken out on yourself! And you Delores Umbridge, Ronald Weasley, Ginevra Weasley and Hermione Granger, let you feel this pain tenfold for your own crimes, both committed thus far and planned. So I declare, SO MOTE IT BE!"
Umbridge looked shocked for a moment before her smile returned. "And what exactly did you think that would accomplice Potter? Nobody owes you any debts. Your little bluff is for nothing."
"That is where you're wrong. Every Magical in Britain and in other countries, owes me a Life Debt for defeating Voldemort. I was the one who defeated and stopped him from bringing death to us all."
"And how exactly did you do that?" Umbridge scoffed.
"Voldemort actions," Rose said. "Would've revealed the existence of the magical world to the non-magicals. We would've been hunted down and killed."
Umbridge was silent before flinging her head back to laugh as if she heard the funniest thing in her life. "A Life Debt from 'saving' us from the Muggles!? Muggles are absolutely no threat to even the weakest of pureblood magicals. There is no Life Dept."
"Then send me through the Veil. Complete your execution and see if I'm telling the truth."
Umbridge growled. "I, Delores Jane Umbridge, hereby carry out your sentence."
A slash of her wand sent a strong burst of magic that sent a still smirking Rose flying into the Veil. The last thing she saw as she passed through was the looks of pain and horror on Umbridge and the traitor's faces as their magic attacked them from within, carrying out Magic's will at their betrayal.
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Rose wasn't sure how long she had been floating through the shadowy darkness of the Veil. She could've been floating for minutes, hours, months or even years… time had lost all meaning. One good thing, or bad thing depending on how one looked at it, with the lack of scenery gave her a reason to ruminate her past.
Her life in general sucked. Majorly.
It didn't help the fact that she had learned that her life had been planned out since her family had been targeted by Voldemort due to that merlin damned prophecy.
About two days after she had defeated Voldemort and two weeks before being arrested by Aurors hired by Umbridge, she had gone to Gringotts to check on her finances and more about her family.
Flashback
"Griphook, I would like to have an inheritance test done." Rose said as she sat across from the goblin.
Griphook nodded, bringing out a heavy, blank piece of parchment. "I'll need three drops of blood on the parchment, Lady Potter."
The 17-year-old savior of the Wizarding World took the small knife that was handed to her and let the drops fall onto the parchment. The parchment glowed for a few
Griphook couldn't help but be curious to see what the Lady of the Ancient house of Potter had inherited, but reigned it in and watched as Lady Potter read over the list.
Inheritance Test Results
Name:Rosemarie Syrena James Potter
Age: 17
Status:Pureblood
D.O.B:July 31, 1980 at 11:59 PM
Father:James Charles Potter (Pureblood, deceased)
Mother:Lily Marie Potter nee Evans (Halfblood, deceased)
Other Family
Petunia Dursley (Aunt) – alive
Dudley Dursley (Cousin) – alive
Vernon Dursley (Uncle) – alive
Sirius Orion Black (Godfather) – Deceased
Heiress:
Heiress to the Ancient and noble house of Black through Paternal ancestry and adoption
Heiress to the Ancient and Noble house of Emrys through magic
Heiress to the Ancient and noble house of Gaunt through right of conquest
Heiress to the Ancient and noble house of Gryffindor through Paternal ancestry
Heiress to the Ancient and noble house of Hufflepuff through maternal ancestry
Heiress to the Ancient and noble house of Peverell through Paternal ancestry
Heiress to the Ancient and noble house of Potter through paternal ancestry
Heiress to the Ancient and noble house of Ravenclaw through Maternal ancestry
Heiress to the Ancient and noble house of Slytherin through right of conquest
Heiress to the Ancient and Royal house of Le Fay through maternal ancestry
Heiress to the Ancient and noble house of Flamel through paternal ancestry
Heiress to the house of Quirrell through Right of Conquest
Heiress to the noble house of Lockhart through Right of Conquest
Vaults
Vault 0: Emrys Family Vault: 600,000,000,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 1: LeFay Family Vault: 500,000,000,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 2: Gryffindor Family Vault: 750,000,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 3: Ravenclaw Family Vault: 750,000,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 4: Hufflepuff Family Vault: 750,000,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 5: Slytherin Family Vault: 750,000,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 7: Flamel Family Vault: 800,000,000,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 19: Merlin's Personal Vault: Books and magical artifacts, Merlin's Staff
Vault 20: Merlin's Private Vault: 400,000,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 16: Morgana's Personal Vault: 300,000,000,000 Galleons, Morgana's Staff
Vault 359: Peverell Family Vault: Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 360: Peverell Private Vault: 200,000,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 240: Godric Gryffindor Vault: Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands
Vault 241: Godric Gryffindor Private Vault: 300,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 527: Antioch's Vault: 79,674,973 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 528: Cadmus' Vault: 36,675,623 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 529: Ignotus' Vault: 68,740,546 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 374: Rowena's Personal Vault: 240,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 379: Helga's Personal Vault: 230,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 382: Salazar's Personal Vault: 300,000,000 Galleons, Potion Collection, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 388: Gaunt Family Vault: 200,000,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Vault 345: Lockhart Family Vault and Heirlooms: 300,000 Galleons, Various heirlooms, books, jewelry, diamonds, swords, armors, artworks, clothing, wands, etc.
Magic:
Magical Core:75% blocked, 25% on (Block is currently in danger of breaking, remove as soon as possible) (Placed by Albus Dumbledore)
Wandless Magic: 75% Block (Block is currently in danger of breaking, remove as soon as possible) (Placed by Albus Dumbledore)
Eidetic/Photographic Memory: 100%Blocked.
Beast Speech: 90% blocked
Dark Magic: 100% blocked (Block is currently in danger of breaking, remove as soon as possible)
Light Magic: 75% Blocked (Block is currently in danger of breaking, remove as soon as possible)
Seer: 100% Blocked
Natural Animagus: Royal Silver Phoenix, Basilisk, Namean Lioness, Raven, Doe (Blocked by Albus Dumbledore, only doe unblocked)
Natural Occlumency:100% blocked (Block is currently in danger of breaking, remove as soon as possible) (placed by Albus Dumbledore)
Natural Legitimacy:100% blocked (Block is currently in danger of breaking, remove as soon as possible) (placed by Albus Dumbledore)
Natural Healing Magic:100% blocked (Block is currently in danger of breaking, remove as soon as possible) (placed by Albus Dumbledore)
Metamorphmagus: 99% Blocked by Albus Dumbledore
Marriage Contract:
Rosemarie Potter and Ronald Weasley (made by A.P.W.B.D and Molly Weasley)
Potion and Spells:
From Birth till present-
-Protection spell, via Lily Potter and James Potter – birth
-Forced tracking and untraceable spell, via Albus Dumbledore – six months old, broken
-Forced magical binding, via Albus Dumbledore – six months old, broken
-Killing curse, Via Tom Marvolo Riddle (Voldemort) – 15 months old
-Magical core block, via Albus Dumbledore – 8 years old
-Loyalty potion geared towards Albus Dumbledore, via Albus Dumbledore – 11 years old
-Trust Potion geared towards Albus Dumbledore, 11 years old
-Mistrust potion geared towards Slytherin, via Albus Dumbledore – 11 years old
-Impulse Curse, via Albus Dumbledore – 11 years old, broken
-Loyalty potion geared to Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, Via Molly Weasley – 12 years old, broken
-love potion geared towards Ronald Weasley, Via Molly Weasley.
On and on it continued to list every spell and potion used on her. She noted that after fourth year they had started to give her amorsortia, the strongest love potion in the wizarding world, but had stopped sometime this year. She idly realized this was when both Ronald and Hermione had abandoned her in the forest, forcing her to do the Horcrux Hunting alone.
End Flashback
In all honesty, she wasn't really surprised. It did explain why she had been confused when she had meet them again before the battle at Hogwarts. Or why she easily forgave them after the First Task back in fourth-year.
At least they got the punishment they deserved. Rose thought.
Not to mention the fact that Molly, Ronald, Hermione and Ginerva were now flat out broke, seeing as they had been stealing money and other things from her vaults through Dumbledore. She had gotten all of the books, family heirlooms and other items they had stolen back. And had gotten all of her money back, plus interest. She had asked the goblins to leave Alberforth and the other Weasleys alone as they had no part in what had happened.
Rose sighed. Too bad she couldn't get back at Dumbledore.
You can't exactly punish a dead man.
'You can't, Mistress, but I can.'
Rose's head jerked as she looked around, trying to find the source of the strange whisper-like voice.
"Where are you?" She asked.
'I am here with you, Mistress.'
"Why can't I see you then?"
'My apologizes Mistress, I shall reveal myself at once.'
A man wearing a black three-piece suit, black glasses and had two large black feathered wings appeared before her.
"Death." Rose said.
'Indeed, Mistress. I am the entity known to mortals as Death or as Thanatos. I am the one who ferries the souls of those who no longer live to their proper destination. I am the Judge of the wicked and the Shephard to those who have earned their place in Elysium.'
Rose nodded. "Does that mean you're here to take me to my final resting place?"
Death shook his head. 'I'm afraid I cannot do that Mistress, for you are not dead and are thus out of my jurisdiction.'
"What the bloody hell do you mean I'm not dead? I was blasted through the Veil of Death. And can you please stop calling me 'Mistress'?" She hadn't like being called 'Mistress' by either Dobby, Kreatcher or Winky then and she certainly didn't like being called 'Mistress' now.
'I cannot stop calling you my Mistress as that is exactly who you are, Mistress. You are the one who has brought together and earned the loyalty of all three of my Hollows. You are the one and only true Mistress of the Deathly Hollows. And your survival is fundamentally linked to your status as my Mistress, Mistress.'
"That still doesn't answer my question of why I'm not dead."
'Being the Mistress of Death means two things. One, the Hallows will forever only respond to you. Two, you cannot be killed by any artifact of Death.'
Rose sighed. "Including the Veil of Death. I understand. Now what?"
'You have two choices. You could stay here in this lovely void of darkness until your mortal shell gives out from lack of sustenance-'
"Yea-no." Rose said.
Death almost sighed in disappointment. 'I suppose it was too much to hope for. You've always been stubborn about not dying, though the anticipation has kept me on the edge of my seat.'
"The second option…"
'Yes, my Mistress.' Death said. 'I could send you to another universe of your choosing, where you could start over either as you are or to be reborn. No worries about your belongings, they will remain with you should you go as you are or appear near you when you reach seven years of age should you choose to be reborn. Same goes with your magic and other abilities.'
"The second choice, please."
Immediately, tiny lights, like stars began to appear in the now blackness of the Veil.
Worlds, She thought in awe. Thousands of millions of worlds.
'Where would you like to go, Mistress?'
Rose was silent as she thought about where she wanted to go.
She wanted to go to a world where she could make her own decisions, where she could make friends who wouldn't see her as a freak, where she could be herself. Where she could fine love when she decided to settle down. Her time hunting for the Horcrux's gave her the need to explore, see new places, being free.
The worlds dwindled down as each stipulation came to mind.
One world was full of dragons and people, working and fighting side-by-side. This world had magic, but could only gain it through the bonding with the dragons.
The second world was full of people and a number of strange creatures. These creatures could be used as companions, in battles, as pets. People earned a partner when they turned ten years of age.
The third was filled of people who played a card game, battling with monsters, spells and traps. Seven objects in it held great powers. She noticed it was themed around Egypt.
The fourth world that was space oriented with a dozen planets. It was filled with numerous different species. This world home to people who could use what looked like magic to do incredible feats. She noted that there were two factions of 'magic' users. One faction held a group of beings who wielded brightly colored energy blades, while the other wielded dark colored blades.
The fifth was seeped in magic. But no humans existed. Instead, the main population was made up of horses.
Nope, not this one. She thought. She liked magic, but she did not like the idea of being a brightly colored horse.
The sixth world had a bunch of people both good and bad, some of whom had superpowers. This world seemed to focus on a group of teen heroes.
The seventh world was like the sixth. It had people who had superpowers. There was a team of supers that consisted of a man in a metal suit, a soldier, a pair of heroes who could change their sizes, a demigod and what looked like a cleaner mountain troll.
The eighth and final world was mostly ocean that was filled with countless islands. It was broken off into four seas. The equator of the world was filled with more islands and dangerous seas. The main factions were divided into four groups: Marines, World Nobles, Revolutionaries and Pirates. People could gain powers from eating brightly colored fruit that took away their ability to swim.
It was the last three worlds that gained her interests.
She studied them for a moment before she pointed to the sixth world. "This one."
'Very well, Mistress. Would you like to be reborn or go as you are?'
"I would like to go as I am."
'As you wish.'
The next thing Rose knew, she and Death were standing a comfortable study with every wall covered in book shelves. There were two seats separated by a small night stand in the far end of the room. Two large chairs in red velvet with gold trim faced a lit fire-place with a painting of a young woman hanging above it.
"Where are we?" Rose asked.
'I have a friend in this universe, a Lord of Order who can take care of you until you get back on your feet, Mistress. He can introduce and help you settle into this world, Mistress.'
Just as he finished saying that an old man with a cane appeared in front of them in a flash of golden light.
'Greetings Kent Nelson.'
"Lord Thanatos." Kent greeted. "What brings you to my Tower of Fate?" Spotting Rose. "And who's this?"
Rose was quick to introduce herself, after which both she and Death explained Rose's predicament and everything that had taken place in her old world. Kent was silent as he listened to Rose's story and Death's favor. When they finished, he turned towards the picture above the fire place.
"I've been alone in this tower for seventeen years, I could use the company." He said as he smiled and put a hand on Rose's shoulder. "Rosemarie, was it?"
"Please just call me Rose."
Kent smiled and nodded. "I could teach you everything you need to know about this universe and then some. If you're up to it…"
Rose barely cracked a smile. "Save for this past week, I've been forced by others to be someone I'm not." Her eyes gained a haunted and angry look before they cleared slightly. "I want a new start life, but I don't want to be forced to be someone I'm not. Not again."
Kent smiled softly and nodded. "I understand."
'I must be going, Mistress.' Death said. 'I cannot stay in this plane for long.'
Rose nodded. "Thank you, Death."
Death inclined his had before he vanished.
"So, what should we do first?" Rose asked.
Kent looked thoughtful for a moment before saying.
"Let's start with the Justice League."
End Chapter
