Disclaimer: Not mine, all J.K. Rowling's.
Warning: This is an AU story, however much I may wish otherwise. There will be slash. As I came up with names, I realized it could be quite a lot of slash. There will definitely be JP/SB slash, no matter what else will occur.
Author Note: I love these kind of stories, where James and Sirius have never met before for whatever reason. However, it seems like those are rarely finished, at least the ones I can find. This one will be finished. It might take a while. Scratch that, it will definitely take a while, but it will be finished! With that said, I present to you…
Out of Our Hands
"And you think this will stop the spread of the Dark…why?" the head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation asked. "It seems like a sure-fire way to have all the pureblood families band together to overrule us. Somehow, I don't think that's the goal."
"I guess the esteemed Minister is just trying to find a way to keep all of them from going to You-Know-Who," the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement sighed.
They, along with the other heads of the departments, were currently seated in a meeting room, located off the Atrium on the first floor. They were waiting for the Minister to arrive so he could make his 'brilliant plan' official.
"Oh good, you're all here!" the Minister said, as he came in through the far door that connected the room with his office. "Now, what do you all think of my plan to get the Light purebloods and the Dark purebloods to cooperate?"
"I think you're going to get the wrong kind of cooperation," the head of the Department for International Magical Cooperation said.
"How do you figure?"
"If you pair their kids up with someone they haven't even met, they'll be united, all right - united in throwing over the government!" she prophesized darkly.
"Now, now, Wanda. That's ridiculous. Why would they do that?"
"Because you are forcing their firstborns to pair up with someone from an enemy family. These children have never even met, and something tells me their parents want to keep it that way. Why else would they choose to send some to Hogwarts, while others are sent to Durmstrang? It's certainly not to become closer!"
"Exactly! They must put all of that behind them! It could wind up destroying us all if they don't learn to get along! It will only be between the 12 oldest families, and only the main branches at that. That should be enough to get the rest of them to straighten up and act like civilized adults."
"Yes, as they demonstrate their magical learning by throwing curses at us. I don't know about you, but I'm kinda fond of living," the head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports muttered.
"Now Ludo, why would you think that would happen?" the Minister questioned. Everyone else in the room just looked at the man who was supposed to be the leader in shock. "Now, let's get down to pairing them up. Let's see, the families to choose from include Malfoy, Potter, Black, Snape, Weasley, Longbottom, Prewett, Bones…"
Author Note: Well, how did you like the prologue? I promise, the actual chapters will be a LOT longer. I hate short chapters. This just fit here, and wouldn't have fit as well if I would have made it longer. Thanks for reading, and don't forget to review!
P.S. This story now has a beta reader! Thanks so much to Hilary! As such, it's being reposted.
