Authors Note at end of Chapter
Disclaimer, sadly I do not own any of the rights to Harry Potter. If you don't believe me check my bank account.
Godric's Hollow October 1981
The frosty October air bit at Lucius Malfoys face. The man walked briskly up the walk to Godric's Hollow, and toward the Potter home. He had heard down the Death Eater grapevine that his master "The Dark Lord", was going to kill the Potter family or to be more specific the child. As Lucius walked toward the home he looked up, his grey eyes glinting in the moonlight he saw smoke rise over the tree line. Picking up the pace he quickly arrived in front of what could be considered a charming home at least before the considerable damage had been done. Lucius began feeling on edge as he pushed open the front gate and cautiously stepped into the front yard. He saw the body of James Potter, laying on the front steps. Lucius in the recesses of his mind remembered Potter from his days in Hogwarts. Lucius had been a seventh year when Potter had been a first year. Lucius shook his head and came back his reverie. He continued his walk to the home.
Lucius walked up the stairs and coughed as the smoke grew thicker. Heading toward the source of the smoke he saw what the remains of what used to be a nursery. He stepped over the body of what used to be Lily Potter. The Death Eater then noticed remains of what could only be Lord Voldemort. Lucius felt his legs go weak and dropped to his knees. His mind raced if the Dark Lord was gone what was to become of all his followers. Azkaban.
"No…no…no," Lucius muttered to himself, "I can't go to Azkaban."
While Lucius sat on the floor of the nursery he heard what could only be the whimpers of a baby. Lucius looked into the crib nestled against the wall. What he saw shook him to his very core. The face he made would not be considered socially acceptable in pureblood circles, and most definitely go over well in the Death Eater society. Sitting in the center of the crib was a toddler. Appearing unharmed except for an angry cut in the shape of a lightning bolt. The young child had thick messy black hair and startling green eyes. Fat tears made their way down the chubby cheeks. He looked around the same age of Lucius's own child Draco. Lucius lifted the small child out of the crib, and the child's whimpers quieted.
"How did you survive young one?" whispered Lucius.
Thinking quickly he surmised that the young child he held in his arms somehow survived the Dark Lords attempt on his life. The scar on the child's forehead could have only be caused by dark magic. The child would be incredibly powerful. While these revelations swam in the purebloods mind, he knew he still had one problem left. What would happen when the public became aware of the demise of Voldemort? Lucius was dedicated to the cause, and whole heartily hated anyone who was not a pure-blood. But, he didn't fancy an extended stay in the famous wizard prison. A devious planned formed in his mind. And with a pop, the child and Lucius disappeared.
Malfoy Manner
Narcissa Malfoy set her young child Draco in his crib. The child though the only a year and a half was the spitting image of his father the white-blond hair, pale skin, and grey eyes left no doubt to who his father was. Narcissa loved being a mother and had been heartbroken to learn that she was not able to bare any more children. Her pregnancy with Draco had not been easy, and there had been many complications with the delivery. Narcissa smiled down at her pride and joy, leaned forward and kissed his forward. Walking out the nursery she headed to the living room intending to spend the rest of the evening reading. When out of nowhere a house elf appeared in front of her.
"Dobby is sorry for startling mistress," stammered Dobby, the house elf.
"You should be, what do you want!" barked Narcissa.
"Master Malfoy requests your presence in his study," said Dobby and with a slight bow disappeared.
Narcissa let out a small huff and headed to the other side of the manor, sometimes she hated having such a large home. When she arrived the large doors of Lucius's study she opened the double doors. Narcissa took to two purposeful steps into the grand study intending to get whatever conversation her husband wished to have over quick. She still wanted to spend her evening by the fire, but what she saw stopped her in her tracks. Sitting behind a large mahogany desk sat Lucius and in his sat a gurgling toddler who was currently sucking on his thumb. The child's other hand was playing with the buttons Lucius' sleeve.
"Lucius, what is going on? Who is that child?"
"Narcissa, slow down. This child defeated the dark lord. This child is my ticket to stay out of Azkaban." Lucius attempted to calm down Narcissa, but comforting words were never his forte.
"No. Explain now," spat Narcissa her eyes narrowing dangerously.
"With our lord now dead, though I have my doubts, the ministry will have the power to everyone who aligned themselves with the Dark Lord. I will, of course, tell them I was under the imperious curse. But, in order to solidify my case and gain sympathy, I will need a golden ticket."
Narcissa's eyes widened ever so slightly in understanding, "That is…insane yet brilliant. We will need a good cover story."
Lucius nodded in agreement, "Severus will, of course, need to assist us, the child looks nothing like a Malfoy. Too much mud blood in his DNA. And, I will have to do some…finessing to make sure no one ever finds out who he truly is.
Narcissa walked over to the desk and took the toddler from his arms, she brought him close to her chest. Narcissa was a true pureblood and rarely showed emotion, but she felt her eyes well up with tears. She hugged the child tightly. Narcissa smiled at her husband, "Oh Lucius he is perfect, but our Draco recognizes us as his parents will…his name is Harry is it not...remember his biological parents?"
"I'm positive the memories will fade with time, my love. Harry, what an awful name we will have to give him a true Malfoy name."
"I have given this a thought. When I was pregnant with Draco, I thought of names I would give his future siblings. I loved the name Caelum"
Lucius nodded, "Caelum Malfoy."
Narcissa turned Harry towards her, "From now on you shall be known as Caelum Malfoy."
Caelum, formally Harry smiled at the attention he was receiving.
Malfoy Manor the following Evening
Caelum sat in the large nursery playing with some of the many toys available in the nursery, Draco sat across from Caelum and every once in a while Draco would reach across and grab one of the toys.
"Mine!" declared Draco as he grabbed a toy dragon.
Caelum who was slightly smaller than Draco tried to grab the toy back only to be shoved away. Caelum bit his lip and rubbed his watering eyes with a chubby fist. Draco who had been grinning saw Caelum crying and handed back the dragon with great reluctance. Caelum smiled and handed Draco a knight.
As the two boys were playing in the nursery a tall man with a hook nose and greasy black hair arrived by flume to the manor. The man dark eyes appeared bloodshot as though he had been crying. Sitting in the study were Lucius and Narcissa in two identical green high back chairs by the roaring fire.
"Lucius what is it that you require?" asked Severus Snape in a hoarse voice.
"Ah, Severus thank you for arriving so promptly" Said Lucius, "You see I have a situation that only you can assist me with. Your skills with potion have almost no rival, and this situation requires a delicate touch."
"I will admit you have me intrigued," answered Snape begrudgingly.
"Come then Severus," Narcissa said with a slight smile.
The three wizards made their way down the long twisting hallways decorated with only the most expensive decorations. Portraits of long dead Malfoys hung on the walls. When the wizards arrived in front of the nursery and Lucius reached towards the door to open it, he paused and turned to look at Severus.
"Severus whatever you see you must remain calm."
The potions master stared at Lucius with no emotion and pushed the door open, what sat playing with his godson, could only be one child. The child that supposedly disappeared after defeating he-who-should-not-be-named. Closing his eyes Snape took a deep breath, and after wondering how he got himself into these situations turned and look at the two adult Malfoys.
"Why is the child of Lily and James Potter sitting in your nursery?" Severus asked making sure to keep his voice calm and level.
"It is a long story Severus, one I shall tell you in the future. But for now, I must ask you a favor. The child, we wish to raise him alongside Draco. The problem is he looks nothing like a Malfoy." Lucius answered the potion master in his most diplomatic voice.
"Of course, you will tell me. I can gather from your desperation that you wish for me to brew a potion that will make Lily's child a clone of Draco. Or at least more of a Malfoy and less of a Potter."
"How very astute of you Severus," stated Narcissa, her voice devoid of emotion.
"Can it be done, and if so when?" asked Lucius.
"I can have done it a month," Severus told the Malfoys.
Severus was actually glad that he would have something to take his mind off the fact that she was dead. As Draco's godfather, he was happy that the boy would have a playmate/brother. Hopefully, this would make him less of a spoiled brat, and though the Malfoys would spoil both boys beyond reason, having another child in the family would do him some good.
One Month Later
The day the potion was to be administered to little Caelum formally Harry, was a tense day for Narcissa she was stressed as any mother would be. Her child, she considered him hers even though she had only known him for a month, was about to go under a painful transformation. The potion held DNA from both herself and Lucius, the potion would alter the physical appearance of Caelum better than any spell, and it would be permanent. Unfortunately, the transformation would be painful. Caelum spent most of the day held in Narcissa's arms. In the short month, he had been at the Manor Caelum had quickly become part of the family. He now called Narcissa "mum" and Lucius "da". Draco and Caelum had quickly formed a brother bond and were inseparable. In that month Lucius had managed to convince the ministry that he had been under the imperious curse and had two young children at home along with a young wife. As the times had been horribly corrupt there was no way to say that there weren't two Malfoy children. Lucius had easily changed the records and now Caelum was officially a Malfoy, at least on paper. The ministry had quickly declared Lucius Malfoy innocent. His good looks, financial standing, and blood status made his trial a quick one.
When Severus arrived at the Manor, it was late and Draco had been sent to bed. Several house elves had been ordered to watch the young child. Caelum sat nestled in Narcissa's lap sucking his thumb sleepily. The boy's messy black hair and green eyes a stark contrast to that of Lucius, though he looked similar to Narcissa. Narcissa tightened her grip when Snape pulled out the vile holding the potion that would forever alter the young boys appearance.
"You are aware that this transformation will be painful?" asked Snape.
"Yes, we are. It is needed to ensure that safety of not just Caelum but for the entire family." Lucius answered truthfully.
"The potion is more like an adoption ritual. The potion will alter his DNA making him more a Malfoy then a Potter not just in appearance but also his DNA. He will of course still be part Potter, but most of him will be Malfoy." Said Snape with his usual grim tone.
"Yes of course," said Narcissa trepidation evident in her voice, "Please let's just get this over with."
Snape handed Narcissa the potion, the liquid was a bright red and screamed danger. Narcissa popped the cork off the vile and gently pulled Caelum's thumb out of his h pinched his nose in an attempt to help with the taste. Caelum slowly drank all the potion, and for a moment nothing happened. Caelum smiled at all the attention he was receiving. When from out of nowhere the child screamed in absolute agony as the potion took effect. His face shifted as his features became sharper and his hair changed color. His skin became paler and his eyes lost their vibrant hue. The screams of a child are not an easy thing for anyone to experience let alone child's parents. Narcissa tried to comfort him as he shook in agony but her attempts were in vain. At long last Caelum lost consciousness and passed out. Lucius stroked the boy's sweaty head and laid a hand on Narcissa's forearm in an attempted to comfort his family. Though Narcissa's heart broke at the pain her son had to go through, she couldn't help but stare at the change that had taken place.
Gone was the black hair, in its place was blond hair. Messy blond locks lay across the pale forehead. Caelum's facial features were now sharper and more refined. Though he and Draco would never be confused as identical twins, they now looked like brothers. Narcissa stood thanked Severus and carried the passed out toddler to his room. Leaving Severus and Lucius to talk. She walked down the long hallways and towards Caelum's bedroom. As she laid the boy down his eyes briefly opened. His eyes were no longer green but instead grey with green flecks throughout.
"Goodnight my love," whispered Narcissa and kissed his forehead mindful of the scar.
"Night mum," mumbled the exhausted child.
This is possibly the longest chapter I have ever written. I am really excited for this story so please read and review. The name Caelum comes from the constellation Caelum. The Malfoys names are all constellations so I tried to stay with that trend. If you hate the name then leave a suggestion, as I am really on the fence about the name. My other story "The two greatest heroes collide" is also something I am trying to work on as well. I will probably update this next Friday.