Talk about biting off more than you can chew. Writing becomes addictive, I think. And this is precisely the reason why I am starting another little story. One of my friends has agreed to continue 'My son is a Rockstar?' and 'Judgment of Nemesis' is at least half done. More than half done, methinks. So…this is just a sort of summary. As far as I know, nobody has attempted this sort of thing on . If you like it, give me a review. I need twenty reviews saying that the idea is great.

The Plot

After the demise of the last surviving male heir of the house of Black, London becomes an open battlefield for the 'other five', as they are called. The 'other five' are the other families who have a hand in controlling London, and by extension, much of England. These five families derive an income out of a variety of sordid businesses. Drugs, fencing of goods, armed robbery, bookmaking, prostitution you name it and they do it. Earlier, the Black family got the lion's share of all profits from illegal businesses with the 'other five' doing so from their own line of businesses. The 'other five' include the Potter, Malfoy, Greengrass, Chang and Longbottom families with each one of them holding onto their own fiefdom's while looking to expand.

Sirius Black's father was one of the most powerful wizard's ever born. Almost single-handedly changing the fortunes of the Black family, he built an empire up from scratch. On his death bed, he swore an oath that nobody but a Black would control London. After his death, many tried to grab his lands. Nobody succeeded and on many occasions, the heirs of those families were driven insane or simply disappeared. The same went for the time when Sirius was incarcerated in Azkaban. All this time, nobody was brave enough to try and control his lands. After his death, things are different.

Harry Potter Black

Harry Potter, or Harry Potter Black as he likes to be known, was the godson of the late Sirius Black. Sirius Black was sent to Azkaban for being Lord Voldemort's right hand man. At that time, Voldemort was a minor player, but now things are different. Rumors started doing the rounds that James Potter had a hand in getting Sirius sent to Azkaban. The idea of a Black doing someone else's bidding is indeed laughable, so not a very clever plan. Nonetheless Sirius spent thirteen years at Azkaban and then broke out to reclaim what was his by birth. While he never pressed charges against the Potter's, he certainly had a falling out of sorts with them. Almost all of them, that is. All except Harry Potter.

Harry Potter Black, born Harry Potter, is the second of three sons. Being second meant that he did not receive much affection from either of his parents. Lily tried to make amends later, but by then it was too late. Not a naturally affectionate creature, he was pushed even deeper down when he saw what seemed to him as his parent's rejection of him. He had only person who he truly loved, the one who he looked upon as a father or an elder brother, and that was Sirius Black. The man who made him his heir and set him up to take the Black family seat.

Unfortunately for Sirius, his father's protection, or whatever it was, died after the last male heir of the Black family died. While the law accepted the fact that Harry was now a Black, magic didn't and as a result, Harry sees the other families, including the Potter's hack away slowly at the Black family 'jurisdiction' as they liked to call it. It is only a matter of time before Harry Potter Black is out of the game altogether. While this may alarm the casual observer, it has left Harry unfazed because he still has the popular support of the people, who label him as the 'Chosen One'.

Harry has only one fear, and that is of his secret being revealed. A secret that could result in almost certain world domination at the hands of Voldemort. A secret that could drive millions to commit suicide and enhance the mystique of Lord Voldemort. It is all a result of a plan, one that Harry became a part of later in life. He could have walked away, but he didn't because he wanted to avenge his godfather.

Harry is a very cold sort of a person. As said earlier, he did not receive love when he needed it and now he doesn't need it, leading to a very isolated existence. An accomplished duelist and a master strategist, he knows the value of looking good and acting confident. One thing that characterizes him is that he doesn't know the difference between right and wrong. He is a schemer, a plotter and he certainly doesn't have a well developed conscience. Something that would seem appalling to us would seem only slightly distressing to him.

So we get the image of an extraordinarily clever young man (In this fic he is twenty four). One who doesn't have a very well developed conscience and who is supposed to go head to head with other families to claim what is his by right of inheritance.

The Families

The Potter Family- headed by James Potter. Specialize in fencing of goods and bookmaking. They had been pushed to the periphery after the reemergence of Sirius Black but have recovered. They too are eyeing a piece of the fabled Black fortune, now that the last natural Black heir is dead. James and Lily Potter have three sons, Harold, Harry and Hector Potter. Actually they have two, now that Harry is a Black. Usually wizarding families of this sort have one heir, because two or more male heirs usually battle it out for all of the family fortune, rather than a part of it. Many families have been completely obliterated because of this sort of war of succession. Supposed to be a 'light sided' family.

The Malfoy Family- headed by Lucius Malfoy, but only in name. The real driving force behind this family is Narcissa Black Malfoy. A naturally gifted witch, the only thing that stood between her and her ambitions was her gender. Women in those times were not allowed as much freedom as they are nowadays, so she hand picked an ineffectual fool who would allow her to rule in her stead. The Malfoy family is directly under the control of Lord Voldemort. They specialize in kidnapping and extortion. They have one heir, Draco Malfoy, who is said to be a bitter rival of Harry Potter.

The Chang Family- came to England as immigrants and is the only non-English mob family in this narrative. Treated with disdain at first, the Chang family has time and again come into prominence because of their ruthless and brutal acts, thereby earning the grudging respect of the other families. Their major pickings come from the flesh and drug trade. They have one daughter, Cho Chang. Their line is destined to come to an end, with Cho Chang's husband inheriting their fortune. The other families wait with bated breath to see if the Chang family agrees to marry off their only daughter to one of their sons. Names like Draco Malfoy, Harold Potter and Harry Potter Black have been used in connection with that of Cho Chang. They are aligned with nobody but themselves.

The Greengrass Family- they used to be a major player once upon a time, but their name has now lost its sheen. Their daughter Daphne is determined to change that. They are said to be 'dark sided' but this can change, if Daphne is married off to one of the 'light sided' families. Daphne, of course will have none of that, and this may lead to a father-daughter war. They have another daughter, named Aurora. They specialize in armed robbery.

The Longbottom Family- the only family which has allied itself with the Black family. The family business had been dismantled by Frank and Alice Longbottom, both of whom were aurors. The family has seen resurgence under the leadership of Neville Longbottom. Originally a criminal family, now it has become completely legitimate and owns the 'Daily Prophet' which has been responsible for most of the good stuff about Harry. Of course, they still take the occasional bribe for printing a falsehood.

Harry's Crew

They form the inner workings of the notoriously secretive Potter Black family. Many of them are almost as famous as Harry Potter Black, while some are completely unknown.

Ronald Weasley- supposed to be Harry Potter Black's closest friend. A master strategist, he is an essential component of every battle plan Harry makes. More than that, his sense of humor ensures that Harry doesn't start taking the family business to seriously. Is perhaps the only person who can claim to be Harry's confidant.

Hermione Granger- supposed to be one of Harry's closest friends. She was initially horrified with the prospect of running a criminal family. Now she is the 'manager' of the Black family. What that extremely ambiguous term means is that she holds broad powers in the Black family hierarchy. She manages the Black family accounts, sets up his meeting with some of the more dubious characters, organizes charity functions he can attend et al.

Neville Longbottom- he is not only a good fighter, but also a good friend. He owns the 'Daily Prophet' and is responsible for Harry's image management. More than that, he is also a good sounding board for any of Harry's plans. A true friend, he hasn't given up his friendship even though Harry's enemies are knocking on his doors.

Ginerva Weasley- one of the highest paid assassins in the magical world. Assassination is a relatively new concept in the wizarding world and Harry is bent on making full use of it. Let me rephrase the first sentence. Ginny used to be one of the highest paid assassins in the world, but now works solely for Harry. She is proficient in the Far East weapons such as Katanas, but prefers guns.

Albus Dumbledore- is another father figure to Harry. After Sirius's death, he revealed the secret to Harry, who instantly recognized its value. Since then, Albus Dumbledore has acted as an adviser to Harry. In his long and colorful career, he has gathered all sorts of secrets concerning other people and has a strong spy network, one which he has bequeathed to Harry. One of the greatest wizard's ever, he is also viewed as the 'leader of the light' and his vocal support for Harry undoubtedly gets the Black family heir some brownie points.

Voldemort

Aware of his ties to the great Salazar Slytherin, Voldemort wishes to control the world so that he can raise banner of the Slytherin name. The first thing on his agenda is to control Britain, and he knows that to do so he must control the 'other five' and destroy the Black family name. Two of the family's are already under him, the others may follow. In this fic, the most disturbing thing is not his looks or his quest for invincibility; it is his powers of persuasion. After all, how can somebody who has no lineage manage to unite two of the darkest families under his own banner? Horcruxes may or may not make an appearance. I still haven't decided.

The Future

A full on war between the rival factions is on the cards. Things will get messy because the light side fights against the dark side and they all fight among each other along with fighting the Black family for control over Britain. Street fights, war of words, assassinations, secret contracts, marriages, seduction, betrayal, they will stop at nothing.

Harry is twenty four years old and his Hogwarts days will be revived in conversations and flashbacks. Things are mostly according to Canon except a few things. All will be revealed in time.

The Choice

I will give you, my readers, a choice. Harry is of the age when a wizard is expected to settle down. Harry doesn't care, but this makes good sense because this may help in strengthening the family business he is supposed to run. He has been intimate with most of them, so building up a relationship won't take much time. I will have a poll up on my profile page. Please do vote if you want this story to see the light of the day.

Ginny Weasley- she is one of the strongest contenders for the 'Mrs. Potter Black' title. Cold, unemotional, witty, sarcastic, attractive…she can match Harry step for step and word for word. They have been in a relationship for quite some time now, but her lack of a proper 'family' and riches comes in the way.

Hermione Granger- she is not a great choice because she has an on and off relationship with Ron. She is almost definitely out.

Cho Chang- her husband will get the Chang family inheritance. What more could one want? She is attractive as hell, wealthy and an exceptionally good fighter. A lady who can give Harry a run for his money.

Daphne Greengrass- the Greengrass family is still not completely under Voldemort's control. What better way to establish your own independence your freedom than by getting your daughter married off to the 'golden boy' himself? This pairing is sure to give Harry more headache as it will see the battle of two iron wills and supreme egos. Sparks are expected to fly and bickering will become a natural way of life.

Narcissa Malfoy- this may sound faintly ridiculous, but Harry might get her to divorce Lucius Malfoy. As a last ditch attempt at trying to rekindle the Black family curse, he may force her to marry her own cousin (himself, as he is now the Black family patriarch) and produce a child. The child, who will possess the true blood of the Blacks on the mother's side may save all for Harry. All this is purely hypothetical, though and she is perhaps the weakest contender for the 'Mrs. Potter Black' title.

Gabrielle Delacour- he got her sister married off to Bill Weasley, earning the gratitude of both the Delacours and the Weasleys. Gabrielle Delacour, all of twenty, may decide to repay the debt by marrying Harry herself. This pairing also makes good sense because Mr. Delacour is the French Minister. His prospective son in law will almost certainly benefit from this.

Remember, all this is purely subjective. In the end, I will take the call as to what to do. But do vote all the same.

And remember, give me the twenty reviews, please.