Prologue.
Nov. 19th, 2017
Toyota Center, Houston Tex.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is a Survivor Series Elimination Tag Match." Greg Hamilton, the Smackdown Live announcer, said into his mic. Shane McMahon rocked on his heels, waiting in Gorilla Position for his cue. "When a competitor is pinned or submits, he must return to the locker room." Shane's theme music started playing, and Fit Finley, the producer of the match nodded at Shane.
Shane took a breath, turned, and backed through the curtain doing his trademark dance. "Introducing first, from Greenwich Connecticut, the Commissioner of Smackdown Live, Shane McMahon!" The crowd roared as Shane made his way down to the ring. As he stepped in to the ring, 'Voices', by Rev Theory began playing. Randy Orton stepped out and made his way down, followed by Bobby Roode, Shinsuke Nakamura, and John Cena.
Hamilton stepped out of the ring, handing his mic to the Raw Ring Announcer, Jojo. This is what Shane was waiting for. The Raw team had initially been Kurt Angle, Finn Balor, Braun Stroman, Samoa Joe and Jason Jordan. However, Shane's sister, Stephanie, had managed to sign some new superstars that she wanted to debut tonight, especially after the Smackdown invasion of Raw.
Shane knew that Angle and Balor were still in the match, but had no idea who had replaced Stroman, Joe and, an injured Jordan. The Raw creative team had been extremely hush hush about everything, making it hard to figure out a finish for the match. The participants had all agreed to call the match in ring because of it, with a match time of 30 minutes. Whatever happened, happened and the winner would be determined in the ring.
Shane's turned his attention back to the present as 'Medal' began to play, and Kurt Angle walked out to the stage. "And their Opponents, representing Monday Night Raw, the General Manager of Raw Kurt Angle!" Jojo said. Kurt smiled as the crowd happily chanted 'You Suck' along with the music. A moment later, the lights went down, and 'Catch Your Breath' began to play.
"And his partner, From Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, Finn Balor!" Once again the crowd roared, as Finn walked out to the stage through the fog effect. He then went through his entrance motions, the light flashing as he threw out his arms. Once done Finn joined Angle at the side of the ramp, the two waiting for their mystery partners.
An eerie hush fell over the arena, as everyone waited with bated breath. This was it. The moment every WWE fan was waiting for. The lights went out, as their voices, speaking as one, cried out. "LET THERE BE BLOOD!" Before 'Wolves' by Rag'n'Bone Man began.
Three red spotlights shown down from the rafters, illuminating three figures, two slightly behind and to the sides of the one in front, all wearing black leather, hooded great coats. All three had their arms out at 30° angles to their bodies. The crowd delivered the loudest Pop of the night, as one and all realized who stood on stage.
"And their partners, from Blackpool England, at a combined weight of 678 lbs., representing the Black Family, the team of Raiden, Draco, and Orion, The BLOOD BROTHERS!" Shane gasped in shock as the three men made their way down the ramp, joined by Balor and Angle. He knew of the Black family. How could he not, seeing as two of them had been raised by the legendary William Regal. All three, as well as their female counterparts, the Vixen Sisters, had made a huge name for themselves on the indie scene as well as in Ring of Honor. Rumors had it that they were in talks with Impact and Lucha Underground. Somehow, apparently, Stephanie had managed to sign to sign them.
"This match is gonna be interesting." Cena said, shaking his head in disbelief.
'You have no idea' Shane thought to himself. 'Steph and Paul are never gonna shut up about this.'
Chapter 1.
Num. 12, Grimmuld Place,
London, England
June 23rd, 2007
Lord Harry Potter-Black, Head of House of the Most Ancient and Noble Houses of Potter and Black, sat in the lounge of Number 12, Grimmuld Place. It had been another boring day of trials, as Death Eater after Death Eater had been tried, convicted and sentenced for crimes against the Wizarding World. Every time it was the same. Each of the accused would plead innocent of their crimes and cry out that they had been forced to serve the Dark Lord.
Every time they were given Veritaserum and confessed to their crimes, before being found guilty and sent through the Veil of Death in the Department of Mysteries. The only change had been when Narcissa and Draco Black, formerly Malfoy, had been found not guilty due to the extenuating circumstances of being Bound by oath to Harry as Lord Black, and acting as his spies.
The two had been released to his custody and had joined him, his cousin Dudley, Harry's adoptive sisters Katie Bell, Angelina Johnson and Alicia Spinnet, Harry's best friends Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom and his betrothed Susan Bones and Harry and Dudley's Uncle Darren Matthews, aka William Regal.
The large group sat discussing exactly what they were going to do, now that the trials were over. "I'm tellin you Harry, it's only a matter of time before the Wizarding world turns on you again." Dudley was saying.
"I happen to agree." Narcissa said. "The Traditionalists believe you will try to rid our world of all its traditions. I think it best if we leave the country all together."
"Your right, Cissy. But where to go?" Harry said.
"If I may, Nephew?" Darren asked. "Your parents had a rather nice estate in the United States, if I remember correctly. It's should be large enough to house all of you." Harry nodded, deep in thought. He had seen the nasty and suspicious looks the other members of the Wizengamot had been giving him, especially after some of the new laws he had proposed.
"Yeah, that could work. How do the rest of you feel about that? You'd be leaving everything you know behind." He asked, glancing around at the others gathered in the house. Katie squeezed his hand reassuringly.
"Where you go, we go, Little brother." She said. Harry smiled at her, squeezing back. He then turned to Angelina and Alicia, who smiled reassuringly.
"Like we'd let you have all the fun. Where's this estate of yours anyway?" Angie said, with a smirk. Darren's answer of Florida brought a smile to their lips. A brief whispered conversation and the two were in. The others were quick to voice their agreement.
"Then it's settled. We put our affairs here in order, and blow this pumpkin juice stand, to paraphrase an American saying." Harry said.
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The following month saw the group preparing for the big move, including going to Gringott's Wizarding Bank. With the help of the Goblins, all the relevant paperwork was filled out and signed, passports were issued, and accounts were transferred to the American branch of the bank.
Another two weeks later, and the group were informed that their request for asylum in the U.S. had been granted. As soon as they reached Florida, they would be official U.S. Citizens. All that was left to do was to finalize their packing, place all the Potter and Black properties in stasis, say goodbye to their friends and family, and board the plane.
