The Brotherhood – A Harry Potter / Diablo III Fan Fiction

Disclaimer: See First Chapter

Summary: See First Chapter

A/N: My thanks to all that are following and who favorite it. I will try to make sure that the story is enjoyable. I want to apologize for the lateness of this chapter. I have to admit writing this chapter was a bit of a bear because I would start it, and have another beginning take over because the first draft wouldn't sound right. Then it would happen a few more times, and life would start knocking at my door as well. Hopefully this chapter is enjoyable, I think I did a pretty good job. Please read and review.

Previously from Chapter One

Albus knew that Pettigrew was an agent of Voldemort, and he also knew that Black should have been here to try to get the Potter brat. But there were no bodies which perplexed him to no end. This threw all of his plans into disarray. The boy would show up eventually, and Albus would be ready.

"Now the question is where they took off to?" thought the old man as he stroked his beard.

Chapter Two

Ten Years Later

The sound of steel on steel rang through the air as a young man and his instructor circled around each other trying to find an opening. With each thrust being parried or dodged it seemed like neither one would give quarter when suddenly a red light shot out of the young man hand catching his instructor square in the chest.

Moving cautiously toward his downed opponent the young man pokes the still form only to be caught in the chest by a fleet foot and knocked to the ground. Quick as a flash he is up again sword at the ready.

"TIME!" a voice calls out and both combatants stop, looking toward the voice as they remove their masks to reveal two sets of green eyes. One set of green eyes sporting long fiery red hair, belonged to Lady Lillian Marie Potter, mother of Harry James Potter, and Matriarch of the Potter Family. The second set sporting shoulder length ebony hair belonged to said Harry James, Heir apparent to the Potter Family.

The voice that called out belonged to a man with short silver hair, and about five days growth on his face. Even though his facial features hid the pride he had for his two students, he was indeed proud at the amount of talent these two had.

Josen been there the night his friend and brother in arms had been killed by the demon Voldemort, and for a while it looked like Lily would have given up if it were not for her son Harry. When Harry had become of age, with his mother's permission of course, Josen had decided to show Harry how to defend himself through means of armed and unarmed combat. The boy had become a natural with the rapier, and cross bow, which were the weapons of choice by the brotherhood. It was shortly after Josen had one of his lieutenants' start training Lily. Judging by her form and fighting methods, Lidra had done well when she had trained the Lady Potter.

"Now can you tell me what you had done wrong in that fight Harry?" Josen asked.

Harry looked as if in deep thought, when it dawned on him what he had forgotten. "Make sure that that my opponent stayed down" He sighed.

Josen nodded, then turned to address them both. "You have both been advancing with the training very well. Now what I need-"He had stated before he was cut off but a clearing of the throat. All three turned at the sound to find that their butler William was standing at the door.

"Please excuse the interruption Master Josen, but Lady Bones wishing to see Mistress Potter in the main area." William stated.

"Inform Lady Bones that I will be there momentarily." Lily responded. While she knew this training was of the most importance, she was also the Lady of House Potter, and had duties that she needed to perform.

She looked to Josen and nodded. "Unfortunately duty calls Josen."

Josen nodded briefly in understanding. "This can wait until later tonight." Turning to Harry he stated "Just make sure you practice your meditation every night. If your mind is organized it will be hard to be distracted" With that Josen turned to leave the training room. "Oh and Harry, Happy Birthday."

Harry smiled as he finished putting away the training gear. He was also quietly berating himself for the mistake he had made. Was it because the opponent was his mother that he had made the mistake? He remembered what had happened the last time he had held back. It had cost the life of a dear friend. Harry had sworn that it would never happen again.

His thoughts were broken by the tapping at the window. Looking up he spotted a Gringott's owl with correspondence. Opening the window letting the bird in Harry paid the bird a galleon along with a piece of raw meat and water. Flipping through the mail he found the normal summons to the Wizengamot, account balances from Gringott's. he then came across something that surprised him more than anything.

A letter from Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Afater taking the letter Harry quickly went in search of his mother.

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Lily had showered and changed into more suitable clothing with her talk with Lady Bones. She and Amelia had been classmates during their years at Hogwart's, and had remained friends even after. Amelia was now the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and even though she was of an Ancient and Noble house like the Potters, she still faced the bigotry and prejudice because she was a woman working in a man's world. Lily too had those same issues even before she had married James. Not to mention most of the old guard still viewed her as inferior because of her parentage.

Amelia was one of the few people that she had remained in contact with since that night in October. There were a few others, but they were more of acquaintances than anything else. Brushing down her robes as she walked into the main seating area smiling softly at her old friend.

"Amelia, so good to see you. To what do I own the pleasure of thins visit?" Lily asked.

Amelia Bones turned around to look at her longtime friend with a smile on her face.

"It has been awhile Lily. I just thought I would come and see you." Amelia said, "And to make an enquiry of you as the Head of the DMLE."

"Oh. What would that be Director Bones?" asked Lily

"It seems we have a bit of a problem that we are not sure how to handle." Amelia started. "Given your unique background as a former member of the Order and the Brotherhood I was wanting your input on the subject."

Lily motioned for William to come forward. "Tea and biscuits, if you would please William."

William nodding left the room while Lily motioned for Amelia to continue.

Amelia took a deep breath and started her tale. "As I am sure that you have heard that there was a couple attacked a few nights ago. Luckily, the couple in question was able to get away." She stated, "What concerns me is the creature that attacked was described as a 'walking bloated corpse' shortly before it exploded and doing Necromantic damage to a five foot section of the area."

Lily shuddered slightly. She knew what these particular creatures were, and just exactly how much damage they could do if left unchecked. "Was this the first incident?"

"As far as we know yes. What was that thing Lily?"

"That particular creature is known as a Grotesque. It will attack both living and dead corpses in search of food, not to mention it is also used as a type of guard." Lily said with a bit of worry in her eyes, and if this was a sign of things to come than that meant that Voldemort would be back soon.