Hadrian was currently in his room, at his grandfather manor, he had started packing his clothes since today was the last day of summer. In a couple of hours, he would be back in Hogwarts to continue his studies. Something that he wasn't practically thrilled with since he would have to leave his little sister for months again. He also couldn't ditch school since his grandfather would know about it immediately and send him back. In his third year, he had ditched the Hogwarts express only to be discovered and sent back by his grandfather. It didn't take long for him to finish packing, and shrink his trunk before placing it in his pocket. He then started to walk out of his room, heading to the dining room for breakfast.
When he arrived at the dining room, his grandfather and sister had already arrived. He greets both of them before eating. After they had finished eating, his grandfather decided to lead his sister and himself into the drawing room. Where they had taken the international portkey back to Britain. His sister and himself said their goodbyes to their grandfather, even though it was quite hard to make his sister let go of their grandfather. Since she didn't want to go back to Britain, and would rather stay here in Russia since she liked living here with their grandfather and playing with their relatives. Only After he promise taking her back to Russia during his winter vacation, that she finally released their grandfather. The portkey would take them to potter castle, where they would take one of his family cars to take them to king cross station. The ride form potter castle to king cross station didn't take long. He had spent the drive form potter castle to king cross station, playing some card games with Rose. And like the last time, his grandfather would send a couple of members of their private army to protect him and Rose.
They had arrived at king cross station two hours later and had started to head for platform 9 3/4. Where his sister's parents had planned to pick Rose up. But it seemed that his parents had yet to arrive, and with more people starting to enter the platform. He had started to get a little annoyed, especially since some people had started asking for his picture or autograph. This was something unavoidable since he was still the u-17 duelling champion, and was voted as one of the most influenced men in this century. However, luck seemed to be on his side, since it seemed that his aunt Bellatrix and aunt Narcissa had already arrived.
"Hadrian," Bellatrix said while hugging her favourite nephew before doing the same to her favourite niece.
"Aunt Bella, Aunt Cissy," Hadrian said while hugging his aunts.
"Where is Junior?" Hadrian asks his aunts since he didn't seem to see his cousin with them.
"He's here," Bellatrix said before grabbing the air next to her, revealing Junior, hiding behind the cloak of invisibility.
"MOM!" Junior shouted to his mother.
"What," Bellatrix said with her 'innocent' voice
"I told you not to pull the cloak," Junior said while trying to grab the cloak back. Since he didn't wish for his friend to see his hair, but it seemed to be too late. When he heard laughter coming from his cousin's direction.
"It's not that funny," Junior said to his cousin while trying to look like he didn't care.
"Your hair," Hadrian said from between his laughter since his cousin who used to look like a psychopath now look like a clown with his hair which was originally black now was sporting a neon pink.
"Yeah, laugh it up. The next time I see those weasels, I kill them" Junior said since he was pissed off by the Weasley twins who got to prank him.
This happened last night because his uncle Sirius had thrown a dinner party for his friends and family. And had invited the Weasley's, since other than being his uncle's friends, they were blood-relatives of his mother's side of the family. Even though his mother's family had banished their daughter who had married into the Weasley family.
During the dinner party, which he only attended because of his mother and aunt Cissy forcing him to come. Also because he wanted to meet one of the more infamous members of the house of Black, Cassiopeia Black, or better known as Charles Potter's mad dog. Cassiopeia Black was the sister of Dorea Potter, nee Black, and wife to Charles Potter. When Charles married Dorea, Cassiopeia had moved in with the newlywed couple, since she wanted to protect her sister form the potter family enemy. Cassiopeia had gained the nickname "the serpent princess" during the Grindelwald war, where she at first like Charles Potter had joined Grindelwald. Before had changed her mind, and switched sides, but not before killing most of Grindelwald's top generals, by poisoning them at a dinner party that she hosted. Causing Grindelwald to lose the war since she also told Charles Potter where Grindelwald's troops were located.
The dinner party wasn't really that interesting and had been quite boring in his opinion since he didn't know anyone except his family. And since Hadrian, did not even come to Sirius party since even though Sirius was his godfather. Hadrian had opted to stay in Russia, spending his time with his sister, Rose. Since everyone that knew Hadrian know that he didn't like to be disturbed when he is spending time with his sister. So They had opted to let him miss the party. The only good thing to come from going to the party was that he was able to meet "the serpent princess" herself and talk to her. Something that still made him happy, but the good things always come to an end. Since when he wanted to go home the Weasley twins, were able to pull a prank on him and he had only noticed it this morning, since he deduced that their prank had a timer.
"You do know, that you can just use a spell to remove it," Hadrian said to his cousin after calming down.
"Do you know the spell?" Junior asked while trying to look away since he had forgotten that he can try using his magic to make it go away rather than just washing it.
"Sure," Hadrian said before waving his hand and making junior hair turn to its original colour.
"So, you've already mastered both wandless and non-verbal spells I see," Bellatrix said to her nephew with both approval and smugness in her voice. Since being able to cast both wandless and non verbally was something impressive for his age.
"Yeah," Hadrian said
"I think its time for both of you to board to the train," Narcissa said to her nephews. While watching a couple of reporters make their way toward them, probably trying to get some word with her nephew.
"But Rose's parents haven't arrived yet," Hadrian said,
"Will take her to them," Narcissa said
"Are you ok with that Rose?" Hadrian asks his sister.
"It's a fine big brother," Rose said,
"Ok, I'm going to miss you Rosy," Hadrian said to his sister while hugging tightly.
"I think it's time you let go of your brother Rose," Narcissa said since the sibling had been hugging for longer than she would think needed, and since the reporter is getting closer to them.
"Ok, aunt Cissy," Rose said before letting go of her brother and watching as her brother and cousin board the Hogwarts train.
Hadrian and Junior had boarded the Hogwarts train after separating from their family. And we're currently searching for an empty compartment, for themselves and their friend to sit in. They were able to find a compartment near the front of the train, being occupied by some third years Slytherin. And by informing them that they were currently sitting in their compartment and had move into a new compartment, they gained themselves a perfect seat on the train. Most of there friends would arrive in their compartment a couple of minutes before the train would depart from the station.
"I have to congratulate the both of you, on your father being re-elected as the ministry of magic," Hadrian said. While looking at Oliver, who is sitting in front of him, just nodded his thanks to him. Yet Elizabeth, who also said some form of thank you to him was currently having her face nuzzled in between his shoulder.
"Well, he wouldn't have been elected without your grandfathers support Hadrian," Edward said to him. While most of the people in the compartment agreed with his statement, even Oliver agreed with his statement. Since it wasn't really a secret in certain circles that if his grandfather didn't backed James Winter he wouldn't be elected. But if he were to take his support back, James Winter wouldn't be elected in the first place.
The reason for this was that even though James Winter was a war hero, he only had a small chance to win the election after the fall of Voldemort. Since most of the citizens of magical Britain didn't want further unrest and with his policies being harsh it would have caused that. Since many of Voldemort's followers and supporters were still on the loose during that time and didn't help that most of the pureblood didn't want to support him. Since many of them supported Voldemort officially or financially, and him wanting to kill or arrest most of them didn't help the matter.
So James Winter knowing that he couldn't get the support of the purebloods and most of the citizens of magical Britain. He went to his grandfather, Charlus Potter knowing that if he had his support, he could win. His grandfather, Charlus Potter agreed to help him and endorsed him before the allies of House Potter. James Winter was able to win the election by a small margin against some idiot named Fudge since Fudge campaign was all about stability. As well as, fudge couldn't get his name out in most places since he wasn't allowed to endorse himself using the daily prophet, cause his family owned it.
After being elected James Winter would order every one of Voldemort supporters to be killed, by throwing them throw the veil of death. Some people had tried to object, more specifically Dumbledore and his followers being the most vocal of them all. But most people agreed since many of them had lost family and friends to Voldemort supporters. Of course, some of Voldemort supporters were able to escape, but they were hunted, even right now. James Winter would bring stability and rebuild the ruin that was magical Britain after the war against Voldemort. He was able to push pro-muggle-born and creature law in Britain. Making him the only real choice in this years election.
"By the way where is your fiancé, Hadrian," Junior ask since it was weird for him to see his cousin, and not to see Daphne with him. And if she was here, it would have resulted in her fighting Elizabeth, since he knows that Daphne would kill Elizabeth for what she currently doing. And that would be interesting to watch.
"I don't know I tried calling her, but she didn't answer me," Hadrian said with a shrug of his shoulder, even though it's was hard for him, with Elizabeth being there.
"I know why," Elanor said while taking out her teen witch magazine showing them the front page, where he was photographed with Katya in Italy with the title, Billionaire spotted with Russian Princess.
"I don't get it," Hadrian said, considering Daphne knew that Katya was his cousin.
"How can someone so smart, be an idiot in some matters," Elenor said to him. While Hadrian just shrugged his shoulders.
"Look, Hadrian, Daphne loves you and I can guess you love her too. Right," Elenor asked.
"Yeah," Hadrian said,
"So it's hard for her to see you with other girls," Elenor said.
"Why? Katya is my cousin," Hadrian said,
"Well, how do I put it in words that you'll understand," Elenor said while thinking about her next words. "Imagine you see Daphne with another guy, How would you feel?"
"Well that depends," Hadrian said,
"Depends on what?" Elenor asks,
"If I know the guy or if he is just Daphne's business associate," Hadrian said, "as I say it depends on the relationship,"
"Sure whatever you say, Hadrian," Elanor said, with a deadpan look in her face while speaking to her friend.
"Okay," Hadrian said.
The rest of the train ride was spent either playing some game or making small talk to each other. Before it was time for his friends that were chosen as prefect and head-boy to leave since they needed to talk to other prefects and patrol the train.
"Wait, You were chosen as prefect and not Hadrian," Damian said as he watched Junior put on his prefect badge.
"I know, ...it's weird, ...right!" Junior said,
"Wait, you were not chosen as prefect," Elizabeth ask Hadrian,
"Actually, I was chosen but I didn't want to babysit a bunch of kids. So I sent my badge back to snape," Hadrian said to the shocked look of his friends since no one in their right mind denies the chance to be a prefect.
"What," Hadrian ask his friend,
"I think you are the only person who ever rejected becoming a prefect," Damian said before there friends who were chosen as head-boy and prefect left the compartment, to do their duties.
Finally, after a couple of hours, the train stopped, signalling that they have arrived in Hogwarts. Hadrian and his friend would take one of the thesthral carriages and spend their time riding it with small talk. The opening feast for this year was the same as always with Dumbledore" speech and the new student getting sorted. After the feast had ended, the new Slytherin first years were told of about the hierarchy and the rules the Slytherin's had. Unlike last year where most of the new Slytherin first year not being that much impressive, and didn't really have any great potential to show. This year batch was quite interesting with some even having the potential of becoming great in the future.
After the introductions had been done, as well as the meeting with one of his inner circle members was over, Hadrian was finally able to rest since he hadn't gotten any a good night sleep yesterday. The next morning after Hadrian had woken up, had started doing his morning routine. He had then gone to the Slytherin common room, waiting for his friend to get down from their dorm rooms. The Slytherin common room during the morning was mostly deserted since many Slytherin still slept in this hour. Only one other person would usually awake during this time, and that was Damian. Damian had a rare sleeping disorder, which made him lose sleep or not even be able to fall asleep at all. Leaving him to resort to drinking potion to be able to sleep at all.
After waiting for a couple of minutes, finally, most of their friend's had descended from their dorm rooms into the common room. With the only one missing being Daphne and Elanor, but his friend had told Hadrian that Daphne and Elanor had already left for the great hall earlier. So with that in mind, Hadrian and his friends left the common room and went to the great hall to eat their breakfast. Breakfast was a quiet affair since most of his friends were still sleepy.
"Are you nervous Hadrian, since this will be the year you take your O.W.L exam," Oliver asked,
"Not really'. Hadrian said,
"But, I am," Junior said,
"Why," Hadrian ask,
"You know why. My mom will kill me if my grade is lower than some Muggle-born," Junior said,
"Well it sucks to be you," Hadrian said with a laugh. Since he knew what junior said to be true since even though his aunt Bellatrix didn't really care much if you are Muggle-born. she still held the belief that a pureblood must better than Muggle-born, and that was the reason she made sure her son was the best in almost everything.
While the rest of the breakfast was spent with small talks, Edward sudden gasp attracted the group's attention.
"What's wrong?" asked Elizabeth.
"Hadrian, I think you should read the daily prophet," Edward said,
"Why," Hadrian asked,
"Just read the paper," Edward said while handing the newspaper to him,
"Oh..." Hadrian said when he saw the news of his brother and his Weasley friend being caught by a muggle while flying a car.
"Mr. Potter the headmaster would like to see you in his office after breakfast is over," Snape said to him when handing him his time table.
"Of course professor," Hadrian said,
"You know why Dumbledore would want to talk to you right Hadrian," Damian said after Snape left the Slytherin table.
"Of course, Dumbledore knows that he can't touch my brother as long as I am in here," Hadrian said to Damian.
Since Hadriank new that even if his brother broke the international statute of secrecy, Dumbledore couldn't do anything to punish his brother. Since if Dumbledore tries to punish his brother without him or his grandfather consent, he could lose everything that he has. Even though his biological parents and brother aren't that close to him, they are still related through blood. With that in mind, they still fall under the jurisdiction of the Potter family banner and no one can touch them.
After breakfast ended, he had separated from his friend since he had to meet Dumbledore in his office. The trip from the great hall to headmaster's office wasn't that long, rather just a couple of minutes. Yet during his walk, there were some people asking for both his autograph and pictures with him. Therefore, taking him a little bit longer than usual to reach the entrance to the headmaster's office. After arriving at headmaster office, he saw the gargoyle guarding the headmaster's office and told the gargoyle of his birth right. The gargoyle had opened the door leading to the stairwell which leads him into headmaster's office.
"Come in Hadrian," Dumbledore said to Hadrian when he had arrived at the headmaster office. The headmaster's office like usual was filled with eccentric stuff, and of course his familiar the Phoenix, Fawkes. But unlike the last time Hadrian was here, it wasn't just Dumbledore that was in the office. But rather seated was his brother, Thomas.
"Thomas, you look awful," Hadrian said,
"I didn't get a good night sleep," Thomas said.
And that was true, since after he and Ron had almost revealed the magical world to the muggles. They would then crash Ron's father's car into the whipping willow tree, which had almost killed them. He would then be subjected to Snape's anger since he was the first teacher they meet after their crash. But the headmaster was able to rescue them from Snape in time. But it wasn't over since his mother and father had called him, and berated him for doing something so dangerous.
"So, headmaster I guess we are here to discuss my brother's incident," Hadrian said,
"Yes, as you know Hadrian you're brother almost caused the reveal of our world to the muggles," Dumbledore said.
"Well, my brother wasn't alone when he did that, so Where is the weasel," Hadrian asks since if this conversation was going lead to where he imagined it was going. He wouldn't let his brother get all the blame placed on him since it was the Weasley boy driving the car.
"I will handle Mr. Weasley after we are done with your brother," Dumbledore said.
"Really I doubt that," Hadrian said.
"What could you possibly mean by that Mr. Potter," Dumbledore said.
"It's like I said headmaster the weasels are known to be your biggest supporters, and I think that you wouldn't want to punish them too harshly," Hadrian said.
"Perhaps so Mr. Potter, but we are not here to talk about the Weasley's," Dumbledore said.
"No we are here to talk about my brother, so let's hear him tell us first why he did what he did. Before we judge him, so Thomas why did you do it," Hadrian ask,
"Well I couldn't pass the barrier in platform 9 ¾ and when I searched for the guard I didn't find one, so after that, Ron and I got to his father's car since we were afraid that we couldn't go to Hogwarts this years and the rest of it happen like the news said," Thomas said,
"Did you try to call your mother, and tell her that you couldn't pass the barrier," Dumbledore asks,
"I did but she didn't answer," Thomas said,
"So it wasn't anyone's fault," Hadrian said,
"Perhaps, but your brother and Mr. Weasley are still at fault that, when they almost revealed magic to the muggles," Dumbledore said,
"Look, how many muggles saw it, a dozen, hundred, or a thousand, it doesn't really matter," Hadrian said,
"And why is that it didn't matter, your brother almost broke the statue of secrecy, and if it wasn't for me your brother would be in a cell in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement right now," Dumbledore said,
"Really," Thomas asks since even though he knows that what he did was incredibly stupid, he couldn't believe that he almost was sent to a cell in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
"No, you wouldn't, well you could be ordered to go the Department of Magical Law Enforcement but you wouldn't be placed in any cell or jail," Hadrian said to his brother since his brother look like he was about to break from the stress.
"And why is that Mr. Potter, that your brother wouldn't be in a cell," Dumbledore said,
"We both know why, so I don't think I need to tell you," Hadrian said,
"Well I don't know what you mean Mr. Potter," Dumbledore said
"Well let me tell you that, my brother is a war hero and a public icon after he destroyed Voldemort. So believe me, when I say no one in magical Britain would tarnish his name. And if the international community hears that the boy who lived got sent to jail. Not to mention that you assume my grandfather would let one of his own be placed a cell," Hadrian said
"He broke the law Mr. Potter no matter how powerful you claim your grandfather is, breaking the statue of secrecy is one of the most serious offenses a wizard can do," Dumbledore said,
"It's true that it is one of our most serious offenses, but you should also know that even if some muggle claims they see a flying car. Most of the muggle populace wouldn't believe it, after all, how many people claim they see a UFO or some weird stuff," Hadrian said
"Where are you going with this conversation Mr. Potter," Dumbledore said,
"It quite simple really even if my brother breaks the statue of secrecy, you can't do anything against him," Hadrian said,
"And why is that," Dumbledore said,
"It's quite simple really headmaster, why my grandfather would already take care of it," Hadrian said
"And how can he do that, there were dozen or even more people that saw the car," Dumbledore said,
"Well there were millions of people in New York during the obscurus incident that happened because of your boyfriend," Hadrian said before stopping to watch Dumbledore's face. Which at the beginning was calm, but now displayed a red shad, with fury, since he said something about his ex-lover. "But the Americans was able to make the muggles forget. So it wouldn't be too hard to do it here in London too and even if most of them already left we can track them down. After all, there are always ways for us to find them," Hadrian said
"What kind of way Mr. Potter," Dumbledore asked,
"Well wouldn't you like to know, so are we done here," Hadrian asked,
"We still need to discuss your brother punishment," Dumbledore said,
"No we don't, you don't have any right to make any judgment or choose my brother punishment if he broke the law outside of this school, are we done here headmaster," Hadrian said.
"We are Mr. Potter," Dumbledore said,
"Come, Thomas," Hadrian said to his brother.
"Have you eat anything yet, Thomas," Hadrian said to his brother after they had left Dumbledore's office.
"No I haven't," Thomas said since he didn't have the appetite to eat this morning during breakfast.
"Well come on then, you need to eat first before going to class," Hadrian said,
"Aren't we already late for our class," Thomas said when he checked the time in his mirror.
"So what, what you're first class," Hadrian ask,
"History of magic," Thomas said,
"Well it's fine then, now come on," Hadrian said to his brother, who seemed to be reluctant at first before he finally relaxed and followed him.
"Where are we going Hadrian," Thomas said to his brother
"The kitchen," Hadrian said,
"Wait... the kitchen, are we even allow to go there," Thomas said, after a couple of seconds trying to digesting his brother word.
"It's fine," Hadrian said to his brother,
They continued to walk in silence, before Hadrian stop in front of a painting of a bowl of fruit in the hallway. Hadrian started to tickle the pear, and in turn, the pear started to giggle and turn into a large green door handle, revealing the entrance to the Hogwarts kitchens.
"Master Hadrian is here to see Dobby," the elf said with an exciting voice, after seeing his master enter the kitchens.
"Hello, Dobby can you get me and my brother some food," Hadrian said to his personal elf, Dobby.
"Of course, Dobby can master Hadrian," Dobby said. He then started to prepare food for Hadrian and his brother with the help of the other elf.
"Eat," Hadrian said to his brother, who still didn't look like he wanted to eat. Upon seeing Hadrian nodding towards food, Thomas started eating the food. Hadrian had eaten breakfast with his brother before heading the class and going there separated way.
AN; I would like to thanks zara131 for betaing this chapter.