Me: 'hides from the laptop'
Um…sorry for making you guys wait this long for this update but please understand that I was really busy and had extreme rewrites block for this chapter.
Also…remember that I mention (I hope I did) that I was supposed to get a surgery to remove the kidney stones? Well they cancelled it on the day before the surgery day… 'sigh' so I still have these blasted stone but I do have pain killers so no worries.
Don't worry though as I am planning to finish this fanfic, no matter what! Just be warn that if it takes me like a month to update than I am busy.
Alright than I would like to thank those who read, faved and alerted this fanfic and to those who reviewed: bellovettrix, Wishfull-star, ILoveGeorgeEads, Penny is wise, SakuraKoi, Stormshadow13, Guest #1, thewolf74, Guest #2, femalefarrier, ej-83, Seraphina Luna-Lilly Snape, magicanimegurl, white collar black wolf , draco7347, kathlynscutekid, Sakura Lisel, sexy Seren, geetac, Kyles Black and Stormshadow13 – thank you all!
Bellovettrix: 'eye twitch' Did you really re-read the story? Well thanks and I hope you enjoy this new chapter that you have been waiting for. And yes, Ron barely has any brain cells which is why he is a brat.
Wishfull-star: Great that you love my break lines and here is the long waited chapter you have been waiting for.
ILoveGeorgeEads: The day when Ron and Ginny get that doses is when they get a blasted brain and as for Bella's reaction…she will never know unless of course if someone tells her about it – Ah! Wait Bellatrix! Oops…um excuse me!
Don't kill him just yet! I need him still somewhat alive Bella!
Penny is wise: Thanks and yes, Ron needs a beating or two so I'm gladly giving you permission to do so. As for Ginny…yea Reg is holding back to burn that crazy fangirl but not his best friend – oh…spoke too soon – Irving! You were supposed to wait for that later!
Excuse me and please enjoy the new chapter you have been waiting for.
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Thewolf74: Yes as Harry needed a family that supported him and you wouldn't want Bella as a mother! I chose Daphne as I simple love her and wished that Harry married her instead Ginny…blasted redhead!
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Magicanimegurl: Lily is adorable and yes, Ron will be pranked – HARD! As for the Ball, well just like you said it will be interesting indeed but you will have to find out until next chapter. As to pair Hermione with one of Reg's friends in Salem…I will think about it.
I might leave a poll about it but still thinking about the pairings with the others. So wait for the time being.
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Sakura Lisel: I think I explain it to you, right? In PM if not then I never had those chapters. I had up to chapter 10 as I deleted an Author's Note that needed to be deleted.
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Summary: AU Bellatrix raises Harry. What if Harry was raised by someone that was thought to be loyal to Voldemort? What if the Lestrange's were forced to join into Voldemort's circle? Good Lestrange's, Godfather Severus, Good Malfoy's, Sane Alice and Frank Longbottom
Bashing: Dumbledore, Molly Weasley, Ron Weasley and Ginny Weasley
I don't own any of the books or movies of Harry Potter but the OC's and the courses of Salem Academy.
-December 21, Hogwarts' Grounds-
"Evening Regulus!" shouted Hagrid as he was dragging a rather large pine tree. "Staying over for the holidays, I see?"
Regulus nods, "That's right Hagrid. I heard from my cousin, Draco that Hogwarts looks pretty cool during winter holidays and I want to see if it's true."
"You don't say," said Hagrid happily before looking up to see a group of kids flying around on their booms. "Didn't want to join in the game?"
"Not this time Hagrid," replied Regulus before pointing over to the right. "Besides I'm a bit busy watching over my little sister who is playing with Sirius in his animagus form."
Hagrid looked over to see a young girl chasing after a grim dog and jumped on top of him. The half giant chuckled a bit before smiling over to Regulus.
"Well if you have nothing better do to, want to see how we transform the Great Hall. If you like, you can help out decorate the tree."
Regulus smiles, "Why not, it sounds like fun. Hey Lily! Want to decorate the Christmas tree?"
Lily stopped playing with Padfoot before running over to her older brother. Her violet eyes were shining brightly and had a smile on her face.
"Yes, please! Where is it, big brother?"
Regulus laughs before picking up his little sister and placed her on top of his shoulders.
"Keeper Hagrid is taking it right now to the Great Hall where a few other professors are decorating the hall."
"Oh! Let's go! Let's go, big brother! Please!" beg Lily.
"We will but I need to let my friends know where I am going," said Regulus before looking over at Padfoot. "Mind taking Lily to the Great Hall? I'll meet you guys there soon."
The grim dog nodded before transforming back to his human form.
Sirius picked up young Lily from Regulus' shoulders and placed her to his shoulder.
"See you at the Great Hall, Reg. Need any help Hagrid?"
"Na but thanks for the offer Sirius," replied Hagrid before dragging the large tree to the castle. Sirius and Lily followed Hagrid inside.
Regulus shook his head before walking over to where his friends could hear him.
"Hey guys! I'm heading back inside to the Great Hall and help out the professors on decorating the Great Hall, any of you guys want to come?"
Astrid and Kylee smiled before lowing themselves down while Irving and Nyla grinned before going down, fast. Michael went after his sister while Jack and Lelouch calmly went down to the ground.
Draco and his friends went down before the blond wizard landed by his cousin.
"Curious to see how they transform the Great Hall," said Draco.
Regulus shrugs, "In a way but come on, don't you guys think is rather fun to decorate in Christmas."
"He does have a point," murmured Blaise before smiling. "I'm in!"
"Count us in!" said Vincent while Gregory nodded.
"Sure, why not, it's not like I have nothing better do to," said Theo before pointing to the right. "Let me just tell the girls where we heading."
Regulus nodded before Irving grabbed hold onto his arm and dragged him back inside. The others quickly followed and entered to the Great Hall.
"Oh wow," said Irving before smirking. "Though the decoration in the Academy is lot wicked but I will give some credit to Hogwarts."
"At least they are trying," murmured Astrid before crossing her arms. "I guess we can help them out, what do you think guys?"
Yuki, Lelouch, Michael and Jack looked at each other before walking over to Hagrid and help out on lifting up the tree.
Draco and his friends went over to Professor Flitwick to see what they could do while the others went over to Professor McGonagall.
Regulus shook his head before walking over to where Lily and Sirius were at. The two were by the decorations that Sirius had already made before handing them to little Lily who placed them onto the tree.
"Having fun Lily?" wondered Regulus.
Lily smiled happily, "Yes, big brother! Come and help me out, please! Is Daphne coming to help out as well?"
Regulus laughs, "Most likely. So what can I do Uncle Sirius?"
"Mind making the orbs to change color for every five minutes?" asked Sirius. "McGonagall has me transforming the orbs and placing them onto the tree."
Regulus nodded before walking over to the tree and took out his wand. He tapped the orbs that were already on the tree and they change to different colors while Sirius handed the clear orbs to Lily.
After an hour, Lily was rubbing her eyes and yawing.
Daphne, who arrived not too long ago with the other girls, took noticed before tapping over to Regulus.
"Harry, it looks like your sister needs her sleep. What made her so tried anyway?"
"I guess playing with Uncle Sirius," replied Regulus. "Before going outside, Uncle Sirius and Lily were hanging out with the Weasley twins and were trying to prank this one ghost…Peeves, I believe."
"That's…um a bit reckless, don't you think?" asked Daphne.
"May be but Lily is still young and Uncle Sirius is like a kid so it makes sense of their actions," said Regulus before walking over to his little sister and picking her up. "Mom should be here soon to pick her up anyway."
"I'll hold down the fort then," said Daphne before hearing shouting coming from Astrid. The Ice Princess laughed nervously, "Um, it looks like Astrid is fighting with her sister again."
"They will stop…eventually," said Regulus before looking over to Sirius. "Are you coming?"
"Sure, gives me an excuse to walk a bit," replied Sirius before stretching a bit. "I was getting rather stiff on my legs for sitting too long or was it for standing in one place."
Regulus made a face, "Can we just go? I don't want Mother to come and look for us. It will give her a chance to hex the blasted old coot…even though it would be a damn well early Christmas gift to see."
Sirius shook his head, "You definitely adopted some of Bella's humor. Alright, let's get going as the last time I made her wait, it wasn't pretty."
Regulus smirks, "That's Mother for you."
"Right," murmured Sirius before the two left the Great Hall.
They arrived to Severus' quarters to where they found the Potion Master reading in his private quarters. Regulus walked over to his godfather before placing his sister onto the couch.
"I take it that you are hiding to decorate," said Regulus.
"You know me too well Regulus," said Severus before frowning. "Why is the mutt here?"
Sirius was about to reply something rather harshly when the floo went off and came out was Bellatrix and a woman with short pink hair and was wearing a long black robe.
"Mother and – Cousin Tonks?" said Regulus before smiling. "It's been awhile Tonks, how long as it been that I have not seen you?"
"A long time, Reggie," replied Tonks before giving Regulus a death hug. "You were like five the last time I saw you."
"C-Can't b-breath," stuttered Regulus before being saved from his godfather.
"Mind not suffocating my godson, Auror Tonks," said Severus before frowning. "What on earth are you even doing here?"
"Can't I pay a visit to see my cousins," said Tonks before spotting the sleeping mini Bellatrix. The young Auror smiled, "Oh the rumors are true! Aunt Cissy was right about little Lillian, she is a splitting image of you Aunt Bella!"
Bellatrix smiled before picking up her sleepy daughter.
"She may be a splitting image of when I was a child but she takes after Rodolphus and a bit of her Uncle, Rabastan."
"You got that right, Mother," said Regulus before looking over to Tonks. "So what is your real reason for coming here?"
"How in Merlin's beard can you tell I wasn't telling the truth?" said Tonks.
"Beats me," said Sirius before frowning. "Even Lily had that ability as well and I still have no idea how she could do that."
Severus smirks, "It's an Evans trait Black. Lily's own Mother had the same ability, to know when someone was telling the truth or not."
"It's no wonder I sort of like Lily for some odd reason," murmured Bellatrix.
"Anyway, I was giving the task to make sure the tournament runs smoothly and watch over the Yule Ball as well," said Tonks.
Sirius was about to say something when a parchment appeared right in front of him. He took it and noticed it had the Auror sign on it.
"Now what in Merlin's beard do they want from me?" said Sirius before snatching the parchment and opening it.
If Auror Tonks arrived then meet me at the Forbidden Woods with Tonks – now!
Headmistress Yumi
"That's odd," murmured Sirius before looking over to Regulus. "Your Headmistress summoned Tonks and I, do you have any idea why?"
"I don't have a clue but it might be something to do with whoever placed my name in the Goblet," replied Regulus.
"Right," murmured Sirius before grabbing hold onto Tonks. "Let's get going."
"Hey, you don't have to drag me!" shouted Tonks.
Bellatrix shook her head before smiling over to her son, "So I heard from my sister that you are taking young Daphne to the Ball, is that correct Reg?"
"Y-Yes, why are you asking?" wondered Regulus nervously.
"I need to know so that I can help you get your robes silly," said Bellatrix before looking over to Severus. "Can it be possible if I can come to the Yule Ball?"
"Not many know but parents are allowed to come and attend the Yule Ball as well," replied Severus.
"Perfect!" said Bellatrix.
Regulus pales, "Please Mother! Don't you have to take care of Lily or something?!"
"I do but Aunt Cissy can watch over her for me," replied Bellatrix before winking. "Besides I don't want anything happen to you."
"Mother!" shouted Regulus as his cheeks turned crimson. He placed his hands onto his head, "Night ruined already."
Severus shook his head before hitting softly over his godson's head.
"Don't you need to go somewhere?"
"Oh! Right, excuse me Mother," murmured Regulus before dashing out of the quarters.
"Did you really need to do that to your son?" asked Severus.
"But of course, it's been such a long time that Reggie ever played with me," replied Bellatrix before adjusting Lily who had fallen asleep. "It's been awhile that he has not acted his actual age."
"Indeed," said Severus before smirking. "Then I will see you and your husband at the Yule Ball?"
Bellatrix nodded before heading over to the floo, "Until then Sev!"
Severus nodded before going over to his couch and continues off reading his book.
Meanwhile in the Forbidden Woods, Sirius and Tonks where walking not too far when they spotted Yumi petting a dark winged horse with a skeletal body, a face that has a reptilian features and wide, leathery wings that resemble of a bat.
Sirius cleared his throat, "You summoned us, Headmistress Fudo?"
"Mm oh yes, thank you for coming in such short notice," said Yumi before addressing to the dark creature. "Go little one, back to your family now."
The young Thestral nodded before leaving.
"So what's the deal, Lady Fudo? Why did you summoned us and why here for all places?" asked Tonks. "Couldn't we just use the Headmaster's office?"
"I didn't want this conversation to be heard from unwanted ears," said Yumi seriously. "That is why I chose the Forbidden Woods instead rather using that old coot's office."
"Old coot?" said Tonks. "You don't like Headmaster Dumbledore?"
"Me? Liking that two-timing bastard? No thank you as I can see through his fake grandfather attitude, the moment I first saw him," replied Yumi. "But enough about that old frat, the reason why I summoned you here is who tried to place Mr. Lestrange into the tournament."
Sirius grits his teeth, "Who?! Who was the bastard that placed my godson's life on the line?!"
"Wait – what?!" said Tonks. "Someone placed Reggie's name into the Goblet of Fire without his permission? Why didn't you tell me this Sirius?!"
"There wasn't much time to and besides, you were off in some kind of mission," replied Sirius.
"Oh right," murmured Tonks before frowning. "So is Reggie being forced to be in this tournament? Is he not a bit too young?"
"Mr. Lestrange has enough magic strength to partake this simple tournament," replied Yumi before closing her eyes. "Not to mention, he agreed to represent for Salem Academy in the tournament and being a 7th year student, he is allowed to be in the battle."
"I see," said Tonks. "So do you know who placed Reggie's name in the Goblet?
"I do but you must make an oath that you wouldn't tell this to anyone," replied Yumi seriously. "If word gets out, then the culprit will try to escape though he would be losing his magic afterwards."
"I'll make the oath if you tell me how placed Harry's name into the Goblet!" shouted Sirius before looking down sadly. "Please…I don't want to make the same mistake I did, 13 years ago."
"Sirius," said Tonks softly.
Yumi looked over at Sirius' eyes to see the pain and determination in them. The Headmistress was about to say something when she saw Sirius lifting his wand, the same as Tonks.
"I, Sirius Orion Black/ Nymphadora Andromeda Tonks, shall not say anything what Headmistress Yumi Fudo say about who placed Regulus Harrison Rodolphus Lestrange's supposed name into the Goblet of Fire."
"Right," murmured Yumi. 'He must have suffered, believing that his godson could have been tortured or worse…killed. Bella, it is no wonder you loved your cousins dearly.'
"So to mote," said Yumi before smiling. "I will keep my end of the bargain but keep your Gryffindor, idiotic, bravery to yourself, understood?"
Sirius step back a bit before nodding, "Understood Headmistress Fudo."
Yumi sighs before looking the other way and said the name of the wizard who placed Regulus name into the Goblet.
Sirius and Tonks widen their eyes in shock before opening their mouths.
"What?!"
-Yule Ball, December 25-
"Please Mother! It looks fine!" argued Regulus. "I need to meet up with Daphne at the Great Hall entrance as the champions are needed to dance first!"
Bella frowned before flicking her son's forehead.
"Don't you dare use that tone with me young man. I know you have to dance first but remember, not only you are representing Salem Academy but the Noble house of Lestrange and Ancient house of Black! You have to show them that you hold your nobility proudly here!"
"I know, I know Mom," said Regulus before giving her a look. "Why do British wizards care about their nobility like it is so important? Salem is not like that at all – heck! That's where the witch trails started!"
"I don't know sweetie," replied Bella sadly. "It's been like this for as long as I can remember."
"I am so glad that we live in Salem then," said Regulus before making a face. "I fear how I would have turned out if I had to pretend to be this snobby pureblood wizard rather being myself."
Bella chuckled, "Just like your cousin Draco, correct?"
"Right," murmured Regulus. "I…was a bit surprised to how Draco acts here at school, compare to how he acts when he visits at Salem."
"Which I thank John," said Bella before smiling. "And it is done! My, my, you look quite handsome Reggie. I don't think any girl wouldn't take their eyes off of you tonight."
Regulus blushes from his mother's comment but what she said was true.
He was wearing a long black robe with the Lestrange family crest on one side. Underneath, he had a black coat, silk white shirt with a dark green vest that had a golden watch hanging from his pocket, black pants and black shoes. His dark brown wavy hair was being held up into a ponytail with a dark green ribbon holding onto it.
"C-Can I go Mom? I really don't have much time," said Regulus.
Bella giggled, "Very well, go meet up with your friends. Your father and I will be there soon."
Regulus nodded before dashing out of the room.
Bella shook her head before hearing her son's shouting to Draco and his friends who were waiting at the Slytherin common room.
"Let' go before Mom comes down and tries to fix anything else!"
Bella laughed as what her son said was true but she couldn't hold him prisoner any longer.
She waited for all of her son's friends went out before going to Severus' quarters and headed to the extra room where lay her dress.
"Well, show time!" said Bella happily.
-Break Line-
Oh my, what is Bellatrix planning? Will she embarrass Reg during his date with Daphne?
And who was the one that placed Regulus' name into the Goblet? Who was it? Find out the next chapter, ciao everyone and happy New Year's everyone!
