Harry Potter: The Unchained Flower
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Chapter Eleven: Forever and Always
-House of Lords
Harry averted his eyes from the Lord Speaker before huffing loudly and taking his usual seat.
It had been three months since he had been 'rescued' and he could still feel the rage inside him that wanted to tear every Lord and Lady in this chamber to pieces.
He was about to sleep this meeting off before his uncle, the King, came into the chamber and made everybody bow low towards him. Harry saw this and bowed, albeit not too much since his respect for the man had dwindled.
King George the Third looked around and saw his nephew before his eyes hardened. He had an ultimatum to drop today and even if it involved his nephew, he would not budge. He needed to do this; it was for the betterment of the country.
The Lord Speaker, Lord Williamson, announced, "You Majesty, what brings you and your entourage here today in this humble meeting of your Lords and Ladies?"
The King looked at the Lord Speaker sternly before replying, "I need the Duke of Clarence, Lord Bones and Lord Black later for a meeting of utmost importance. For now, I am here to observe."
"You are most welcome then, Your Majesty." Replied the Lord Speaker before banging his gavel, which signified the start of the said meeting.
The Lord Bones stood up from his stupor and said, "We need to discuss the turmoil that is brewing in France."
Mutterings started as Harry perked up in interest. It had been a while since he had been forcefully evicted from his position in France and today would be the first day that the issue would be raised by this House. He knew he would be called up soon due to his involvement but he was ready.
"We have heard of a certain Frenchman, a man named Napoleon Bonaparte is starting a coup d'état against the monarchy." Started the Lord Bones as he gestured towards the map in the middle of the room.
Lord Black took this stance into the matter and said, "What of it? We let the French weaken themselves and then take their land as ours with little force of resistance from them!"
Agreements rang throughout the room as they contemplated on the situation. Yes, it would be a very viable solution to just let them fight it out and swoop in when they are weakest and take the lands that so rightfully wanted.
"But," Spoke up Lord Howe as he propped himself up from his seat; "We still need to help our allies. They say this Napoleon has a grand vision of conquering the whole of Europe!"
Lord Black shook in anger before bursting out, "NONESENSE! This Frenchman would never have the capability to even breakthrough our forces!"
"Hmph!" Harry laughed as he tried to control himself.
King George the Third saw this and heard his muffled laugh before angrily rounding on his nephew and asking, "What is funny in this matter, Lord Potter? Do you think that our military will easily fall against this Bonaparte upstart?"
Harry glared at his uncle before replying, "We have been beaten by the Americans only recently. We do not have enough manpower and the resources to fight this enemy full on. We know that he has…special abilities of sorts."
Not everyone in the court heard the last part, only Lord Black, Bones and the King heard that and frowned. They knew that the Bonaparte family is one of the most prominent magical users in France and for one of their members to do this unlawful act was a danger to everyone in Europe. The Bonaparte family practiced magic in most unusual patterns, much darker than the Blacks.
"We need more information in this matter." Said Lord Howe as he gestured towards the door. "I suggest we bring in our informant."
Harry looked up at this and thought for a moment. He knew he was the only informant and yet, Lord Howe was gesturing at the door, as if another informant was standing outside the double doors.
"Who is this informant, Lord Howe?" Asked Harry curiously as he straightened up from his seat. "I was not aware that you had any other informants other than me in this matter."
Lord Howe glanced towards the young man before replying, "Do not presume that this council is only dependent on you, Lord Potter. We do have our sources outside."
Harry nodded before gesturing for the man to be brought in.
Lord Howe stood up and said in a loud voice, "Please bring in Lord Malfoy in."
Harry gasped in shock and watched slowly as his confidant was brought in. Draco had changed since he last saw him, gone was the French styled suits he wore. Now, he was sporting British suits with a matching bowtie. He still had his cane, which had the symbol of a snake on it.
Draco swept along the aisle and bowed towards the King and announced, "You Majesty, thank you for the protection that you have graciously agreed to bestow upon me, my wife and unborn child."
King George the Third only nodded before the House was filled with a loud shout coming from a certain Lord Potter.
"DRACO! IT WAS YOU WHO BETRAYED MY LOVE AND I! HOW DARE YOU!" Shouted Harry as he tried to pounce on the unsuspecting Lord Malfoy.
The other Lords beside Harry quickly caught him and restrained him from beating the Lord Malfoy before the Lord Speaker spoke up loudly, "Lord Potter, Lord Malfoy was only following orders from this House. It was not his fault for exposing your location."
Harry seethed from his position and yelled, "I TRUSTED YOU! WHY DID YOU DO IT? MONEY? POWER? YOU JUDAS!"
Draco swept towards the restrained Lord Potter before looking at him straight in the eye and saying, "Did you think that I would really help you? The person who stole from me the love of the Lady Delacour, the Jewel of France? Did you really think that I would help you willingly? I did this for my family, who you so graciously bestowed upon me due to your courting of the Lady Delacour!"
Draco stood up from his position before whispering silently so that only Harry could hear him, "Remember this, Potter. Only a fool would help another fool."
Harry struggled from his bonds before shouting, "I CURSE YOU MALFOY! YOU ARE NOW AN ENEMY OF HOUSE POTTER! EVERY POTTER WILL KNOW OF THE TREACHERY YOU HAVE DONE TOWARDS MY FAMILY!"
Draco only shrugged the threat before looking around the room and asking, "What does the council need of me today?"
Lord Howe stood up from his stupor before asking, "What do you know of this Napoleon Bonaparte?"
Draco thought for a second before replying, "I know only what you already know. He is from a prominent family, albeit not too prominent in terms of their social standing. He is a very aspiring man who would not hesitate in conquering the whole of Europe if given a chance."
Everyone visibly sighed as they heard the most devastating news that they were not expecting. If the Lord Malfoy did not know anything else then they were blind and deaf of the situation for now in France.
Harry calmed down for a second before sitting down once more in his seat. He would sit here because it was his duty but this House had lost the respect he had held for it.
-Outside the House of Lords
Harry leaned on the post that was located outside the House of Lords.
He had been called to wait for the king, alongside the Lord Bones, Black and now, the Lord Malfoy as well.
Lord Black looked at his peers before asking, "Do any of you know what this supposed meeting is all about?"
Lord Bones shook his head as the Lord Malfoy only looked at the floor in grimace. Draco knew this was bad but he had to endure, if only for his wife and unborn child. He would do anything for his family, albeit he never wanted to marry the Lady Valentinois. He learned to love her through time and now this child only solidified his feelings for her.
Harry only sighed before whispering to himself, "I hope this ends quickly."
Lord Bones heard the thought before asking, "What needs your attention that you want to get back into your abode in a hurry, Lord Potter."
Harry only glared at him before spitting, "I need to arrange my marriage before I get paired up with another woman."
Lord Black was taken aback from this before he got into the conversation, "I believe that any other man would be jumping for joy in your position. I seem to remember a lot of the unattached women have had their sights set on you!"
"Well, I do not have my eyes set on them!" Harry replied quickly. "I only have eyes for one lady."
Lord Black sighed before replying, "Do not think about her anymore. The barricade that the French have set up around their coast has made it nearly impossible for any infiltration to happen."
Draco heard this before putting in his own thoughts, "Do not fear, Lord Potter. Last I heard, the Lady Delacour is safe within the Veela tribe village."
"No thanks to you!" Spat Harry as he tried to regain control of his emotions. It would not do well for him cause another bout of accidental magic, and in public no less. No, it was best for him to stay calm.
King George the Third walked out of the House of Lords with a contingent of his best men when he saw the forms of his Lords. He knew that he had to do this for the safety of his country and he had to do it now.
"My Lords. Come." Announced the King as his Lords bowed before him. He gestured for them to stand before continuing. "I have grave news. The news of the rising Dark Lord has triggered a certain fear in the hearts of the monarchs around Europe."
Everybody listened carefully before Lord Black said, "We would never betray you, My King!"
King George held up his hand for silence before continuing, "I know you wouldn't but what about your children? Or your grandchildren? No, this has been in effect since last night by every monarch in Europe. All magical Lord or anyone with magical blood who has status in our society will now be stripped of their titles and power to secure our safety and the safety of all people."
This was met with stunned silence as the King looked at the four before him before he continued, "You will be escorted by my guards towards your homes, everything of value will be collected and you will be expelled from the manor. This is a decree that every European country has imposed."
Harry stared shockingly at his uncle before saying. "Is this truly happening, uncle? You would forsake your men, your nephew, just to sate the wants of your fellow Kings and Queens around the continent?"
King George nodded gravely before replying, "I must, nephew. To avoid another great war, I must do this."
King George snapped his fingers and every soldier behind him surrounded the three Lords and shackled them. They then started escorting them towards the street that led towards their respective manors.
King George watched the men take his nephew and Lords before sighing, "This is for the best."
-Street
Harry looked at his fellow Lords before nodding.
He knew that this might come since they had already caught word of this happening all around Europe. Lord Bones had made a plan if this happened and now was the time to put it into action.
Lord Black nodded and Lord Bones looked at his direction, already knowing what that motion meant. He glanced towards Lord Potter, receiving the same nod.
Harry, seeing the signal, flicked his wand from his sleeve and casted a wide area stunning spell which caught all the guards and the civilians that were watching them.
Harry then casted 'Alohamora' on their shackles, successfully freeing his fellow wizards.
Lord Bones looked towards his fellow Lords before saying, "We need to hide! Fidelus charm on our manors would do it!"
Harry nodded before saying, "The goblins did well in hiding Diagon Alley. At least we have a safe haven there."
Lord Black nodded grimly before replying, "This would spell trouble for our kind. We must successfully set up our government soon before our world crumbles due to lack of authority. Anarchy is our bane if we do not set up a structured government."
Harry nodded at this before replying, "Then we meet in two weeks time outside Diagon Alley. Start telling every magical to cast the Fidelus on their houses to keep themselves safe. Also, send your children to Hogwarts. I fear that maybe the only safe haven against these muggles. Tutors of magic will be sent to Hogwarts as well to become teachers. I am sure the influx of children going there would be a handful to their current staff."
Everybody nodded before Harry apparated out of the area. Lord Bones and Black looked towards one another and turned towards the still stunned Lord Malfoy and said, "Best be on your way, Lord Malfoy. As you have heard, cast the Fidelus on the manor that our former King gave you. We will meet you outside Diagon Alley in two weeks time."
When both Bones and Black received the nod from the young Lord Malfoy, they apparated away to their family to start casting the spell that would ultimately save them from destruction.
Draco sighed and cursed. He thought that life here would be better but it turns out, him and his family still needed to go into hiding. Sighing once more, he knew he could do nothing of it right now and apparated away. He needed to protect his family, whatever the cost.
-Potter Manor
Harry quickly strode into the manor and started casting the Fidelus. Everyone in the manor was of magical blood so he would be protecting everybody.
After the spell had been casted and him being the secret keeper, he turned and faced his staff and announced, "I have secured the manor and the whole village in a spell which will ultimately hide us from the King and his men. Go to your homes and live life as you wanted. You are now released from servitude from the House Potter."
Everyone stared in shock before leaving. On the way out, they each gave Harry a shake or a hug before exiting the manor and living the free life they deserved.
After everyone had gone out, Harry looked towards the Lady Longbottom and her son. He gestured them both forwards before saying, "I have purchased a manor for your family in the outskirts of town. Use it as your home. You both deserve it!"
Lady Longbottom only cried and crushed Harry in a huge hug before saying, "Thank you, Lord Potter. We will be forever in you gratitude."
Harry nodded before giving Neville a brief nod. Neville then got his mother and started towards the door. But before he could exit, he called back, "Anytime you need me or my family, My Lord. We will be there. House Longbottom will always be loyal to House Potter. Even until death."
Harry nodded before gesturing him to hurry up. Neville smiled at his friend's gestures before saluting one last time. Harry smiled at that before walking towards his study and sighing, today was a grave day for every magical being in Europe. He could only hope that someday, he might be able to reverse this situation and be one with his Flower once more.
His flower. He got up and stared at the portrait that he had of them together before stroking her image and whispering, "Even beyond death, My Love. I will wait for you. I will fight for you. Even beyond death, I will love you."
Overview of Major Characters:
Lord Harrison Evans Potter: Duke of Clarence
Lady Fleur Delacour: Heiress to the Duchy of Brittany
Lord Draco Malfoy: Comte de Toulouse Duke of Valentinois, Married to the Duchess of Valentinois
Master Neville Longbottom: Confidant and Right-hand man of Lord Harrison Potter
King George the Third: King of England, Husband of Queen Charlotte
King Louis the Sixteenth: King of France, Husband of Queen Marie
Sir Weasley: Knight under Lord Potter
Lady Longbottom: Mother of Neville
Lord Black, Lord Bones: Magical Blooded Lords in the House of Lords
William Pitt: Prime Minister of England
Lord Howe, Lord Williamson: Non-Magical Blooded Lords in the House of Lords
Lady Hermione Granger: First born Magical in the House of Granger
The Statue of Secrecy: Still in effect but very light in terms of Magical Use in front of Muggles.
A/N: Historical inaccuracies and accuracies are solely for the purpose of this story. Although "most" of the Historical References I am making are true, just not the timeline and the way they are arranged.