AN: Almost done now!

Just this chapter, 2 more and then an epilogue.

I hope you have enjoyed this as much as I have and that I've done the previous author proud with how I concluded her original work.

Also, I wish to apologize for any confusion in how I'm writing this. I'm trying to write it as if Harry wrote it, but it may not seem that way.

So enjoy this latest chapter of Memoirs of Consort Slytherin…

Memoirs of Consort Slytherin Ch. 10

*Harry POV*

Marvolo is eagerly awaiting me at the breakfast table this morning. I kiss him and start eating my breakfast as Marvolo stares at expectantly. As I ignore him and continue eating my breakfast, I can see him getting more and more frustrated.

Finally, Marvolo begged, "Will you please tell me what you have planned for Moody?" Smugly I said, "No, you'll just have to wait and see. Just keep your wand ready to take him down. I already got permission from Madame Bones to visit the Auror Department today. I told her that I wanted to see my father's work place as I am considering a future as an Auror."

"Are you?" "Of course not. I will have too much to do with running the orphanage and caring for our own children." Marvolo relaxes, but I can hear the eagerness in his voice as he asks, "You want more than one child?" 'Yes. We do need at least 3 sons to continue our family lines." Looking like a cat that got the canary, he said, "Don't worry, I will give you as many children as you desire." I laugh at his eagerness.

Who would have thought that the Dark Lord would be so eager for children?

Noticing the time, I said, "You need to leave or you'll be late Marvolo. Just remember to meet me in the Auror Department at 10." Kissing me, he said as he left, "Take the Lestrange brothers with you to the Ministry."

He's definitely proving to be a better husband than I expected

But I am going to enjoy this whole new side to the Dark Lord. As an orphan, I understood his desire for his own family. Now I really need to deal with the traitors so I can enjoy my family in peace.

*A couple of hours later*

I arrive at the Ministry, the Lestrange brothers in tow. After visiting the Auror offices, I move to the Training Grounds, where Moody is about to start training some new Aurors in Dueling. Moody is getting ready, talking to Kingsley. It's a few minutes before 10 and Dueling is about to begin.

Perfect

Kingsley spots me and calls me over. He asks, "Hey Harry, how are you? What are you doing here today?" His politeness irks me, but I let it go. He's an Order member, so I have no remorse for what's about to happen. Moody notices me, and who I'm with. He rudely asks, "What are those Death Eaters doing here?" I snap, "There are no Death Eaters anymore. Or did you forget the Treaty your BUDDY wrote?"

"Once a Death Eater, always a Death Eater and don't you forget that Boy. They need to be dealt with," he angrily tells me. I ask, "What about the Peace Treaty? According to that, you can't attack any of his followers unless they attack first." This only riles him up and he practically spits as he says, "And you believe they won't? It's only a matter of time before they do Boy and then we can wipe them all out. Including their snake of a leader."

The twin's potion is working. Time to get out of the way

"You do that Moody. I'll just go and greet the snake like a good husband." Marvolo had just walked into the Visitor's Gallery. I gave Marvolo a quick kiss before taking our seats as Kingsley announced that he and Moody were going to give a demonstration duel to all the trainees who were gathered around the Dueling Arena.

The duel started normally and even with his disabilities, Moody is an impressive Duelist. However, a few minutes into the duel, Moody's face changes to one of ultimate fury and he starts attacking Kingsley with everything he's got. Kingsley struggles to hold his ground, only ordering trainees to help when he is too bloody and bruised to do any real damage. Even when he's up against more than 20, Moody puts up an impressive fight. Only when Marvolo joins in does Moody go down. Marvolo looks smug as he sits back down.

Soon, Ministry Healers are swarming the arena, healing the trainee Aurors, while another team of Healers take Kingsley to St. Mungo's. Madame Bones arrives and talks with the Healers that are examining Moody. After she finishes talking to them, she comes over to us and says, "I am sorry you had to see that my Lords." Marvolo asks, "It's alright Madame Bones. What happened here if you don't mind my asking."

"Not at all my Lord Slytherin. It seems that Moody has been suffering from PTSD for a long time and has refused any and all treatments offered. He was cast out of the Auror program when his paranoia became too much. But we were forced to take him back at the Chief Warlock's insistence." She levels an angry look at Dumbledore as she says this.

Oh, this is just too good!

I ask, "So what is being done about Moody?" Madame Bones said, "He is being moved to the maximum security Permanent Resident Ward at St. Mungo's. He's a danger to society. I will also be announcing his confinement to the Wizengamot and the Daily Prophet to prevent Dumbledore from trying to get him out again."

Wow, she moves fast

Marvolo says, "I will join you in informing the Wizengamot Madame Bones." Turning to me, he said, "I will see you this evening Harry." He gives me one last kiss before leaving with Madame Bones.

Two down, three more to go

But the rest will not be easy. I am looking forward to it though. I shudder as I get the urge to rub my hands and cackle.

I am not the Dark Lord, that's my husband

I remind myself of this as I Floo home for lunch

*That afternoon*

I visit the orphanage after lunch since the renovations and expansions were almost complete. When they are done and the Ward Strengthening Spells are up, the orphanage will be opened. I then used the Portkey I had been given by Gringotts to visit Potter Chateau. The welcome and love I feel from the chateau's Magic brings me to my knees. The grounds are vast and cheery. I can even see a few Pagasi, Abraxans and Unicorns running around. The lake nearby is full of life.

It will be fun to fish here...

The chateau itself is breathtaking. It is a huge 5-story building with a tall tower on each side and a huge dome in the center. The elves greet me in the Reception Hall that would put Malfoy Manor to shame with its opulence. Yet the whole chateau has a welcoming feeling to it that Malfoy Manor lacks. The Head Elf gives me a tour of the chateau. One of the rooms I love most is the Ballroom. It is a huge room with the tallest ceiling I have ever seen, which also opens up to view the night sky. I can definitely use this to host gatherings in the future because not only is it more opulent than the one at Slytherin Manor, but it's also more secure.

The second room that I love is the Library. The whole West Tower houses it, all seven floors. The Black Family Library may boast the largest collection of Dark Arts books, but the Potter Family Library contains books on every subject of Magic and some newer books of a Muggle nature that my mother possibly added.

On the ground floor is the private study of Lord Potter, which is guarded by a Blood Ward. It contains the Family Tapestry, which confirms that the Potter Chateau was indeed Gryffindor Chateau before the last heir, a female, married a Potter.

I can imagine the need to keep this information a secret

All in all, I love the chateau and I've decided to spend some time here each week to charge the wards

*Later that evening*

Marvolo arrived home, this time carrying my usual box of chocolates and a book on Parselmagic. He said, "That is your reward for taking down Moody. As my Consort, you'll share Slytherin family magic, like Parselmagic. Not much, but enough to be useful in a tight spot." After accepting my kiss in gratitude, Marvolo asked, "Now, are you going to tell me what you did to Moody to make him snap? I've been trying to figure it out all day." I chuckle as he begins to pout.

The Dark Lord pouting makes an adorable picture

"All right, no need to pout. The twins invented a potion that makes the drinker dream whatever the brewer desires. So for the last two weeks, Moody has been dreaming of the Lestrange brothers breaking into his home and pranking him. He's been tightening his wards every day to no avail and with no one believing why, he became even more paranoid. Today, I wore a perfumed version of the Bloodlust Potion tied to him. It's a Black family recipe that converts anger to extreme bloodlust and kicks in about 5 minutes after the target smells it. The first day of Auror training was just too convenient to pass up. The Lestrange brothers being there actually helped, giving the potion enough anger to work with and voila! One Mad-Eye Moody in St. Mungo's permanently."

"You are extremely arousing when you're being devious." Blushing I say, "Now, tell me what you did to the Dursley's." "What makes you think I did anything to them?" I gave him a look that made him chuckle as he said, "Fine, I shrunk them down and they are working with the house elves at Lestrange Manor." I burst into laughter.

That is just the perfect punishment for them!

As I led him to bed I said, "You deserve a reward for that."

Time to make use of the twin's wedding gift...