Chapter 12

Akimoto Sakura was sitting in her office, going over the various list of things she had to do, both normally and in Saki's absence. She was going over the figures for the legitimate part of Saki's business when the phone rang. She picked it up answering, "Akimoto."

"Sakura," the voice of her master spoke. "I have found and taken care of Tatsu. Unfortunately, I must remain here for a few more months to root out any of his sympathizers and to re-affirm control over the Foot here in Japan."

"I understand," Sakura acknowledged. "Do you want Karai to join you?"

"No. Though I will return briefly for her birthday. Now, what news for me?"

"We have Lord Black, and his friend Remus Lupin here at the tower Master," Sakura told him. "He agreed to the name change and so now Karai is legally Oroku Karai, though the name Harley Potter will still have power over her as it was her original name. He and Mr. Lupin have helped aid in Karai's training, I believe you will be pleased with her progress. I would like to extend the chance to them to become Foot with your permission."

Saki was silent on the other end of the line for a few moments. "Why?"

"Lord Black has proposed to Charlotte Smith, our contact in the MFBI and my right hand, and both he and Remus are loyal to Karai, and Karai alone," Sakura explained. "Through her, we have their loyalty already."

"Very well. Have them give their oaths to the girl. What other news is there?"

Sakura went on to explain the major events and details of Saki's business and the branch of the Foot he normally held direct control over. It took almost two hours to explain everything that had happened in Saki's absence.

"You are doing well," Saki said after Sakura finished her explanation. "Until I return, you will remain in charge of our American branch. I expect weekly updates or I will be most displeased."

"I understand Master."

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Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore was worried.

Harley Potter's name had vanished completely from the Hogwarts register, which meant one of two things. Either Harley was dead, in which case he would have to come up with a new plan to bring about Voldemort's ultimate demise, or Harley had been enrolled at another school, completely legally, which was something that would not do. Harley had to attend Hogwarts, she had to be close enough for him to control.

This was not good. As long as Harley's name had been in the register, he would have been able to find her come her eleventh birthday. Now that her name had disappeared, he would need to come up with a new way to find her.

This would take some thought.

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John Donovan smiled as he looked at the updated register. Oroku Karai had finally appeared in the pages.

He chuckled and looked over at the red haired kneazle, Clint (named after Donovan's favorite muggle actor, Clint Eastwood), that was his familiar. "This will get under Dumbledore's hide for sure."

It wasn't a well known fact, but John Donovan hated Albus Dumbledore. Dumbledore believed himself all-knowing and all-powerful. He also believed that, as Hogwarts was under his direct leadership, all of the other schools in the world were inferior. And due to Salem's youth, Dumbledore had an even lower opinion of the Salem institute than the other magical schools. It didn't help that despite his "pro-muggleborn" stance, Dumbledore firmly believed in the superiority of magic and believed that any school that taught a muggle subject other than muggle-studies, which was a joke in Donovan's mind, was sub-par.

The two headmaster's had clashed on numerous occasions.

It felt good to get one over the old man.

Clint meowed his agreement as he felt Donovan's emotions.

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Days Later

Sakura had a problem. Well, two problems.

The first problem was the engagement of her right hand man or woman. Lottie was a valuable part of her organization and she was deep into the heart of the MFBI. Lottie was key in making sure that Saki's empire continued to appear legal and clean. And in one night of drunken night of saki and sex has changed the entire situation. The House of Black rules made the drunken proposal a legal document and it made sure the marriage took place. All of the Foot's magical lawyers have been over the marriage contract and it was one-hundred percent legal and binding.

And now this even bigger problem came onto her desk, literally. Every month, all of the foot members have to submit themselves for a full medical examination. Saki had introduced this practice due to the deaths of several members due to harmful diseases. Since then, Saki had made it compulsory.

And this is how she found out, on a sheet of paper that showed her results, in bold typed writing on the doctor's report. She knew that it was possible, however she had hoped not. Sakura hated the idea of abortion. She may have killed in the past; however she couldn't bring herself to kill a unborn, defenseless child. It was just too cruel for her.

She lifted the sheet of paper that contained the small notice. She could not believe it. Placing the sheet down, she picked up her phone and called Lottie up to her office. Minutes later, Lottie entered, her blond hair roughly pulled into a ponytail and black bags under her eyes.

"Sorry Mistress. It's been a busy time for me due to my MFBI work and the mess with Black," Lottie apologized, her voice a little bit hoarse.

"You're forgiven. I have a small problem I need your help on," said Sakura as she tried to stay calm and in control.

"Is it related to the foot?" Lottie asked.

"No. It's related to that night," Sakura informed the other woman. Lottie instantly paled a little.

"I know Mistress. I'm sorry for how events have turned out, but Black ha...," began Lottie, before Sakura cut her off.

"It's not about you or Black," she said, and Lottie quickly quieted.

"I don't understand Mistress," Lottie said.

"Understandable, as you missed me in that room in the morning. However, you weren't the only one to sleep with a marauder that night," Sakura stated, and Lottie's eyes widened comically. Sakura would have laughed if it wasn't for the situation that she was in.

"Mistress, you slept with Remus?" asked Lottie, stunned at this revelation.

"Yes. But that not the main problem. Have a look," Sakura said, as she nodded at the sheet of paper. Lottie took the paper in her hands and started to read again only for her eyes to widen in shock again.

"You're PREGNANT?" she screamed in surprise.

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