A/N: A new chapter in the story of Lysandra and Hermione. I like to thank those that have left reviews. I continue to slowly work on the The Bond and the Ritual and on my second story and ideas, with the muse running away at times. Thank you to Death of a Dark Angel as beta, and input from AlyDarkAngelYanna to correct mistakes in my British speak. In writing each chapter, rough is about 8-9k words, when I feel that my story for the chapter is done. Editing and correcting missed thoughts push word count up. It takes multiple rereads to correct my missed thoughts and process. so slow posting goes with this.
Harry Potter is JKR property. I just play in the sandbox she made.
The Bond and the Ritual
Ch 9
4 January 1992
Potter Manor
Lysandra woke up and noticed that it was still dark out. She looked at the clock on the bedside table and noted it was only 450AM, and tried to get back to sleep by snuggling up to Hermione. After awhile even this was not working, so she slowly got out of bed, so not to wake Hermione, and made her way to the bathroom prior to heading for the kitchen. Her intent was to make some tea and then sit by the fire and go over what was keeping her awake. When she entered the kitchen Jolsy popped into kitchen.
"What may Jolsy do for Mistress?" the elf asked.
"Jolsy, I can make my own tea, but thank you," answered Lysandra.
"No Mistress. to early for tea, Jolsy make large mug of hot chocolate," Jolsy replied, motioning for Lysandra to sit. Quickly Jolsy had a nice mug of hot chocolate made with whipped cream on top.
"Thank you Jolsy, that will be all," stated Lysandra, when Jolsy placed the mug before her. Jolsy curtsied and popped out.
Lysandra picked up the mug and moved to the sitting room and the large wing back chair by the fire place. Before sitting down she stirred and feed the fire and grabbed one of the throws and brought it over to the chair. She curled up in the chair with the throw over her legs and the held the warm mug as she watched the fire and thought about what was bothering her.
'It has been an amazing past six months she reflected. I have a new family, that loves me and gave me a safe home to live in. I have found my first and best friend who is now my sister and she is smart, caring and supportive. I know that she has a hard time making friends, but for different reasons, but we fit so well together. The two of us have found that we share a very special bond more than a friend or sister bond, that helps us comfort each other. Snuggling and holding Hermione or vice versa is wonderful and soothing. I do not have the nightmares of seeing mum killed and the pain of that night, like I use to, it's like our bond is healing my pain. We have a small group of friends we share classes with and I have a god-brother and sister in the group. We started as class mates and over the course of months we all have become good friends, and care for each other. We joke, we play and we all support and push each other to the best of our abilities.
I've learned that there is a headmaster who has been interfering in my life since I was born and he is partially responsible for my parents death and making me an orphan. He is the reason I was left with my abusive relatives for 10 years. Because of his actions I was kept ignorant of my family and it's place in the world I've found my self tossed into. Then I discover that he has been stealing from me and is trying to regain control of me. He even went so far as to write a slave marriage contract for me to some fanatical supporter of his. His deceit went so deep that he ignored my parents wills and believes he knew what was best for me, to gain control of me and my families money and political seats.
I will never trust him, no matte what he says or does in the future. Anything he says will always be taken with a strong look of suspicion and mistrust in how is he trying to hurt or manipulate me again. I know the others would like to attend Hogwarts, but I DO NOT TRUST the headmaster or teachers to protect me, while there. I will not waste money on a sub-standard education. Mum & dad, and the other parents pay for this education, but Hogwarts is not providing the teaching for the price they charge. If we go, it will be on our terms, and I will defend my friends and destroy anyone who hurts or attempts to harm me or mine.'
Lysandra was so lost in her thought and sipping on the contents of the warm mug, that she did not see or hear Xina walk into the room.
"Penny for your thought?" inquired Xina quietly, as she sat down in the chair across from Lysandra, with a cup of tea.
Lysandra gave a slight jump as she was brought out of her thoughts by the soft question, looking at Xina sheepishly.
"Hi, I couldn't sleep and was thinking about all that has happened and changed over the past six months," answered Lysandra.
"It must have been important for you to think over and ponder. I feel that it is good for you to do this and it will help you make important decisions in the near future," responded Xina, with Lysandra nodding in agreement.
The two of them sat quietly in their seats and each lost in thought and the quietness of the room listening to the pops and crackles of the fire.
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6 January 1992
Potter Manor
The Students arrived bright and early to begin a new term They all had a nice enjoyable holiday and time spent with family. They all knew that they would be reviewing topics from last term before diving into the new material. Physical training picked up right where Professor Iwasaki had stopped and those that did not exercise over the holiday were groaning and complaining. Two of the students not complaining were Lysandra and Hermione, as they had continued training over the holiday and also advanced some with their skill in swords, knives and staffs. Both Master Rockfist and Professor Iwasaki work on unarmed combat with them over the holidays as that training was going to be included in the new term.
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
The first day of the new term did not find the headmaster in any kind of a good mood. He was still fuming over his inability to apply the tracking charm to Miss Potter before Yule, when he found here in Diagon Alley. Also his informant network still had not been able to determine where Miss Potter had disappeared to. He was about finished writing up the new law that would require all future Head of House of an Ancient House and above to attend Hogwarts for their magical education. It was simple, short and open enough that their should be no opposition to the law and it should not raise any suspicion among the Wizengamot members. Professor Quill had shown more interest in the third floor corridor over the holiday and had been there several times.
The good news was that he had not been bothered by Madam Bones over Miss Potter's treatment from her relatives. He had finished a letter to Miss Potter that had a strong compulsion charm on the letter, set to Miss Potters magic. He was now waiting for Fawkes to return to have the phoenix to take the letter to Miss Potter. The letter also had a hidden tracking charm, and port key that would activate when Miss Potter read the letter from the compulsion charm.
Ronald Weasley, also known as Gryffindor's disgusting bottomless pit, was sitting by himself at breakfast eating everything around him and trying to talk with a mouth full of food to Dean and Seamus two seats down. No one sat near Ronald for fear he would try and eat their meals and no one wanted to see his disgusting eating habits, face on. He was also ignored in the dorm room secondary to his poor hygiene practices. He complained daily about the homework and his poor grades and harassed the other members of Gryffindor to play chess, exploding snaps or talk Quidditch. His twin brothers used him as a common test rat for their new pranks and ideas. His few letters home consisted of the same whining to his mother, along with the fact that Miss Potter was not at Hogwarts like his betrothed should be. Molly letters back would placate and coddle the child and reinforce the plans of Dumbledore for Miss Potters.
It was mid morning when Fawkes returned and Dumbledore moved over to the phoenix to request that he carry the letter to Miss Potter.
"Fawkes, take this to Miss Potter where ever she maybe," addressed Dumbledore. Fawkes looked at the headmaster as he attached the letter and he could feel the magic in the letter and he did not like the magic that was there.
Once the letter was attached Fawkes, with disgust, took flight before flashing out of the headmaster's office. Dumbledore knew that Miss Potter should be in his office in only a few minutes, and waited. After ten minutes Fawkes returned and flew over to his perch, drank some water and went to sleep.
Fawkes had been surprised when he bounced on the wards, never had he been unable to flash inside wards before. As he attempted to fly through the wards he felt the magic in the wards and then the letter was gone. He looked around and did not see the letter anywhere, he knew that the family magic had removed and most likely destroyed the unwelcome letter. He was joyful in knowing that the child was protected. Fawkes flew out side of the wards and then attempted to flash into the manor garden and found that he could and was met by two very irate house-elves when he appeared. Seeing the elves ready to defend their mistress and the fact he could not flash in with the letter Fawkes flashed back to Hogwarts and flew over to his perch.
It was 30min after Fawkes return and still no appearance of Miss Potter had Albus Dumbledore furious and irate. He glared at the phoenix, trying to figure out what happened and why the letter failed. Now Dumbledore tried to think of the places that Miss Potter could be, that contained powerful protective wards. It would have to be one of the properties owned by one of the few ancient and noble families, as their family magic and ancestral homes contained some of the strongest wards in Britain. He looked at the clock again and noted that it was mid morning, Fawkes should have dropped the letter directly over Miss Potter or landed in front of her to remove the letter. Regardless as soon as she touched the letter the compulsion charm would have started working. Popping a lemon drop in his mouth, calming down some he started to reason through the failure and by looking at the clock he summarized that the location may have collected the letter and she will get it either at lunch or diner. He will wait to see if she arrives shortly after either meal.
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At Potter Manor, Lysandra and Roskey felt the wards respond when Fawkes tried to flame in with the ill-intent letter and bounce him at the ward line. She also felt the wards react as he flew through the wards and the letter was stripped from Fawkes. Roskey and Twinkle responded to the garden when the wards alerted her to the arrival of Fawkes by flame, and they watched him leave as he saw the two elves there to meet him. Roskey and twinkle heard the happy trilling from Fawkes as he left the manor.
Roskey also noted the magic in the letter and saw that the letter only had Mistresses name on the letter. The wards had stripped the compulsion charm and the port-key from the letter, and with elf magic she removed the tracking charm and the second compulsion charm. Once the letter was cleaned she put it in a pile of letters that would be given to Mistress Granger's mum.
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Classes were done for the day and Lysandra and Hermione were in the library studying and working on their homework. Jerica and Richard had arrive home from the surgery about 15min ago were also relaxing in the library. Roskey popped in with a pile of letters for Jerica, with the cleaned letter for Lysandra on top. Jerica knew that something was wrong for this letter to be in her pile. She slowly opened the letter and read the contents.
Lysandra,
As your Magical Guardian, and Headmaster of Hogwarts School or Witchcraft and Wizardry, I demand you arrive forthwith to begin your magical education. You will also return to the care of your relatives at the end of the school year, for your own protection. I will also introduce you to a very nice Light magical family to help guide you.
Albus Wulfric Percival Brain Dumbledore
Headmaster Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Chief Warlock of Wizengamot
"Roskey, please come here," Jerica called. Richard and the girls attention peaked seeing Jerica with a letter in hand when she called Roskey.
Roskey popped into the library to the call. "How may Roskey help," she asked.
"Roskey, when did this letter arrive and how?" asked Jerica.
"It arrived mid morning. Headmasters flame bird tried to flash in and bounced on wards. When he flew through the wards the letter was removed, and the flame bird left, sounding happy that he could not deliver the letter," answered Roskey.
"Mum, she is right I felt the wards activate during class this morning," stated Lysandra, as she approached Jerica.
"Roskey was their any bad spells on the letter?" asked Jerica.
"Yes, wizard port key, tracking charm and two thinking charms," responded Roskey. "Wards removed two and I removed two when I saw letter."
"We need to call Amelia and Ted," stated Richard after reading the letter, Jerica handed to him. "The Headmaster has violated the protective order."
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17 January 1992
Headmaster's Office Hogwarts
Dumbledore was sitting at his desk when an official looking owl arrived and delivered a letter. He removed the letter and the owl left, once relieved of his parcel. Opening the letter Dumbledore was furious on reading the letter.
Albus Dumbledore
After our investigation, you have been found guilty in the violation of the protective order for Miss Potter on 6 January 1992. You have been fined 500 Galleons, for the violation and Gringotts has been informed of the findings and have removed the funds from your vaults.
Good day
Amelia Bones
Head of Department of Magical Law Enforcement
As soon as he finished reading the letter there was a quick flash of magic that told DMLE that he had read the letter and was aware of his violation and fine.
After seeing the flash Dumbledore was furious and his office took a mild beating from his anger and spells fired around the office. A few of the former Headmasters left their painting's for quieter places to nap.
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Potter Manor
The lessons for the term were going well and the students were complaining some about the upcoming exam in charms. The group was learning at an alarming pace to most witches and wizards. Many adults would be appalled at the learning pace the child had, all the while unaware that this was the teaching pace 100yrs ago, in Britain. But the competition between the children was good natured and pushed each one excel. If one student was struggling in an area the others would help if they could and this sharing of knowledge help push the learning. Knowledge was sought not to horde and control, but to share and expand everyone's knowledge. After 4 months of physical training and weapons training had the kids were in good shape and the six children from magical families no longer complained about the training and saw how it was improving the endurance and magic reserves. Spells in the Dark arts/ defence class were not as draining and they could cast longer and faster. This skill was seen by all in their duelling practicals.
In their private training sessions on the weekends Lysandra and Hermione were starting to use more of their natural magic and silent magic in practise. Professor Iwasaki had them do many repetitive drills based on speed or accuracy or both using their wands and their natural magic. The two also talked with the house-elves about their type and style of magic and were learning the difference and similarities of the two. They also would talk with Master Rockfist on Goblin magic. Lysandra and Hermione's natural magic was more similar to the house-elf and goblin magic that to what wizards called wandless magic. This difference and training allowed them to more efficiently use their magic in many both wizard magic and in natural.
Along with the class schedule and the Saturday morning sessions with adults on etiquette, finance and tradition or their sessions with Lord Black on politics and the Wizengamot, and reading the two family Grimoires, the sisters were becoming well rounded witches and future leaders of their new world. The sessions with Lord Black were strict and hard as he did not want to see them ridiculed in the Wizengamot. Some of his sessions included Cassiopeia Black to help with points and counter points and also to instil the need for them to have their own information collection network.
Their last session with Lord Black had been a long and draining session as it included Cassiopeia, Madame Bones and Dowager Longbottom. The goal for that meeting was to prepare Lysandra to take her seats in the spring Wizengamot and to discuss the different agenda families will have, along with the plans the chief wanker will have for her. Lysandra was not old enough to sit in her seats so she would have to appoint a proxy to sit in her place.
"For the House Potter seat, Amelia will you act as proxy?" requested Lysandra.
"Yes," replied Amelia.
"Lord Black, I am grateful and appreciative of the teaching and knowledge you have given me and my sister. I don't mean to offend but I would like to appoint Andromeda as the proxy for House Peverell," stated Lysandra.
Lord Black and Cassiopeia were caught some what flat footed by the statement. Lord Black was first to recover.
"Lysandra, no offence is taken. Andromeda was trained in house politics as a child, as all children in House Black are," replied Lord Black.
"Having Andromeda sitting in the Peverell seat will shake many houses," added Cassiopeia. "It will cause many to question were House Potter sits."
"We have talked, debated and discussed what the chief wanker has been doing and using my family votes to block or pass poor laws in the Wizengamot," answered Lysandra. "Out discussions have included that the neutrals are not unified and that many of them are part of an old alliance of House Potter/Bones/Longbottom and this alliance has been beaten down by the actions of Dumbledore and some dark families, as well as light. By moving the house more grey and with Lord Black removing Mr. Malfoy and moving House Black grey it will cause a power shift, forcing the two opposite sides to have to deal with the neutrals to change law."
"Yes, the neutrals will be able to force more level laws," stated Dowager Longbottom. "We could pass laws to uphold tradition and values and remove the unfair tax laws or other punitive laws pushed by the darker families. As we have seen here the muggle born cannot understand and value our traditions if we are unwilling to teach them."
"Augusta, you are right in what you are saying but it will still be a fight," agreed Lord Black. "Lysandra, I have a suggestion for the House Peverell seat. Andromeda is an excellent choice, but she is a very valued healer at St. Mungo's and I do not want to take her away from her duties." Lysandra nods her understanding. "I will be making another announcement at the Wizengamot session after removing Lucius. I have met with Narcissa and discussed the happenings of your encounter during Yule. I have learned that Lucius is in violation of the marriage contract, through several clauses, and I will be releasing Narcissa from the contract. Here is my suggestion, name Narcissa Black as your proxy. This will infuriate Lucius and cause even more commotion and agitation among Wizengamot members and it will highly twist the old goat wanker's beard." Lord Blacks see the look of surprise followed by smirks on the faces of Amelia and Augusta.
"Lord Black, are you attempting to give some members sudden death?" inquired Amelia, with a half-grin.
"Lord Black can you arrange a meeting with Narcissa Black for me to meet her and get to know her," asked Lysandra. "I had concern in naming Andromeda to the seat, because of her healing skill and duties. I would like to know Narcissa personally a little more before making a decision. I want to ensure that she can make neutral decision or support laws that will improve muggle-born and half-bloods. She does not have to like them only show that she understands that with holding cultural knowledge from the muggle-born will not help them to understand and support the traditions the pure-bloods so value."
"Madam Bones, you wound me is such a suggestion. If I wanted them dead it would be much more subtle, I want them shocked stupid," smirked Lord Black. "Lysandra I will be meeting with Narcissa this week and will inviter her for our next session, and we will hold it at Blackstone Manor."
"Lord Black, how are you keeping this information away from Lucius?" inquired Augusta.
"Family magic," answered Lord Black. Amelia and Augusta nodded in understanding in how the discussions conducted under protection of Black Family magic prevented Narcissa from discussing it with anyone else.
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5 February
Blackstone Manor
Lord Black was siting in the Lords Study, reviewing house paperwork, when Carpey knocked on the door.
"Enter," directed Lord Black.
"Lady Malfoy, is here for your meeting," announced Carpey, after he opened the door to allow Narcissa to enter.
"Bring us a tea service and that will be all," replied Lord Black. "Narcissa, please be seated." indicating the two chairs over by the fire with a side table in between. "Tea?"
After sitting down Narcissa answered, "Yes. Thank you," as she accepted the tea.
"Narcissa, we need to continue our discussion from Yule and everything discussed remains under Black Family protection," stated Lord Black. Narcissa nodding her understanding.
"How is your marriage and what is your true opinion of Draco?" inquired Lord Black.
Narcissa was stunned by the directness of Lord Blacks questions. She had not expected him to be so blunt or Gryffindor with the questions.
"Lord Black, I do not love Lucius and have not for several years," started Narcissa. "I may have loved him at the very beginning, but even that may have been more of an infatuation at the time. He has never shown me true love in any regard. I am nothing but a trophy for him to display when needed. We do not even sleep in the same room and have not since I carried Draco."
"So he has not fulfilled his duties as a husband to you nor has he attempted to sire another heir," stated Lord Black. Narcissa responded in agreement with the statement, not that she desired his touch.
"What of you son?" continued Lord Black.
"Draco is not my son. He has not been my son since about the age of 7 when Lucius started to teach him how to be his heir," said Narcissa, with a longing as she reflects on the changes in her son over the last few years. "He no longer listens to me and after the events in Yule he said 'I was not his mother, for his mother would have put the whore in her place as his future betrothed', and not left."
Hearing Narcissa response, with the tone of her reply, and recalling what he had discussed and read, Arcturus was prepared to move forward with his plans to ruin House Malfoy.
"Narcissa, how often has Lucius struck you?" asked Lord Black. Narcissa look surprised with the question, 'how does he know about that,' thought Narcissa. Looking at Lord Black she chooses to answer truthfully.
"He has struck me several times. That last occurrence was at Yule after he returned from his business in Diagon and Nocturne Alley's," answered Narcissa.
"Are you wearing any glamours now to hide your injuries? Do you have any permanent injuries?" inquired Lord Black.
"No." replied Narcissa. "I have one permanent injury and scar from several years ago."
"I want you to go to St. Mungo's and meet with Andromeda Tonks," stated Lord Black. Narcissa's mouth hangs open at this statement. "Even though she is no longer family, she is an exceptional and respected healer and defender of abused and injured women and children. She will provide a legal medical document on your health and injuries. Do you wish to stay in this marriage? Your parents made this contract without my approval."
"Lord Black, I want away form Lucius and his infidelity. I know that he is whoring around with witches in Nocturne alley," responds Narcissa. "I am also aware that he and his 'friends' capture and have fun with young muggle-born witches and muggle girls. Wiping their minds of the events, even if their toys are left with child."
Lord Black was aware of the activities of Lucius and his 'imperiused' friends, and now that Narcissa has confirmed his suspicion and the quiet rumours, he will enjoy what is going to happen. He knew that a lot of gold exchanged hands at the end of the last war to keep several young heads of houses out of Azkaban, including Lucius. It did not help when the sitting minister was greedy and worthless, looking only to line his own pocket and sell his support to the highest bidder. House Malfoy may still exist when he is done but it will no longer have any power for several generations.
"Narcissa, I have a young acquaintance that I would like you to meet," stated Lord Black. "The meeting will not be until after you have seen Healer Tonks. The meeting will occur here, and if she is comfortable with you she may have a proposition for you."
"Lord Black, do I know this young lady?" inquired Narcissa.
"Not formally, I have been asked to help educate her in our politics and felt you would be a good asset to her in the future," answered Lord Black.
'Lord Black is helping a young witch learn politics and the ways of the Wizengamot. She has to be family or someone close that he owes support to,' thought Narcissa.
"Lord Black, I will meet with Andromeda. Be aware that Lucius has narks at St. Mungo's and will be aware of my arrival," stated Narcissa.
"Then I will escort you to the meeting," answered Lord Black. "The appointment is set for 1000am tomorrow morning. Be here at 930am and we will floo to St. Mungo's."
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Potter Manor
Classes were done for the day, and Lysandra and Hermione were sitting in the library working on their homework. Currently they were both writing essays, Lysandra on charms assignment and Hermione on transfiguration. The girls liked to write their essays separately and then revise the assignment together. This allowed for a little debate when they revised the assignments with each other. They found that it pushed them to seek additional information to support their views and provided counter points when called for.
"Sis, how about after diner we sit and read together?" asked Lysandra. She missed this time and they have not done so in the past few weeks.
"I would like that. Lets get our assignments done so we do not have to worry about them then we can relax reading," replied Hermione. She to had missed their reading time.
They finished their home work just before diner and met up with Jerica and Richard at the family table. Lysandra invited the house-elves to sit and have diner with them.
"Roskey, Twinkle, Jolsy, Noory, and Snot, thank you for the hard work that you put in every day," stated Lysandra, after the elves had joined them.
"Mistress, we's live to serve and are happy to have so many to care for," answered Roskey.
"Snot, how are the gardens?" inquired Jerica.
"Gangy mum, greenhouse do well, wait for sun to rise for outer garden to grow," answered Snot.
"Did we run out of any plants?" asked Jerica. She enjoyed talking to Snot about his gardens and seeing the joy and pride he had in them.
"Gardens very active, and full of ingredients," answered Snot, with a happy face and flopping ears.
Diner continued and many discussions were had between the members of the family. They talked about Jerica and Richards day at the surgery, plants for the garden when it was time to plant, and if the elves needs anything or extra help. The family also talked about getting a pool and where would be the best location and what types of plants to have around it.
After diner the family was found in the family room on the private family floor with Lysandra and Hermione sitting together in one of the oversized chairs with their feet up on the Ottoman, reading from the Nyx Grimoire. They were reading more on the family history section. This section contained information on the family as well as several journal type entries by members of the house. It was while reading that they learned more of the closeness of the family and house and how there was very little rivalry between the ladies of the house. Good, robust, challenging rivalries were there pushing them to be the best that they could be, but the envious and jealous types were few. With in their reading they learned more of the past alliances and friends of the house, and the enemies, though few remained.
While they were reading Lysandra's hand found its way into Hermione's. They both sat as close as they could while reading enjoying the closeness of their sister and the comfort of holding hands.
"Girls, it time to get ready for bed," informed Jerica.
"Okay," they answered together, getting up from the chair and putting the grimoire away.
Up in their bedroom, Lysandra and Hermione quickly brushed their teeth and changed into sleep ware and crawled into bed. Tonight when they snuggled together Hermione pulled Lysandra to her chest and held her sister from behind, relaxing into her sister as she breathes in her scent.
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6Feb
Blackstone Manor
Narcissa arrives at Blackstone Manor at 930am and was met by Carpey and led to the study where Lord Black is reviewing paperwork, account statements and jotting down notes.
"Master Black, Lady Malfoy has arrived," alerted Carpey, as he led into the room.
"That is all," replied Lord Black. "We have a few minutes, tea?"
"No Thank you," replied Narcissa, with worry about what will happen when Lucius finds out she left the Manor.
"Do not worry about Lucius," states Lord Black, seeing the worry on her face. They shared some small talk while waiting.
"It is time to depart for St. Mungo's," stated Lord Black, as he got up and gathered the items and put them away. He assisted Narcissa from her chair and escorted her to the private floo and the left for the St. Mungo's.
The pair arrived without any issues and quickly passed through the reception area and the welcome witch and directed to the small clinical area on the ground floor, near the Artefact Accident ward. When they entered the clinic they were met by a med-witch and directed to a room and told Healer Tonks would be in shortly.
There was a knock on the door and then Healer Tonks entered the room. "Lord Black, Lady Malfoy, nice to see you. How may I help you today?" inquired Andromeda.
"Healer Tonks, as we have discussed I would like a complete exam on Narcissa. I am concern for her health as a daughter of Black," stated Lord Black. "I will need a copy of the exam results for legal or House actions. I will step out and allow you to start."
"Of course Lord Black," replied Andromeda. She had been surprised when her department head had informed her that she was specifically requested by Lord Black for this visit.
Arcturus stepped out of the room and went and sat down in one of he chairs sitting under the window at the end of the hall. While sitting there he began to review in his mind all that has happened over the past 5-6 months.
"Lady Malfoy if you will remove your robes and have a seat on the bed," directed Healer Tonks. "If you have any glamours please remove them." Narcissa removes the mild glamour she had covering the injury from last night she received from Lucius. She then removed her robes and laid down on the bed.
While Narcissa was getting ready, Healer Tonks was setting up a medical dicta-quill to record the findings of the exam. Seeing that Narcissa was ready and laying on the bed Andromeda started the exam. She stated with basic demographics and health history questions and soon she moved onto the exam and diagnostic spells.
The exam revealed the new facial contusion on Narcissa right cheek along with a laceration, consistent with an being backhanded by a signet ring. She also located the healed but permanent scar on Narcissa's left hip/abdomen. There was a long list of contusions, abrasions, and minor lacerations. Narcissa also had a prior concussions, mild burns and was under several charms and potions. The last part of he exam was a full woman's health exam and showed Narcissa to good health and quite able to have several more children. Andromeda instructed Narcissa to get dressed while she finished her report and then she would inform her and Lord Black of her findings.
"Lord Black you may come back in," requested Healer Tonks, after opening the door to locate Lord Black.
Once both Lord Black and Lady Malfoy were seated and the door closed Healer Tonks provided copies of the report and started going over her findings.
"Lord Black, Lady Malfoy overall is in good health," started Healer Tonks. "She has a new contusion and laceration to her right cheek, that I healed. She has received multiple contusions, abrasions, minor lacerations and suffered two mild concussions. She does have the one permanent scar on her left lower abdomen/hip. Woman's health wise, she is healthy and able to carry another child or two. Now for the concerning part, Lady Malfoy has three potions and four charms on her."
"Do you know who cast the charms or dosed her with potions?" inquired Lord Black.
"Yes," answered Healer Tonks. "The potions are all from Lord Malfoy. Two of he charms carry Lord Malfoy's magic signature, one is unknown and the last carries Black Family signature."
"Why would a member of the family use Black Magic on one of its own?" inquired Lady Malfoy.
"For control I would expect," stated Healer Tonks.
"Can you tell who cast the charm and what it was?" asked Lord Black.
"No." answered Healer Tonks. "I believe that you can, as Lord Black. The family magic must inform you if you interrogate the charm. The unknown charm on Lady Malfoy is a complex mind magic charm." Lord Black was not happy and concern that some one in the family would use one of the family magic spells on another member.
"What do the other charms and potions do?" asked Lady Malfoy.
"One is a tracking charm, the other is a submissive charm," replied Healer Tonks. "The potions are: a mild loyalty, contraception, and a mild submission/obedience."
"Healer Tonks, is their a way to remove the effects of the portions and mild charms?" inquire Lord Black.
"Yes. It will be uncomfortable for Lady Malfoy," answered Healer Tonks. "I can get a flushing potion that will flush the potions and the two mild charms from her system. It will take 30min for the treatment."
"Please do and I will wait outside and will cast a detection charm when that is done," stated Lord Black. "I need to reflect on the family magic. Also locate a memory charm specialist for the memory charm. I will contact Cassiopeia as well." Lord Black then stepped out of the room to leave Healer Tonks and Narcissa alone for he treatment.
Just before Lord Black left the room, down in the reception area an irate Lucius Malfoy arrived, after receiving information that his wife was at the clinic, and acting in his normal bigoted and arrogant ways started demanding to know where his wife was. He was directed to the clinical ward by the welcome witch.
"Were is my wife," demanded Lucius when he arrived in the clinical ward.
"Lord Malfoy, your wife is with a healer," answered the med-witch.
"I do not care. She did not have permission to leave the Manor, nor to see a healer," responded Lucius. "Take me to her NOW, so that I can take her home and correct her behaviour." unknown to Lucius, Lord Black observed the whole exchange from his chair. Before the med-witch could respond he stood up and approached the two.
"Mr. Malfoy, you will shut your mouth and respect the ward and its workers," stated Lord Black.
Not seeing who was talking Lucius started on another rant to those beneath him.
"Who are you to tell me what to do? You need to know your place and respect your betters," demanded Lucius, sneering as he turned to the new voice.
"Respect my better," scoffed Lord Black. "I know that House Malfoy is not my better. I believe you need to learn who your betters are Lucius."
"Lord Black," responded Lucius, at seeing the head of House Black. Colour drained slightly from his pale face, after seeing who was addressing him.
"Narcissa being here is non of your concern, and you will leave her be," stated Lord Black.
"My wife's affairs is my business and I did give her permission to leave the Manor," stated Lucius.
"In this case it is none of your business. She is here as a daughter of House Black," retorted Lord Black.
Lucius knew that he could not demand or push for Narcissa to leave with him. As it was House business and House Black out ranked his House, for know, he composed himself and departed. He turned for the exit, not acknowledging Lord Black as he left the ward.
Around 30min later Healer Tonks came out and informed Lord Black that Narcissa was ready for his return. He had composed a letter to Cassiopeia, explaining what was found, while he was waiting for the treatment on Narcissa to be completed, once Lucius had left. Once that was done he sat quietly and focused on the family magic.
They returned to Narcissa's room and he saw that she looked a little worn from the treatment. Lord Black approached the bed and pulled out his wand.
"Narcissa, are you ready for this?" questioned Lord Black. "It will not be completely pain free, but I will try to be as gentle as I can."
Narcissa nodded that she was ready.
Lord Black commenced the family detection spell to see what the spell did and who was the casters of the family magic. After several minutes of casting and occasional chanting the spell was finished. Lord Black looked slightly fatigued and had some perspiration across his brow, while Narcissa looked as if she had a new headache, as she was rubbing her temple.
"I would disown and banish those three for what they did, if they were still alive," stated Lord Black. "I can remove the charm, but it would be best done at the Manor. Also it will help to have Cassiopeia present. Healer Tonks, I would like for your presence there when we do this."
"Lord Black what did you find?" asked Narcissa.
"Narcissa, it was cast by Walburga with the help of your mother and father," replied Lord Black. "It is a mild obedience, compulsion, and infatuation charm. It stopped you from questioning your parents and to most likely find Lucius attractive and to follow that attraction. They most likely used this when Cygnus wrote the marriage contract."
"Mother and Father were so wrapped up and infatuated with the message of the dark lord on pure-blood dominance," replied Narcissa. "They knew that they could not openly and financially support his cause, without violating your order."
"So they chose to sell off their daughters to his supporters in hopes to have children to support him," finished Lord Black. "If they did this to you what did they do to Bella? I presume that this was in response to your actions Andromeda."
The two sisters looked at Lord Black as he addressed the older sister by her name and not her title. They both could only nod in agreement with the summery of Lord Black.
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15 February
Blackstone Manor.
It had been over a week since Lord Black and Cassiopeia had removed the family magic charms from Narcissa. Also since Narcissa's exam on 5 February, she had been seen by a memory charm specialist healer and the charms were removed. During that meeting Lord Black also checked to see if similar magic had been done on Andromeda before she was removed from the family, none was found. They had also discussed the results of the memory charms Lucius had placed on Narcissa, and what they would do in retaliation for the murder of her infant daughter.
"Narcissa, the young Lady I wish you to meet and consider helping will be here shortly, listen to her proposition with an open mind," Stated Lord Black. "This meeting and discussion will take the place of our normal training session we have."
"Yes Lord Black," replied Narcissa. The group conducted some small talk between the three of them, Lord Black, Cassiopeia, and Narcissa, until the wards told Lord Black that the floo had activated. Shortly Carpey arrived in the study accompanied by Healer Tonks and two young girls.
"Master, Missus Potter and Granger are here for their meeting," stated Carpey, as he showed the three guest into the study.
"Thank you. That will be all," replied Lord Black. Carpey bowed and departed for the kitchen to prepare tea service.
"Lady Malfoy, let me introduce Lady Potter and Miss Granger," stated Lord Black, as he presented Lysandra and Hermione to Narcissa.
Narcissa was surprised when she saw who had arrived with her sister. As Lord Black introduced the two girls Narcissa's eyes were again drawn to the House Crests on their cloaks and robes. Cassiopeia's eye was also drawn to the strange family crest on their robes.
"It nice to meet both of you again, Lady Potter and Miss Granger," responded Narcissa.
"Lady Malfoy, it is our pleasure to meet you in a more pleasant sitting," answered Lysandra and Hermione, politely.
"Lord Black, how may we keep this discussion from reaching Lord Malfoy's ears?" asked Lysandra.
"All of today's discussion will be conducted under House and family magic," answered Lord Black. Lysandra and Hermione, nodded their understanding to what Lord Black has said.
"How would you like to proceed Lord Black?" asked Lysandra.
"I will start and then allow you to present your offer," answered Lord Black.
Everyone in the room took their seats around the desk with Lord back sitting in his chair. Arcturus then started to present his findings on several recent happening, including the confrontation over Yule. He informed Narcissa that at the next Wizengamot session he was going to remove Lucius from the chamber and have him sanctioned. Next he would announce the annulment of the marriage contract due to failure on the part of House Malfoy and for the damage to House Black caused by Lucius actions in the Wizengamot and in general. Lucius will also be paying a large financial penalty and more sever sanctions for his attempt at line theft, by removing Narcissa's daughter and making Narcissa believe Draco was her son with the complex memory charms.
"He what?" exclaimed Lysandra and Hermione. Hearing what Lucius did to an infant girl had the two members of House Nyx standing and their magic pulsing and billowing around them. The adults in the room could feel the power and radiating off of the two pre-teens, and did not feel directly threaten by the magic, but reassurance. Yet they all felt the power of the magic pulsing around them from the girls and the potential threat it carried, in retribution to those who gain their ire.
"Lysandra, Hermione calm down, this is not the place or time," chided Andi, as she approached the girls. Both girls started to calm down as Andi pulled them into a hug and they started to hold onto one another, gazing into the other. After a few minutes, both girls were calm and able to sit back in their seats to continue the meeting. When Narcissa looked at the girls after Andi had returned to her seat, she saw the glow still present in their eyes.
Arcturus looked at the girls in their outburst and was taken back at the power radiating off of them, and the intense glow in their eyes when they heard about Narcissa's infant daughter. He knew through his talks with Amelia and his research that the two young witches had immense power and a very strong sense of justice when dealing with females and children. He attributed most of this to being members of House Nyx, and its Matriarchal beliefs. Even as old a House Black was, he would not want to be on the receiving end of that hidden power.
"Arcturus, I thought your were teaching them how not to react to such news?" asked Cassiopeia.
"Cassiopeia, you have been to several of these sessions and know that we have not talked about children. Discussions of this nature about adults will not cause this type of reaction," replied Arcturus. Cassiopeia nodded he new understanding of the young ladies in their training, and power.
"Lady Malfoy, what business does your husband do?" inquired Lysandra, attempting to change focus.
"Lucius is involved in several business," started Narcissa. "He owns several apothecaries, shipping and overseas acquisition, and also under the table dealings."
"So he is a smuggler and other illegal business covered by some true business," summarized Lysandra. Narcissa nodded her head, smirking in agreement with the young witches assessment.
"What is your view on half-bloods and muggle-born?" continued Lysandra.
Narcissa was surprised by the question and what was her stance on these two topics. She felt that the muggle-born were working to destroy their world by demanding change, and some of he half-bloods agreed with them. Neither of the two groups seemed to hold much to the traditions of he magical world. "I do not have a good answer for you," she replied. "My views on many things have been forced to change or be re-evaluated in the last few weeks."
"An honest answer," stated Lysandra. "Why do you feel the muggle-born are trying to destroy the magical world? The reason for my questions is this; If you were presented with a new law that would penalize or punish new muggle-born and half-blood students, while giving discounts to the pure-blood student. Would you be able to vote against the proposed law as being unfair?"
"The muggle-born are pushing for change and elimination of our traditions, like changing Samhain to Halloween, Yule to Christmas," responded Narcissa. "They do not value our culture and traditions, and they have no understanding of proper etiquette."
"Have you tried to sit down with a muggle-born and explain why these traditions are so important to the magical's, or did you just look down at them as something beneath you?" responded Lysandra.
"Why would I sit down and explain what is expected of them. That is their parents job," responded Narcissa.
"That is my point," countered Lysandra. "Most of what you and the magic houses expect from muggle-born is 100+ years out dated to the muggle society. Who else is better to explain the old traditions to a new young muggle-born student, raised in a society so far removed from what you live in, than a older pure-blood witch or wizard. Not all change is bad, just as not all traditions are good."
Narcissa, stopped her prepared response at Lysandra's last statement/question. 'Who is the best person to teach a new muggle-born student about the traditions of the magical world, but a member of an Ancient House.' "I concede, that you are correct the best person or persons to teach a new muggle-born student would be a member of one of the Ancient Houses. Has the muggle world changed that much?" seeing the confirming nods from the young witches. "It is not right to push the financial burden on the muggle-born students and their families, just because they do not support or understand our traditions," responded Narcissa.
"Lady Malfoy, I am not trying to destroy or eliminate the traditions held in this world, but they are very outdated and close minded," stated Lysandra. "My sister and I are members of a Most Ancient House, older than any House in England, and she will be called a muggle-born because her parents are not magical, here in England. In Magic's eyes were are both pure-bloods, as both of my parents were magical, and she is the child of descendants of two lines in the house, for she will be Head of House at majority. I want fair laws and equal treatment for all magicals. I do not look at a fellow witch or wizard base on who their parents are, but as an individual based on their abilities, knowledge and person."
Narcissa thought about what was just said and how this discussion had come about and the questions that she was asked and what has recently changed in her life. "Lady Potter, to answered your question. Yes I would vote against a law that favoured pure-blood over muggle-born or half-blood in a business transaction."
"Thank you for your honesty," answered Lysandra. "Based on discussions I have had with Lord Black, at the next Wizengamot session I would like to make you my proxy for House Peverell, after Lord Black is done with his business and I am announced to the Wizengamot."
Narcissa was stunned at what she has just been offered. She knew that Lord Black was going to annul the marriage contract and bring her back into the Black family. Here was an opportunity to show that she was more than just a trophy wife to Malfoy and that she could look at issues with an open mind and without prejudices. She could work to prevent repeat occurrences of what happened to her and other young witches. "Lady Potter, I would be honoured to be your proxy for House Peverell," answered Narcissa.
The meeting went on for another hour discussing various items and contingencies for the upcoming Wizengamot session. They talked about possible items and proposed laws that were to be discussed. Narcissa and Cassiopeia tried to find out more about the house that the two pre-teens belong to, but did not get any clue or information on the house, other than it was very old. They only other clue was the crest that both of the girls wore on their cloaks ( ꓛꓳϹ ).
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The rest of February for Lysandra and Hermione was spent attending classes, completing home work and attending the Saturday etiquette and politics classes. Along with these intensified lessons were their special weapons and magic training. The last Friday of February all of the girls had a sleep over at Potter Manor and movie night. Jerica and Richard ensured that home work was done before allowing the movies to begin. They were allowed to stay up late as there was no training scheduled for Saturday other than Lysandra's and Hermione's combat training later in the day. All of the magicals were stunned by the theatre and surround sound system for the movies.
All of the students were studying hard and enjoying the standing rivalry between the seven of them. No one person had top grades in every class, there was a different one for most classes. Many of the group were looking forward to April as that is when they would begin more formal teaching in Runes and Arithmancy. Lysandra, Hermione and her mentors had a meeting to discuss the upcoming Wizengamot session and the agenda items. Amelia informed them that Sirius's trial would start after Lord Black & Lady Potters actions and resolution of Dumbledore's new law.
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While at Hogwarts Dumbledore was finishing his new law proposal that will require all future heads of house to receive their education at Hogwarts. The law would also require new employees of the Ministry to have attended and graduated from Hogwarts. These changed would force Miss Potter to Hogwarts and back under his control and allow him a chance to ensure that she remains compliant to the needs of his Greater Good. It would also minimize the out side influence and ideology of other schools and societies to influence the Ministry. He can control what is taught as the students learn at Hogwarts and he has been doing this since he started as the Transfiguration professor 70 years ago. Magical Britain needs to see him has the next Merlin and follow his lead for the Greater Good.
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The last week of February Director Bones had Master Auror Hammer and Auror Proudfoot to go and collect Sirius Black from Azkaban and place him is a secluded cell down in DMLE Holding. While there he was seen and treated by healers and mind healers to deal with the effects of 10yrs of exposure to Dementors. The movement of Sirius Black out of Azkaban was subtle and not noticed by the Minister, his Undersecretary, the pink toad, or others. Director Bones notified Lord Black that Sirius was in DMLE holding on March 2nd.
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3March
Ministry of Magic
The students and professors from Potter Manor were at the Ministry early Tuesday morning for the Wizengamot session as this session was an excursion to observe how Wizarding Politics worked and the way the Wizengamot worked. Lady Abbott, Lord Greengrass, Dowager Longbottom, Madam Bones and Lady Potter held one final planing meeting before the start of the Wizengamot session, in Lord Greengrass's office. The main topic was the new law being presented by Dumbledore.
Wizengamot Session
All of the Heads of Houses filed into the chambers in small groups or individually and slowly made their way up to the seats. The chamber being used for this and other normal meetings was shaped in a large 'U' with the opening capped. The Bend of the 'U' held the members of the Wizengamot with the grey/neutrals in the middle and the dark down the right side and the light down the left (facing the inside of U). In the first row of seats were the Minister, Chief Warlock and the other Ministry seats. On the floor were the court clerk and other administrative desks along with a raised dais for presenters. The Press and Visitor galleries made the cap that closed the 'U'. The counsel meeting broke up and everyone moved towards their seats, while Lady Potter waited in the Hallway along with Lord Black who had arrived and was going to present Lady Potter to the Wizengamot. The two of them moved just inside the chamber doors, to the short alcove, when they were closed by the Chief Warlock, at the beginning of the session.
"Welcome Minister, Distinguished Members and guests to the Spring Wizengamot Session of 1992," greeted The Chief Warlock. "Does anyone have announcement to make before we begin?" Lord Black moved out into the centre of the chamber, hearing the request, and on the dais.
Everyone in the chamber stopped talking as they watched Lord Black walk into the centre of the chamber and turn to address the body. It had been many a year since Arcturus had stepped foot in these chambers.
"Chief Warlock, I have business and announcement for the body," stated Lord Black.
"Welcome Lord Black, the chair recognizes Lord Black," responded Dumbledore. 'Why is Arcturus here? He has not been present in a session for the past 6-9 years.' thought Dumbledore.
"Thank you Chief Warlock. I have several announcements to make," responded Arcturus. "First, Mr. Malfoy is to be removed from the Black seat and this body as he is not the authorized proxy for House Black."
"THAT is Lord Malfoy and my son is the Heir to House Black, I sit as his Proxy," stated Lucius.
"Lucius, shut up and remove yourself. I am present for the session so your presence is not required," responded Arcturus. Malfoy was furious and slow to move from the Black seat.
"Aurors removed Mr. Malfoy to the visitors gallery," directed Madam Bones. Two Aurors moved up into the House seats and assisted Lucius out of the area. Lucius was glaring daggers at Lord Black and at the Minister for not stopping the actions of the Aurors. Once Lucius was seated in the visitor gallery Lord Black continued.
"Second, the marriage contract between House Black and House Malfoy is cancelled, for breach of contract by House Malfoy," stated Lord Black. Lucius's face was red with rage as he heard the announcement, and started to draw his wand before seeing the two wands pointed in his face.
"Lord Malfoy, give your wand to the Aurors for the remainder of the session," directed Dumbledore. Lucius reluctantly surrendered his wand to the Auror in front of him who then passed the wand to the Chief Warlock. "Lord Black, you may continue."
"Thank you," replied Arcturus. "Breach of contract was for failure to provide heirs as required, abuse, injury and serious harm to a Daughter of Black, business practice that was detrimental to House Black businesses, passing of unjust and punitive laws that favoured select families, and finally Attempted Line of Theft. I present certified documents from the Goblins at Gringotts on the linage test of Draco Lucius Malfoy, the list of memory charms placed on Narcissa Malfoy nee Black, and the documents on the Life Stone of Lyra Athena Malfoy." The chamber broke out into chaos at the proclamation of Lord Black. Sitting in the visitors gallery were the students from Potter Manor along with several professors and parents. Xeno was sitting in the press gallery, representing the Quibbler. Also in the visitor gallery was Andromeda Tonks and her sister Narcissa.
Lucius attempted to get up out of his seat to charge and challenge Lord Black for insulting his house and family, but was denied by the presence of extra Aurors entering the chamber. After his attempt to draw his wand Director Bones called for more Aurors to the chamber. It required several cannon blasts from Dumbledore's wand to get the chamber back in order to allow questions to the charges.
"Lord Black, those are serious accusation to be making?" questioned Dumbledore.
"Yes, but the evidence supports the accusations," responded Arcturus.
"Lord Black, who is Lyra Athena Malfoy?" asked Madam Bones.
"Madam Bones, Lyra Athena Malfoy was the child carried and born by Narcissa Malfoy nee Black on 6 June 1980 at 238AM. Murdered 6 June 1980 at 640PM," answered Lord Black, reading from the life stone report.
"What of the lineage test on Heir Malfoy?" questioned Dowager Longbottom.
"The lineage test of Draco Lucius Malfoy list parents as: Father Lucius Malfoy, Mother Giselle Malfoy," answered Lord Black, reading from the Gringotts report.
"Who is Giselle Malfoy?" inquired Lord Parkinson.
"Lord Parkinson, you will have to address Mr. Malfoy for your answer," responded Lord Black. Lord Parkinson nodded to Lord Black.
"Mr. Malfoy, who is this Giselle Malfoy?" requested Lord Parkinson.
Lucius's face was a mask of hatred and rage if anyone looked at him. He had lost his normal calm demeanour as some dark secrets of his family were coming out, the long line of squib/neosquib females. He did not want to answer or acknowledge that the bitch was his sister and a feeble-minded neosquib, who died shortly after Draco was shown to be a normal infant wizard. She died with the bitch born by Narcissa.
"A deceased member of House Malfoy," answered Lucius, without providing any further details or relation.
The looks on several members of the Wizengamot body show that they knew what she was and did not comment any further.
After hearing the answer from Lucius as to who the mother of Draco was and the chamber took some time to process what they had just learned in the last few minutes. Several heads of grey families, with daughters were incensed by what they had just heard and how they had been treated by Lucius and his threats of retaliation if they would not agree to marriage contracts, favourable only to House Malfoy. Dumbledore returned to asking questions of Lord Black.
"Lord Black, how do you know that this child was murdered and did not die of natural causes?" inquired Dumbledore.
"The information was found deep in the buried and modified memories of Narcissa Malfoy nee Black," replied Lord Black. "The job to find, release, remove and correct the mental health of Narcissa, required two highly skilled Mind Healers and an exceptionally skilled Legilimens working with them to repair the damage. They were able to identify the med-witch and healer who delivered Narcissa's child, it was from them that it was determined the child was a very healthy witch. They last saw the child at 700AM and Narcissa last saw her daughter around 1100AM before taking a nap. When she woke up, Draco was resting in her arms, and she did not remember delivering a daughter. Also according to Gringotts her life stone went from warm bright red to cold black in an instant, there was no gradual change of illness."
The uproar in the chamber was beyond belief. Lucius's supporters and fellow death eaters were trying to over talk everyone else that Lucius would never do this and loved his family. While the grey and light families wanted Lucius in an interrogation chair under Veritaserum. The madness went on for another 15min before repeated cannon blasts from Director Bones and Chief Warlock got the attention of the members and visitors back under control. The Aurors near Lucius had to motion for assistance to keep the visitors galley from seriously injuring the man.
Through all of this Hermione sat quietly with her friends and fellow students, and professors, while Lysandra remained standing near the chamber entrance. The two sisters caught the other eyes while Lysandra was scanning the visitors gallery and they each could see the glow emanating from the others eyes. All the while they both were seething with anger and fury at what they were learning about an innocent infant daughter. This anger they were felling was from the Nyx Family Magic, from its Matriarchal beliefs and standings, and in protection of children. It was the over abundance of other family magic that hid the pulsing power of the two young witches of House Nyx. Lysandra's decision to name Narcissa as her proxy for House Peverell, just made the pending insult all that sweeter.
Once the chamber had quieted down Dumbledore motioned for Lord Black to continue.
"For the breech of contract, House Black reclaims the marriage dower plus 300% for the injury to a daughter of Black," stated Lord Black. "For the death of a daughter of Black and attempt of Line Theft, House Black requires House Malfoy be returned to foreign house of no standing, barred from Wizengamot and Ministry positions for seven generations, fine of 50 million galleons and finally any attack on members of House Black; direct, planed or indirect, by House Malfoy or involving House Malfoy results in immediate neutering of all males in House Malfoy."
"Those demands are barbaric and will nearly ruin House Malfoy," yelled Lucius.
Turning to face Lucius, Lord Black has a smirk on his face, "Maybe you should learn not to live up to you name, Bad Faith." Now Lucius had just about lost attempts of composure and calm demeanour to his normal calm facade.
"Lord Black those demands are exuberant and excessive," stated Minister Fudge. "Let us discuss other options." Fudge was trying to placate Lord Black, while attempting to protect Lucius from further harm, as Lucius was one of his strongest supporters.
"Minister, do not step were you are not wanted or needed," replied Lord Black. "As head of an Ancient and Noble House I have the right to demand such punishment of a foreign house for its attack. If this is to harsh for you Minister then I will demand the forfeiture and complete eradication of Foreign House Malfoy to include the public view complete castration (removal of all external parts) of all males."
"That would be the end of the house," stated Minister Fudge, turning pale.
Amelia, could not believe what she was hearing and observing in the chamber today. One of the oldest, and considered Dark, Houses was extracting old law punishment. The House of Black has been quiet for the past ten years or so and the other dark houses felt they were in the right with Lucius sitting in the Black seat as proxy. Seeing Lord Black back in the Wizengamot and cleaning house was entertaining.
"House Malfoy are members of the Sacred Twenty-Eight," claimed Lord Nott.
"A list of supposed pure-blood families written by a biased member of one of the said families 60 years ago," responded Lord Black. "It would mean something if it was true and older, and unbiased."
Dumbledore knew that what Lord Black spoke was true and well with in the rights of the older house to demand. The old laws from before the founding of the current Wizengamot were still active and the attack on House Black by House Malfoy met the criteria to all the demands. House Black was being lenient in its demands of House Malfoy, by not calling for its destruction.
"Is there any questions for Lord Black, before voting on the penalty for line of theft?" inquired Chief Warlock.
"Why are we not deciding on the breach of contract," demanded Lord Avery.
"The breach of marriage contract is family business, and was only brought up to show the line of theft attempt," snapped Lord Black, viciously at Lord Avery.
The were no other questions or comments by the Wizengamot and the vote was completed with the count being in favour of House Black's more lenient demands that will allow House Malfoy to continue. The chamber returned to some calm after the vote, but the dark Heads of Houses were in a state of disbelief over what had just occurred as they had never imaged House Black not supporting the pure-blood agenda.
"Do you have any other business Lord Black?" inquired Chief Warlock.
"Yes, I would like to introduce the Head of House Potter," stated Lord Black. "Members of the Wizengamot I would like to introduce and welcome to this prestigious body Lady Lysandra Dorea Potter." Lysandra steps out from the entry way and makes her way to the Dais where Lord Black stands.
"Miss Potter where have you been?" demanded Albus Dumbledore. "As your magical guardian I demand you return to Hogwarts with me when this session is over."
"Chief Warlock, you are not the magical guardian of Lady Potter," stated Director Bones. "That was determined in the November Session."
"She is not old enough to take up her seat," stated Lord Nott.
"Lord Nott, I know the rules of this body," responds Lysandra. "Even though I am emancipated by my parents wishes I cannot sit in this chamber until age of Majority at seventeen."
"Miss Potter the duties of Head of House are to much for a child to handle and you should not have to deal with these issues," stated Dumbledore. "You need to have a normal childhood and enjoy being a child."
"Chief Warlock your supposed concern is noted," replied Lysandra. "I have not had a normal childhood thanks to your meddling in mine and my parents lives." Many of the heads of houses caught the venom in Lady Potter's voice in her address to Dumbledore, and several light and neutral heads were looking at him with scrutiny. "For my family seat of House Potter I appoint Madam Amelia Bones as my Proxy, and for the seat of House Peverell I appoint Miss Narcissa Black."
The announcement of Lysandra's choice of proxy for her two seats, was met with shouts and yelling from the light side that a member of House Black was to sit in the Peverell seat. They did not have an issue with Madam Bones sitting in the Potter seat. Dumbledore was mad and angry all around. His control of the two seats and his ability to stall and control motions in the Wizengamot was damaged. He needed control of the Potter Family seats to ensure his Greater Good agenda was supported.
"The House of Potter and it's seats will sit amongst the neutral families until I am of Majority," stated Lysandra.
Seeing no other options at this time Dumbledore asks Madam Bones and Miss Black if they accept the position of Proxy for House Potter and Peverell. Both witches accept their appointments and Narcissa waits with Lord Black. Lysandra thanks Lord Black for his announcement and Madam Bones and Miss Black for accepting and moves to join Hermione in the visitors gallery. Narcissa and Lord Black move towards their seats amongst the members of the Wizengamot. The Dark families make way for Lord Black to take his seat amongst them, but are stunned when Lord Black and Narcissa take seats in the middle of the neutral section behind Lords Greengrass and Davis. Observing where Lord Black went Dumbledore knew that power in the Wizengamot just shifted, and not in a way he wanted.
Once Lord Black and Narcissa had taken their seats Director Bones stood up from her seat and turned to address the Chief Warlock and Minister. Amelia waited for the Chief Warlock to acknowledge her, before speaking. 'This is good. The turmoil created by Lord Black and Lady Potter will help in the trial,' thought Amelia.
A/N2: neosquib- child born to pure-bloods that have slightly more magic than a squib, but still insufficient to be called a witch or wizard. Most have mental health, or significant health issues.