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Joydee - Sorry if my English is broken at times, English is my first language. This is my second time trying to write this story. But thank you i am happy you are enjoying the story.
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A Family Reunion?
Diagon Alley, July 31, 1994
"Wait, are you sure that their last names are Peverell, or is this some type of joke?" Sirius said.
"No, this is note a joke, we goblins don't make jokes," Griphook said.
"Where is the manor, Griphook?" Sirius asked.
"It is located at Caithness, Scotland" Griphook said.
"Thank you Griphook, your services are no longer required," Sirius said.
"I want to thank you Mr. Black, I have not researched an interesting family such as the Potter's. If you ever need anything just let me know," Griphook said.
Griphook walked away to head back to Gringotts, Sirius and Harry went back to the rest of their family. "Well everyone I think this has been a good shopping, tonight we will not have dinner at Grimmauld Place," Sirius said.
"Did something come up Sirius," Aunt Cissy said.
"Well yes something did come up, I am going to go bring Harry's stuff back home, enjoy your nights everyone. See you all soon," Sirius said.
"Don't do anything stupid Sirius," Aunt Andi said.
"I won't Andi, go enjoy your evening." Andi walked away with Dora next to her. Sirius turned to Hermione, "Hermione you best be going. I will write a letter to your parents as soon as I can," Sirius said.
"Alright Sirius, thank you for everything and thank you Harry," Hermione said. Harry just nodding his head to say your welcome to Hermione.
Everyone went there separate ways and I was just Sirius and Harry next to each other. "We better be getting home Pronglet. Moony and Marlene will kill us if we are late," Sirius said.
"But what about the manor, Padfoot," Harry said.
"Me, Moony and you will be checking it out first thing when we are all up and I had my tea. But come on lets get home," Sirius said.
Marauder's Home July 31, 1994
Sirius and Harry both walked through the entrance of their home, I wasn't as big as a manor but I was pretty big. They don't use all the rooms in the house. Just in case there are more children coming, which Harry didn't mind, he would love to have a sibling or two. He liked being an only child but it can get boring at times.
"Harry, why don't you go bring your stuff up the stairs and I will call you down for dinner." Sirius said.
"Okay, I will see you guys later," Harry said.
Harry walked upstairs to his room and Sirius turned his attention to Moony. "Moony did you know that the Potter's have a manor in Caithness, Scotland," Sirius said.
"Really?" Moony asked.
"Yeah I know it gets weirder the people there named Charlus and Dorea Peverell." Sirius said.
"I heard the name Peverell before I can't put my finger on it," Moony said.
"Yeah, I know it isn't the first time I came across the name. I came across it in the Potter's vault," Sirius said.
"That's why the Peverell family had three brothers and they had these items called the deathly hallows," Moony said.
"Do you know it fully," Sirius said.
"Yeah, I'll just let me grab the book." Moony got up to look for the book and Marlene came in looking at her husband with a questioning look.
"What happened Sirius," Marlene said.
"Nothing Ms. Padfoot," Sirius said with a little chuckle.
"Alright if you call me Ms. Padfoot I have to call you Mr. Padfoot," Marlene said.
"Hey I better than being called Mr. Black every time someone says that I look for my dad," Sirius said.
"Fine, that's fair, I wanted to talk to you about something. It was something your cousins said," Marlene said.
"What did they say?" Sirius said.
"Well I have been thinking and I am willing to try to have a kid with you since Harry is going to Hogwarts. We won't have a lot to do," Marlene said.
"That's great but are you sure you want this because if we have a boy, I already made Harry the heir to both the Black and Potter families," Sirius said.
"Oh, I know James and Lily will always be Harry's birth parents but I feel like he is my first child as well. But I want my own, you know what I am talking about," Marlene said.
"I do and as long we are both in agreement we can start trying. But till then stay with me and we will hear a story Moony is trying to look for," Sirius said.
"It would be my pleasure Mr. Padfoot," Marlene said.
Marlene sat in Sirius' lap waiting for Moony to come back down, it took another ten minutes till Moony came back down.
"I found the story called The Tale of the Three Brothers by Beedle the Bard," Moony said.
He handed the book over to Sirius, Sirius opened the book and started reading.
Three brothers, travelling along a lonely, winding road at twilight reached a deep treacherous river where anyone who attempted to swim or wade would drown. Learned in the magical arts, the brothers conjured a bridge with their wands and proceed to cross.
Halfway through the bridge, a hooded figure stood before them. The figure was the enraged spirit of Death, cheated of his due. Death cunningly pretended to congratulate them and proceeds to award them with gifts of their own choosing.
The eldest brother, a combative man, asked for a wand more powerful than any in existence. Death granted his wish by fashioning the Elder Wand from a branch of a nearby elder tree standing on the banks of the river. The second brother, an arrogant man, chose to further humiliate death, and asked for the power to recall the deceased from the grave. Death granted his wish by crafting the Resurrection Stone from a stone picked from the riverbank. The third and youngest brother, who was the most humble and wise, did not trust Death and asked for something to enable him to go forth without Death being able to follow. A reluctant Death, most unwillingly, handed over a part his own Invisibility cloak.
The three brothers took their prizes and soon went on their separate ways.
The eldest brother travelled to a village where a wizard whom he had quarrelled lived. He sought out a duel and fought the wizard using the wand, instantly killing the latter
Leaving his enemy dead upon the floor, the eldest brother walked to an inn not far from the duelling site and spent the night there. Taken by his conscience and lust of the Elder Wand's power, the eldest brother boasted of this wand gifted by Death and his own invincibility.
That very night, a murderous wizard killed the eldest brother. The unknown murderous wizard crept to the inn as the eldest brother slept, drunk from wine. The wizard slit the oldest brother's throat for good measure and stole the wand. That was when Death took the first brother.
The second brother returned to his home where he lived alone. Turning the stone thrice in his hand the figure of the girl he had once hoped to marry, before her untimely death, appeared at once before him, much to his delight. Yet she was sad and cold, separated from him as by a veil. Though she had returned to the mortal world, she did not truly belong there and suffered. Finally, the second brother, driven mad with hopeless longing, committed suicide by hanging from his house' balcony so as truly to join her. That was when Death took the second brother for his own.
Death searched for the youngest brother as years passed but never succeeded. It was only when the third brother reached a great age, he took off the Cloak of Invisibility and gave it to his son. Greeting Death as an old friend, they departed this life as equals.
"So what it is a fairy tale," Sirius said.
"That's what I thought, but you said you saw the Peverell that's when I got thinking," Moony said.
"Alright Moony take your time," Marlene said.
"Fine, let's start first. Do you even know the name of the three brothers?" Moony asked.
"No," Sirius and Marlene said.
"Alright the three brothers' names are Antioch Peverell the master of the elder wand, Cadmus the master of the resurrection stone, and Ignotus Peverell the master of the invisibility cloak." Moony said.
"Are you thinking what I am thinking?" Sirius said.
"Yes I am. I think Harry is the descendant of Ignotus Peverell. It is not common for a house to lose its name." Moony said.
"Alright, we will go more in depth with this later. Moony call Harry down for dinner, we have a long day tomorrow," Sirius said.
Marauder's Home August 1, 1994
"Hey Padfoot why are you waking me up so early?" Harry said.
"Well I thought you wanted to go the manor fine, me and Moony will go by ourselves," Padfoot said. After Padfoot said that Harry jumped out of his bed, ran to the bathroom and had gotten dressed.
"Yeah I want to go, let's have breakfast and then we will go," Harry said so excited.
Harry ran downstairs and he didn't even care what cereals he ate today. He rushed eating, Harry was done in like five minutes with his breakfast.
"I am ready," Harry said with his mouth full of cereal.
"Alright Marlene we will be back in like a day or two don't get lonely without me," Sirius said.
"Me get lonely come on. But write when you guys get there and stay out of trouble." Marlene said.
"Alright, Dear we will try," Sirius said.
"Sirius I am serious." Marlene said.
"But my name is Sirius."
"Oh. get out of here with those jokes," Marlene said.
Everyone went out of the house and got into the car. "Harry this is going to be a long car ride, so hit the hay okay. We will wake you when we get there," Sirius said.
"Alright Sirius, see you guys in a bit," Harry said, putting his head down on the pillow that he brought.
Potter Manor, Caithness, Scotland, August 1,1994
About one hour later they arrived at the Potter Manor. It would have taken longer if they drove but the car wasn't an ordinary car. It was a car that could fly like Sirius' motorcycle. They landed the car in the middle of the driveway.
"Hey Harry we are here," Sirius said.
"Whoa this place is HUGE," Harry screamed.
"Hey cub, bring down your voice, it doesn't need to be so loud." Moony said.
They all made their way out of the car and made it up the steps to the front door. Moony was the one to ring the doorbell, they didn't know what would happen. But definitely did not expect what did happen. The door was opened and in Padfoot and Moony's shock. The lady spoke first.
"Sirius, Remus what are you doing here. Charlus come here we have guests," Dorea said.
"What Charlus and Dorea didn't you guys both die," both Padfoot and Moony said.
"Well yes and no, they brought us to France to see what they can do and one of Charlus old friends helped figure out the cure to the Dragon Pox," Dorea said.
"So why is your last name Peverell," Moony asked.
"Well we heard what Voldemort was doing to the family's and what he did to James and Lily. The Peverell family was a family that married a Potter. So it was easy to go into hiding with the last name," Dorea said.
"Sorry, but may I ask what is happening?" Harry asked.
"What is your name lad?" Charlus said.
"Harry James Potter."
"Wait, you guys brought us our grandson, why didn't you tell us," Charlus said.
"WELL BECAUSE WE THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD," Sirius yelled.
"Sirius calm down, Dorea dear take Harry on a tour of the place. Sirius, Remus come with me," Charlus said.
"Come on Harry dear let me show you around."
Harry and Dorea Conversation, August 1, 1994
"Well Harry the first room you will walk in is the Foyer," Dorea said.
"May you tell me about the room?" Harry asked politely.
"Sure dear, The Foyer of Potter Manor is the first thing people see when they enter. This part of the house has not been updated since the 1800s and it contains statues from the travels of the occupant at that time, there is a grandfather clock, several enchanted suits of armour that guard the foyer and a picture of a town on the wall." Dorea said.
"That's amazing," Harry said looking all over the room.
"There is more. The picture that I just talked about was brought back from a trip to Portugal in 1764. The ornate pattern on the roof of the foyer was designed by Christoper Wren in 1700 as was the flooring. Before the 1700s the flooring and ceiling was wooden. The foyer also contains the stairs which lead to every other room in the Manor." Dorea said.
"Is this house very old, and do you know the history of the house?" Harry asked.
"Yes, this house is very old and has been in our family for hundreds of years. But if you want the full story of the house let's head to the couch there is a lot to go through." Dorea said.
Both Harry and Dorea went to sit on the couch. "We begin our story that The Potter Manor was built in 1066 with the permission of King Malcolm III of Scotland. At the time the manor was built the current owner, Percival Potter, had his widowed mother with him, so built the Dower House on the estate for widows to live in. In 1067 Percival Potter, for siding with William the Conqueror in the battle of Hastings, was given an Earldom and became Percival Potter, Earl of Stinchcombe." Dorea said,
"Just because he sided with William became Earl of Stinchcombe," Harry said.
"Yes, and there is more than that. At this site that this manor was built on John O'Groats in Caithness, Scotland, belonged to King Malcolm III of Scotland. Percival Potter, despite being English, was allowed to build the manor. There was a condition that he would not join forces with William the Conqueror if William decided to invade Scotland. The condition remained until 1072, when the Treaty of Abernethy was signed peace between Scotland and England meant that the condition was not needed." Dorea said.
"All that happened in a couple of years. Do you know more?" Harry asked.
"Yes, I do. On Malcolm's death in 1093, his successor, Donald III of Scotland, allowed Percival to remain on the land with no strings attached and own the land. This was the view of later Scottish Monarchs too, as with Percival and his descendants sitting at the head of Scotland, the north was protected from invaders."
Dorea got up from the couch, "lets go get something to drink dear and we will continue the story. Dorea and Harry went to the kitchen and they both got a cup of water. Harry waiting for his grandmother to continue the story.
"In 1603, James VI, King of Scotland, became also James I, King of England and confirmed, by act of Parliament, that the current owner of the manor and all of his descendants could remain on the site due to all of England, Scotland and Ireland being united. This was ratified in 1707, by Queen Anne, after England, Scotland and Ireland became the United Kingdom of Great Britain." Dorea said.
"I am giving you a lot of information if you need me to stop, let me know and I will," Dorea said. Harry nodding his head that he understood.
"After Percival's death the Manor passed through a succession of owners until, in 1950, it passed into the hands of Charlus Potter, who, in 1942, had married Dorea Black; the two moved into the house." Dorea said.
"That's the both of you," Harry said.
"Yes, we remained childless till your father came into our lives and it didn't stop there when Sirius ran away from home and came into our lives. Then James married your mother and had you and you know the rest," Dorea said.
"This house has so much history. What are the other rooms?" Harry asked.
"There is the Foyer, then there is the dining hall. There is also a drawing room, there is the Eastand West Wing Private Chambers and many more rooms that are in this manor." Dorea said.
Padfoot, Moony and Charlus Conversation August 1, 1994
"How come you didn't tell us that you were alive? You could have been there at all of Harry's firsts," Sirius said.
"I couldn't, I wouldn't want to put him in any danger," Charlus said.
"But you're his grandfather, how could you put him in any danger?" Sirius asked.
"Sirius, what is this truly about, I know for one thing Harry is turning into one hell of a young man. But tell me what is troubling you." Charlus said.
Sirius took a moment to regain himself and decided to finally say it. "Everytime I look at Harry I blame myself because it was my fault James and Lily are dead," Sirius said. Remus looked at Sirius in disbelief.
"What happened to my son and his wife is not your fault will all trusted Peter, you all are like sons to me. I tried to teach all of you how to be good men and I failed. But don't you every think it was your fault what happened to James and Lily." Charlus took a breath and looked at both Remus and Sirius. "Come with me I have something to show the both of you." Charlus led Remus and Sirius into his office where they were two objects covered in blankets. "I think it is about time that the both of you had this," Charlus said. Charlus went to the blankets and took them off. Remus and Sirius looked at it in shock. There were two paintings of James and Lily.
"When did you do this?" Remus and Sirius asked, having tears in their eyes.
"I did it after they said no to the painting and I did it just in case anything happened. I was waiting for the right time for you guys to have this," Charlus said.
The painting was start to wake up, "Moony, Padfoot"
"James I am so sorry I shouldn't have trusted Peter, you and Lilyflower might be here if it weren't for me," Sirius said almost choking up looking away from his friend.
"You really think it's just your fault, do you not remember when me and Lily agreed with you. It was a decision we all made and I am glad to say I do not regret my decision," James said.
"You don't," Remus and Sirius said.
"How could I. I died to protect Harry as did Lily and in the end it only made our family stronger so don't go around blaming yourself," James said.
"It is starting to get late, I know you guys what to talk to Harry, but can you guys wait till Christmas?" Remus asked.
"Yes, me and Lily can wait till Christmas because this is going to be Harry's first year at Hogwarts. But I want to know what's happening, I don't want to be in the dark. I will see you guys at Christmas," James said.
"I think it may be the best if you guys say the night and leave tomorrow Harry has to get ready for Hogwarts," Charlus said.
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