'What doorway is that Iris?' Walburga asked shakily. She had thought Iris was perfectly safe when she went on her travels.

'The red and gold door. It wasn't there before but it is now. It's very hot. Mummy made me promise I was never to go near it. She said that is where the really bad people go when they leave Earth. They call it Hell.'

Albus looked at Gabriel for confirmation.

He watched the Angel slowly nod.

'It is true then. The doorway to hell?' Albus asked quietly.

'It is where the evilest amongst you are to go to receive punishment and to repent to move on. Iris should not be allowed entry but under the circumstances, we thought it best she knows to avoid it. She truly should not be allowed to travel between both worlds as she does. We did not want her to get lost in there.'

The room was very quiet until Iris broke the silence.

'Pettigrew has a room reserved there,' she spat.

Albus turned to her as a cold chill ran through him, 'How do you know that, Iris?' he asked softly.

'I asked the Dark Angel. He has black wings. His name is Lucifer. He's the big boss Angel of Hell,' Iris said. She looked confused at the reactions around the room. Albus was stunned. Walburga looked every single one of her years plus a decade more. Severus looked worried. Andromeda was gaping. Bellatrix looked positively delighted. Gabriel looked contemplative. Hayley looked dumbstruck.

'He's fine. I've known him since I was little. He visits me sometimes. Not for long though. He's a busy guy,' Iris explained cautiously. Walburga looked catatonic. Bellatrix's eyes darted around as if expecting Lucifer to appear at any moment. They had never reacted like this to the other Angels, 'He likes your drawing-room,' she added helpfully to her Gran. 'My goodness, she looks upset,' Iris thought.

'Lucifer has been in my drawing-room?' Walburga stated dumbly.

'Did he sit down anywhere?' Bellatrix asked in excitement. Iris nodded and pointed to where Severus was.

'He sat there for a bit. He wanted to talk with me,' Iris responded. She was bewildered now. Severus had already slid out of this seat as Bellatrix marched up. With a deep breath, she eased herself down. Her face looked the happiest Iris had ever seen it.

'What did he say to you, Iris?' Gabriel asked gently.

Iris tilted her head in recollection, 'He said that my Grandfather Riddle had broken all the laws. He knows all about him. He didn't say too much. Just that we would need both the Dark and the Light to work with each other. That Grandfather needed to be stopped. He said if any of the bad people try and hurt me I just had to say his name three times and he would be there for me. Like in the film Candyman.'

'Candyman? What have sweets got to do with this?' Walburga asked about this bizarre piece of information.

'It's not about sweets,' Iris trailed off thinking about the horror film she had watched last week at the cinema.

Gabriel looked at Iris pensively, 'Did he say what he would do?' he asked her.

'He said he would be able to take them to Hell with him if they tried to hurt me. He also said that when I was older and stronger I would be able to take them there myself.'

Bellatrix smirked in dark satisfaction. Walburga and Severus shared a look between them. Gabriel was thoughtful. Albus had about a dozen thoughts running through his intelligent mind. Andromeda looked concerned.

Then something happened that made them all freeze. The grey eyes on the young girl turned a solid black all through them, 'I'm sending Pettigrew there myself. He will be made to suffer for what he did to us. Grandfather is to be taken apart bit by bit. Lucifer told me that,' her eyes returned to normal as she smiled at each of them.

Albus couldn't help but think of Sirius's prophetic words. Each part of him tried desperately not to.

'Your eyes,' Bella spluttered, 'They went black.'

'Oh, yes. I've seen them in the mirror. When I'm angry they do that,' Iris said a little too innocently,' I thought it was a Black family magic thing.'

'No,' said Walburga, 'It's not.'

Iris simply shrugged, 'I spend a lot of time in the other world. It will change me.'

Severus spoke quietly, 'I think, I know it sounds awful to say but, knowing we have that sort of dark strength on our side gives me hope.'

'Sev,' Andromeda sounded nervous.

'I mean it, Dromeda. What I have seen this year. These so-called soldiers,' Severus gave a deep breath, 'They deserve actual Hell.'

Albus tried to placate, 'Don't let yourself be governed solely by revenge, Severus.'

'I think you're wrong Albus,' Gabriel spoke gently, 'The laws of the universe were decided for all of us. Equilibrium. Balance. There can be no light without the dark. No dark without light. Revenge is required to restore the natural order. Tom. Adolf. They, and the others like them, bring too much darkness. Just endless destruction. Pain. Cruelty. They offer no light. No future. Their way can only lead to ruin for you all. Iris is like most of us. She has both light and dark inside her. Her connections to both sides will only strengthen us.'

'Are you sure Gabriel? I don't want to question your judgement, but so much is at stake,' Dumbledore was very concerned.

Gabriel pondered Albus, 'A long time ago I was asked that same question by the Angel Michael. A higher power granted both Lucifer and me a very rare few seconds to change the fate of your world. The Divine does not normally like to interfere. He gives the world and the people on it their own free will. However, the Divine could see what would happen to this Earth if we did not interfere. Albus. You are the most gifted Wizard since Merlin. Even so, against the elder wand, even you should not have survived that fight. That was the fate both Lucifer and I prevented. Dark working with the Light. We prevented your early death by interfering. Did you never consider Gellert's convenient fall just as he was about to end you as anything more than an accident? We bought you those vital seconds to regain control. If you had died that day the world would have deteriorated in a matter of just a few years. With Gellert defeated, Adolf had lost his most valuable ally. He left Berlin weeks before it fell. You are so much more important to this world than you could have ever known. The world became balanced again. Now darker times loom ahead. Lucifer and I both knew you had the strength of character to oppose such nightmarish times again. I see that same decency in Iris.'

Iris looked suitably awed at this. Albus suddenly seemed cowed.

'I did not realise..,' Albus started. Gabriel beamed at him.

'That is precisely the point. You are a very clever man who is well aware of his faults. To be a human is to err. So the humans say. You erred. You learnt. You had no delusions of grandeur. You simply wanted to make the world a better place,' the Angel pondered him, 'After this meeting, I would like to speak to you in private, Albus. It is of a personal nature.'

Albus gazed at Gabriel. He hadn't dared ask either the Angel or Iris of the consequences of his most shameful moment. He had been frightened of the answer. He nodded his confirmation.

Severus spoke again as the tension of the room lessened, 'What I saw in those camps was grotesque. I'll share some of my memories in the Pensieve. I can't speak about them.'

They looked at him in sympathy, 'The sheer scale of this is daunting. When I was there I managed to get some information from a few of those men who left with Tom at the trial. They are still with him. Some of them are at other camps. I heard the names Yaxley and McNair. I only saw Riddle briefly. I closed my mind tight. Riddle didn't seem too suspicious which was a relief. His face is becoming older rapidly, and odd, again. His features don't seem to look right. The Ministry employees have joined them. They have changed their identities. Their faces. I expect some will return here. They have been infiltrating the Muggle Ministries globally and gaining more followers. The CIA. FBI. They are finding out who is who. Who can be corrupted? Who is already corrupt. They are bragging about how easy it is. They hadn't realised just how depraved many of the Muggles are. How advanced they are. They are like kids in a sweet shop,' Severus grimaced.

Severus took a deep breath and continued, 'Anyone who cannot be corrupted has their memory wiped and put on a list. They then look for ways to remove them from their position. Failing that, accidents. They can use a stunner to knock them in front of a car. Off a balcony. Undetectable poison to Muggles. Imperius charms are working wonders around the higher positions. You will start to notice unusual decision making happening. It won't seem connected but it all is. It is very subtle. They are operating in very diverse countries. They use slush funds. They are siphoning off each country's military budgets into the Third Reich's accounts. They use considerable profits from the dozens of camps around South America to finance the practical costs of the operations. They had already acquired trillions from their other ventures years ago. I think they just use the camps for their bloodthirst. Many of them talk gleefully of the future genocides. The ethnic cleansing. There are already some scientists taking full advantage of the lack of human rights these people have. They are already experimenting with live humans. There is a part of the camp specifically for this. I wasn't authorised to go in. I didn't push it. I didn't want to arouse suspicion. Gabriel did instead,' he glanced at the Angel who looked very sombre.

Severus continued, 'Accountants are being very creative. The workers at the Federal Bureau are being put under the Confundus charm if they don't play the game. Judges, politicians. The grassroots globally are being well-financed. They will need men on the ground and you won't be surprised at the amount of support this is generating. Many sleeping Nazis and their sons and daughters from the last war are waking up. Purebloods from around the world are being wined and dined in exchange for full support of this New World Order as we speak. The blood status issue it turns out is not just isolated in Britain. This is a drip, drip process. Eventually, they estimate a decade and the bucket will be full. This will be the tipping point of an all-out hostile takeover of each country in the world. They intend to weaken the infrastructures from the inside. They are already eradicating those people who will oppose them, one by one. Most of these countries will topple immediately when shoved hard. Gabriel managed to infiltrate the private offices and gain some very useful names and addresses. People who are to be targeted in the future. Who is already on the payroll? They are all in the folder,' his voice had gone flat.

'What has happened to Narcissa and Lucius?' Bella asked nervously about her sister and brother in law.

'Lucius is not the man I was friends with. I saw Narcissa only briefly. She was distant from me. She was not herself. He has changed. He was so cold towards me. Rude. Condescending. I thought he had some lines he would not cross. From what I found out they have found this new life with Riddle very idyllic and to their liking. They are useful to them with their financial knowledge. They are both very good at making friends with the right people. I laced his drink with a potion that encouraged him to be truthful with me. He is not being truthful to his wife. He has made full use of the, well they call them the comfort camps. Countless women and children. Torture, murder. He has acted out every one of his sick, morbid fantasies at least a hundred times. He has the photographs in a fucking album,' Severus shivered, 'Pettigrew too. I almost drew my wand on them several times. I almost...,' he didn't need to say the rest. The implication of murder was transparent. Andromeda was hugging him now.

Bella looked stunned. She looked towards Gabriel. The Angel looked despondent. She knew his words to be true. His heart was sinking.

Bella was shaking her head, 'I knew he had certain tendencies but I always thought, because of Narcissa he would restrain himself.'

'Narcissa is handling the Malfoy finances in Britain,' Severus said, 'She is rounding up the Pureblood families that will be aiding them. She must suspect at least what Lucius has become. I can only assume her greed is her motivation for turning a blind eye.'

'Lucifer and I could deal with him if you want him gone completely,' Iris said plainly, 'Fawkes could take us. They couldn't trace it back to you. They would just disappear. Lucifer said with me there he can take his Earth body whole back to his place.'

The room was very divided on this statement. Hayley especially looked agitated.

'Iris,' Albus said wearily, 'Do you have any understanding about what you have just said?'

'What?' Iris looked around the table, 'That is the law of the universe. Lucifer told me that,' Iris said stubbornly.

'Judge, Jury and Executioner,' Walburga muttered, She saw the parallels between Sirius and Iris.

'He has killed and tortured the innocent for fun. He is going to Hell. That is the law. The real law anyway. Even Lucius can't buy his way out of there,' Iris was getting angry now.

'Still, you're only a child. You are talking of murder,' Andromeda tried to reason.

'It's not murder. It's about putting Lucius in a proper prison where he can't hurt anyone else. He needs to be stopped. They all do,' Iris stood her ground firm.

'Iris is perfectly correct, of course,' Bellatrix spoke up as the others looked at Iris in concern, 'I must say. Knowing Lucifer is an ally is giving me goosebumps. The Daddy of all Dark Lords. Riddle is a Beta male compared to him. Can you introduce me to him, Iris?'

Walburga lifted her eyebrows, 'Bella has always had peculiar issues with authority figures,' she said plainly to the room.

Iris gave a little smirk. 'Of course, I'll introduce you, Aunty Bella.'

'I think it wise to give this particular subject some more thought for now,' Albus gave up and put it on the back burner for now.

The others still looked a little dumbstruck at the casual way Iris discussed sending Lucius to hell. Still, it was a relief to know they at least had options.

'Gabriel. I'll take a look at those files,' Dumbledore spoke, 'We need to go undercover and establish who can be trusted and who is not to be,' Gabriel nodded.

'Iris,' said Andromeda cautiously, 'Will you be alright meeting Harry. His mother really needs to speak to him.'

Iris nodded, 'I'm fine with it. Be nice to see him again. Harry must miss his mum and dad dreadfully. I know I would miss my mum if I couldn't see her. Whether Sirius is fine with this is another matter.'

Andromeda flinched at the way Iris referred to her father. Albus frowned at the coldness of the response.

'I'll try and talk some sense into him. Lily and James still overrule him. If he won't budge then I'll talk to Molly. Harry spends a lot of time at the Burrow. Sirius is in a bad mood with me still. Harry hasn't been allowed round to mine. I can't say I'm happy with him either,' Andromeda told the people in the room, 'Sirius has been telling Harry his version of events. Harry may be reluctant to talk to Iris. Still, I think Lily will change all that.'

Severus tutted, 'Tell Black to stop being such a whining little bitch and grow up. You don't need to drag Molly into this. Lily needs to be with Harry. That boy is entitled to talk to her. It will give him some peace, at least.'

'Well, Sirius has said he doesn't want Harry in the same room as Iris,' Andromeda said.

'Yes, we all know his unreasonable demands on everyone. His way or the highway. Still the same bully he was at school,' Severus spat, 'Harry will want to see his mother. Trust me on that. Do what you have to Andromeda. I don't care how you get it done. If you have to whine, nag, bitch and complain to make it happen then do that. I will escort Iris to their home next Friday at six. I doubt Hayley wants to see him,' Hayley nodded in affirmation, 'This has gone on long enough. I don't care if you, Ted and Remus have to tie that dog down to a chair. This will happen. Lily has requested this. We all owe her this.'

Even Dumbledore nodded in agreement. What Sirius wanted and what was actually going to happen were two different things. Lily had made her request. The least they could do was honour it.

After the hectic evening people dispersed. Andromeda looked like she had just survived a tornado. Bella looked sprightly. Severus shared a brief handshake with Iris on the way out. He looked much more alive than he had when he arrived. Walburga, Hayley, Iris and Andromeda went to have a cup of tea and chat with the house elves who had no doubt been ear wagging to the evening's conversations. Gabriel walked with Dumbledore to the study for privacy.

Dumbledore was usually a calm, collected man but even he felt nervous. Gabriel sat down with him. Gabriel began to talk.

'This gift of Iris. It has been prophesied. I feel the divine had orchestrated this. That both Lucifer and I can directly help you is proof of this. It also shows the enormity of the road ahead. Iris has a good heart. She will help Harry. He will need her and more allies to fulfil the prophecy. It will be a tough path for any who oppose Tom and Adolf.'

Albus nodded and held his breath as Gabriel got to the point.

'Arianna has recovered from her ordeal. She is happy. She has been reunited with your mother and father. She wanted me to wish you well. She has watched over you. She is very, very proud of her big brother. Your parents are also.'

Albus choked back his relief, 'She's better?' he whispered.

'Yes. Our world is a place to reflect and make peace with the life you led before you move on. It has healing qualities. Iris will most probably be a very healthy and balanced Witch because of this. I feel you are worrying unnecessarily. She will never be like Tom. Although I doubt she will be a paragon of virtue either,' Gabriel smirked. Dumbledore was struck by how odd that expression was on his face, 'She will do what needs to be done to stop the ruin of her world. She is capable of love. Something her Grandfather is unable to feel. When Iris is older she will get many requests from people longing to see and speak to their loved ones. I have been approached by several people already. Our world also has its gossips, Albus. I feel she will certainly do what's asked of her. She has compassion. She would not deny them. Arianna would like to speak to you too.'

Dumbledore's eyes were glistening, 'I hadn't dared ask,' he said softly.

'What was done, was done, Albus. It changed you completely. For the better. When you and Gellert fought that time with Aberforth your path was forged. Arianna has made peace with her past. Gellert's path was wrong. You needed to stand against him. I don't know if this will give you peace but her death was not intentional from any of you. It was an accident. It was Gellert's spell that hit her. Not yours. You were not responsible.'

Silence filled the room as Albus absorbed this. Dumbledore could hear the tick-tock of the clock as Gabriel sat patiently with him.

After a while, Albus turned to the Angel, 'Thank you, Gabriel. I, yes, this has given me peace,' his eyes were clear, 'I had never been sure,' Albus smiled weakly.

Gabriel sat quietly with Albus for the rest of the evening.

The following Friday Severus arrived at Grimmauld place to collect Iris. Lily was going to meet them there. He did a double-take. She was wearing what appeared to be a leather jacket and blue jeans. She was rocking a pair of aviators and chewing gum. Her thick, black curly hair was wilder now.

'Who are you supposed to be?' he drawled.

She slid down her glasses and eyed him up and down, 'Maverick. Top Gun. You can be Iceman. Remember, I'm dangerous.'

He wasn't sure what she was referencing. He looked at her in confusion.

'It's from Top Gun, Severus. Only one of the biggest movies of 1986 in the world. Not ringing any bells?'

'Where did you buy that outfit? he asked, not bothering to answer the question. No, he didn't know it.

'Are all you Wizards and Witches so out of touch with the rest of the world?' Iris asked him, genuinely curious.

'Honestly, except for the Muggleborns, I am generally better informed than most of them.'

'Wow. That is a shame. There is so much greatness out there in the non-magic world. Have you heard of Queen?'

Severus frowned, 'The Monarch. Of course. Queen Elizabeth the second.'

Iris tittered, 'No, the rock group. Freddie Mercury. Bohemian Rhapsody. Another one bites the dust. We will rock you. Nothing?'

Severus looked at her strangely.

'I've bought their album. I bought a lot of albums. Gran let me go to my vault and I got to exchange a lot of my galleons for pounds. My walkman just can't go loud enough. It's too little. I bought a big battery and can play the records on a machine called a stereo. I can use my magic to power it if I'm close, but I like to dance around to it. It's Freddie. You can't help but move to their music. I can't make the radio work. Our magic makes it go crazy. I'll have to play them for you when we get back. They have a song called, 'A Kind of Magic' too. It's amazing. Gran insists on putting up silencing charms. Bella loves them too though. She didn't know Muggles could make music like that. Daphne and Astoria love Muggle music too. They've got walkmans as well. Although they keep borrowing my tapes. I don't think we can get television to work properly but they have this invention that lets you play films. It's called a video recorder. I can watch films at home instead of going to the cinema. I can show you all my favourite ones. They have a lot of films about magic and our world too. I think they know about us. They make films about werewolves and vampires too,' Iris said all this very quickly.

Severus blinked, 'Right. You seem a little highly strung right now. Are you ready to go Iris?'

Iris felt her face contort a little, 'I'm a little nervous. No, I'm not really ready, but this is for Lily. I knew this was going to happen, but there will never be a good time to see he who must not be called dad. I suppose it's better than seeing Grandad Tom. That is one meeting I am definitely not looking forward to,' Iris stated matter of factly.

Severus spluttered.

They used the floo. Severus went through first and Iris took off her glasses and took a deep breath and followed him.