"Hello Order, for those of you who don't know, I am Calliope Riddle, daughter of The Dark Lord. Though, Weasels, you already knew that. I am offering you a choice, join us and be spared, you may stay out of the battle if you wish but you will not stand against us. Before you begin, may I explain what happened to me."
As she was explaining, faces moved between emotions, some angry, some shocked. The first to switch was the Weasley twins, followed closely by Bill and Charlie. Tonks and Remus were next along with Kingsley and a smattering of lesser members. Ron stood with his parents, as they cried and swore, surprisingly it was Ginny that broke them, She moved to stand next to Draco. Harry looked torn, it was Dumbledore and some professors who looked ready to switch. So she reiterated her statement and the professors apparated to Hogwarts.
It was Harry and Dumbledore left along with the remaining Weasley's.
She moved back to thank the others for their support, letting her father parade about, she blessed Draco and Ginny and kissed Sev before moving back to discuss some things. Armed with a truth spell, she shot it at Dumbledore and Molly and when they confirmed the treatment Calliope received, Harry walked forward, embraced Calliope, and called her sister as he bowed to Voldemort, declaring himself a part of their group and maybe someday family as he looked at Ginny and Draco. They both embraced him, kissing him on the cheeks and neck, happy that they may be able to pursue all of the feelings they had for one another.
Everyone seemed shocked and Dumbledore was truly a shade of puce when Hermione cast an Avada at Authur Weasley. Molly was outraged and in her anger, she fired an Avada back; Unfortunately for her, Calliope knew it was coming, and refired the curse at Ron, ending the two men to a shocked Molly and Dumbledore.
"Father, I am done with my toys, you may play." As she returned to Severus, exhausted but pleased. When Cissa and Lu attacked Molly it was stunning to watch. However, Voldemort was just beginning with Dumbledore, their battle was intense, but she could see Dumbledore getting slower. What surprised her was Harry moving forward, casting the same spell as her father, towards Dumbledore. That was all it took, their battle over, Dumbledore was dead. The Dark Lord hugged Harry, appearing to give his blessings over the triad.
"We will have a grand party to celebrate, please return next weekend, for a formal celebration of my daughter's return, her marriage contract, and our family being completed with the additions that will be announced during the event." The Dark Lord spoke.
The next few days were a flurry of planning, shopping, and overall adoration between those in relationships. Severus and Calliope ran together every morning before ensconcing themselves in the dueling room, sometimes with the Triad and their families. Fred, George, Bill, and Charlie all received large amounts of money for their ventures as well as a large donation to the school from the Dark Lord and the Malfoys. Lucius and Tom were actively changing laws and such, seeking Calliope's opinions, loathe as they were to admit it, she was brought in from the muggle world. She proposed a school, for those who were muggleborns, so as to not get a huge shock, in addition to obliviation once the child graduated, towards pureblood adoption as the extreme to that.
The party was fast approaching, and Severus and Calliope were incredibly close, they were matched in intellect, though he did ask several times if she was sure, due to their age difference, which she quickly reassured him, he was what she wanted. The triad were also becoming close, though Ginny was constantly disgusted by her reminder of red hair as to who she was, and confided in her partners the issues she dealt with at home.
The morning of the party had arrived and Cissa had stolen her girls off for a day of pampering while the men had cigars and elf-made wine and the best fire whiskey galleons could purchase.
"Hermione and Ginny, everything is covered, get whatever you would like," Cissa spoke once they arrived at the spa.
"Thank you Aunt Cissa," they spoke in unison.
The ladies returned home in time for a light snack and to put on their attire before the event started. While getting ready, Severus apparated home to retrieve the Prince Family jewelry for his darling betrothed to wear. As that was happening, Draco, Harry, and Ginny were exchanging rings and kisses. Harry latched on to them as though they were a bloodline and all Ginny wanted was to be between them, but that would have to wait till they were bonded.
That evening Calliope stood waiting for Severus to show up, nervous for his reaction to her outfit. Acromantula silk stretched around her torso, in a nude dusty rose color with hundreds of silver crystals cascading around. The dress flowed beautifully to the ground, not too tight but not a ball gown either. Her dark hair cascaded down her back and her makeup was subtle but smokey. She heard a knock as she was double-checking herself, as she steeled her nerves, she opened the door to a stunning Severus, he gasped then gazed at her appreciating the beauty that she exuded. She waved him in and leaned up to grace his cheek with a kiss, but he redirected her to his lips, grasping her waist and refusing to let go. They reluctantly parted, only so they wouldn't break the stipulation of their contract, that she remained virginal. He handed her the box and watched as she nervously opened it. Gasping, her eyes filling with tears, she knew that he was everything she ever wanted. He placed the sapphire and amethyst pieces on her, saving for last her betrothal ring. A four-carat cushion cut diamond, surrounded by smaller sapphire and amethyst stones. He knelt, grabbing her hand before meeting her eyes,
"Calliope Riddle, Will you do me the honor of being my wife?
As he spoke, she was already nodding yes, but she finally shouted it, overjoyed that she could finally have what she wanted.
They made their way to the ballroom, following behind the triad, all looking stunning in black with royal blue and lilac to symbolize the Potter and Malfoy families respectively. At dinner, there was a thorough discussion between the triad and the duo, as they were discussing their bonding ceremonies. It seemed fitting that they were all dressed in their family colors with family jewelry, that perhaps they could do it tonight. Seeking their family out, they explained their thoughts and wishes. The only one who questioned it was Cissa, and the only question asked was if it was too soon. The couples vehemently denied it was too soon, to them it felt right and she agreed and was quite happy once placated. The Dark Lord and Lucius began making preparations and sought out the minister and another ministry employee as well as the proper binding ribbons. Cissa called the elves, ordering a wedding cake, some fresh bouquets and boutonnieres of lilac, orchids and baby's breath, and champaign. The elves went off and of course went above and beyond, ecstatic that there were more family members to serve and bond with. Topsy and Turvy had readily agreed to serve the triad, with Draco's house-elf Milly as a part of the group too. Della and Kreacher were to serve Calliope and Severus as well as his house-elf Ruby. Calliope inquired as to whether or not she could just sit her exams and not return to Hogwarts, and the others followed suit. Once confirmed that they wouldn't have to return, Severus and Calliope agreed to take over Prince Manor, and sent their elves to prepare but invited them back for the ceremony in one hours time. Draco, Harry, and Ginny were discussing it when Lucius informed him of Potter Manor and he agreed to take them after the Ceremony, his parents left it for him but it was never reported because of Dumbledore and his nefarious ways.
"I have a home..?" He stuttered, grasping onto Draco and Ginny.
"Of course, Son, it is stunning, I went to a ball there before your parents passed, they were meeting with us to come to an agreement. However, before it could be reached, tragedy befell them and my daughter." Lucius spoke looking at Calliope.
Calliope embraced Lucius, as well as Harry, after everything that had happened to the both of them, they had a true family.
"Uncle Lu, do you think Daddy would have a problem if we adopted the names Papa Lu and Mama Cissa for you both?"
His eyes shone with tears and the Dark Lord nodded, proud of his daughter and her brother in all but blood, but he was slowly considering changing that, and before he knew it was approaching them with an offered question.
"Darling daughter, I would be honored if you bestowed those titles to my oldest friends and young Harry, I have an offer for you."
"Of course" he responded meekly.
"I know you are about to be a Malfoy or Potter, however, you will do it but in order to give Hermione another member of this family, I would like to adopt you, by blood, but I will make sure you are able to keep your mothers' eyes."
None of those around could believe it, Harry was also stunned, until he burst into tears and hugged both Calliope and his new father.
This was the first ceremony conducted that night, with three to come in Calliope's mind at least. As they prepped for the adoption, Lucius approached Draco, and Severus approached Calliope.
"Draco, my darling boy, I wanted to let you know that I am overjoyed with your choice of partners, this triad is a blessing and I can't begin to explain how proud I am. The rings being given today are family rings, we've had a triad in the family, your great times 7 grandfather, Draco Cygnus was in a triad with Helena Rosier and Quinlin Prince, they blessed the world with several children and were very happy. Their journals are upstairs, whenever you need them if you need them."
"Thank you Dad, for everything, I wouldn't be who I am without you and Mum. I am so grateful that we are becoming a family with, uh, what should I call him?"
"Papa Tom is fine son" Tom answered, much to the amusement of Severus who was having the same discussion with Calliope. "In fact, that shall be my name for those who marry into this family and the children who are born into it."
Everyone murmured their ascent and the adoption ritual began. Calliope and Harry took their places next to Tom, as the Lestrange brothers, Lucius, and Severus held the adoption circle. With drops of blood into a centuries-old chalice, Latin was spoken and the glow increased as the three were bonded as a family and Harry was firmly adopted. In order to complete the ritual, the three had to confirm their bond.
"I, Tom Marvolo Riddle, announce Calliope Alanna Riddle as my daughter and heir, as well as accept Harry James Potter, now Riddle As my flesh and blood, my son."
"I, Calliope Alanna Riddle, accept my fathers bond and accept Harry James Riddle as my brother, flesh of my flesh and blood of my blood."
"I, Harry James Riddle, accept my fathers bond and renounce James Potter as my father. I accept Calliope Alanna Riddle as my sister, flesh of my flesh and blood of my blood."
As Harry spoke his words, the light brightened, and they could feel their cores changing and growing, accepting him into their family. The light and power were finally absorbed and a change had occurred, while Harry's eyes were still green, they discovered he could change them to red with only a thought, he decided to keep them for the wedding to show his new family. He was taller, not quite as lanky and his hair was wavy like Calliope's was now. They embraced, him and Calliope before he abruptly stepped back, a thought leaving his tongue before he could stop it.
"Could I request that someone adopt Ginny, Severus, or one of the Lestrange brothers? If she wants to that is.." he trailed off, feeling like he overstepped. They were surprised when she agreed to it, with tears in her eyes.
"I no longer want anything to do with those people, I would be honored to be a part of either of your families." she bowed as she finished. Severus and Calliope thought about it as did the Lestrange brothers, as they had no one left and were bound to one another, they couldn't have a family. Their minds made up they stepped forward and embraced Ginny.
"Darling little girl, are you positive?" Rebastian asked, his hand firmly ensconced in Rodolphus'.
"I am, and I want all of my appearances to change and my name, if it is okay with you two,'' she asked as she turned to Draco and Harry.
They both looked at each other, smiles on their faces, knowing this is what she needed to move past her family's indiscretions.
"Of course, Love," they spoke at the same time.
"Well, what can we name you then dove?" Rodolphus asked her.
"Anything you want, something pretty and starting with an R to match my two fathers," she replied, watching their faces light up.
"Rhaenyra Cerise Lestrange, we name thy daughter", they spoke at once.
Her eyes lit up at the name, it was perfect and everything she'd ever wanted. As Rebastian apparated off to grab proper jewelry for her, Rodolphus transfigured her clothing into their house colors, black, and violet, in the form of a stunning dress and outer robes. Harry and Draco were anxious to see what the adoption did to her, as the Brothers had dark hair but very blue eyes, they were anxious to get started.
Their ceremony was much of the same, but Lucius and Severus held the circle this time. Once the ritual was finished, Ginny looked stunning, very similar to her father's, black hair, and her eyes were the color of sapphires. She was a couple of inches taller, around 5'3", and felt wonderful. Her men were very pleased, she looked radiant and much happier.
"Rhaenyra," they both spoke reaching up to embrace her.
As the adoptions finished, the marriage ceremonies began, cutting very close to the timing that Cissa gave the elves. Severus and Calliope went first, their binding went perfectly, a glow surrounded them, happiness. The triads was more complicated, as they were going to split their magical core's three ways instead of two, but they succeeded, Rhaenyra was officially Rhaenyra Cerise Lestrange Potter-Malfoy. Cissa called for the family photographer and had him take photos and write up a quick bit on the couples, and Calliope was insistent that Rita not have a single hand in the article to which Franklin agreed.
That evening after drinks and getting acquainted and having Franklin take more photos than necessary, Calliope finally opened her gifts from her father's followers. From the Lestrange family, she received a beautiful owl, she sent the owl, named Illyria, to go fetch Hedwig, as they were both snowy owls. She received several books and jewelry from the Nott and Zabini families and from the Malfoys a lovely potion set, peacock feather quills, and a necklace bearing the Malfoy crest and colors. There were some rare tomes from the lower families and from her father, a photobook of her mother and their family, among access to her expansive Gringotts vault and their family home. Ginny received the same, except instead of potions, it was quidditch supplies and a 40% stake in Quality Quidditch Supplies which Lu owned. Harry was given several items of the Potters, a potions set Severus had intended to give his mother, and a vault from his new father. Severus said he had something special for Calliope at home and as it was getting late they gave their love and headed to their new home, him carrying her through the floo. The Potter-Malfoy's retreated to their new wing while they waited for Potter manor to be renovated. Tom, Lu, and Cissa retreated to the master rooms for a night of debauchery and the Lestrange's returned home for their own.
As they made their way through the floo, Severus and Calliope couldn't be happier with how the last few days had turned out. She had a brother and a husband as well as her godparents and whatever she decided to call the Lestranges, maybe brothers. She made a point to ask them what they wanted to be called at breakfast. Putting those thoughts elsewhere as she had more important things to attend to, she kissed Severus on his neck, wanting some kind of affection to be sent to him. They made it to Prince Manor where he put her down and led her through the house to the outside and barn.
"My family has raised horses since the first day, however, a couple of years ago a unicorn dropped foals off, she looked sick but the foals looked okay. She has since passed away, but her foals stayed."
As he finished his story, he opened the stable door, and here eyes grew wide. In front of her were 2 wonderful Unicorns and a new baby foal. They nudged their baby forward, wanting him to become acquainted with people. Calliope held her hand out for the waiting foal when Severus informed her that he needed a name. As the goal approached her hand, she felt a zip of magic through her, he was calling to her, seeking a name and a kinship.
"Thuban, I shall name you Thuban," Calliope spoke, bowing as he nudged her hand. Thuban's parents whinnied their approval and he leaned into her.
They spent a few minutes bonding with them before they made their way back through the house to the master bedroom.
Once in the Master suite, Calliope took the time to wander around and get her bearings, a two-story closet awaited her, along with a beautiful master suite and a sitting room. The bed was dark mahogany with silver sheets, and a beautiful canopy of their house colors covered the bed. Severus and Calliope embraced, placing their magic in the wards to ensure the protection charms and bloodline charms held.
Their lips met, tentative but heated, she placed her arms around his neck and tangled her fingers in his hair. Clothing vanished with a simple wand movement and when he moved to place the contraceptive charm she stopped him, "Whatever mother magic has in store for us, I want."
"As you wish, my love"
They crawled up the bed and he settled himself firmly between her legs, kissing and relishing in the way she felt beneath him. He cast a lubrication charm and gave her a warning before he slowly entered her.
They made love twice throughout the night, each time he took care to clean her without magic and use a minor bit of dittany to heal her. They slept until dawn and made their way to the shower, where they spent more time entangled with one another then cleaned themselves. They emerged in outfits that were still formal but on a casual side and more comfortable and flooed to the manor.
"Good morning everyone!" Calliope greeted as they made their way to the lounge for breakfast.
The family echoed their good morning and they went their separate ways to discuss the previous evening.
"How are you girls feeling?" Narcissa asked.
"Wonderful Mama Cissa" Calliope replied, a wistful look on her face.
"It was the same for me Mom, Draco and Harry were wonderful," Rhaenyra replied, a slight blush stained her cheeks.
The gentlemen were conversing about the usual boring things like politics when the elves appeared with trays and trays of food and juices.
"While we are here, I have a question for the Lestranges," Calliope spoke.
"Of course" they replied, curious as to her question.
"As you know we renamed Mama Cissa and Papa Lu to show our support and love for our family and we would like you two to be included in that, so I guess What I'm asking is what can we call you?"
"Thank you darling star for thinking of us like that, it means the world to us. I don't think it matters what you call us, it is honestly the thought that counts."
Calliope smiled brightly and thought for a moment before responding, "What about the 'Brothers'? You have been wonderful to my family and you took in my best friend and helped her."
They returned her smile and continued eating, though soon Calliope found herself feeling guilty for the happiness she was feeling. Her mother was murdered and her life was taken away from her and while most of the people were dealt with, she wanted to finish it.
"Calliope" Her father spoke, pulling her out of her funk. "I can feel your pain, what is it you need of me to end it?"
"I need the wretch who caused this in the first place…. I want Bellatrix."
Her father nodded solemnly, "That is why I didn't break her out when I broke out the brothers, I knew this day would come, for now, I would like everyone to return to their homes and I will contact everyone when I am ready to make my move."
They finished breakfast and returned to their homes, to settle into their lives. Calliope, Harry, Draco, and Rhaenyra began studying to take their exams. Severus resumed his potion-making by mail order which Calliope was going to help with once she completed her exams. Harry and Draco wanted a peaceful life with their wife and so a plan was made to expand Quality Quidditch Supplies into handmade materials as well as brooms. The ministry granted them their exams and within a month, all had passed and were working on their careers and securing their futures. The only string left, however, was coming unraveled, in the form of Lucius and Tom working tirelessly to get Bellatrix released, only to meet her doom, but they had to bid their time and do things properly. They were already instituting the plans that Calliope had drawn up, including the school that Narcissa would run. The wizarding world was in a massive shift and while it was stressful it was working for the better with little resistance.
After two months of waiting, Calliope's patience was wearing thin, until Papa Lu's Patronus pranced into the room saying it was time. Informing Severus of her departure, she changed into the perfect outfit, one her mother had left behind.
She arrived at the manor, eager to confront the hag however she was intercepted by Mama Cissa and was pulled into a room with a disillusioned panel into where they were bringing Bella.
"Why all the secrecy," she asked, irritated.
"Bella thinks you're dead, Lucius and your father confirmed it."
"Oh lovely, that just made this so much more entertaining"
"Kreacher" Calliope whispered
"Yes, Mistress?"
"Can you transfigure yourself into an infant for me please?"
An evil grin appeared on his face as he concentrated and snapped his fingers, appearing as a little newborn.
As her father and Papa Lu moved into the room she sent a thought to them both informing her change in plans and not be alarmed by what they see. She then transfigured herself and waited for her cue.
"Bella, while you have been freed, you do have a significant crime to answer for"
"My Lord, please, I meant no harm, I have done many years in prison. Please forgive me."
"I wish I could, but you know how fate is a very fickle thing," The Dark Lord supplied, with an evil look on his face.
Knowing her cue, Calliope picked up Kreacher and floated her way through the room, Her father and Lu remained silent though it proved difficult as they realised what she had done.
Calliope has used very complicated magic, turning herself into her mother and Kreacher into a baby, while giving them an ethereal glow but also a grey pallor as if they were ghosts.
"Hello Bella," Calliope said as Illyria
"Illyria… but how? You're dead, you and the child, how are you here," she replied, skeptically.
"I have been given permission by death himself, this child was to be the one that saved the wizarding world, with a great master at her side, but instead you caused an imbalance you cursed wretch," Calliope spoke while raising her voice and using wandless magic to drop the temperature in the room and cause the lights to flicker. Lucius and Tom were impressed, and it gave Tom the closure he needed, to see Illyria as the one to end her, at least he hoped.
"Please Master and Mistress, forgive me," She all but begged.
"Never, you betrayed your own husband, for your cousin, Sirius was the one who helped, but he is no more, just as you will be."
"Cruorem inimici revertere quod perierat," She spoke and as she spoke, Bella watched as blood started leaving her body, leaving enough to watch the clever bit of magic Calliope worked on happen. As the blood left her body, it poured into special vials she procured and hid in her outfit and as it happened, Illyria melted away to reveal Calliope.
Bella's eyes widened as did Lucius' and Tom's when Severus appeared behind her, hand on her shoulder with Thuban bounding into the room.
"You have given your life, for mine, and we shall rule the world, your life will be forgotten," as she finished, the rest of Bella's blood exited her body and she sat lifeless
on the couch.
Calliope collapsed into Severus' arms and Thuban layed on her, giving her magic a boost.
"My darling girl, that was beautiful, I am so impressed and proud. Your mother would be proud too." Tom said as he moved to sit by her.
"I'm just happy it worked, It was a complicated bit of magic, but I think I was able to control it."
"I get the feeling we are talking about two different things here, Calliope, what did you do?" He asked, nervously.
"I brought mom back, that's why Severus and Thuban are here, I would need their strength."
"How?" he said in awe, "Where is she?"
"It was a very old spell, that I found in the prince family books, Severus was very upset with me when I first brought it up because if it is not done correctly, it has some dreadful side effects, So we practiced. I was always going to do the spell, the situation changed when Mama Cissa pulled me into that room. And as far as Mom goes she is resting with the Unicorns at Prince Manor, but she would do well with some of your magic as well." She said weakly but proudly.
Tom apparated at once, eager to see the love of his life. He arrived at Prince Manor and sent a pulse of magic towards Illyria, following where it led him. In a bed, surrounded by light and unicorns was his beautiful wife. Her dark hair and pale skin were still returning, but she was beautiful. He sat on the bed and held her hand, giving her his magic, whispering sweet nothings to her. Calliope and Severus made their way in with Thuban right behind, "She's beautiful," Calliope whispered as she lay on the bed beside her mom.
It took the better part of the day for her to wake up, though she wasn't pleased at first she eventually calmed down at seeing Calliope so grown up. They spent the evening, Tom, Illyria, and Calliope laying in bed, eating and catching up while Severus and the Elves guarded the door.
Papa Lu, Mama Cissa, The brothers, and the Triad all arrived at Prince Manor, deciding to host a celebratory dinner, Voldemort called his Death Eaters and friends, eager to reunite them with their Queen.
Epilogue
In the year that followed, three babies were born, and two were adopted by the brothers. In the legislation passed, the option arose for wizarding families to adopt the children of muggles if the muggles became a danger to the child, the siblings, a boy, and a girl had come from a dangerously religious family and were pulled from the home the same day their magic presented itself. As for the Triad, Ginny had twins, Castor and Pollux, one son each for Draco and Harry. As for Calliope and Severus, they had a beautiful girl, Freya. All the children were intertwined, becoming powerful in their own right.
This is it! my apologies for the lack of updates. I hope you all enjoyed it! -Lyra