Chapter 3
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Soon James and Lily potter forgot their their oldest son HarryJames Potter because they were hungry of fame
As the months rolled by, the Potter family changed. Gone was the easy going, irresponsible James Potter. He was now Lord James Potter, the father of their savior. The political climate had dramatically changed with Dumbledore's declaration. Many neutral and dark families had migrated towards his side and he now led a huge coalition in the Wizengamot, along with his best friend Lord Sirius Black (which was showed in public but Sirius black had drifted away from Potter family after they had sent harry away) and Lord Franklin Longbottom. No one wanted to be on his bad side and James's ambitions grew. He quite enjoyed the fear and respect people had for him and became a full time Lord only in wizengamot. But very few people knew that James Potter feared the real head ,lord Charlus Potter he was just shown strong whenever he had to cast vote on important matters he had to ask his fathers pemission and never did he get hold of any family business it was same for lord Sirius black he was just acting lord in wizengamot
Lily Potter had undergone a few changes as well. The sudden thrust to fame had changed the muggleborn witch drastically. No longer was she the compassionate, kind woman who drew people to her with her thirst for knowledge and charisma. She was now Lady Lily Potter, wife of Lord James Potter and she began acting her station. Her son was destined to get rid of the Darkness in their world and that could only mean that dark purebloods would be wiped out and Light would rule right? She began acting like the very same people who she had despised in school. She became snobby and selfish and she began snubbing her muggleborn friends as well. They were shocked at her changes but Lily had rudely told her to mind their station and think before addressing the Lady of a Most Ancient and Noble House.
The press began hounding them everywhere and the Potter couple began developing an addiction to the limelight. Even though it was their son that was prophesized to be their savior, they as the parents got a separate share of fame for themselves. James Potter became an icon as an ideal father. Strong, brave, handsome, rich (some witches giggled) and powerful while Lady Potter became the rallying icon for thousands of witches with her good looks and intelligence.
Together with their son Thomas, they were without the doubt, the most powerful couple in the world.
When someone questioned about other twin , Lily claimed that she loved both her children equally but the other twin was with his gradfather.
While the famous Potter twin posed for photos or interviews, the forgotten twin Hadrian Potter was no less busy. Dorea explained to Hadrian why his parents preferred his twin over him and how, instead of hating them and his brother, he could make them pay by becoming better than his brother ever could be. That would be a real blow to his fame hungry parents and would hurt them more than words or curses ever could.
Hadrian Potter threw himself to the training with such dedication it made Charlus and Dorea partly proud but mostly scared. Potter Castle, being the ancestral seat of power of the Potter Family had one of the biggest libraries in the entire world, even bigger than the one at Hogwarts and Hadrian haunted the place daily.
He had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and devoured book after book dealing with Charms, Transfiguration, History, Runes and Potions. His prodigious intelligence and almost photographic memory made sure he was reading through the library at an astonishing pace. While the world saw the Potters as a Light family, they were actually a Grey family and no one outside the family knew of this. While Hadrian had absolute freedom to study anything he wanted and was not restricted to study topics classified as 'Dark' by the Ministry, his grandparents restricted his studies of Battle Magic, Dark Magic and higher Magic such as Illusionary Arts and Elemental Magic until he was older and more mature. Charlus had made sure Hadrian understood that there was no 'Light' or 'Dark' magic but only intent. He did not mention the black magic that was still being practiced in secret.
While it was true James was publically Lord Potter, the Potter family headship was still controlled by Charlus and he had named James as his successor only in the Wizengamot. So when Hadrian turned five and displayed tremendous control over his magic(he turned his grandmother's graying hair pink and then changed the colors according to the rainbow), Charlus took Hadrian to the Potter Family Vault and showed him row and rows of wands mounted on the walls below which a small golden plaque which named the owner of the wand and what year he lived along with the wand's details, and asked him to choose one which he felt most magic from.
After moving through the wands of Potters from the 14th century, Hadrian finally stopped in front of a smooth black wand with runes all over the handle and his grandfather had paled when he saw his grandson choosing the wand that had belonged to Jacen Potter. Made from Elder and Griffin heartstring, the pitch black wand had served its master very well. Jacen Potter was known throughout history as the one who had single-handedly defeated the Horde during a goblin rebellion in which the goblins had almost succeeded. A Horde was an unit of the goblin army back then which wielded magical resistant, goblin forged weapons. What made them especially terrifying was that they were made up by the most blood thirsty and vicious goblins and their weapons were highly magic resistant and could be blocked only by the goblin made shields only so whatever shields or physical obstacles conjured by the wizards, the weapons cut through them like paper.
Somehow, Jacen Potter seemed to have missed this memo and he, along with his faithful wand stood as the last obstacle in front of the Ministry of Magic entrance facing the Horde alone. No one had seen the battle first hand and Jacen didn't see the need to share details(to the public) but it was speculated that Jacen and his wand's magic was so strong that they automatically nullified the magic resistant properties of the weapons and a full body shield protected his body as he mercilessly slaughtered the Horde and thus enabling the Ministry to take back control and wave a flag of truce.
Years later, Charlus had found Jacen's journal in the family vault and he had found how his prodigious ancestor had linked his wand to his own core which enabled him to draw much purer magic than others. This led to his spells being much more powerful and potent. He also found that the runes carved on his wand would draw ambient magic in the air or the Ley lines in the Earth automatically. This ambient magic would fill his core gradually, thus making him feel magically drained impossible.
The only downside Jacen described was that he had to perform a ritual to strengthen his core so it wouldn't shatter if excess magic was drawn from the air when he visited places that had naturally high magical density like Hogwarts. He also theorized that the wand would work perfectly only for him and the chances of it working for his descendant was extremely less.
Charlus had decided to take a gamble and asked Hadrian to take the wand. Nothing dramatic had happened and at Hadrian's muttered Lumos, the wand glowed bright but nothing exceptional. Charlus then realized that the wand was not linked to Hadrian's core and the magic absorbing properties was disabled as he was not the wand's true master. When they were back home and Hadrian returned to his studies, Charlus had poured over Jacen's journal and finally found the entry on the rituals his ancestor had performed to link the wand and strengthen his core. He also found the runes needed to be carved on the wand for it to absorb magic. He decided to give Hadrian this knowledge when he had gotten his own wand later. It would be tough to beat an opponent who got stronger and stronger as the fight went on wouldn't it?
Charlus Potter could feel that Hadrian could not use his magic fully it was like only he was able to use 50% of his magical power Charlus decided to check for blocks so when they had finished taking wands they went to the goblin king Ragnok office as soon as the office gaurds saw king Potter coming they informed goblin king about the guests Ragnok hurried outside his office and greeted king Potter as goblin swore loyalty to potters when potters had helped goblins to take Gringotts back in 18th century they swore loyalty to them but potters didn't accept that and told them to be their friends which goblins accepted happily soon.
Charlus Potter went inside office and sat down and told "Ragnok I m here to check if there is any blocks in my grandsons magic who would be better than goblins to check that so please help me in this and even complete inheritance test is needed"
"my pleasure lord potter to help you" Ragnok told .
Ragnok was himself Gringotts manager for potters so he also knew how humble potters were to goblins not like other wizards who saw goblins as their slaves Ragnok ordered griphook to bring all things needed to test complete inheritence which was brought in 5 minutes.
"I need 13 drops of blood to do the ritual.", King Ragnok informs Charlus
Charlus nods and tells Harry to go ahead and give forward bravely moves his hand forward which Ragnok Cuts his hand with a dagger and letting the blood fall. As soon as all 13 drops where given the wound on his hand sealed. Harry saw as King Ragnok chants and see a lit appears on the parchment.
"Well your grandsonis truly powerful. Lord Potter", King Ragnok says handing over the list to Charlus
Charlus was shocked by what he read.
Name: Harry James Potter, Hadrian James Potter
Born: July 31st 1980
Parents:
Mother
Lily Potter nee Evans
Father(s)
James Charlus Potter
Gaurdians
Charlus Henry Potter
Dorea Potter [nee:Black]
Inheritance:
Most Ancient and Most Noble house of Potter (Paternal) -Attempted block by James Potter
Most ancient and Most Noble house of Gryffindor (Paternal)- Attempted block by James Potter
Most ancient and Most Noble house of Peverell (Paternal)- Attempted block by James Potter
Most ancient and Most Noble house of Ravenclaw (Chosen by magic)
Most ancient and Most Noble house of Slytherin (Maternal)
Most ancient and Most Noble house of Hufflepuff (Chosen by magic)
and other houses which are associated with above mentioned houses
Abilities:
Power core: 20% available (80% blocked by A.P.W.B.D 1 years ago, ]
Parseltongue (Blocked by A.P.W.B.D 1 years ago)
Metamorphmagus (Blocked by A.P.W.B.D 1 years ago)
Natural Occlumency (Blocked by A.P.W.B.D 1 years ago)
Natural Legilimency (Blocked by A.P.W.B.D 1 years ago)
Natural healing ability (partially blocked by A.P.W.B.D. 1 years ago)
Affinities:
Transfiguration
Charms
Alchemy (Blocked by A.P.W.B.D 1 years ago)
Ancient Runes (Blocked by A.P.W.B.D 1 years ago)
Curses (Blocked by A.P.W.B.D 1 years ago)
Healing (Blocked by A.P.W.B.D 1 years ago)
Potions
Loyalty potion to Albus Dumbledore before 2 years
Hate potion keyed to Charlus Potter by Albus Dumbledore before 2 years
Other information
Hocrux in scar by Tom Marvolo Riddle
Charlus saw the blocks and portions he was angry and shocked on blocks and potions given to little boy and also shocked that how could Harry has hocrux so it means Harry is boy-who-lived not Thomas he thought of going and killing Dumbledore right away but he thought of it and decided to make Harry powerfull wizard so that he can show his parents and Dumbledore who he is. and also how can Harry get Slytherin lordship from maternal side as they were muggle he was thinking of it but he came out of his thoughts when he remembered Dumbledore.
He told "Ragnok I request you to remove all potions and blocks given to Harry and also the hocrux and I also want to you remove heirship blocks placed by James Potter and also please bring all the minor heir rings of all houses Harry has got"
Ragnok noded and told griphook to call cursebreakers and healers soon everyone arrived and took Harry to special room after 2 hours of waiting Harry was unconscious Charlus carried him and went to Potter castle where he took Harry to his room and laid him on his bed and came out and went to living room where Dorea was sitting with lady black and lady Malfoy when Charlus entered the room everyone saw his face filled with anger and disgust
" Charlus what happened why are you angry" Dorea asked
Charlus told the whole incident what had happened in Gringotts for which everyone were angry and Dorea sweared that she will not forgive her son for his deed and make Harry a strong wizard not make him feel he doesn't have a mother for which everyone agreed and told they all would help.
Soon Harry started his basic training , studies
Some knowledge like Politics, Traditions and Manners, Family History and Magic was not found in books and these subjects were taught by Charlus and Dorea. They also taught him a bit about what they had learned in their profession. Charlus , leading Potters army during Grindlewald's time, taught him attack and defense tactics and diplomacy while Dorea, also a Healer in the war taught him basic healing and promised to teach him more if he was interested.
Between classes and hearing stories, Hadrian Potter was kept busy and his thoughts were academically inclined. Then why did he feel the sudden loneliness at times? When he thought of his parents Grandmother Dorea quickly put an end to this line of thought and quickly hugged him and his grandfather ruffled his hair affectionately which made Hadrian feel maybe he wasn't abandoned. Who needed his parents or twin when he had such loving grandparents? He vowed to become a greater wizard than Thomas could ever hope to be, just to make his grandparents proud. Hate for his brother filled his heart.
After his emotional outbreak, it was decided to add two more subjects to his already vast timetable. Practice Occlumency, to help control his emotions and shield his mind from invasions (he had to practice occlumency because he was natural at occlumency) and the other was friends his age. Hadrian was dreadfully lonely with only his grandparents for company. Asides from a few formal occasions that they had dragged him to, he didn't go out much and Dorea was determined to help him make friends his age.
When Hadrian looked uneasy at the thought of meeting new people, Charlus took him aside and explained how it would be good to have friends. After hearing this, Hadrian made his mind.
Charlus Potter was very close friends with Lord Arcturus Black and Lord Abraxus Malfoy. They had been major political players back in their days and now in retirement, they spent all their time with their grandchildren. Charlus felt friendship with the heirs of these houses would greatly benefit House Potter later on and also these families were not big fans of the 'Boy Who Lived.' It would break Hadrian's heart if someone befriended him only to get close to his famous twin.
It had been a very memorable day for Hadrian and one of his few good memory that didn't involve studying new magic. They had flooed over to Black Manor in London dressed in stiff formal robes and landed in the house of Black. A boy his age was waiting to greet them. He bowed stiffly to his grandfather and eyed Hadrian. They both stuck out their hands at the same time and couldn't help but smile at it. They were ushered to the playroom as the adults discussed 'business.'
"So what's your name?" the strange black haired boy asked Hadrian as he lounged on a tiny chair. He was a little too big for the chair but Hadrian didn't dare point it out, afraid of offending a potential new friend.
"Hadrian Potter." Hadrian said in a careful voice, looking for the tell-tale signs of someone's eye lighting up as they realized he was related to the popular Thomas Potter but it never came. The boy rolled his eyes and asked "Any chance related to that ponce Thomas Potter?"
"He is my twin brother."
"Sucks to be you I guess. Hey, can you two manage to be in the same room at once? I figured that's not possible because his head is too big to fit in one room." The boy said, cracking up at his lame joke and Hadrian was in unknown waters. Whenever he introduced himself as the twin brother to the famous Potter twin, he either had to politely refuse to get them an autograph or explain that he indeed existed and that Thomas Potter indeed had a twin brother but this boy had completely thrown him off the hoops.
"I did not think they have invented a device to measure his large head yet. It must be larger than a room. Two rooms at least." Hadrian offered tentatively and the boy stared at him for a second before he burst out laughing. Hadrian felt a strange emotion coursing through him and seconds later, he too started laughing.
They laughed for a while and when the boy calmed down he offered his hand and said "I'm Rigel Black. Friends?"
"Friends!"
There were nigh inseparable after that and whatever concerns Sirius had of his son making a new friend vanished as he found out that it was James's son Hadrian himself. but he had to swear he would not tell anyone about Hadrian living with Charlus and Dorea. Every day after lessons, Hadrian would floo over to Rigel's house or Rigel would floo over to Potter Castle.
Dorea was so happy and proud of her grandson that she bought him and his new best friend a beginners broom to play and after that there was no stopping the Quidditch obsessed boys. After visiting Malfoy Manor and being introduced to the Malfoy heir Draco, the three of them hit it off instantly. Draco and Rigel being second cousins knew each other from a long time and Hadrian felt a bit jealous of them having such a friendship from early age but they always included him in the conversations and told him all the pranks they had pulled when they were younger that had Hadrian howling with laughter. The boys were also very united in their mutual loathing of Thomas Potter, 'The Brat Who Lived.'
James and Sirius had tried to make Thomas and Rigel friends but Rigel had flat out refused to be his friend after only one meeting. James tried to force it but Rigel was outright stubborn and declared that he'd rather dye his hair red, paint freckles on his nose and be adopted as a Weasley no matter how ridiculous Rigel Weasley sounded than being friends with a ponce like Thomas Potter. James took major offense at this and while Sirius (who had become less hostile towards them after he found Harry was with his grandparents) was still his best friend, his opinion about his son was certainly bad and Rigel assured them that his heart had broken that day and that he still cried into his pillow at night. He also declared, amidst Hadrian's and Draco's tears of laughter and Nacrissa's amused smile, that if not for Hadrian and Draco along with his twin cousins, he'd have committed suicide long ago for disappointing James.
Rigel was too macho to admit it in front of the girls that he indeed liked them but Draco was scared of his cousins, especially Virgo and Cassiopeia Lestrange.
Bellatrix Lestrange nee Black, (who was saved by her grandfather Arcturus Black from going to Azkaban only after she had given the oath that she had joined Voldermort on her own will but was under imperious same with the other lestranges to kill people .lestranges were also saved because they didn't go to attack Longbottoms. Longbottoms were saved after the fall of Voldermort Longbottoms had moved to their manor behind the pwerfull wards which no one could enter this way they were saved) sister of Narcissa Malfoy nee Black had once visited Malfoy Manor once and had brought her twin daughters and Draco had avoided them like the plague, claiming they had 'the cooties.' He had flooed over to Potter Castle in a hurry, seconds before they were set to arrive but Hadrian dragged him and a reluctant Rigel back so they could introduce him to their cousins.
Bellatrix had some initial doubts about Hadrian and expected him to start boasting about his brother which she quickly quelled seeing the polite way he greeted her and also claiming he was unfortunately related to Thomas Potter and hoped she would not hold it against him when asked. She was also impressed by his manners as he greeted his daughters with a bow and a kiss to the knuckles which had both of them blushing. And also pitied for him being abandoned by his parents but when Hadrian told he doesn't care for them as he has his grandparents she felt happy for him. She could tell her twins were also impressed with the other Potter twin since they had had the misfortune of meeting him once in a party. Thomas Potter looked at them like they were below him and ignored all customs on how to greet pureblood ladies. Likely, he looked at them as if he expected them to kiss his hand, the utter prat.
The Lestrange twins became additions to the group and as they talked and got to know each other, Draco lost his fear of his female cousins, much to the amusement of his doting mother and reluctantly agreed that they might not be so bad. Of course Rigel and Hadrian never breathed a word about this to the girls, fearing the tantrum Draco would throw if he got wind of it.
As the turned ten, their formal schooling would begin and it promised a lot of new adventures and fun.
Author's Note: And Chapter 3 is done! I've tried to be as clear and precise as possible and avoided flashbacks and stuff. I'm so excited writing this fic that I'm going to start on the next chapter immediately if you folks leave lots of reviews
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