Chapter 31:

That morning, Hades shows up at the break of dawn. The dark haired god strolled into the kitchen, finding Bella, Esme, Emma, Lily and Bella Cullen all covered in flour, making an assortment of different baked goods.

"Darling, do you need any help? I have been known to dabble in cooking from to time."

"No thank you, Daddy. I think the five of us have it under control, even if it took Lily a bit; she hasn't done this sort of thing in a while. I am about to start the baklava, then I am going to make some German cookies and a Black Forrest cake, which I need to find some Kirsch for." Hades fights the urge to lick his lips, she just listed his three favorite desserts. "You still spoil me, baby girl.

If you are sure, then I am going to find my grandsons. I am going to try and convince them to go shopping with their old grandpa. If I can't, then I'll ask my granddaughters, new and old." He smiles, he loves to spoil his grandchildren. Hades knew what Frank, Alec, Remus and Nico liked, but not Harry, Draco, and Orion. He also wanted to get to know Hermione, and Luna.

"I am sure that you will find someone, don't drop too much on them. I am trying to teach them to be humble. Lord knows I have my work cut out for me with Ares' blood in them." Bella chides her laughing father. "I'll have you know that what I spend on my grandchildren is my business." He retorts haughtily, walking away to round up the kids.

Hades walks up the stairs, nodding to Carlisle and Apollo in passing.

"Uncle."

"Lord Hades."

"Have you seen my grandsons?"

"I believe that my sons are helping them in the training room, Lord." Carlisle replies.

He nods again and turns to descend to the basement gym. When he arrives, he needs to blink twice. For a moment, it looks like there are two Alecs. Hades had forgotten how much he and Harry resembled each other. They both were copies of his little Enyo. Remus and Ares were paired off with Draco and Nico respectively. Jane and Hazel were circling each other, laughing. Hermione and Daphne were sparring with Alice and Rose. He watches them for a few more minutes, before clearing his throat. When they realize that he is there, they drop to the floor , aside from Ares.

"Thank you, but in private please don't drop when I enter the room. It will get old soon. I only came to see if any of you lot would like to accompany an old man shopping." Hades chuckles. " Where are the rest?"

"Percy and Annie went to discuss a few things. They should be back soon. The trouble twins times two are in the lab with James and Sirius. Orion, Luna and Thantos are headed for a trip "Down south". Frank is practicing in the armory with Peter. Em, Jazz and Edward are out getting a boatload of Christmas decor. You know how they are." Alice reports in her chirpy voice.

"Well, I guess I can catch with Frank and Orion another time. We have a lot of shopping to get done. There are a lot of people that can have whatever, whenever they want it. Here are cards with your names on them. There are no limits. Yes, I know you kids have your own money but you will not change my mind. Enyo has a list of who is going to be here when we do the presents." Hades hands each person a card and they head out to London. When they get there, Hades pulls Harry, Nico, Draco, Remus and Alec aside.

"Boys, it is time that you receive your first present from us." He leads them into a bank lobby. He strolls right by everyone. He taps on the wall beside the vault and stroll into a massive chamber. "Please choose a stone and come Christmas, a whole suite of jewels will show up for your beloved." After the five of them are done, he leads them to another section of the chamber. "Now choose an engagement ring. It doesn't matter where you would've gotten it. All stones are bought off of me."

"Thank the gods for being in Grandfather's presence fouling up the trace. It would have been uncomfortable carrying all those bags." Draco mutters as they troop out of a store.

"Oh stop your whining. Even without those weightless and shrinking charms you cast, I could have carried it all. I just didn't want to become a pack mule for my little brothers." Alec groused good naturedly.

Hades grinned at the group as they all met back up in front of Harrods's. "Everyone get what they wanted?"

"Yes." They chorused. "Great, let's get back. I am sure that the others have decorated the whole house by now." He rubbed his hands together.

"Luna, my dear I would like to get to know you better. You are to marry my son, after all. Tell me about yourself." Maria asked when Luna, Orion, and Thantos sit down at her kitchen table.

"Let's see, I am heir apparent to the House Lovegood. My mother and father only had me. My father's name is Xenophillius and my mother's was Selene. She died two years ago. I was hoping to see her while we were on the way here but I have not." Luna explains.

Maria turns to Thant, "I think Luna might be a lost one. She said her mother's name was Selene, and she has the silver eyes of Zeus."

"Oh my, I need to discuss this with Enyo. I wonder why Artemis broke her vow. Enyo and I figured out that Hermes came over to England and fathered those Weasley twins. They are too much like him and the Stolls." Thant gathers her into a hug, he has been gone too long from her.

"Is everything OK, Miss Maria?" Maria nods to the girl. "I was taken by surprise by something that is all. Now tell me about your school. You and Orion met there right?"

"Yes, school is great, now that I met Harry, Orion, and the whole group. Before that, I was alone. The last three years, my housemates have picked on me; taking my things, calling me names. Professor Krustalos has been a great help, she and Professor Apollo sat me down and explained to me about why I see the things I do."

'By the Gods, she's a seer, like Apollo.'

"Since the three boys have been found, I now have friends. Before he went through the Veela transformation, Orion was a jerk to everyone, except his friend Draco. It's not his fault, the Zabini family is a dark family, very entrenched in the Pureblood agenda. Anyone outside what was considered normal, was to be shunned completely. I now know that Orion is mostly just quiet and reserved, but it does come off as snobbish."

Maria nods, this explained a lot. Most of Orion's stories were about his friend/cousin Draco and their new friends. He hasn't said much about his life before the turning. She will ask Thant or Enyo when she next sees them.