AN/ Hello again everyone. It has been a few months since I have posted and if you didn't read the author note last chapter then the reason was I was away from download access. I have done my best to get this done so that I could post it when I came back to civilization. Now that I am back that is just what I am doing. I hope that this answers some questions and brings up some others. Please review at the end. Thank you all… DragonFoxx

Chapter 4

Remus chuckled. "This is going to be a fun year. I can tell." Harry and Vanessa smiled evilly at that statement. Sirius and Adhara both saw this and with a sly look at each other they broke out laughing. Fun indeed.

After the foreseen meeting with Dumbledore, Remus let the others of their mini clan know what the old man was up too. Dumbledore had met with Remus a few days after every one had been introduced to Adhara. Apparently he wanted the werewolf to help keep Harry 'safe' and not let him get to close to the vampires, as it would cause problems for him later if he was a member of the clan. The old Headmaster wanted Remus to help, as Sirius was too close to the vampires and wouldn't understand or see the problems it would cause.

Of course the problems he was referring to would be the problem of keeping Harry under his thumb. This was not stated of course, it was said in a way as to make someone believe it would cause Harry future problems mostly those from the public and the Ministry. The wise old Headmaster would never wish to keep some one in the dark about life, or keep them confined from it completely. Lets not mention that this is exactly what he had been doing to Harry for a while now and what he did to Sirius since that fateful October night.

Every thing Dumbledore said was done in a grandfatherly way of course. It wouldn't do to loose the blind following of others. Especially those he needed to help keep Harry completely under his thumb. Unfortunately for Albus Dumbledore, and fortunately for Harry, it was already way to late. The next step was to get others to see the Headmaster's faults, and begin thinking for themselves.

The rest of the summer continued along the same lines as the rest. Harry healed up a little more quickly due to the new vampire blood in his system and his finished transformation. With the help of Sirius, Adhara, and Vanessa he got used to his new life. Having Remus around kept him occupied as well for the two of them would join in on the lessons of vampire culture and hierarchy and then quiz each other over the stuff so they would remember what had been taught.

Remus was going to be officially joining the clan along with Harry's conformation. Every one else in the house thought it was going to be Sirius, but he was already a member, Harry had been a partial member since he was turned and would not be an official member until he met with the elders.

These lessons were taking up most of the summer, only broken by evening games with friends and meal times. There were some days when all of the younger residence of the household would take the whole day to spend together but usually Harry was busy working with Adhara and Vanessa on learning about the clan he was being brought into. As the rest of the Order knew that Harry had been invited to join the clan as well as Sirius they didn't interfere too much with the clan lessons for fear of repercussions from the vampires. They still were getting used to the fact of being so close to one let alone two known vampires. It was a problem that had been brought about by prejudice started in the Ministry in its bid for control. Because of this conflict was touch and go in some cases. The most obvious of these was the confrontation between the Togalla family and Snape. At least it seemed that way to the rest of the house hold.

Of course the reaction to finding out Black and Potter were going to become Togalla was definitely priceless to all who knew the dour Potions Master. His reaction to this information was confusing to those who saw it, having been told by Molly Weasley when he arrived one night before actually meeting Adhara. Apparently the Snape family was an offshoot family of the clan though no one knew. He of course didn't tell anyone in the order this.

Those with the clan's holding name were of a higher level than those of other families of the clan. As Sirius had been turned by the second level matriarch of the family the name Togalla was added to his full name. The same was true for Harry, becoming Harold James Potter Togalla. Only clan members would know this and as Snape was a member he could see the magic patterns surrounding the afore mentioned two and knew the truth.

The funny thing to those who didn't know the hidden details was Snape's physical reaction to his first sight of the Togalla's. They had all been in the living room when he came into Headquarters. At his first view he had stopped short. His first sight was of high clan magical signatures. It was a fist for him, he had been a clan vampire since he graduated from Hogwarts and not once had he actually run into a clan member of the top levels besides his first meeting with the council after his turning. This included the top three matriarchs of the clan, Miriet, Herona, Van's aunt, and Adhara, they had not been at Council when he meet them. He had not known that Sirius Black had been a clan member either for as soon as his senses developed fully for signature ID Black had already been locked in Azkaban.

When Snape had first met Adhara it had been an immediate reaction. Of course it wasn't the reaction any one would have guessed. And he would not let it be known widely. He even threatened worse than a 24hr detention on anyone who passed it around to any students. It was already bad enough for him that all the Weasley's, Granger, and Potter all knew. It better not get out to any one else or there would be hell to pay. Of course just from the look he got from the third matriarch he knew not to say anything about Potter.

After his initial shock wore off he gave a slight bow of the head to Adhara and to every one's surprise Sirius as well. Now he needed to find out why he never sensed Black's signature ID before now and why it was so high in the clan ranks. He figured it had something to do with him either being turned recently like Potter or if it had to do with Azkaban.

Serverus had quietly requested a meeting with Adhara that night, and it was as yet undetermined by the rest of the household what had been said in that meeting. Only those of the clan knew. Snape was a member of the clan, in that meeting he found out the reasons behind Harry being turned and why the rest of the Order didn't know. He also learned of Sirius's turning and why he had not felt it before. Adhara had given him fresh clan blood, which finally brought his strength back completely.

He would keep this secret, it was clan, but that didn't mean he had to start liking Potter, not to mention Black, he did promise to try though. Sirius too made that promise, they would just have to see how well it worked. Snape also shared with those clan members present his suspicions and facts gathered about Dumbledore's poor methods and inappropriate altruistic intents. Nothing much occurred after the incident of Snape and Adhara until mid August.

Dumbledore walked into the living room, having followed the shouts that could be heard all around the house. "May I ask just what all the commotion is about?" He said to those in the room. Unfortunately for him that the only ones in the room were the two who were making the commotion in the first place. Sirius Black and Remus Lupin where having a very loud 'debate' one may call it. Because of this neither of them heard the older man when he had spoken.

"I understand why you want to do this Sirius, but Harry's still a kid, he" Remus was cut off before he had a chance to finish.

"A kid! He has been raising himself almost all his life. What he's seen and done just on its own makes him no more of a kid than Dumbledore." Sirius shouted back at the werewolf, "He has a right to make his own decisions, while we give him advice and different sides. He has thought this through just as the both of us have, seen all the different sides and made his choice."

Remus looked at his school hood friend and gave a sigh of defeat. "Fine, but I'm going with you both when you go through what ever it will be."

"We want you to come anyways. I want you there at my trial Remus. I'm finally going to be free." Sirius said with a large smile.

Remus gave a small smile in return at his friend's enthusiasm at actually having a trial. Both turned suddenly when they heard a throat clearing. Dumbledore was still standing in the doorway and now that he had finally gotten the men's attention he re-asked his earlier question. "Would one of you mind telling me what is going on?" He said quite sternly.

Remus answered for the both of them. "We're headed out today for Togalla Manor so that Sirius can join and get his trail. Harry has also decided to join and I will be going with them." He told the headmaster.

Dumbledore gave a solemn nod, "How is that you join the clan?" He asked.

Well we don't know much about the actual joining process as they like to keep it secret, but according to Adhara being bitten by a vampire clan member or through easier methods can do it. Though if you aren't bitten then you have to be invited by a member of the clan and then go in front of the clan elders for entry. Usually if you have been invited you learn a bit about the clan before you join, then the rest after you've been accepted." Remus explained.

"I see. Well I would love to come," Dumbledore began but was cut off by Adhara as she walked into the room with Harry and the rest of the gang.

"I'm afraid that is not possible headmaster. Only those invited can come. That means only Sirius, Harry, and Remus as he too was given the opportunity to join the clan. Weather or not he accepts has not been decided on." The vampire said.

"Very well, Harry might I speak to you privately for a moment?" Dumbledore asked.

Harry was currently talking to his friends when asked for a moment from the old man. Looking up he nodded, "Sure I guess, but it needs to be quick we have to leave soon, right?" he asked switching his gaze over to Adhara.

"Indeed we do Harry. Remus, Siri, Vanessa, and I will be finishing getting ready. Please meet us here with your stuff once you and the Headmaster are done." She replied.

"Got it." Harry said. Dumbledore then lead the two of them out of the living room and into the library. After closing the door he conjured up two overly plush armchairs and motioned for Harry to sit in one as he took the other.

"Now Harry," the Headmaster began, "I know that you have come to a decision on joining the Togalla Clan but I want you to think it over again. This decision will change the rest of your life. Many know that the Togalla clan is part vampire and for Sirius to be free the clan must show that he is a member. It is quite likely that they will wish to announce you as a member as well." Dumbledore began.

Harry who was listening closely looked up and just over the top of the Headmaster. He didn't want the man to know what he was thinking. Dumbledore seeing this decided that it must be because someone told Harry about Legalamency and his own use of it. Very well if he could not get anything that way he would simply work it out by other means.

"If you do become a public member of Togalla clan many people could be against you. Though they are a strong clan they consist of many vampires and vampires are not looked well upon in our world. This could cause much strife in a time when we need every one to be together and against Voldemort." Dumbledore continued.

"Well sir maybe our world is wrong about the vampires as they are about werewolves. I already know that our Ministry has many corrupt employees and policies, just take a look at those for werewolves." Harry replied. "I promise I will think about it again though before anything happens. I already know that once I am a member I can't back out." Harry took a look at his watch and stood. "I need to get going sir or we'll be late."

With that Dumbledore stood as well and the two of them walked out of the library. The others were all set to go and when Harry joined them they got in to a circle and Adhara made sure to be holding on to everyone. She made sure everyone was touching someone else and was about to initiate shadow transport with her daughter's help when someone called for them to wait.

Serverus Snape appeared through the doorway surprising many in the room. The order still didn't know why he had spoken to Adhara the day he first arrived. Many had speculated but nothing was proven until now. "I would like to join you if I may." The usually dower Potions Master said.

Adhara gave him a long look. "Are you prepared?" She asked him finally. At this Dumbledore gave her an unreadable look. "I thought it was only those invited that could go along with you." He said.

Looking the old man in the eye Adhara spoke as she would to a child. "Clan members are always welcome home." When this was said everyone in the room stilled and the silence seemed audible.

Dumbledore took a long look at his spy and Potions Master. "I had not known you were a clan member." He said amidst the silence. Everyone was curious as to what would be said next in this unexpected revelation.

"You did not ask Headmaster. My family have been members for generations. We simply do not broadcast our connections to anyone who asks." Serverous replied. With that he walked up to Adhara and presented his arm as a gentleman would.

At the back of the room Harry caught Tonks silently giggling at Dumbledore and Moody giving a sly smirk. These two at least were coming loose of the old man's hold. They would soon have to bring them into the new fold in the order, seeing as it currently only consisted of clan members or those soon to be anyways.

After accepting the arm of the Potions Master Adharra took hold of Sirius completing the circle that had added another. Again giving a slow nod of her head and seeing Serverus and Vanessa do the same they were all encased in a black dome. A moment later the dome was gone as was everyone inside.

A moment later the black dome arrived in an open glade. Once it dissipated everyone looked around. Harry and Remus were the most curious as the only ones who had not been there before. Taking a good look around Harry noticed a path leading out from where they stood. He felt drawn towards it for some reason he could not explain. Those around him saw Harry's eyes go black and his hair become tinted electric blue. Everyone looked on with wide eyes when they saw the change. As Harry began to walk forward and Sirius had to hold Remus back.

"What are you doing?" The werewolf asked. "Its normal for unofficiated vampires to be drawn in to the elder council. What isn't normal is the change in his eyes and hair." Sirius replied to his friend.

"There is and old legend…" Adhara drifted into silence as Harry began down the path. The rest of the group knowing they would likely find out what she was going to say didn't worry about it. Instead they followed Harry down the path. It was not long until they reached the mansion.

Harry stopped to look only for a moment. Remus too was over awed by the architecture. But they were soon moving again, into the grand manor. Harry followed the twists and turns like he knew the place by heart, following the pull of ancient magic.

Their group came across other clan members who stopped and watched the procession led by a black eyed, blue haired teen. Others joined in the small procession, keeping themselves slightly behind those in front. Many were curious as to the differences in the normal new vampire introduction. This seemed almost nothing like the others had always been. Because of this the numbers following the original group grew.

Harry soon reached the doors of the Elders Council chamber. Remus was about to ask a question but one look from Sirius kept his mouth shut. It was well known by all members of the clan that to be fully integrated you had to speak with the elders, wether you had been turned or invited.

Noticing the confused look on Remus' face he quickly explained what was going on. "Remus listen, when a turned vampire enters the manor grounds they get caught in an ancient magic. It was placed early in the clans life time and has this manor and its grounds have been the head of the clan since. This magic compells the new vampires to seek out the chamber in front of us, used by the Elders.

"Once in the center of the room the one compelled will step on a special rune and it will end the magic and start its own. This rune helps to keep the new vampire calm durring their first meeting, and trust me they need it. It also helps at the end of the meeting to fully integrate them into the clan, magic and all." After Sirius finished his explanation Remus nodded that he understood and took a calming breath.

Remus turned to Sirius. "For some reason I don't believe that Harry's looks should have changed with this ancient magic and that something else is going to happen." Sirius looked at his longtime friend. "I'm afraid of that too."

Adhara looked over at them. "What do the two of you mean?" She asked. It was Serverus who answered instead, for once totally agreeing with the two Marauders in front of him, "Everything always happens to Potter." Sirius nodded to his sister at her look. It was then that Harry reached out to the handle of the great doors in front of them.

As the doors opened, Harry stepped into the room closely being followed by the others. Those who had been gathered in the procession remained standing at the door. The Council was at the other end of the very large room that Harry and the others had stepped into. As the young vampire began to cross the room the slight murmuring of the elders ceased all together as they finally got a good look at him.

Reaching the center Harry felt the need to pause on the rune there. As he did so those who had been following him slowly stopped about half way to him. They all waited to see what was going to happen next. Usually there would be a small flash and the council would begin by addressing the one in on the rune. There was no flash.

The elders looked behind the new and unusual vampire in the center of the room to see one of the three main Matriarchs of the clan. The head of the Matriarch's and the one who had turned Sirius was about to speak when something happened.

There was the usual small flash of light that normally occurred and all in the room looked at Harry. Suddenly there was can only be described as an explosion of darkness. It lasted but a moment and when light returned again Harry was laying in the center of the room once more looking like himself. Surrounding him was a smoky gray dome.

He moved not at all, and only by looking closely could one tell that he was breathing. With out a moments thought Sirius and Remus ran towards the dome. With great unheeded Sirius ran straight through the dome. Remus seeing this and being only a few steps behind the other went to go through as well but was stopped as if the dome were a shield.

Miriet called out, "Sirius who is this you have brought before us. And why did you not come sooner, I would have liked to see my Child." At this many of those watching from the door gasped, and murmurings began.

"Sirius, as in Black?"

'I didn't know that traitor was…"

"Black, one of us?"

"What's he….trial…be innocent?"

"Traitor…never…liar."

"But Lady Adhara…him…never wrong."

"Quiet!" Miriet cried. "All of you come in we will be holding a trial as well as an introduction to our new members once the young one wakes. Sirius how is he?" she asked as the other elders conjured chairs in the large room to the sides of Sirius and Harry who were still in the dome.

Sirius looked up at the woman who had done some much for him. "He seems to be doing fine. Just extremely exhausted. I don't even know why any of this happened except for the fact of who he is. Every thing always seems to happen to him." The man said with a small smile.

"I am glad he is alright, who is he?" Miriet asked. By now everyone had been seated including Vanessa, Remus, and Serverus. Adhara was in the front at a table that had been placed there for the coming trial.

Sirius looked up at her again and replied slowly, "My godson, Harry Potter. I turned him this summer to save his life." At this the hall went deadly silent, every one thinking about what had just been said. At that moment a groan was hear from the floor. Harry was waking. It was at this time that the dome disappeared with another flash of darkness.

Sirius being inside the dome only saw that it had been gone. He did realize by the way that people were rubbing their eyes that another flash must have happened. Harry then groaned aging and started to push himself up after blinking a few times.

"Harry, how do you feel?" Sirius asked as he helped the young man sit up.

"Like shit." he said and then blushed when he looked up, realizing what he just said and how many he said it to. "I'll be fine. I'm just a little tired, but can we talk later about what happened?" He asked looking at his godfather.

"Sure kid. But first I have to have my trial. That is why every one is here. I didn't really expect it to happen this quickly but then the sooner done the better." Harry nodded as Sirius spoke.

Sirius helped Harry to stand as Remus and Vanessa came to help him to a seat at the front. Sirius then took his own seat at the table with Adhara. The trial was about to begin.

AN/ Thank you all for reading. I have just updated a few of my chapters. Well all except Chapter 1. I needed to get rid of some mistakes. Anyways plese review I would like to know how you like this. The next chapter is being worked on I will try to have it up soon.