A Destiny I Never Wanted

By Tenchi Malfoy

Disclaimer: Obviously, the things you recognize are not mine or I would be rich! Well the only thing that is mine is a few select characters and mannerisms as well as the plot to the story.

AN: I was so excited about writing this chapter that I could not wait so here it is and I hope you all like it! Talk more at the bottom!

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Chapter4: Trebel and Dinner

He sat there reminiscing on the couch for what felt like a few minutes but in reality was a few hours. He looked up from where he was absently staring at his feet when he heard inaudible crack. A small house-elf stood in a white cotton cloth suit with the Potter crest. His head was bowed in in respect and silently asking permission to talk. Harry gazed at the small house-elf curiously before recognition passed over his face and nodded his acceptance.

"Trebel thinks Master Harry should go and get ready for the dinner at Mister Blacks'," squeaked Trebel as he winced, Harry's face took on a thoughtful look.

"What time is it Trebel?" asked Harry quietly as he stared at the surprised house-elf.

"It is a quarter to six Master," answered Trebel as soon as Harry finished. Harry nodded his head absently as he got up off the couch silently.

"I seemed to have forgotten where my room was, would you mine showing me?" asked Harry politely as he offered his hand to the scared elf.

"It would be an honor Master but your hand is too much," replied Trebel as his eyes grew wide with fear at what he had said. Harry ignored what he had said and kept his hand out stubbornly.

"Trebel I assure you that I mean know harm, now if you could," said Harry patiently. Trebel slowly lifted his own hand to grasp Harry's much larger one. With a large reassuring smile Harry nodded for Trebel to move along. Trebel shakily started to walk and led him to a large staircase that the two walked up together hand in hand. Harry watched as Trebel carefully turned his head to look at Harry almost cautiously.

"If Trebel may sir can I ask you a question?" asked the small house-elf quietly as he waited for an answer.

"Of course feel free to ask me anything you like Trebel," said Harry confidently as he smiled once more. The terrified house-elf seemed to be debating whether it should ask even if it had its Master's permission. It seemed curiosity won over and the elf took in a large breath.

"Master, Trebel was wondering why Master Harry sir is acting so different?" asked Trebel so softly Harry had to strain to hear him.

"Differently how so?" asked Harry as they reached the top of the staircase. Harry took note in where Trebel was taking him.

"Master I should not say, you will get mad and yell at poor Trebel," answered Trebel but as quickly he covered his mouth and his eyes got wide with more fear. "Trebel shouldn't have said that, bad Trebel I is being a bad house-elf," squeaked Trebel fearfully as he started to bang his head on a near by table. Harry stood there for a second before rushing over and prying the hysterical house-elf off the table.

He held the house-elf all why muttering soft words for him to calm down. Trebel blew his nose on the offered hankie Harry had conjured silently. Harry gently put the house-elf down as he grabbed the small hand and let Trebel calm down.

"Trebel I command you not to hit yourself in my presence," said Harry seriously as he gave the elf a stern glare as Trebel started protesting.

"I am most sorry Master but I had to punish myself I spoke bad against my Master," said Trebel sadly as he broke out in tears once more. Harry waited calmly for Trebel to get a hold of himself as they continuing walked down a long passage way. Trebel stopped at a large wooden door.

"This is your room Master Harry now if you excuse me I must go and punish myself," said the house-elf determinedly.

"Oh no you don't Trebel," said Harry as he kept a hold of Trebel's hand firmly. "Do you want to come inside?" asked Ha softly. The elf turned around and just stared at Harry even more fearfully then before. Harry stared back before sighing softly and pulling the reluctant house-elf into his room.

Harry was amazed by the sheer beauty that his room radiated. A large king-sized bed mad out of shiny maple stood at the back of the room majestically. A large silky black comforter lay on I covered by large white fluffy pillows. Two nightstands stood on either side of the bed and a large matching dresser with a mirror on the left wall. Black soft carpet massaged his feet as he walked into the room. Prank items aligned the walls by sticking charms and a door probably leading to a bathroom stood the right of his bed. A door that was slightly ajar was a closet by the looks of it. Harry nodded for Trebel to follow him as he went and sat down on the bed.

"Come and sit down Trebel and let's talk," said Harry earnestly as he patted the comforter next to him. Trebel could only nod as she stood awed at being in her Master's room which was a huge privilege. Harry chuckled as he hopped off his bed and picked the light house-elf up and sat him on his bed before once more hopping up.

"Now that we are comfortable why don't you explain what you meant by different Trebel," said Harry calmly before adding, "And I forbid you to lie and I want you to be truthfully honest and you cannot harm yourself in anyway," finished Harry as he gestured for Trebel to talk.

"Well Master Harry sir," started Trebel quietly as he could but still loud enough for Harry to hear.

"Just Harry Trebel, just Harry," he muttered as he shook his head thoughtfully. He gave Trebel another stern look at his protesting comments.

"Alright H-Harry sir, you's is acting different then usual because you's is usually nasty and m-mean sir," stated the house-elf uncertain of Harry's reaction. "You usually hit poor Trebel and then laugh but only in privacy and you yell at other Masters when it is convenient for you," finished Trebel as he shook silently as saying such words.

"Do I really?" asked Harry not really expecting an answer. He was started to get worried, "No matter what sort of prank no house-elf would ever agree to even being included," he thought to himself silently.

"Is Master Harry mad?" asked the house-elf fearfully. Harry was too lost in his thoughts to answer but simply shook his head. He came out of his thoughts when he absently stared at a large clock stating the time.

"No I am not mad but mum and dad will be if I am not ready to go in five minutes," Harry said quickly as he jumped off the bed and ran to the closet. He stopped short when he seen how much clothes were actually in there. First of all the closet was huge and it was filled to the brim with clothing.

"If Trebel may sir, I have a suggestion for your clothing," said Trebel form behind him. Harry nodded desperately as he looked back at the now energetic house-elf.

With a snap of Trebel's fingers clothing appeared laid out on his bed. Harry all but ran to his bed and looked down. He was surprised at the house-elf's choice of clothing; it looked just like something he would normally wear. A pair of dark jeans and black button up shirt with a pair of nice dress shoes. He quickly got dress forgetting that Trebel was there after he went to the bathroom to fix his hair. He brushed it out and noticed it wasn't very long, only to just past his ears. He ran back out of the bathroom and out the door, but he came back just as fast.

"Thanks Trebel for everything," said Harry sincerely as he hugged the surprised house-elf before running once more out the door. If only he had stayed a few more seconds he would have heard Trebel's whispered words.

"Indeed young Master, I may find yet that you are not what you seem," whispered Trebel as he snapped his fingers and left the room with a crack.

Harry ran out of his room and turned to the left running through the hall way. He came back to the staircase where he all but jumped his way down. He found himself back in the entrance hall where his family was waiting.

"There you are darling, we were just about to leave," said Lily quietly as she readjusted the toddler. Harry noticed the toddler had black hair and hazel eyes, "He must Zykye then," he thought to himself.

"Looking good there son but where are your glasses?" asked James curiously as he held onto Cyzelena's hand. Harry then noticed he had no glasses on but could still see fine.

"Umm you see I guess I don't need them anymore dad," answered Harry lamely as his parents cast him suspicious looks but laughed nonetheless.

"Sure well we better go, Zykye stand up," said Lily as she put down the small boy gently. James walked over with Cyzelena in tow as he pulled out a piece of paper.

"Everyone touch the paper, we will be traveling by portkey to Grimmauld place," said James neutrally as his family all put a finger to it. Harry tensed up at the word Grimmauld place but had no time to let go as they familiar tug at his navel caressed him.

Next thing he knew was landing on a hard floor with his eyes closed. He slowly opened them up as he got off the floor. He looked around and noticed this was not the Grimmauld place he remembered but a bright and homey feeling Grimmauld place. He then turned around when he heard a few scattered voices.

He sucked in breath when he saw Sirius and Remus coming toward his family both with large smiles plastered on their faces. He looked at Sirius first, he looked so much younger then he remembered and the haunted look that was in his eyes after Azkaban was no longer present. Instead a bright mischievous twinkle occupied them as his black locks hung in his face. He turned to Remus; this was not his Remus that he could tell. This Remus had golden hair with very few grays in it and very few worry lines on his face. His large amber eyes showed with happiness not despair and heartbreak.

It was then he took notice of another man standing inconspicuously next to Sirius. He was slightly over weight and light brown hair on his head. A smile on his face as he looked at his only friends. "Pettigrew, what the hell is he doing here!" he yelled to himself as he reached for his wand instinctively only to find it gone. "No matter, I will do this the muggle way," he silently agreed as he smiled a wicked sort of smile.

He lunged at the small and surprised man. He hit everywhere his hands could come in contact with. He kicked everywhere his legs would go and smiled at the groans coming from the whimpering man. He felt large strong arms come around him and pull him off the rat. He looked up to the perpetrator with an insane look in his eyes but let it go with a sigh. Sirius gently put him down on the ground as Remus helped Peter of the floor.

"Harry James Potter, what was that all about!" exclaimed Lily as she went to Harry in a rush. Harry looked up into his mother's eyes, his eyes and cowered at the fury in them. Voldemort was one thing but a mother is on a hold different level.

"I had a panic attack," Harry said lamely as he thought up an excuse. Lily glared but nodded her acceptance before walking back over to James who looked like he was about laugh. James winked at Harry before Sirius led them to the dining room where dinner was being served.

Remus came in a moment later with a bruised Pettigrew who looked weary of Harry. They all sat down as the food appeared on the table. Harry sat in between a tall woman he had not noticed before and his own mother.

"Harry dear can you pass the better?" asked the woman politely as she handed the potatoes to James. Harry nodded absently as he handed the butter over and listened in to the quiet conversation his mother was having with the woman.

"Roma dear you cannot be serious we have enough patients as it is," said Lily incredulously as she shook her head.

"I know but they insisted we take them in," said the woman named Roma quietly as she too shook her head in agreement. Harry turned his head toward James who was quietly talking to Sirius and a boy who looked about nine.

"Son, when you get to Hogwarts you have to take over the family job of being the prank master," said Sirius to the small boy who nodded his head energetically. Harry was becoming more confused by the moment, "Sirius never had a son," he thought to himself.

"Yah you and Harry will be the new Marauders and will wreck havoc amongst the school," added James as he threw his fist in the air.

"Oh no they won't!" exclaimed their mothers in unison as they shook their heads in denial.

"My Harry will not take part in either of your prank fantasies," said Lily stubbornly as she shook her finger at them.

"Neither will my Jake, Sirius so you better stop your foolishness or you will be on the couch tonight," spoke Roma seriously as she stared at the spluttering Sirius.

"Your sleeping on the couch tonight Sirius why I sleep on a warm comforta-" but James was interrupted by Lily.

"Oh no you don't James if you don't stop either, you will find yourself on the couch as well," chuckled Lily as she smiled wickedly at the laughing Sirius.

"What are you laughing at, you have to too!" exclaimed James as he laughed at Sirius's now solemn face.

Harry quietly chuckled at their antics as he watched Remus softly laugh at his best friends. He turned his head toward Pettigrew who was now eating as he laughed every once and a while before eating once more. Harry swallowed his anger as he kept repeating to himself that this was not his Pettigrew but an imposter…or was he? He shook his head to rid him of such thoughts and finished eating.

The rest of the dinner went quite well and soon it was time to leave Grimmauld place. As everyone said there goodbyes he looked around curiously. Memories invading his mind…Sirius laughing as he sung Christmas carols during Winter Break in fifth year…talking to Sirius and Remus through the fire…Kreacher and that horrid painting of Sirius's mother…wait where is the picture and Kreacher?

"Sirius where is that old painting of your mother?" he blurted out before he could stop himself. Sirius looked surprised at being addressed by the young Potter heir which Harry carefully stored for later.

"We got rid of it awhile ago, don't you remember?" asked Sirius curiously as he stared at Harry pensively. Harry shook his head before asking one more shocking question.

"What about Kreacher?" asked Harry thoughtfully if not a bit absently as he continuingly looked around the room.

"How do you know about Kreacher?" asked Sirius firmly if not a fearfully. Harry looked back at Sirius thoughtfully before recognition passed his face.

"Didn't you mention him before?" lied Harry as he silently berated himself for not thinking first.

"No I believe I didn't," said Sirius suspiciously as he continued gazing at his godson.

"Well we best be off then," interrupted James before Harry could think of what to say. James pulled out the same piece of paper and gestured for them to grab it. As Harry felt the familiar tug behind the navel he looked once more into Sirius suspicious dark blue eyes.

Harry landed on his feet absently as they arrived back at Potter mansion. He began walking up the stairs not really caring that his parents were yelling for him to come back. He went into his room where he quickly changed into a pair of black silky pajamas before he lay down in his bed.

He thought about all the things that had happened to him in this one day. "I need to get up early tomorrow to begin research on what ever or where ever I am," Harry thought to himself quietly. He couldn't explain it but for some reason, deep down he knew these people were not imposters and he could trust them. His last coherent thought before he fell into a blissful sleep was, "How can I trust someone when my trust was broken so many times?" and he drifted off not knowing someone had heard that thought and sighed with agreement.

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AN: I finished and I hope you all like it! It is a lot longer then the others have been and this will be how most of the chapters will be, well in length. Anyways thanks to the two people who reviewed!

ApocSM- I am really glad you like my story and thank you for the review. I hope you like the new chapter just as much! I am super glad you like the plot as well! LOL…Here is the update you wanted and I hope it meets your standard!

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