Me: Hey guys, hope you had a great Christmas and a happy new year!
Sorry for the late update. I was once again admitted in the hospital cause of an incurable infection they found in my system…like they did last year. I practically stayed at the hospital for about two weeks and went home with a picc line and IV antibiotics treatment for twelve days. I'm somewhat alright now, but I'm still recovering from lose of using my arm since I couldn't move it much with the picc line even though I was doing some exercises, but for some odd reason, when I had the picc line, it hurt like hell…
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Sirius and Remus watched as Ron was arguing about Harry wouldn't come to the light anymore since he was adopted by Death Eaters.
"I know for your concern Mr. Weasley, but I assure you that Harry will soon realize his mistake and will come for our help," said Albus. "Once the Lestrange's are sentence to Azkaban, Sirius will be able to gain guardianship over the boy and request for him to be re-sorted."
"And he'll become my boyfriend," said Ginny, happily.
Sirius frowned a bit, but thought it wasn't a bad idea for Harry to pair up with Ginny. She did come from a light family who were good friends with James and Lily. 'Not bad match,' he thought.
"But what if Regulus doesn't like Ginny," said Remus. "What if he likes someone else?"
"That wouldn't matter if we use a bit of Love and Loyalty potions to guide him to the right path," said Albus.
"L-Love potions?!" said Sirius in shock.
"My mother can make them," said Ginny before frowning, "But we can't give him too much or it will be suspicious."
Ron nodded while Sirius and Remus looked at each other with uncertain look.
"We'll start giving him those potions after the trial," said Albus. "Well, off to bed you two. You have classes to go to in the morning."
Ron and Ginny nodded before leaving the office.
As Sirius and Remus were about to leave, Albus stopped them. "Sirius, I would like you to try to get a chance to talk to your godson. He needs to understand that we need him when Voldemort returns."
Sirius coughed, "Um…that's going to be a problem sir. I don't think Harry would want to be near me after my outburst back in August. Not only that, but I need permission from Hilda to talk to Harry."
"Then if you can try to gain Severus trust," suggested Albus. "It would seem that young Harry looks up to him."
"Me? Be civil with – Snape?!" said Sirius in disbelief. He gritted his teeth, "Like that is ever going to happen! We hate each other since our first year!"
"Try Sirius," said Albus. "It's for the greater good, for all of us."
"…I'll try my best," murmured Sirius before he and Remus left the office.
-Hogwarts, Oct. 27-
"Did you see it, Harry?" asked Draco, excitedly. "They post the notice when the schools are coming!"
Regulus took a bit from his toast, "And? It's not like I'm going to stay here long. Besides…I already meet some Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students."
Tracey widened her eyes, "You have?! When?!"
Just as Regulus was about to reply, he felt his pocket vibrate. He took out his two-way mirror before dropping it onto the table upon hearing his friend's shouts.
"Where is he?! Where is that meddling old man?! I swear Reg that I'm going to burn that old bastard into a crisp!"
The students stopped eating to hear what going on.
Regulus sighed before picking up the mirror. He glared at her, "Will you calm down Astrid?"
"Calm down? Calm down?! How can I calm down if you are being forced to stay over at Britain by that old meddling bastard? Just say that word Reg and I'll be so happy to take the liberty to send him to Hell's gate!"
Some of the Hufflepuffs shivered while the Gryffindors were glaring over at the Slytherin table. They couldn't believe that someone would dare to challenge Albus Dumbledore.
"Do that and you'll be grounded again," reminded Regulus. Draco and Nyla were leaning over to Regulus' sides.
"Just because Ma and Da give her permission to punish me when they go to a business trip, doesn't mean she can boss me around," pouted Astrid before her face lit up, "Nyla! Draco! How have you been?"
"Quite well," replied Nyla while Draco simply nodded.
Regulus sighed, "Is Nadia with you?"
Astrid nodded before Nadia's face appeared into the mirror while having her cat on top of her head. Nadia smiled, warmly, "You called, Reggie?"
"I take it that my aunt send a message to Headmistress Fudo, correct?" asked Regulus.
"That's right," replied Nadia. "She then sent a message to Dumbles that she and a few academy students will be coming there."
"She coming here?!" said Regulus in disbelief. He looked over at Draco, "Was my school in the post notice?"
Draco nodded, "The notice said that Salem Academy, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students' will arrive on the 30th."
"Why?" confused Regulus.
"She is going to testify and defend your parents and uncle in their trial," replied Nadia. "Professor Thorstenson and Auror Aviur will also give their testimony about the Lestrange's."
'My brother is coming?!' thought Nyla.
"And after they are declared innocent, we're coming back to Salem!"
Regulus lifted up his eyebrow, "We? What does Irving mean, Nadia? Are…Are you guys coming as well?"
Nadia nodded, "Just in case if Headmistress Fudo needs more testimony about the Lestrange's."
"I had to hold off our traditional welcome first year prank – because that bastard forced you to attend their school! I'm going to send my minions to bring hell to that meddling old man!" ranted Irving, angrily.
Regulus smirked, "I thought your parents banned you to use your undead army from last years Haunted House…without your parent's permission."
"…damn it Reg! Ruin my fun on hurting or burning people alive!" whined Irving.
"Undead army?" asked Blaise, quietly.
"He's a Necromancy mage. He can call forth the dead under his command," explained Regulus.
The older Slytherins and some Ravenclaws were curious about the Necromancer since they were quite rare in Britain while the Hufflepuffs and Gryffindors' faces turn pale.
"Someone has to keep you in line," said Regulus. "I mean I am your opposite, right? I have to make sure you don't go crazy."
Irving simply murmured something when Astrid thought of what her sister told her about. "Reg, is it true that Hogwarts will be hosting that barbaric Tri-Wizarding tournament?"
Regulus scratched his cheek, "Um…well, yea…"
"What the freaking hell was that old man drinking? Doesn't he know how dangerous that freaking…"
Regulus covered the mirror as Astrid continued to shout. He didn't want the younger students to hear what words his friend was using. Regulus waited for a minute before removing his hand from the mirror to see an annoyed Astrid but with a calmer aura. "You done?" he asked.
"Yes," murmured Astrid.
"Reggie, promise me you'll be careful," said Nadia, worriedly. She bit her lip, "Something bad is going to happen…I can feel it, but I'm not sure what."
"I will and thanks for the heads up," assured Regulus.
-Hogwarts grounds, Oct. 30-
After meeting some of his old pen pals from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, Regulus and Nyla were waiting for the last school to come. It didn't take long when they saw dragons flying over to Hogwarts and landed by the Black Lake.
Regulus and the others walked over to the small group of Salem Academy students who were mostly Regulus' friends.
"Mr. Lestrange," Lorelei Fudo called out. Regulus walked over to her and placed her hands onto his shoulders. She smiled, "Not to worry, dear. I'll free your family and deal with these…British wizards."
"Thank you Headmistress Fudo," said Regulus, softly. Lorelei smiled before walking away from her top student and headed to Hogwarts.
Regulus walked back with Nyla who was introducing everyone.
"That's Irving Valdis, thy almighty Necromancer. Kylee Alesea, she's a Light mage. Next to her, is Nadia Uzumaki, she's a water sage and Astrid Thorstenson, she's a fire sorceress," finished Nyla.
"Nice to meet yea, the name's Blaise Zabini. Welcome to Hogwarts."
"Thank you, but there are four other people that came with us," said Kylee. She turned back to the dragons, "They must be settling down the dragons."
Before anyone can move, Nyla squeaked happily before dashing forward to a young man with white hair and silver eyes. Both landed on the ground.
"Ah, Nyla! Get off! I'm sorry that I didn't come over with Regulus!"
"No, suffer the punishment brother," scolded Nyla, not getting off from the young man.
"Brother?!"
"That's right," said Draco before walking over to Nyla and pulled her off from her brother. "Don't end your brother's life just yet. He's too young to die from you crushing him like that."
Nyla pouted and crossed her arms.
"Is it just me…or did you gain more weight the last time I saw you?"
"I…might have," replied Nyla, sheepishly. "Oh, blame those bloody pastries! Aunt Elisa makes bloody good pastries and I can't help myself Michael!"
Astrid laughed, "I have to agree with yea about that girl, but man you let yourself go though. Need to do some exercise to lose that pastry weight."
"Looks who's taking," said a woman with long blond bangs, black hair and red eyes. She narrowed her eyes, "Must I remind you what happen two years ago."
Draco and the others flinched upon hearing the woman's tone while Astrid was laughing.
"Aw, lighten up Yuki," said a young man with spikey blond hair and blue eyes. He smiled, "The name's Jack Raiden, I'm a Thunder sage and a college freshman like my friend over here. Mr. Ladies' man, Lelouch is a fire sorcerer and same year as me."
Jack was pointing to a young man with black hair and purple eyes.
"So what type of dragons are they?" asked Blaise, looking over at the group of dragons.
"Some I think you heard of before while some are from different regions of the world," replied Yuki. She smiled, softly, "Would you like to meet them face to face? Don't worry, they don't bite…unless they feel threaten."
Draco and the others nodded and followed the older Thorstenson to the dragons. Regulus saw that Hagrid was grooming one of them with a huge grin on his face.
-Ministry, Oct. 31-
"The trial of the Lestrange's begins! Bring out Bellatrix Lestrange," ordered Amelia Bones.
Regulus was sitting next to his aunt Hilda while his uncle Lucius was sitting with the other Lords of the court. His aunt Narcissa was taking care of his little sister and cousin.
Headmistress Alexis, Yuki and Michael were sitting at the defense side while Albus Dumbledore and Auror Black were on the other. They watched as they gave Bellatrix the truth serum.
"State your name," ordered Amelia.
"Bellatrix Lestrange nee Black."
"Who is your husband?" asked Amelia.
"Rodolphus Lestrange," answered Bellatrix.
Amelia nodded, "The serum is working. You may begin question her Headmaster Dumbledore."
Albus nodded, getting up from his seat, "Were you a Death Eater?"
"Yes," answered Bellatrix.
Everyone started whispering among themselves before having an angry look on their faces.
"Lock her up!"
"Send her to Azkaban!"
"Hold it, you idiots!" shouted Lorelei. Everyone went silent as Lorelei got up from her seat, "Let's rephrase that question, shall we? Bellatrix Lestrange, were you ever loyal to Lord Voldemort?"
"No," replied Bellatrix. "My husband, brother-in-law and I wanted no part of the war with a mad man that claims to be a pureblood and the heir of Slytherin…which he's not."
The court gasped upon hearing what they just heard while Albus was furious and slightly curious. Riddle wasn't the heir of Slytherin?
"What do you mean that the Dark Lord is not the heir?" asked Lucius, knowing the answer.
"Back in Salem, Regulus was giving the Inheritance Potion where it shows that he claimed the title when he defeated Riddle as a baby," replied Bellatrix.
Albus and Sirius widen their eyes.
"Salem? Is that where you and your family including Mr. Lestrange formally known as Mr. Potter move to?" asked Lord Greengrass.
"Correct. We were planning to move there before the first war started," replied Bellatrix.
"And yet you and your family became Death Eaters," murmured Sirius before biting his lip, "What changed your mind?"
"My parents requested a farewell meeting, but it was a trap. They casted the Imperio curse on us and gave us some strong Loyalty potions to insure we stay loyal to Riddle," replied Bellatrix.
The court stayed silent as they were stunned.
For Albus, he was beyond furious but he had something under his sleeve. He cleared his throat, "If you were not loyal to Lord Voldemort, then why did you kidnap Harry Potter?"
"Lily Potter sent a delay letter to my sister, saying that my sister was Regulus' godmother and Severus Snape was his godfather. In her Will, she didn't want her son to be raised by her muggle sister as she knows he would be treated horribly. She gave us permission to take Regulus if he ends up in Petunia's care and her blessing to do a blood adoption ritual," explained Bellatrix.
"And do you have this suppose letter?" asked Albus.
"Actually we do," said Lorelei, handing over the letter to Amelia. "And the writing came from the late Lily Potter."
Amelia looked over at the letter before nodding. "Give her the antidote and bring in the Lestrange brothers!"
The court and Albus questioned the Lestrange brothers and answered the same as Bellatrix. Yuki and Michael gave their testimony on how the brothers were the best Aurors in Salem and how the family acts around the Salem community.
"Can Mr. Lestrange come forth please," requested Amelia.
Regulus got up and stood in front of the court before giving them a slight bow to show his respects. The Lords were slightly shocked, but shook it off.
"Mr. Lestrange, can you tell us how the Lestrange's treated you for the past fourteen years?" asked Amelia.
Regulus smiled and began telling the court on how his mother would teach him about being a gentleman and his father and uncle taught him how to defend himself while his aunt Hilda taught him a few things about history and music. Though during the weekends, they would go to parks, lakes and camping trips.
Amelia nodded, "I'm glad to hear you had a wonderful childhood, Mr. Lestrange. Normally, you'll have to wait until tomorrow for the court's decision, but I can see there is no need."
"But Madam Bones," argued Albus.
"Enough Dumbledore!" shouted Amelia. "I find the Lestrange's innocent and free of charge of their crimes as they were under the influence of the Imperio curse and Loyalty potions. They'll be sent to St. Mungo's hospital to recover. Case closed!"
Regulus sighed in relief as he felt a hand over his shoulder. He looked up to see Michael standing next to him.
"Well done, Reg. Headmistress Fudo said that we will be returning back to Salem around tomorrow. She doesn't trust the healers here," said Michael.
Regulus nodded before he followed them out of the courtroom.
-Hogwarts, night-
Regulus watched the students who will be representing the school for the tournament. The Goblet selected Viktor Krum from Durmstrang, Fleur Delacour from Beauxbaton and, lastly Cedric Diggory from Hogwarts.
"Damn and here I was hoping for a Slytherin to be a champion," said Draco.
Regulus shook his head, but suddenly the Goblet continued to light up before spitting out another parchment. He watched as Albus grabbed the burned parchment before glancing over to him.
"Regulus Lestrange!"
Draco and the others were shocked before covering their ears when Regulus slammed his hands onto the table and his eyes were glowing dark.
"How in the fuck did my name came out from the Goblet of Fire?!"
-Break Line-
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