Me: Okay so first off – I'm soooooo sorry for the late update!
Second, this past year, I have been enduring dull pain on my right side. I thought my kidneys were acting up again, but it turns out it was my liver. A month or so, I went to the ER and found out that one of the tumors is growing so all this time I have been trying to find a liver surgeon that can help me…not dice for the first doc, he was lame so my mom begin bugging the insurance to find one and it worked. Never mess with a mama bear.
So tomorrow, the 19th, I will be finding out if I'll be getting a surgery to remove that tumor or not. I have typed the next chapter in advance incase I'll be getting one. But afterwards, I'll be dealing with my back as I have inflammation on the spine, lower spine, but not sure why. So busy, busy, busy with docs appointments as you see.
Actually, I'm recently recovering from an UTI…again. I get no break from getting sick…well, at least no hospitalization, right? To those who reviewed: Wishfull-star, white collar black wolf, Penny is wise, sexy Seren and gefan1 – thanks a bunch guys!
All said and done, onward to the story!
'I wonder what uncle Sev wants to talk about,' thought Regulus, entering in his godfather's quarters. When he entered in the living room, sitting at the couch was Sirius Black and a shabby looking man. "What's going on here?" asked Regulus.
"Regulus, let me introduce you to your biological father's friends; Sirius Black and the mutt, Remus Lupin…without Dumbledore's influence," said Severus, smirking.
Regulus widened his eyes before shinning in excitement. He jumped in-between Sirius and Remus, "Is it true that you two and my father, James were the ultimate pranksters?"
Sirius and Remus widen their eyes before looking over at Severus.
"Don't look at me. It was Bella and Narcissa," snapped Severus. He snorted, "Also, Lily had a diary from her Hogwarts years and saved it in Reggie's old trust vault. Narcissa went to Gringotts and send it to Bella who would read it to Reggie as a bedtime story."
Sirius choked, "She…She did that?"
Regulus grinned, "She told me how brave you were when you stood up against your parents. She wished that she could have done that, but she had to protect her sisters…she had to pretend to be this perfect Black heiress."
Sirius placed his hands onto his head, feeling guilty for not being able to protect his cousin.
Remus patted Regulus' head, "Well, that's all in the past. Now, your question, yes, Sirius, your birth father and I made much pranks during our time in Hogwarts."
Regulus smiled before frowning, "But why did you two always targeted uncle Sev so much and caused him so much pain?"
"We were young and foolish, Reg," replied Remus, sadly. He looked over at Severus, "I know that an apology wouldn't do, but I hope you can forgive us someday."
Severus looked at them with uncertainty, but noticed the guilt inside in his former classmate's eyes. He sighs, "You're right. A simply apology wouldn't do, but we can try to be civil – BUT NOT in front of Dumbledore."
Sirius and Remus agreed. Throughout the evening, Regulus spent time with his two godfathers and surrogate uncle.
Few days passed, and Regulus was helping his godfather in his Gryffindor and Slytherin fourth year class since his Potion class was cancelled. He was helping a Gryffindor, Neville Longbottom when there was an explosion behind them.
"Weasley, 30 points from Gryffindor!" snapped Severus. "Redo it again! And make sure you don't mix up the ingredients again!"
"Bloody greasy bat," murmured Ron as he's cleaning his area.
Regulus glared at him, but didn't say anything. He didn't want to deal with Ron since he demanded him to sit by him in the beginning of class. When Neville was close to finish his Antidote potion, there was a knock on the door. Severus opened the door and standing there was a sixth year Slytherin student.
"Sorry to disturb you, sir, but Mr. Bagman is requesting Mr. Lestrange for the wand weighting."
"That's quite alright, Mr. Anderson," said Severus. "Mr. Lestrange, you may go. I believe Mr. Longbottom can finish his potion without your help."
Regulus nodded and followed the Slytherin student to a room where the other three champions and a few reports were at.
"Ah, come in, come in, Mr. Lestrange!" said Bagman, happily. "Thanks once again for escorting him over here, Mr. Anderson."
"No problem, sir," said Anderson before leaving.
"Right over here lad," said Bagman, placing Regulus by Fleur's left. "While we wait for Ollivander, take as much pictures as you want. After the wand weights, will be the interviews."
Regulus twitched his eyebrow. He never liked the attention back home at Salem when he wins the annual horse races or tournaments. After an hour, Albus came in with Ollivander.
The wand-maker weighted Viktor's, Fleur's and Cedric's before going over to Regulus. Ollivander's eyes brighten, "In all my years of wand-making, I never came across a wand with many cores and brilliant wood. My boy, it's an honor to hold such a wand."
Albus frowned, "And why's that Ollivander?"
"Why, his wand is made out of Harmony tree which thought to be extinct 200 years ago," replied Ollivander. He held up the glass like wand, "The cores are a feather from a Light Phoenix, a Dementor's tear and Basilisk venom."
The reporter's eyes widen before writing it down, quickly.
Cedric whistled, "You got yourself a powerful wand there, Lestrange."
"Being a Light mage combined with that wand was the reason why Reggie was able to withstand against me a few years back…I barely beat him," said Viktor, smirking.
The reporter's mouths drop as they couldn't believe what they're hearing.
Ollivander rubbed his chin, "I can only say this, Mr. Lestrange: your Harmony wand can rival against the legendary Elder wand which was made out of Death himself."
"Well, that's news to me," murmured Regulus while the other champions agreed. On the other hand, Albus is shocked.
"Wands are perfectly well. Best of luck to you all champions as this tournament can be brutal," said Ollivander.
When Ollivander left, a woman with blond hair and wearing a rather flashy, tight green dress walked towards them. She pushed the other reporters out of the way, "My, my, pleasure to meet you champions. The name's Rita Skeeter from the Daily Prophet."
Regulus made a disgust face upon seeing the blond reporter.
"Now, let's begin…with the youngest," said Rita before grabbing Regulus' hand. She dragged him to a small storage cupboard and pushed him in before closing the door behind her. A quill and a notebook appeared right next to Rita as she sat on a small stool while Regulus sat opposite to her.
"Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived…tell me, how you become the adopted son of the infamous Bellatrix and Rodolphus Lestrange?" stated Rita. "During the First war, did you know your adopted parents were followers to the Dark Lord?"
Regulus glared, "My parents were proven innocent and were never followers to that idiot man! And my name is Regulus, madam."
"Yes, of course, innocent," said Rita before leaning over to his face. "I must say that gave quite a shock to the wizarding court. But come now, you're our savior – Harry Potter! Regulus Lestrange is just your adopted name, why hid the truth?"
Regulus crossed his arms, "Can you start your interview, or do you want to lose your freaking job, Skeeter?"
Rita lifted up her eyebrow, "And how would you be able to do that, Mr. Potter?"
Regulus smirked, "My uncle Lucius Malfoy can have a 'lovely' chat with your boss sometime this week, don't you agree?"
Rita paled, "Why, yes! So, you went to Salem Academy, correct?"
Regulus nodded and answered all of Rita's questions before storming out of the room. He was about to turn the corner when he ran into Sirius, "What are you doing here?"
"A little birdie told me that Skeeter was going to be here," said Sirius before shaking his head, "Don't know how she gets the truth before anyone else does and then she can make that person into a villain or the victim."
Regulus crossed his arms, "All reporters mix the truth."
Sirius laughed, placing his hand over his godson's shoulder. He winked, "I think I know what can cheer you right up, kiddo."
Curious, Regulus followed his godfather down to a few hallways. They passed the great hall, the entrance of the Hufflepuff dormitory until they're standing in front of a portrait of a woman with a pear on her hand.
Sirius tickled the pear and the portrait opened. Regulus walked in and saw that they were in the main kitchen of the castle.
"What can Missy do for you?" asked a house elf, appearing in front of them.
"Two warm hot chocolates with whip cream," replied Sirius.
"Right away, sir!" said Missy.
"How did you know I like hot chocolate with whip cream?" asked Regulus.
"Because I told him."
Quickly, Regulus turned around to see his mother, his father and uncle standing behind him. He smiled before running over to them, "You're here! But how?"
"I know a few special entrances that the Headmaster doesn't know about," said Sirius while Rodolphus and Rabastan smirked.
Bellatrix smiled before looking down at her son, "Now, care to explain to me why you agreed to take part in this bloody tournament?"
"If you promise me you don't kill Dumbles," said Regulus.
Bellatrix pouted, "Fine…"
Regulus started explaining why he entered the tournament. "I didn't want to ruin the academy's reputation, and I want a decent challenge," he said before smirking, "I haven't met someone that can rival Viktor or Lelouch."
Bellatrix sighed, "I understand, dear but just be careful Reggie…this tournament isn't like the ones back home. Do you understand?"
"I do mom, and you don't have to worry. I'm going to be fine, promise," assured Regulus.
"Right," murmured Bellatrix, softly. "Reggie, where can I find Lorelei?"
"I believe at the library. She offered to find out whose mysterious magical signature is in the goblet," replied Regulus. Bellatrix simply nodded and left the kitchen. Regulus watched his mother leave, but something was telling him to follow, however he was stopped when his father placed his hand onto his shoulder.
"Dad?" said Regulus, feeling the nervousness in his father's aura.
"Are you sure about this son? In the past, full trained wizards had difficulty fighting in this tournament," said Rodolphus, worriedly.
Regulus was about to reply, when his uncle started laughing. Rabastan smirked, "Brother, have you forgotten that Reggie bested Auror Jackie in his third year?"
Rodolphus laughed, softly while Sirius widened his eyes.
"Reggie, did you really beat a trained Auror?" asked Sirius.
"That's correct, Sirius. Regulus was given a chance to face-off Auror Jackie Peterson. The duel lasted about fifteen minutes and Jackie was knocked out while Regulus was standing with a grin on his face," explained Rodolphus.
Rabastan winked, "And that's why you shouldn't be a worrywart, brother. Reggie, here can show these freaking wizards a thing or two, right?"
Regulus simply grinned. Sirius whistled and was about to say something, when another house elf appeared before them with a horrified look on her face.
"Help! Someone help! There's a crazy woman attacking the Headmaster!"
Rodolphus cursed, silently while Sirius, Rabastan and Regulus widen their eyes. They dashed out of the kitchen and headed to the Headmaster's office.
Meanwhile, Albus was using his chair as a shield to avoid getting hit from Bellatrix's hexes. She was casting spell after spell to the elder wizard with no break. Lorelei, however, was calmly leaning over on the wall that was close to the portrait of Godric Gryffindor.
"You're not going to stop this, are you?" asked Godric.
"…would you, Lord Gryffindor?" questioned Lorelei.
Godric turned to see Albus dodging another hex. He shook his head, "No, I wouldn't. I disapprove what he's planning to that young lad of yours."
"Good. Now, let me watch the show," said Lorelei, summoning some popcorn out of thin air and started eating it.
"Please, let's talk about this in a civil manner…" started Albus, nervously.
"You want to talk – fine!" interrupted Bellatrix, tighten her hold onto her wand. "Explain to me how you allowed someone put my son's name in the goblet?!"
"I'm not sure, but rest assured we're going to find out who did it," replied Albus, dodging another hex. "Please, try to calm down Bellatrix."
"Calm down? Calm down?!" shouted Bellatrix, slamming her hands onto Albus' desk. "If you don't find out who placed my son's name in the goblet, I'll cut your fucking balls off and shove them right in your anus!"
Albus' face paled and tried to back away from her.
Quickly, dashing in front of Albus, Bellatrix leaned over to his face, "If anything happens to my son – I'll cut you into pieces and bury your remains before setting it on fire and use it to roast my food! Do I make myself clear, Headmaster?!"
With his pale face, Albus slowly nodded.
Bellatrix smiled, "Good. Now, if you would excuse us. Shall we, Lorelei?"
Lorelei smirked, "Have a pleasant day, Albus."
Godric shook his head as the two women leave the office, leaving a horrified elder man behind. When Bellatrix and Lorelei reached downstairs, they run into the Lestrange brothers, Sirius and Regulus.
"Please don't tell me you killed the Headmaster, mom," said Regulus, quickly then notice Lorelei with her. "Headmistress Fudo, why are you here?"
Lorelei smirked, "Keeping my promise. But I didn't say anything about hexing that old fool. It was quite entertaining. I can see where you got your skills from."
Regulus smiled, sheepishly and his eyebrow twitched.
"The question is, is Dumbledore still sane?" asked Rodolphus.
The two women looked at each other before given them a grin. Lorelei waved her hand, "Don't worry, he's fine. Bella just gave him a…warning, that's all."
The Lestrange brothers and Sirius shook their heads while Regulus slapped his face.
Bellatrix clapped her hands, "Now, if I remember correctly, doesn't young Nyla attend here? What house was she sorted into again?"
"I bet Ravenclaw, right kiddo?" said Rabastan.
"No, she's in Slytherin. Didn't Nyla's mom told you?" replied Regulus.
"I don't remember," said Rabastan, sheepishly.
Regulus sighed, "You guys bet, didn't you?"
Bellatrix laughed, "But of course. Oh, Rabby! You owe me ten galleons and a trip to Russia."
"Damn and here I thought she was Ravenclaw material," murmured Rabastan while his brother snickers behind him.
"As in Nyla Aviur?" asked Sirius as they headed towards the Slytherin common room.
-Break Line-
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