Here is the next chapter. All advice on what you would like to see happen is welcome. Please review and let me know what you think love Angel x
In the morning Harry woke up with a purpose in mind for the day. He would need Narcissa's help but he was sure she wouldn't mind once she understood why he needed the help in the first place. She went for a shower while he dressed and headed to his office once Kreacher showed him where it was. It was on the same floor as he was currently on and so was his bar something which he must admit he did find thrilling. He entered the bar and smiled at the sight before him. It was gorgeous. It had a fireplace with two brown leather chairs at opposite sides of the front of it while a bar lined the one wall. Behind the bar he could see many drinks available there such as firewhiskey, dazzling oak matured mead, butter beer and various ales as well as many muggle spirits. It had many different glasses hanging above the bar as well as a dedicated cocktail area. In the corner were some lovely plants and a jukebox which could play any kind of song he wanted. It contained many buttons with the name of the type of music on it but he didn't know what all of them meant. He pressed one called house shocked as a lovely beat and saxophone came on and soon he found himself swaying to the beat although he'd not intended to do so. It was in this way that Narcissa found him when she entered the room smiling at him and giggling as he pulled her in and began to sway with her, her heart fluttering.
He held her close and swayed with her to the music loving this intimate moment with her. It was lovely. He was everything Lucius wasn't and it was so refreshing. He did everything because he wanted to and not everything he did had a clear purpose or reason. There didn't always need to be a thousand reasons as to why one would do something. Sometimes it was nice to just be spontaneous and have fun. He was stunned when Kreacher appeared behind the bar with a smile.
"Would Master or Mistress like anything to drink?" he asked as they shared a deep kiss separating only at his question.
"Not right now Kreacher considering it's the morning and that would inappropriate. Could you please prepare some sausages and toast for breakfast for me and whatever Narcissa would like also. We'll take some tea there please!" he instructed as Narcissa nodded at him.
"Thank you Kreacher. I will take some eggs and bacon with my sausages today! I find myself very in need of the energy today" she said as he nodded once.
"It will be so. Master I should tell you that you have correspondences on your desk which I have laid out along with a letter opener. If you need me to deliver a message later on I will!" he said as Harry smiled and thanked him. Narcissa followed him into his office where he sat behind the desk as she sat in front of him watching him as he opened the first letter with opener after checking it wasn't cursed first of course.
Lord Black, Harry,
I am not at all sure how you prefer to be addressed so I have used both names here in case. It's me Bill now we have a family conundrum which needs to be fixed and I was wondering if you could help me out please. I have just learned that much to my horror Arthur Weasley signed something to kick his own daughter from the family essentially disinheriting her. For reasons unknown to any of us his memory was erased after he did so. The thing is he cannot be forced to kick his daughter out when he signs whatever it was he signed. By magic itself that cannot happen as no one can make you sign something like that. Even using the imperious it is not possible as magic herself does not allow it. Molly Weasley did not know he would do this if her shock at it is anything to go by however she berated him harshly in front of me and my brothers excluding Ron who was otherwise occupied at the time. In her anger she had told him she was trying to force Ginny to quit Quidditch and be with you whether you liked it or not.
I have found myself in the unfortunate position of needing to force my father to disinherit me and my brothers excluding Ron who want nothing to do with them any longer. Ginny came to me asking for help many times but Molly (I can no longer call that animal mum) assured me she was a moody teenager and that's all there was to it. I was told she was handling everything and like a fool I believed her. She was my mother and was meant to be someone I could trust alas I find now that I can never trust her or Arthur ever again. They broke all of our hearts. The only reason Ron is still their son is because he left before any of this really kicked off so he may know nothing about it. What he does when he finds out about it is his own business and he will not be judged for what he chooses by any of us as that wouldn't be fair to him. He did nothing wrong so should not need to defend any decision he makes in regards to them although any decision he does take he must then be held accountable for later on. He is not allowed to choose to remain with Molly and Arthur and then complain about it later on. He made his bed whatever that turns out to be and he will lie in it. I wish to formerly request that I be admitted into your family as a Black member. My brothers and I did inheritance tests and found we were related to yourself and this new Lady Prewett whoever that is. I can only hope she is kind as Frederick and George wish to become Prewett members themselves but they will write to her when they are ready.
I found out that Molly and Arthur had been touching the money in all of our accounts to some degree which would be money by the by that they did not themselves earn. Growing up we never had much of anything and Molly always appeared to do all she could to make whatever we did have special but then to be betrayed like this is unbearable. I do not require money from you just to change my last name to that of Black and officially become a member of your family proper. I have enough of my own money what with the money I earn at work. I even have a house of my own so would not require any accommodations although if you choose to give me some as well that is fine. Whatever you would choose for me would be fine. I just wish to be able to have my last name changed so I can put my accounts in a new name which I can be sure neither Arthur or Molly may access as I don't need the stress of looking over my shoulder every five minutes at it. I would appreciate you not judging Ronald if he should choose to remain with them. I am not saying you would judge him but would just feel better if I said it anyhow. As you know Fleur and I decided to postpone our wedding until a later time and will be marrying later on this year. It would good to be able to call myself a Black as I am currently a no name.
As you know when Percy dove in front of that falling wall saving the life of Frederick it changed this family in ways I never could have imagined. I learned some of what he'd been doing and was not one bit happy. He was their son through and through. That is all I can say without cursing up a storm. The fact that he personally helped to track you is not something I will ever get over. You have always been considered family by me something that will never change whatever my last name happens to be. It is wrong to say I am happy he is dead so instead I will say I am relieved he can no longer cause as much trouble as he did previously. I want you to know that despite your choice you will always be a dear friend to me and nothing you do could ever change that. Thanking you kindly,
William Arthur.
He read it gasping. "Read this please carefully and tell me what I should do? I wondered if you wouldn't mind teaching me how to be a Lord of an Ancient and Noble house. I do not have much if any experience in the area and although I haven't needed to do much of anything until recently I would still like help!" he said as she took the letter from his hands with a smile.
"Of course husband. My Grandfather was Arcturus Black and he never once took any risks. From a young age he taught us all how to be the Lord Black should the need ever arise for us to know how to do so. He didn't actually think we'd need to know how to do it but his pride made sure that he forced us all to know none the less. I saved Lucius' arse a few sketchy times too and I will be honoured to help you. I love you!" she said leaning over and kissing his lips tenderly making him melt against her. Any anxiety he felt leaving his body as she did so. She looked down at the letter reading it some tears falling from her eyes as she did so.
"How many people were these animals going to continue to hurt in any way they could? Tampering with their salaries as well! We need to question him under veritas serum carefully and if he checks out then we must indeed help him out! I will not rest until I know he is safe. I will of course help Frederick and George as and when they write to me. They are like family to you and they are not their parents so I will help them if they can prove to me that they can take this thing seriously. I know what they do and I love it but serious attitudes are needed now" she said as he exhaled a breath he'd not known he was holding inside of him. He thanked her and penned his response at once. William was at Gringotts when he got the response which he nervously opened.
William/Bill,
I too cannot remember which title you prefer. As for me I prefer to be called Harry in private and Lord Black in public where necessary. I am willing to help you out but first you must answer some questions for me under veritas serum. Come and see me when you get this letter at number 12 Grimmauld Place and we will discuss things then. Please note it looks different as though someone cool actually lives there now. I have a new soul bound wife too so do not surprised by her presence. When she reveals who she is you may laugh and that is ok. Take care and I'll see you soon,
Lord Harry Black.
He released the breath he'd not known he was holding in and went to finish off what he was doing before flooing over to Grimmauld Place where Charlie, Fred and George were now waiting. He looked at them in confusion when Harry and Narcissa entered smiling.
"Welcome I am Lord Potter Black or as you fine young men know me Harry. This here is Narcissa Prewett Black my wife otherwise known as the new Lady Prewett. Now then we will begin the questioning one by one. Bill you will go first and we will conduct the questioning behind a silencing ward so it can be just between the three of us!" he said as everyone laughed loudly at that. It was after all funny finding out who the new Lady Prewett was and that Molly would have hated it so much. Bill agreed and some truth serum was administered. He was placed behind a silencing ward with just Harry and Narcissa as the questioning began.
What is your full name?
I am William Arthur no name.
Have you ever stolen anything in your life?
Yes I have.
What was it?
When I was eight I stole an acid pop from Sugarplums Sweetshoppe in Diagon Alley because Molly Weasley said she couldn't afford to get me one something she always said and I was angry with her so I stole it. I did enjoy it but I am sorry I stole it. It was not right and at the age of eighteen when I got my first pay check I paid them back for it. They thought me weird for doing it but I couldn't leave it unpaid.
Have you ever intentionally hurt someone in your life?
Yes I have.
Why?
They were death eaters and deserved to die. I refused to use a dark spell though so I settled on using a diffindo charm to slice their heads cleanly from their bodies. It was either them or me and I was not taking that chance ever. I don't care what you think of me for it either. That is one thing I will never apologise for no matter who asks it for me.
If I do not give you something you ask for will you ever harm me, my wife or any future children we have?
I am not vindictive of course I will not. I may ask you explain why you have denied me something which is my right and something I will never back down on but I would never intentionally hurt you or anyone in your family.
What do you truly think of Narcissa Prewett Black?
I think she is a wonderful lady. I have seen her kindness and I do admire that she has never been dark despite her deplorable son who truly leaves much to be desired. Quite frankly it's a bit creepy that she's his mum considering he's so different from her. Quite obviously Lucius was his main influence. I mean anyone worth their weight in gold can tell if she'd been his main influence he'd have been nice. I am not sorry I said that either. Draco Malfoy is a fucking prick but unlike Ronald when I say that I do so intelligently and not just because he was a Slytherin either. Let's face it once you leave school no one ever cares what house you're in. I could have been in Slytherin myself but asked for Gryffindor because I thought or shall we say feared Molly and Arthur my former parents might disown me for it. In fact I know they would have.
If you become a Black will you accept the family rules when we decide together what they should be?
I will accept any rules so long as they are not too controlling and do not inhibit in any way me living my life as I see fit. I wish to be able to marry Fleur and do as I wish with my children.
The antidote was given and they smiled at him. He was asked to go back and wait with Frederick and George while Charlie came in and was given the serum himself and asked the same questions.
What is your full name?
I am Charles or Charlie Septimus no name
Have you ever stolen something?
No I haven't at least as far as I can remember. If I had I've probably paid for it since as I would never let anything like that go.
Have you ever intentionally hurt someone in your life?
Yes I have.
Why?
Because they were being an arsehole for the simple reason that they thought they could. They weren't laughing when I was through with them. Death eater my arse. They pissed their pants when they met my dragon and it was the last thing they ever did considering they tried to kill me and my dragon. Bad move there I'd say. Anyone who says those fuckers deserve a second chance is deluding themselves, part of the problem and should be placed directly in the veil with them. This is my opinion it does not have to be yours but make no mistake is not an opinion I am sorry for having. They are vile fuckers and deserve no less.
If I do not give you something you ask for will you ever harm me, my wife or any future children we have?
No I can assure you I will never harm any of you. I will ask why and I will expect you to be mature and tell me why also but I will never harm you or anyone in your family intentionally.
What do you truly think of Narcissa Prewett Black?
I think she is a beautiful and classy lady. She does nothing without good reason and whether you can see that reason or not truly is irrelevant. I have to ask what the fuck went wrong with Draco though? I mean seriously? I don't know what happened but I can assume he was dropped on his head several times as a baby by Lucius when she was not looking. He's ok now but he seriously wasn't and people must understand that. Then again maybe she was abused too who knows.
If you become a Black will you accept the family rules when we decide together what they should be?
I will accept any rules which in no way inhibit my life and how I choose to live it. I will not know the true ins and outs of being a proper pureblood as Molly and Arthur never saw to it that we knew anything about it. That is just the way it is so I will not be held responsible for getting anything wrong when I don't know anything about it. I would request lessons on how to be perfect if it expected of me. I know some things but not everything.
The antidote was once more supplied and then Narcissa quickly questioned Fred and George separately. They came up clean too. The fact that they admitted to harming Draco made her laugh as he did deserve it and she wasn't sorry to laugh either. They had given him flaming red hair, a full face of makeup and made him wear a dress which lasted one whole week and wouldn't come off no matter what. He had deserved it and would dwell on it no longer.
"Ok step forward. The questions are over and the answers we received were satisfactory. William and Charles you will please provide blood samples now and take this blood adoption potion which will make you effectively brothers of mine now. Your appearance will change in ways only we will know once it's over!" he instructed as they did so. He mingled his own blood into two potions and placed theirs in each one and had them drink it after he said a special spell over them from a Black family grimoire Narcissa had sourced for this reason. Being his wife she could use it and he could use hers too. They both glowed a light silver colour before the boys drank them. There was a blast noise as they were covered in ritualistic smoke which dissipated a short while later as Fred and George gasped. Bill and Charlie stood there looking taller, more muscular with more defined facial features and hair which was very dark ginger in colour with hints of black in it. They looked divine. Fleur knew Bill would look differently as did Charlie's work.
"Welcome to the Black family my brothers. In my grimoire here it says all Black family members must get a lump sum of money and one property of their own when this ritual is conducted only. Please take these family rings and where those with pride. William A Black you will receive one million galleons and the deeds to Homewood Estate in the Yorkshire Dales and the deeds to Chateaux Noire in La Rochelle France. May you and Fleur have a great life and raise a great family there. Consider this an early wedding gift if it makes you feel better! The Black family has many homes everywhere in the world going to waste and I wish to rectify that at once" he said as Bill cried tears of joy. The Blacks had so much money anyway he'd barely even dented their funds. He smiled brightly thanking him profusely. Fleur would be delighted beyond belief with him now.
"Charles S Black you will receive one million galleons to your account and the deeds to Ophidian Order Mansion in Bucharest and the Deeds to Kingswood Manor in Cornwall Devon. Take these properties and make the best of your life. I want to say also, although not intended to make you laugh you make look however you choose. I noticed Molly Weasley cared far too much about your appearance and that is not healthy at all. Besides which you look so cool!" Harry laughed which made Charlie and the others laugh. He looked at Narcissa sheepishly scratching the back of his neck as she sighed and smiled at him. He'd do better in future besides he'd done mostly everything correctly. He'd just need to be more formal with those he didn't know in future. It was only ok because he knew them so well.
"Ok Frederick Gideon and George Fabian no name step forward please, kneel and accept these rings. I gift you Frederick Gideon Prewett with one million galleons and the deeds to Hollow Hall in Derbyshire. May you live there well all of your life. I gift you George Fabian Prewett with the same one million galleon amount and the deeds to Ivy Manor in Ramsgate Kent. You may rise now. You will be asked to attend many formal events and even family gatherings in your life now. It will be up to you whether or not to attend those events which specify that they are non-compulsory. As a Prewett I expect you to leave your work at work and attend such functions with the epitome of class at all times. You cannot let the family name down. Just so we do not misunderstand me I love what you do for a living and I think Draco deserved what you gave him if not more. Remind me to contact you if he ever misbehaves again!" she said laughing at their stunned faces. The new Prewetts and Blacks met Ginny and were stunned she was soul bound to Draco Malfoy but after he gave them a vow on his life and magic he would never intentionally hurt her they were fine. The wizarding world would be in for one hell of a shock tomorrow when the papers came out. What a day that would be.