Ryan had been at school for just over a week now. Hector had kept his distance, well all his free time was filled up, it seemed. If he was not cleaning bathrooms with Filch, he had special lessons with the headmaster, or Quirell. Many students commented on that, the special treatment he was getting, but that was nothing new of course. It wasn't that unusual, a teacher may take a special interest in a student, but often an older one. And the headmaster had never been known to tutor a student before like he was doing now. Ryan didn't have any special lessons, but he had become a favorite of many of his teachers, even in his practical classes.

Ryan was a bit worried when on Friday night; he was told he was to meet with the headmaster. Minerva had come to him at dinner, and told him he was to go to the headmaster's office, and escorted him there. Well she left him at the bottom of the stairs.

Ryan got to the top of the stairs and knocked. "Headmaster."

The door was open and the man motioned him to come in. "Come in Orion. Thank you for joining me for dinner."

Ryan spotted the food. "Professor McGonagall didn't tell me why sir."

The headmaster motioned him to sit. "I haven't spoken to you since your accident. I wanted to see how you were doing."

Ryan was surprised. "Fine sit. I was released the next morning."

Albus handed him a plate. "And you are enjoying your classes?"

Ryan nodded. "I am. I'm sorry sir, but is there some reason you want to know?"

Albus nodded. "I was speaking to your Uncle the other evening. He was concerned."

Ryan was confused. "I have had three owls from Uncle Sirius since I was in the hospital sir. And he is coming to see me."

Albus shook his head. "I was referring to your maternal Uncle."

Ryan was not understanding at all. "My maternal Uncle?"

Albus continued. "Your mother's older brother. You were aware you had an Uncle weren't you?"

Ryan shook his head. "No sir."

Albus' smile dipped a bit. "It seems a shame. You of course knew your Papa wasn't your dad?"

Ryan was a mix of upset and angry. "Yes. If I didn't before, I would now."

Ryan had no idea why the man was doing this. He of course knew Papa wasn't his biological father; he had since he was six, his grandmother made sure of that. He didn't understand why the man cared, or what business it was of his. The headmaster didn't even seem to know if he had known about his real parents. He of course knew his Daddy was thought dead, and the world thought him adopted, by both of his dads. He had never heard any mention of his mother, or a brother, an Uncle. He had one Uncle, well and Ted and Luc.

The headmaster watched the boy, and gave him more credit, than before. He had expected the boy to break down; he was a bit of a weakling. Maybe there was a bit more of a Black in him than he thought. And then there was the Krum blood as well.

Albus pushed. "Your Uncle's name is Borden Krum. Do you even know your mother's name?"

Ryan shook his head. "No. Because I have never asked. My dad and Papa would have told me if I wanted to know."

Albus pushed. "Her name was Penelope. You have an Uncle and a cousin, you have been denied."

Ryan was desperately trying to remain calm. "I haven't been denied them. My dads' offered, I didn't want to know about her."

Albus tried to keep him there. "Your Uncle is coming to visit in a few months. But I promised I'd keep a…."

Ryan stood up. "I have two parents, and I don't want to or need to know about my mother."

Albus tried to stop him. "You haven't finished your dinner."

Ryan was not hungry. "I have lost my appetite."

Albus went to summon an elf. "How about some dessert? I'll have anything you want brought."

Ryan shook his head. "I was supposed to meet Professor Slughorn."

Albus sighed as he headed for the door. "We will be speaking again."

Horace was concerned when Ryan appeared in his office, and could see he was upset. "Ryan?"

Ryan had wanted his grandmother, but had to be careful. He knew Horace knew about Nanny. "My grandmother."

Horace led him into his private rooms. "I'll summon her."

Eileen was surprised, and concerned, when Horace summoned her to his rooms. She didn't need to be told, that it was about Ryan, it was the only real reason. They worked together, and were on good terms, but they wouldn't socialize on a regular basis. She had also been at dinner, and had seen her grandson lead off, for some meeting with the headmaster. She had expected him to come to her.

Ryan held it together pretty well, but when Nanny came through, he went into her arms. Eileen coaxed her grandson into telling her what had happened. She shared a look with Horace. It had been decided, if Ryan asked, he would be told the mother story they came up with.

He shook. "He said my Uncle is coming. Does my Uncle want to take me away?"

Horace was the one to answer. "I don't know if Borden is coming, but I can assure you, my nephew wouldn't."

Ryan turned to look at the man in confusion. "Your nephew?"

Eileen explained. "Your mother and Borden were the children of Horace's brother in law."

Horace nodded. "My wife Astrid was a Krum before marriage. I helped raise your mother."

Ryan looked a bit surprised. "You're my family? Papa never told me that."

Horace explained, that he had never known either, but he understood. He knew Severus was Ryan's dad in every way. Penny had not had any contact with him, or her brother, in the years before she died. Neither of them had even known she was pregnant, or had a child. The man wouldn't take him from his dads, or try to interfere, he may just want to see his nephew.

Eileen kissed his head. "You have nothing to worry about prince. Don't allow that man to get to you please."


Regulus was not pleased at all, when his mother in law had placed a floo call, that morning. She told her son and son in law what Albus pulled. Part of Regulus had wanted to storm to school, and rip the man another head, but it was a serious decision. He had a full pardon, and most old bloods knew he was alive, as well as the ministry. Both his husband and his brother had reminded him, when the war ended, he could come back. He would never be heir, his son was, but he could claim his name and life again. But he had said he was happy to remain Elias Black.

He had spoken with his father, and it was decided, that the time had come. He had remained in hiding, for his son's sake in some cases, but it was no longer protecting his son. Both he and his father knew they needed to nip this at the bud.

Albus was surprised when they came into the office. "What do I owe the pleasure of another visit?"

Orion sneered. "My grandson."

Albus was not surprised. "He is not in the hospital wing this week."

Orion sneered. "You don't really think you could speak with my grandson, and I'd not know."

Albus shook his head. "I have little chats with my students all the time. Nothing more than that."

Regulus spoke up. "Do you talk to them all about their families? And being adopted?"

Albus turned to look at him. "I was sure he must be aware he was adopted, since he is by both dads."

Orion growled. "Whether my grandson knows or not, has nothing to do with you."

Albus had an innocent smile on. "His Uncle is coming to visit. I didn't think he should be unprepared."

Orion wasn't buying it. "Borden has notified us, and we would have told our grandson in our own time."

Regulus added. "And don't think we don't know why Borden has suddenly decided to come"

Albus smirked. "I thought a man should know he has a nephew. And be able to make sure that child is taken care of properly as well."

Albus could admit he was grasping at straws. He thought perhaps, he knew the man and Lucius were friends, but there might be a slim chance. Borden might be friends with Lucius, but he had to know the Blacks, had some issues. Surely he would want some say in the life of his nephew. He wasn't here in the UK, so he would need someone to act as guardian to the boy, on his behalf. He didn't think Borden would name him, but he would likely name Horace, and Horace was easier to deal with than the Blacks.

Orion and Regulus had no doubts about his intentions. Even if they did, they had spoken to Borden, who had told them what his own conversation had been like. He thought Albus must truly be desperate, if he thought he could somehow use Borden as an ally in this.

Regulus was holding some forms. "You will not interfere with my son again."

Albus looked at him. "I thought he was entitled to know he had blood family. You seem bent on denying him it."

Orion growled. "Blood family? Last I looked, as his grandsire, I am his blood family. As are numerous other members of our family."

Albus corrected himself. "His mother's family. It seems a shame, since both his parents are dead, he would not know them."

Regulus thrust the forms at him. "He has all the biological parents he needs thanks."

Albus looked down at the forms and was shocked when he read. "Regulus Black? But you were….."

Regulus sneered. "Dead? I doubt you need help understanding how that can be faked."

Orion agreed with his son. "As you can see, my grandson is being raised properly, by his true parent."

Albus shook his head in realization that Regulus had been alive all this time. "There is still his mother to…."

Regulus was losing his temper. "His mother left him with a caretaker, the entire time she was alive. She didn't even notify her family of him."

Albus knew that. "That doesn't change the fact, they should know he exists. And have the right to have access to him."

Regulus ground his teeth. "Horace and Borden are welcome to have contact if they choose. But that is our choice, you are no courts."

Albus sat back in his chair. "It could perhaps be taken to the courts."

Orion went to lead his son out. "Neither Borden, nor Horace, see any reason to mess with my grandson's life."

Albus called as they left. "I was just doing what I thought was best for the boy."

Regulus turned back to look at him. "Leave what is best for him, to his Family. And focus on running your little school."

Orion added. "And if you don't, Lucius and I will make sure, you don't even have the school to run."

Albus was amazed, that Regulus Black was alive, and under his nose all of this time. There had been others who faked their death, during the war, for protection. He had to wonder if some of the other old bloods were alive out there. He had looked for Elias Black, but had found little record of him, other than birth records, and going to school abroad. Now he understood why, he had seemed to clean, for a Black.

Orion and Regulus were not leaving school just yet. They headed down for the dungeons, where they had promised to meet with Ryan, and Horace as well. Horace may not really have been Ryan's family, but he saw Severus like a son, so he was happy to call Ryan his family.

Ryan hugged them both when they came in. "I'm surprised you came. I am fine."

Regulus kissed his son. "We just wanted to clear up a few things with the headmaster."

Orion agreed. "I was proud to hear you made team manager. Now what is this I hear about potions?"

Ryan turned to his grandsire. "Professor Slughorn is going to let me come work in his lab with him, once or twice a week. Extra practice."

Horace smiled. "He already shows as much potential as his Papa. I thought simply to encourage my nephew."

Regulus was happy to hear that. "My husband will be as well. Ryan we need to tell you something though."

Ryan was a little worried. "Yes Dad?"

Regulus made him sit. "The headmaster is aware of who I am now."

Ryan knew, like Nanny, about why his dad had hid who he was. He knew many of the old bloods, like the Flints, knew the truth already. He was told it might hit the papers, well would, Albus would allow it to leak somehow. Ryan didn't mind, the world knew who his birth dad was, and now they would just know he was alive. He was proud of who his dads were, and not ashamed at all.

Regulus held his son to him. "That goes both ways prince. Your Papa and I couldn't be any more proud of the amazing son we have."


Ryan was happy at school. The news breaking about his dad, didn't shake him at all. His family had hit back first, they had published a story, before the headmaster could leak it. All the truth about Regulus, forced into the mark and spying from the start, had been published as well. The newspaper had not made him to look like any villain, that he hid for his safety and his family's, nothing else. The look on Albus' face was clear, when he read the newspaper, and realized they beat him to it. He had been hoping to spin it, and use it with the Krums, for certain.

Ryan was doing well in his classes, and he was happy with his two outside activities as well. He was team manager, and though he had not been convinced to fly, he went to all of the practices. And he was working with Horace in his lab as well.

Halloween had finally arrived and Horace stopped Ryan after class. "I wanted to speak to you a moment."

Ryan nodded. "Of course sir."

Draco stopped. "Blaise and I will just be out in the hall."

Horace smiled. "I thought we would postpone our usual lab work for the evening. I assume you'd like to attend the Halloween party."

Ryan nodded. "I heard it was one of the best feasts in school. But what about the potion we were working on?"

Horace laughed. "I put it in stasis, no worries there. We can work on it tomorrow just as easily."

Ryan reminded him. "I have quidditch practice in the morning. I never fly, but I never miss it."

Horace smiled. "Marcus tells me you are learning a lot about the strategies, he is quite impressed."

Ryan blushed a bit with the compliment. "He has been teaching me a lot. You can't learn it much from a book."

Horace agreed. "Well I think after lunch will work fine, unless you have too much homework."

Ryan shook his head. "We didn't get much, because of the weekend. And I can do my extra credit work on Sunday."

Horace directed him to the door. "I don't want you boys late for your next class. Enjoy the Halloween party."

Ryan went to leave but he turned back. "Thanks for letting me work with you in the lab."

Horace smiled a bit bigger. "It brings back memories with your Papa. I enjoy it just as much as you."

Horace watched the boy go, and meant the words. He was right, it made sense Ryan was officially known as his family, he felt like it. He had mentored Severus, and had been proud, when the boy had become a first class. Horace wasn't, he was only a second class, but he knew Ryan would likely be quicker than his Papa to reach that level. It was almost, for him, like having a grandson in the lab to work with.

Ryan with Draco and Blaise had to rush, as they had charms next, their last class before the Halloween party. Flying was cancelled for the day. Luckily for them the teacher was Flitwick, and they didn't get a lecture when they slid in, just on time for the class.

Ryan was having trouble getting his feather to levitate very high above the desk. "Well it's floating."

Hector smirked. "It is barely above the desk, you have to squint to see. But no surprise from a pathetic whelp."

Filius heard. "Five points from Gryffindor. And if you don't watch your tongue, you will clean toilets and not attend the feast."

Hermione who was just down from him said. "Besides that is better than you have managed."

Hector turned to look at her. "Oh shut up, you stupid know it all. No wonder you have no friends."

Seamus who had been blowing up feathers, intentionally blew up the one in front of Hector. "Oops, I must have missed."

Hector went red in the face, under the soot, from the laughter of his own house. "You will pay for that leprechaun."

Seamus handed Hermione a tissue. "Don't listen to the twit, his ego is too big for his skull."

Draco smiled when Ryan was able to get the feather to lift even more. "See, you just needed the right inspiration."

Ryan laughed a little. "Should thank Seamus, the laughter definitely made me less nervous."

Ryan got a point from Filius for performing the spell correct. Filius and the other teachers, those who taught practical, had done their best to encourage him. He did good in the theory, but his practical skills needed improvement. The older kids in his house had been helping. Their house always encouraged that, but Ryan brought it out in them more. Besides he was tutoring many of the older ones, in their theory, in return.

They were heading from class, when Ryan spotted Fred, or he thought it was Fred. He was one of the few people who could tell the twins apart. Fred was motioning to him, from one of the alcoves, and he dragged Draco along with him.

Fred asked. "Do you have that map from your Uncle?"

Ryan nodded and took out the marauder's map. Uncle Siri had given it to him, Papa having rescued it from Filch before. "Yes."

George grinned. "It is Halloween, and we decided that it is the perfect time to prank our twit of a brother."

Draco agreed with hem. "After the stunt he pulled in class, I doubt even the younger lions would help him."

Ryan agreed and explained what had happened. "You should have seen his face from what Seamus did."

George laughed when he heard that. "Normally I wouldn't kick someone when they are already down but…."

Fred finished for his brother. "This is Hector we're talking about, and it makes it all the more fun."

Ryan laughed. "Somehow I think you already have something in mind."

The twins may have been two years older, and lions, but they were still some of Ryan's best friends. They had kept their promise, from when they became friends after the book store, that they would remain so. They had been trying to get Ryan involved in some of their pranks along the way. This was the first time he was that active in one of the pranks, and they were happy he was.

Draco shook his head when he heard. "The brat won't even know what is going to hit him."

An: So the original story stopped just in the summer after first year. As I have had no requests for any changes, and the original story was so popular, I have just been adjusting the original chapters. If you'd like to see a change, say it, I am open for ideas. Since no one has, I assumed everyone wanted it to stick to the original in plot, and have continued. There have been slight changes, Ryan more confident, one less hospital stay, and such. His special magic will pop up here and there in the next few chapters too.

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