Chapter 22: A Series of Events

Lady's Black, Tonks, Potter and Malfoy are seated in the Black Manor Parlor and they are finally getting Lady Malfoy (Narcissa) calmed down as she couldn't believe the depravity of the man she was married to. The rapes, the murders, and the sheer elation on his face as he recounted his misdeeds before her and Lord's Black, Potter and Peverell. Narcissa could see the rage in Lord Peverell and she knew that whatever happened between the two would not end well for Lucius.

Lady Potter (Dorea Potter nee Black) is holding Narcissa's hands and tells her that there is a way out for her and her marriage contract gives her options. But she tells Narcissa that to really get even, revenge, her pride or whatever one wanted to call it, she needed to strip everything from the Malfoy name not just her dowry.

Lady Tonks (Andromeda nee Black) says Cissy as your sister and as a Black, I encourage you to do whatever you can to end the bastard. What he has done is criminal, depraved, evil and worthy of death, but he has made you guilty by association, you need to cut your ties and we will help you. Lord Peverell (Harry) will do the heavy lifting, by that I mean he will kill Lucius and claim the House of Malfoy by Right of Conquest, but you have to be willing to accept him as your new Lord. You know what that means, and he will not take advantage, he is family and that above all else matters to him. To those that do harm to him or his loved ones only one thing awaits them and it rests at the end of his wand!

Lady Black says Narcissa, you are a part of this family, you have been used and wronged, we will not let it pass. You have a choice to make, you can be Dowager Malfoy or Lady Malfoy, but mark our words Harry is going to end Lucius, it will be brutal, bloody and in the end only Harry will be standing. Take back what is rightfully yours, rest assured that our family will welcome you home and protect you with all the power of the Black's, Potter's and now Lord Peverell.

Narcissa is still shaking when she says, how could he do this? How could he prey on innocents? How could someone kill with no remorse but with actual glee?

Andromeda then adds, how could a so-called Pure-Blood bow to a half-blood born to a squib and fathered by a muggle?

Narcissa looks at her like she has two heads and asks what does she mean?

Andromeda tells her that the so-called Dark Lord Voldemort is actually one Tom Marvolo Riddle, born to a squib Merope Gaunt and a muggle named Thomas Riddle.

Narcissa gasps and says how does no one know that?

Andromeda tells her that he killed everyone that had that knowledge but he disclosed it himself to Lord Peverell at an earlier confrontation. Andi didn't tell her that that confrontation had yet to happen, some things she wasn't ready to hear nor were they ready to tell her.

Narcissa grips her Aunt Dorea's hands and says I want him taken down, whatever is necessary it has to be done!

The other three Lady's all nod their heads.

Harry had asked James, Sirius and Lily to go down to the training room with him to discuss something he had on his mind. Harry wants to let as many people know ahead of time that they were going to be targeted by Voldemort and his cronies. Harrys says I need you three to stay together and go see each of the families I name and make them aware that they are being targeted. I want the Bones (Ted, Julie, Susan and Amelia), the Longbottom's (Augusta, Frank, and Alice), the McKinnon's (Marlene and her parents), the Weasleys (Arthur, Molly and their sons along with Molly's twin brothers the Prewitt's), the Lovegood's, the Greengrass's, the Davis's all made aware and offered wards, portkeys, alarms, even up to a Fidelius Charm for protection. Make sure they know to use their house elves for evacuation if they are attacked, to never go anywhere alone and to always let someone know they are going out in case help is needed.

Lily asks Harry if this level of fear is warranted as there weren't any cases being reported of attacks by Voldemort or his followers?

Harry said all you need to know is that they attacked Lord Potter and Lord Black along with their Lady's in broad daylight and it was sweep under the ministry rug. You yourself while married to James are a muggle-born, they would kill you and nothing would be done until we took it upon ourselves to get justice.

James and Sirius for once had the look of proper Lords on their faces and said justice would be swift and deadly!

Harry said it isn't going to happen but they had to be prepared and this was the first step. I don't want them to know everything about me yet but whatever it takes to convince them that they are in danger do it. Harry tells Lily to send an owl to the Bones' and see if they would hold a small gathering of those he named and he would be there to add his words to what they would be relaying.

Lily agrees and gets parchment and quill to send the missive.

James says he would floo to the Longbottom's and talk with Frank and Augusta but Harry says "no, I just told that you, Sirius and Lily are to stay together! None of you are to go anywhere alone!" James says there is no danger in flooing to the Longbottom's, when Harry says "in the future the floo system was in control of a Voldemort supporter and they changed the destination points of certain families and death waited on them when they exited the floo."

Sirius looks at James and says that is impossible, it would mean that the Ministry had lost control of the government!

Harry says that is exactly what happened and a lot of good people died because other good people stood by and did nothing. This time there is no sitting on the sidelines, there will be no hoping they can be redeemed, this time death is coming calling and it will be those that want to harm innocents that pay! Harry tells them to be careful and not to leave anyone out. He had some things he had to run by Lord Black and Lord Potter before he had to leave for the day.

Lily had a strained look on her face that Harry saw and he said to her, no, not that type of commitment tonight. She looked relieved as she saw that he knew what she was thinking.

James, Lily and Sirius talked for a few minutes before they apparated outside the ward boundary at the Ossuary (Bones' Manor) and waited for them to be allowed to enter. Ted and Julie came out to welcome them, and James says Ted we need to talk and we need Amelia here also!

Harry finds Lord Black and Lord Potter sitting in the Lord office at Black Manor and asks if Lord Black has any problems or advice for dealing quickly with the Malfoy problem?

Lord Black tells Harry that he has a plan that would surely get Malfoy angry at Tuesday's Wizengamot Meeting but he says it may not be enough to get him to agree to a duel.

Harry tells Lord Black to just get him angry and he would take care of the rest! Harry tells them that Narcissa should be in the visitor's section with the Lady's Black Potter and Tonks, and dressed as a daughter of House Black, not as Lady Malfoy. This will set Lucius to seething as he hasn't been allowed back on the Black Property and never would again, then Lord Black could start in on annulling the marriage contract with the House of Malfoy for breach and ask for her dowry plus interest back. When Lucius asks for proof of the breach that's when I will inform every one of our "family" meeting and the truth's he revealed under guest-rites at House Black. Of course, he will say this can't be used against him as it was forced by Magic itself, but it will make him angrier as I inform every one of his marriage breaches. He will gladly accept the duel to get me to stop airing his dirty laundry.

Lord Potter smiles and tells Arcturus, he sure is a product of our lines, no doubt about that! Once you take down Malfoy, you have to protect Narcissa as quickly as possible, no one knows what Lucius has in that house and who would do what to make sure it didn't come to light.

Harry says I know a few things that are hidden there and that will be one of the first things I take care of after I dispose of the trash! I hope Narcissa will hold off on annulling her marriage until I kill Lucius so she can be brought back into the new House Malfoy as Lady and we can add another Black in a seat on the Wizengamot!

They all agree that they have the makings of a solid plan and that they would contemplate more and make any adjustments as they thought of them.

Harry bid them good afternoon and said he had something he had to do and he would see them the next day.

Harry goes to his room and showers and Grayclay has lain out an emerald green jumper with black trousers, and his black dragonhide boots. He then goes down to the parlor and apparates outside of Nott Manor and calls for Sami (Liza's elf) to announce him to Lady Nott.

Sami pops in and out and is back almost immediately and asks Lord Peverell to please come inside.

Harry enters into the parlor and is met by Lady Nott and she seems scared at first not knowing why her new lord was here and what this could mean for her or her daughter. Harry tells her to please be at ease and that he was just there to check on her and make sure all was well.

Liza tells Harry that all is fine and that she welcomes him to his new residence Nott Manor, Harry tells her, "Liza, this may belong to me on paper but it is your home if you want it to be, or I will find you somewhere else if you would like." Liza tells Harry that it is a huge home but it is where Candace feels safe so she will stay if he allows.

Harry asks her then if she has any plans for the rest of the afternoon and for dinner?

Liza says she has no plans and has no one to leave Candace with at this stage.

Harry smiles at her and says take a little time and gather yourself and Candace and we will go somewhere and show her some things she has never seen.

Liza tells Harry it will take her at least thirty minutes to get herself and Candace presentable to go out with her Lord and Harry tells her, "Liza, you are perfect just the way you are but take your time and do what you feel you must, I will wait."

Liza calls Tami and asks her to get Candace presentable to go out with Lord Peverell and she pops away and Harry hears a loud eep! As Candace is whisked away to get ready. Liza goes to her quarters and freshens up and they return to the parlor where Harry had been looking at the furniture. Harry makes a silent note to let her know it will be fine to put her "stamp" on the residence as she is there all the time.

Liza asks Harry where would they be going and he asks "has Candace ever apparated before?" Liza says yes but she has always been held in her arms. Harry reaches down and picks up the three-year-old and offers his other arm to Liza who puts her arm through it and holds on tight.

Harry apparates them outsides Regent's Park which is home to the London Zoo, it is the world's oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in 1828 and open to the public in 1847. Harry buys them tickets and for the next two hours Liza and Candace are entranced by all the different creatures, animals, and other wildlife they see.

Candace goes from squealing with delight to yelling from fright to fits of giggles at the monkeys. Liza relaxes as their time passes and she really enjoys the afternoon, especially when Harry buys Candace a big stuffed elephant.

Harry asks Liza what she and Candace would like for dinner and she says where ever mi-lord wants to go is fine with her, but Harry tells her to give him some idea as to what Candace would like or would she like Harry to pick a place that he thinks Candace would like?

Liza tells him to pick a place and Harry laughs and apparates them to a covered area in downtown London. Liza looks amazed at the towering golden arches that is before her and Harry says, "I think Candace would love to play in a McDonalds Playland." Liza asks what do they serve here as she sees all the people going in and out carrying bags of food and some sitting at small cubicle like tables?

Harry having grown up in the muggle world told Liza I will order for us and he got Candace a Happy Meal for a girl, with a burger, chips and apple slices with a fizzy drink, and got Liza and himself something she would remember as being called a Big Mac, with chips and also a fizzy drink. The laughter that they heard from Candace as she slid down the slide proved to Liza that children were children whether they be magical or muggle. By the way, Liza fell in love with the Big Mac and she asks Harry if they could have McDonalds again sometime? Harry smiled and says of course mi-lady!

After Candace was tired out from the zoo and playing Harry apparated them back inside Nott Manor and Liza took Candace up to tuck her in as she was asleep in Harry's arms. About fifteen minutes later Liza came back down and asks Harry if he wanted to or was, he ready to retire for the evening?

Harry answers and says some tea would be nice and he would just like to talk with her for a while. Sami popped in with some tea and Harry sat on the couch and Liza sat across from him. Harry asks her Liza how would you like to change your name back to Wincombe or even Peverell if you would like? It will get you and Candace away from the notoriety of the Nott moniker?

Liza answers while I would like my name to be my maiden name, I feel I would be safer and Candace would be safer as a Peverell.

Harry says I'm not so sure but you will have the protection of House Peverell, Black and Potter. I will see to it that it is done and I want you to still sit your seat on the Wizengamot. I want you to be the woman I know you can be! I am making sure your home is as safe as can be and that only the people you trust are allowed entry. Between the Goblin wards and my own, anyone wishing harm to you or Candace will be in for a very bad day. I will be doing the same for many of the other residences I have become responsible for. But if for any reason you think you and Candace are in danger get Sami and Tami totake you to Peverell Manor, you will be safe there and I will know immediately and I will come for you. This property can be replaced, you and your daughter can't!

Liza just looked at Harry with a star-struck expression and politely said, thank you Lord Peverell, I don't know what I did in this life to come under your care but I am thankful to all the GODS that I have.

Harry tells her that he has had a very enjoyable afternoon and night and he will be checking in on her again soon to make sure they are safe.

Liza reaches out and takes Harry's hand and asks demurely, Lord, Harry, if it pleases you would you please stay the night, I would be grateful and I would feel safer, I am sorry to be a bother!

Harry says if you are sure that is what you want, you do not have to do this, I told you that it was a onetime thing and would never ask that of you again, I will never force or coerce you in any way.

Liza says, "I know Lord Peverell, that is why I want this, I have never had the opportunity to decide for myself, I would like to feel what that is like just once!

Harry calls for Sami who pops in immediately, Sami, I want you to go to Potter Castle and let Lady Potter know that I am at Nott Manor and will be here all night. If they need me, please send Grayclay to get me.

Harry holds out his hand and Liza takes it and Harry leads her to the Lord's Quarters, where they finally get to sleep after two hours of intimacy.

Meanwhile, earlier that night at the Ossuary (Bone's Ancestral Home), Lily, James, Sirius Ted, Julie, and Amelia had met over tea and Lily informed them of most of what had happened and what will happen.

Ted could not believe what Lily was telling him, but he knew by the looks on James and Sirius's faces meant there was truth in her words. They somehow knew that death eaters would target not only them but the baby Julie was carrying, also. Ted asks Lily to cast whatever wards over his home that she could and gave permission for Lord Peverell to do the same. Ted floo called the Longbottom's and the Prewitt brother's and had them all come over immediately, they too were in shock at the information that Lily, James and Sirius were giving them.

They all swore that they would stick together and fight but they too wanted the wards offered by Lily and Lord Peverell.

Lily cast the new Fidelius Ward Harry had taught her with Ted as the secret keeper and they left to do the same at Longbottom Manor with Frank as the secret keeper.

The Prewitt twins shared an apartment so a Fidelius would not work, but they did get port-keys that would punch through any anti-portkey or anti-apparition wards that could be placed at this time.

The twins did ask if Lily could add her wards to their sister's place in Ottery St. Catchpole called The Burrow.

Lily said that was on the list and she would get to them as soon as she took care of the McKinnon's and Greengrass's since they were closer and then she would get both The Burrow and the Lovegood's place The Rookery since they were in the same area and would save time.

It was a tired trio that arrived back at Potter Castle after visiting and setting the new wards around their friends' homes. Lily, James, and Sirius also provided each family with their own port-keys for a quick means of escape it they came under attack and either were out-numbered, cornered, or their house elves could not get to them in time. Saturday would be just as busy as they would get to the other residences that were on the list and they knew that the visits to the Weasley's and the Lovegood's would not be short as Molly would want them to eat and Xeno and Selene would want to talk for a while!

A/N's: I wanted to get to the downfall of Lucius Malfoy this chapter but it will happen in the next, Also, Voldemort makes somewhat of an appearance as some of his goon's test out some of the residences of his fallen followers. (Hint: it does not end well for the stooges.)