Chapter 4- The woes of the last Black
Sirius Orion Black. Born to the most powerful and dangerous family in the history of the wizarding world.
The Heir of the Most Ancient and Noble house of Black.
Son of Orion Black and Walburga Black and the grandson of Baron Arcturus Black.
Sirius grew up to be a very bright young boy. He had taken to mischief and was a prankster. He loved his family members and his cousins.
Bellatrix and Sirius were the closest of the lot.
They loved to do pranks and play around and have fun.
Narcissa was the little sister he never had. He was very protective of her.
Andromeda was his best friend. She was not as mischievous as her sisters but she was a good girl.
When he went to Hogwarts, he got sorted to Gryffindor. His cousins were very worried. They knew that Sirius ' mother would punish him for that. Sirius felt scared as well. His mother would punish him for going to Gryffindor.
The Gryffindors moved away from him. They knew of his family's reputation and didn't want to be near him due to fear.
But this changed when James Potter came and sat next to him. He was glad to see his cousin. He and James were good friends. He used to attend events with his great aunt Dorea and he would meet him there.
From then on Sirius and James became the best of friends. They were as thick as thieves.
They were joined by Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew.
The four of them, or simply the marauders used to create mischief around Hogwarts.
James and Bellatrix became very good friends as time passed.
When James and Bella get together they will pull so many pranks that you will never forget them ever.
She became the honorary marauder of the group.
Sirius was happy he had such wonderful friends and family. It was then that his mother started to show her true colours.
She used to preach to him about how muggles were beneath them and how he must join the dark lord and become his trusted member.
She was trying to convince the family of that Idea. It hadn't come to pass because of his grandfather Arcturus.
Sirius was proud to call him his grandfather. He was a true warrior. A true Black.
When Sirius ran away from his mother's clutches, and went to the Potters, his grandfather had agreed with his decision.
It was a few years later that Sirius realised his mistake. Even though his mother had no power in the family she was the matriarch. After Arcturus and Melania passed away, Sirius refused to take the headship and that mistake is the most foolish mistake he ever made.
His mother, as the matriarch of the family, put his cousins in marriage contracts.
Andromeda escaped but Bella and Cissy couldn't.
Bellatrix was given away to Rudolphus Lestrange. Her will was taken away from her with an old ways contract. She became a slave for Rudolphus.
She held her mind for a long time. She had control of herself. Sirius had apologized profusely to her. He still blamed himself for all that happened to Bella and Cissy.
James was furious at Walburga but Bella convinced him to let it be.
It was a war. And Bella and Cissy were on the wrong side of the war.
Sirius thought of many ways to help them. To free them. He had found a way and it needed few finer details.
He thought that he would make the necessary changes and do the ritual.
That was pushed away from his mind with the wedding of Lily and James. He was happy. Two of his best friends uniting with each other made him extremely happy.
His happiness went a step up when his godson Harry Potter was born.
Oh how much he missed his beloved prongslet. He loved and lived like the boy is his son. He never thought of marrying, and Harry took the place of his son, his life and his heir.
The boy took him in his clutches from the moment he set his eyes on him.
If there was another person who was more happy than him and the Potters was Bellatrix.
The woman was ecstatic to see the little guy.
James then gave Bella the shock of her life when he appointed Bellatrix as Harry's godmother.
Bellatrix broke down into tears and hugged James's life out of him.
For the next hour, Harry rested peacefully in Bella's arms and she didn't show any sign of handing him over.
Bellatrix watched as her godson opened his little eyes and watched her curiously with his beautiful emerald eyes.
When he gave her a toothless grin, Bella was on cloud nine.
It was his turn to be shocked when Lily appointed him as Harry's godfather.
That was the day that Sirius decided that Harry will be his only and very important priority.
Time passed as well and Remus and him were a bit busy. Remus was quite taken with Harry.
Harry's first word was 'Mooey'. Remus was so shocked when he heard Harry call him that he spilt all his coffee on his pants.
Peter was very much less around the others. Harry never was comfortable with Peter. Sirius should have seen the problem then itself.
Sirius had decided to liberate Bella and Cissy from their contracts and was making the final preparations when tragedy struck.
When he received news that the Potters were attacked, his breath caught in his throat.
He rushed. He cursed Pettigrew. Why didn't he see what was happening with him?? Why didn't he guess it was Pettigrew? The man was cowardly and not an honest man.
Harry!! Harry was all that was in his mind. He didn't know why but his heart started to pound.
When Sirius arrived at Potter Cottage, the house lay in ruins. It was like a war had taken place.
He heard a pop and his wand jumped to his hand. He looked to see Bellatrix.
Bellatrix rushed towards Sirius, and demanded as to what happened to James?? Her face lost all colour when she heard that they had been attacked.
She was devastated.
She rushed into the house with Sirius. Only one thought occupied their brains.
' Harry!!'.
Bellatrix heard crying. She rushed towards Harry's room.
As she was climbing the stairs, she saw the dead body of her best friend and brother in all but blood.
The dam broke and tears flowed freely.
She shook James and begged him to wake up. But he didn't.
Sirius' s heart broke at that. All he could do was hold his cousin and cry for their loss.
They moved up the stairs and entered Harry's room. They saw the body of Lily. Bellatrix knelt down. She held Lily's hand and promised that she would take good care of Harry.
They finally looked at the crib. Harry was crying. His forehead was bleeding. He held five dolls in his hand.
A stag, a doe, a grim, a wolf and a black panther.
The animagus forms him, Moony, Bella, Lily and James.
He picked Harry up. He healed his wound.
" Pafoo '' shouted Harry with joy and snuggled closer to his godfather. Sirius couldn't hold it anymore. He cried. He started to cry for all the injustice that happened to Harry.
He handed him over to his godmother.
"Bellati" squealed Harry. Bellatrix kissed his forehead and held him close to her.
Harry then turned towards his fallen mother.
" Mama," he said and pointed to his mother.
Sirius had never felt much worse in his life.
He felt his heart break.
He suddenly heard a noise and he told Bella to hide and took Harry and moved away to the door.
Bellatrix took his leave.
Sirius looked to see the large form of Hagrid.
Hagrid had been instructed by Dumbledore to get Harry to him. Sirius wanted to protest but he thought the idea had merit. He wanted to capture Pettigrew. He handed over Harry and his bike to take him safely away and left.
After searching for some hours he found Pettigrew.
He cornered him. He was losing control. He wanted to strangle the traitor.
" Why??" He had asked.
Peter laughed.
Suddenly he screamed.
" Why did you do it Sirius?? They were your friends. How could you betray them??" He shouted and pointed his wand at the gas pipeline and fired a blasting hex. He changed into his animagus form and escaped through the sewage.
The explosion that followed took the lives of thirteen muggles.
Sirius stood rooted to the spot.
He laughed. He laughed and laughed and laughed. The bastard. His cunning truly impressed Sirius. " It's my fault. It's all my fault." He kept whispering.
He didn't see the aurors arriving and stunning him.
The next time he woke up he was in Azkaban.
They say that the place is a hell on earth. That was the understatement of the century.
Sirius had lost all the will to live after three days in Azkaban but one thing held him from losing his mind and life.
" Harry" , his dear godson.
It was two days later that there was another occupant in the prison.
Sirius was aghast to see Bellatrix being brought in.
His guilt increased a hundredfold when he remembered that he couldn't free her.
When he heard what the Lestrange brothers had done with her and to Frank and Alice, he was livid. He promised to free Bella from this hell hole and also from Lestrange.
They spent the next twelve years in Azkaban, assuring each other and helping each other, encouraging each other.
It was during Fudge's visit that he saw the news of Peter in his rat form with a red headed family.
He told this to Bella and he decided with a plan to escape from here and take out that rat.
After that he could somehow convince people to free him and Bella.
Bella wished him luck and told him to be careful.
Sirius changed into Padfoot and escaped Azkaban. He stayed low and kept himself from magical presence and took off to Hogwarts.
Maybe it was because of him knowing his innocence or due to the fact that he and Bella only had one thought, their love for Harry but the Dementors didn't affect them much.
Of course, long exposure to them will cause problems but they won't have to fear much like the others in Azkaban.
Sirius made his way towards Hogwarts. His thoughts, kill the rat and keep his dear Harry safe.
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Today was the first time Harry would be having his elective classes.
For the past few days, Harry was seen very less in the great hall. He would eat and get away.
The rift between Harry and his best friends had spread like fiendfyre.
Many of them chastised Hermione for her actions and Ron for defending her actions even though he was a pureblood and knew about the mistakes she made.
As Harry walked to Care of Magical Creatures, he was stopped by a call.
" Harry", he turned to see Tracy walking towards him with Daphne Greengrass by her side.
" Ladies," he greeted. " What can I do for you??", He asked politely.
" We wanted to join you. You were walking alone, so we thought you might need some company." Daphne said with a cool gaze.
Harry raised his eyebrows in surprise.
He then shrugged and moved along and waved them along.
They walked in silence to the outdoors. It was a fine day.
Harry was happy that Hagrid got the job of professor here.
The man had a good heart and he had very good knowledge on the creatures. A fitting match, thought Harry with a grin.
The three of them stood near Hagrid's hut. Harry took out a book, and started going through it. The girls observed his behaviour.
They were thinking of what he was reading. " What are you reading??" Asked Daphne. She couldn't hold her curiosity.
Harry looked up.
" War and Peace" he said.
" What kind of book is that??" She asked.
" It's a muggle novel. Focuses on Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Russia in 1812." He said.
" I am sorry but why the hell are you reading that??" Tracy asked.
Harry grinned.
" No reason in particular. It is good for me to pass time. A sense of peace." He said.
" What is it about??" Asked a curious Daphne.
Harry just flicked his wand and had two copies. He gave both of them the books.
" Read it. It's good." He said and turned back to the book.
The rest of the class arrived.
" What are you guys waiting for?? Follow me." He said and led the class to an enclosed area.
" Wait here." He said and left.
He came back with a beautiful half bird and half horse like creature.
" Beautiful isn't it??" He questioned.
" Hagrid. What is that thing??" Asked a very scared Ron.
" That Ron is a hippogriff. Very proud and loyal creatures. They are very powerful as well. You shouldn't insult a hippogriff. It would be your death wish." He said.
" Now, who will come and say hello to Buckbeak??" He called.
" Well done Harry. Come on." He called out to Harry.
Harry looked around and saw that the rest of the class had moved back in fear. He rolled his eyes.
He approached the hippogriff and bowed to the creature. Buckbeak stood scrutinizing him and then bowed back.
Harry approached the creature and petted him. The hippogriff leaned into his touch.
Harry brushed his snout and smiled.
" You ready to fly boy??" He asked him gently.
Buckbeak sat down for Harry to climb. The rest of the class looked on in awe and wonder at Harry. When he climbed onto the hippogriff, they were down right shocked.
Buckbeak took flight with Harry on his back and flew over the grounds of Hogwarts and the Black lake. As they were flying over the forbidden forest, Harry thought he saw a large black dog, but didn't mind much. He finally landed near Hagrid's hut and dropped down. He conjured two dead ferrets and threw them to Buckbeak.
He turned to see the rest of the class and Hagrid staring at him with wide eyes and open mouths.
" Well done Harry. Fifty points to Gryffindor." Hagrid said and started to clap for him.
Harry just nodded and stood silently near Daphne and Tracy.
" Did you just fly a hippogriff??" Asked Daphne incredulously.
Harry shrugged and smirked.
" You are infuriating, Harry," she said when he still didn't answer her.
" What can I say, I like to mess with you Ms Greengrass." He said with a cheeky grin.
Daphne just pouted and turned away with a huff.
Tracy stood there laughing at them.
Hagrid had called each one of them to try and communicate with a hippogriff.
Malfoy, who was chatting with his cohorts, had enough and charged at the hippogriff.
" You are not dangerous at all are you, you beast." He said and tried to touch it.
Buckbeak became furious and reared back. He suddenly attacked Malfoy with its talons.
It raised and got ready to attack when Harry interfered.
" Buckbeak, stand down." He said with raised hands. The hippogriff tried to attack again.
" You better stand down, wise guy. That won't work with me" he said.
The hippogriff slowly calmed down and moved back.
Harry turned towards Malfoy and looked at him. His arm had a nasty gash and was bleeding heavily. From the way he was holding his hand, Harry realised that he may have broken his hand.
Harry raised his wand. Draco moved away from him in fear. The rest of Draco's bodyguards took out their wands. Harry just sighed. With a wave of his wand, all of them were wandless and bound.
The rest of them gasped at the casual display of advanced magic.
Daphne stood dumbfounded at what she witnessed. When she saw Harry approaching Draco, she thought that he would hurt him for all the trouble he received.
Harry knelt down in front of Draco. He took his injured arm.
" Breath Malfoy," he said. " I will not attack a fallen person." He said and started to wave his wand in intricate patterns.
The blood was cleaned, and the gash was healed. " It will twitch a bit. Hold still" he said.
Harry felt around Draco's arm. He straightened his arm and pulled it a bit and bent it slightly against the injured side. A crack was heard and Malfoy screamed in pain. " It's over. Just a moment." He said and swiped his wand and the pain vanished instantly.
The others watched in shock at Harry healing Draco. Harry had not observed but almost three fourth of the school stood observing his actions and were amazed at the actions of the arch enemies. It was time for lunch and most of them had heard a commotion and had naturally come to inspect it. They hadn't expected the sight before them.
Draco looked at Harry with shock.
" Why??" He questioned. " Why did you help me??" He asked.
Harry stared at him for a while. He waved his wand and the bounded ones were released and their wands were returned.
" You see Draco, I never wanted to be your enemy in the first place. I never wanted anything to do with you, and certainly not an enemy out of you. At that time, I had no idea of the pureblood ways and hence snubbed you without proper respect.
I apologise for that. But don't think for a second that you are innocent.
You see Draco. You are a pest now. Your father is the slimiest bastard I have ever seen. You and I know that he licks the boot of Dark Tosser you call Voldemort.
Mark my word, Draco the bastard isn't dead yet. He survived. I am known as the boy who lived, But trust me, I am not the only one that lived that night.
He lives. He will come back. And this time, I will make the necessary requirements for him. Putting him six feet under.
You don't know what he does to others. You all think he is the route to power for purebloods but it's actually the other way round.
You fools are the route to his power and he is only worried about his power. Not anything else.
If you become a pain in his ass, he will cut you down.
Dreams Draco. Dreams. That's what you so-called dark faction are living in. The land of dreams. But as a wise man told me, I won't do well to dream and forget to live in the present.
My great grandfather had only good things to say about the Malfoys. He told me about Antione Malfoy. He was a true Malfoy. A credit to your house.
But Abraxus and Lucius Malfoy have put your family through the mud.
Make no mistake Draco, your father will die. I will personally see to it. For the things he has done are really unforgivable.
You have two options . One . Change. Become the Malfoy of the old. Carry your family name back to the heights it should have been.
Two. Die. Become someone like your father and die by my hands. It's your choice.
It's difficult, I know. He has brought you up. Might have shown love and affection. But sometimes, the harsh truth is really painful.
Either become a filth like your father. Threaten innocents. Wear masks and follow a mad man. Murder, torture and rape innocents. Become hated by any and everyone.
Or, become a credit to your mother. Narcissa is a wonderful woman. She absolutely adores you and you don't pay attention to it.
Narcissa is my cousin Draco. My family. For me nothing is more important than my family. I had promised to give you a fair warning and a chance. I have. It's up to you to decide.
There are a lot of things that I and Dumbledore differ on. But if there is one particular thing I agree with him, then it is the power of love.
Love is an extremely powerful weapon Draco. If I am standing alive, in front of you today, it is because of my mother's love.
I wasn't as lucky as you. I lost her even before I knew her. But do you want to know what my last memory of her was??
Her screams. Her voice pleaded for mercy. She willingly asked to be killed to save my life.
Everytime I close my eyes, her voice is all I hear. A dementor in the near area and I hear her begging for my life.
' Not Harry. Not Harry. Please. Not Harry. Take me instead. I beg you.' "
Harry said with a grave tone.
The others were horrified. Some of them had tears in their eyes. Dumbledore was the most affected of all. Tears flowed freely through his eyes.
Harry took a deep breath and continued.
" I never had that chance, but you are throwing it away even if you had it. Don't. I don't like to see your mother hurt. Listen to her. Learn from her. Cherish every moment with her. You won't regret ever being born." He said.
He slowly took a step back.
The entire school was listening. Many were lost in tears and sadness. Daphne was heartbroken. How in the hell is he still a nice person. He smiles. He laughs. He teaches. Spending time with my sister. Ruthless and yet, a very good man.
She had never seen a person like him before. He was an enigma to her.
Yes he was handsome, talented, powerful but still human. Had emotions and pain.
Just like us.
At that moment, Daphne Greengrass saw Harry Potter as not the Boy Who Lived. Not the Potter Lord.
She saw him as Harry. Just Harry. Harry who grew up without parents. Harry who has pain like anyone else. Harry who is just as broken as any other person yet still good at heart.
Harry smiled. " You know the first spell I learnt ,Draco??"
He placed his wand at his forehead.
" Avada Kedavra," he said.
There was a huge scream. The staff had almost jumped onto him. The others who knew about the curse jumped back in shock. He is trying to use the curse on himself.
The killing curse.
" The killing curse. " He said without emotion. He waved his wand and the teachers were frozen in place.
" For the past twelve years, that curse which was used on my mother by Voldemort himself. I see that curse being used on my mother almost every time."
" Mr Potter." Dumbledore called him. " What are you thinking of doing??" He asked. Harry unfroze them .
" Talking." He said with a shrug.
He lifted his wand, " Avada Kedavra," he said again. Nothing happened but many screamed.
" Intent. Magic is all about intent. You need to hate someone with all your heart and soul to employ that on someone and that in turn taints your soul.
Hate, revenge, torture are those that can be done only when you truly intend to.
I want you guys to truly think.
Are all Gryffindors brave?Are all Slytherins evil?? Are all Puffs loyal and hardworking?? Are all Claws intelligent??
Think it through. Is there anything such as light magic?? Dark magic??" He said softly.
The entire school, even the teachers were listening to his words carefully.
" You know Draco, our ancestors have said a few words. All you need to survive is a bowl of rice, a glass of water, a set of clothes to cover yourself and a space as big as your body for sleeping.
Follow those words. Many won't have the privilege you have. Use it wisely.
There will come a time, when we have to make decisions. A decision between what is right and what is easy. Make the right decision, it may be tough but worth every second of your life.
People say lots of things. One in particular is true. Keep your friends closer. Enemies, all the more closer.
Think about what you are. I am a Potter. I will kill you and bury you right here and no one will know how I did it.
My family and I are not one to be trifled with.
If you do, I will come back for you and trust me, you don't want me on your back." He said and walked out of the grounds.
The rest of the school was thoughtful the entire time. Harry's words had made a strong impact on them.
And they learned one important thing.
' Harry Potter is the most dangerous person you will ever see' they thought with a shudder.
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Harry sat back in the room of requirements after his vigorous training. He had come here to have some peace of mind. He hoped against hope that Draco would change.
He had promised Narcissa, and he had now kept his word. He really hoped he would change.
He got up and left the room. As he was walking towards the tower, he felt movement in his peripheral vision.
He kept walking, but now he was totally alert. As he came around the corner, he felt a spell whizzing towards him.
" Harry!!!!" He heard a scream but didn't pay much attention to it. He parried to the left. Then he felt another spell and parried to the right.
He felt two more spells, he avoided the first but the second, a cutting curse from the likes of it struck his right shoulder.
Harry hissed. His sleeve got torn and there was blood flowing as well. Harry turned towards the attackers with a murderous look on his face.
An audience had accumulated. He could identify his attackers. Senior Slytherins.
He sighed. They will never learn.
" Scared Potter. You won't act almighty now. You say the Dark Lord is a coward. Now fight Potter." Said a burly seventh year.
" He won't fight, Yaxley. He is a Gryffindork. He will fight when he has two or three other kittens to help him." Another seventh year replied.
There were fifteen of them in total.
But one name. One name stopped him cold.
Yaxley.
His blood started to boil.
" Why Potter?? No one to help you??" Asked Yaxley.
" Why don't you pray for your mudblood mother and blood traitor father?? They might help you. Wait. They are dead aren't they??" He laughed.
Harry laughed. Laughed like a crazy person.
" You people are really foolish aren't you??" He questioned.
The students who were watching suddenly were wary of him.
" You want a fight?? So be it" he said and he pulled his wand out of thin air.
The Slytherins fired spells continuously. They were Newt level students so they had spell knowledge.
Harry calmly stepped away from the path of the spells.
He evaded the spell at the last moment and thus could see more than enough to understand what they were trying to do next.
The Slytherins were getting frustrated. They were casting continuously and the blasted boy hadn't cast a single spell.
They were tiring quickly. Harry smirked. He could go on all day and he was still in his third year.
It was time.
Harry launched a blasting hex. They were hit and three of them were taken away. He then swatted back two stunners to their casters. He then walked forward. He swatted away anything that came his way.
It was only when he was almost near them that Harry casted another spell.
He waved his wand and their arms and legs went limp.
They lost all sense of movement in their body.
They fell down in heaps. Harry stalked forward. He slashed his wand and they were hanging upside down.
He pulled Yaxley towards him.
" Well wise guy, you were saying something. Speak. I have all day." He said and conjured a throne and sat down.
He cleaned off the blood and pulled the torn sleeve out.
The observers gasped when they saw the Basilisk marking on his arm.
He traced the marking fondly.
" Put me down Potter. You dare to attack me you filthy half…. " He trailed off and screamed in pain when he was hit with a bone breaker. " You aren't in any position to make demands, Yaxley. You are hanging upside down in front of me and at mercy of my beautiful wand here. Decide. What are you going to do??" He said and started to whistle a tune.
" Thanks for the heads up Neville", he said to Neville Longbottom who had screamed his name." I owe you one." Neville nodded and smiled.
Harry just sat there for some time and sure enough it was time for Snape.
Someone had informed the staff and they had made their appearance.
" Potter!!!!" Screamed Snape. " You arrogant fool. How dare you attack innocents?? I will have you expelled for this" he ranted.
Harry just yawned and looked at him.
" You are an arrogant swine just like your father…." , " No Severus," warned Dumbledore.
The air thickened. The others gulped and moved back.
Harry looked into Snape' s eyes and Snape balked under the fury he saw there. He started to shake and sweat in fear of those glowing green eyes.
Harry got up and blasted Snape with a blasting hex near his ground.
He stalked forward. His eyes were glowing and shining with anger.
He approached Snape and flicked his wand. The air around them is distorted. He conjured a hammer out of thin air.
He got close to Snape and slammed it on his knee.
Snape wailed in agony and pain. Harry moved around and slammed his right knee. Snape was crying in pain and fear.
Harry knelt down. He started to punch Snape.
" You…" punch, " dare ", punch " call my father arrogant??" Punch.
" You who became Jealous over him because he performs better than you. Because he got what you didn't. Or because he gave up his life just to save his wife and kid". He punched. Blood poured out of Snape's mouth and nose.
" You are a swine Snape. When my father grew out of his stupid pranks and joking stuff, you went and mingled with the wrong sort. Resorted to all kinds of filthy deeds and then become the reason that I am an orphan and you still had the gall to come back to that fucking goat and convince him that you loved my mother." He said.
" My mother wouldn't have looked at you if she knew what you truly were. She would have spat on your face if she saw your behaviour to the other kids. You are a bastard. You will always be a bastard.
My father was a great man. He had responsibilities, principles and morals. Yes he used to prank and joke but you sir weren't very innocent either were you??" He asked.
" He put in the effort to grow out of it, while you are moaning about how life is unfair.
Grow up Snape.
This will be the last time I will ever warn you. Next time you take the Potter name to slander, you will have to get all your affairs into order. I will come for you and put you in place. Six feet under the ground."
He healed the man with a wave of his wand. He helped him up and cleaned his dirtied robes. He straightened the man's collar and patted his shoulders.
" Next time you use Legilimency on any minor, I will cut you where you stand. Your mental shields are shit by the way" he said and started to walk off.
" Mr Potter", called Dumbledore.
" I will not let you leave like this. What happened here??" He asked.
" Those idiots there thought it was a good idea to attack me. I showed them otherwise." He said with a grin.
" Be that it may, but I will have to give you some punishment." He said.
Harry nodded.
" Be my guest." He said and started to walk away.
" Hundred points from Gryffindor and a year's worth of detention Mr Potter." He said.
" Accepted. I will leave."
" Wait Potter. Free us" shouted Yaxley.
Harry gave a mischievous grin.
" Well aren't you a powerful pureblood?? Free yourselves." He said and walked out.
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Daphne Greengrass, the heiress of the Most Ancient and Noble house of Greengrass sat contemplating what had happened.
Harry Potter was truly an enigma.
He was calm, composed, funny, infuriating, different and so special.
He was powerful. She didn't know the extent of her power, but Harry didn't need to tell her about that for her to know.
She could feel the power and magic rolling of him in waves from a very far distance.
He was the Potter Lord and she knew what it meant. They were the most powerful family in existence. They have resources and wealth like no other.
They had magical powers like no others.
She had of course heard about Charlus Potter. Her father shudders whenever he talks about that man. It's typical that Harry is also of the same kind.
What drew Daphne to Harry is his ability to speak. He is passionate and his words are full of life. He has no prejudice and is an apt lord according to her standards.
She had no interest in Harry previously, but this Harry was different.
His style, mannerisms, his abilities, his knowledge and his confidence took her by surprise.
She felt happy that he wasn't like other typical Gryffindors who will treat anything and everything Slytherins as death eaters.
When he encountered Malfoy, she thought that he would hurt him badly.
What he did next will always be inscribed in her head.
She had never expected him to talk to Draco. But he had done an about turn. He proved again why he was different from others.
She extracted her memories and sealed the vial as she attached it to Apollo.
She was sending this to her father. She wanted to befriend Harry. He was a good man. He will also be a terrific ally.
Good people like him are very hard to find.
She felt herself smiling from the thoughts of the green eyed young man.
She shook her head.
'Pull yourself together, Daphne Greengrass.'
She chastised herself.
She thought about what she knew of him.
He always stays alone these days. Always has his nose in a book.
He never stays in a particular place. He always disappears when he has no classes.
He does extremely well in classes but that is a given considering his magical abilities.
He can be downright scary when he wants. He broke Snape's bones with a sledge hammer.
Daphne shuddered at that memory. He never thought she would say this but damn that was the scariest thing she had ever seen.
Her head of the house was out of line too. He shouldn't speak that way of a man who is dead.
Once dead, the person stays dead. His chapter is finished.
Holding a grudge against a dead man and his young son who has never met his father is taking it too far.
" Take this to dad, Apollo." She let her owl fly and got back to the assignment she was completing.
TBC--
Hey guys. The next chapter is up. I am very happy and I thank you guys wholeheartedly for the positive reviews you people have provided to both my fics. Please continue to review my works. It helps a lot.
I always thought that Snape was a bit too much of a bastard. I mean who on earth will hold a grudge against a dead man.
Snape seems like a guy who can't stand others when they are doing something better than you.
As for Draco, I know many won't like this but Draco's warning was only as a favor for Narcissa. Now that the warning has been given, I have to see how I progress and use that character.
The pairings as I had mentioned will be Daphne and Fleur. I have thought of bringing an OC in the TWT for the fourth year for his third lordship.
I might go with the three characters or only the two ladies.
So review and tell me about what I should do about the pairings.
Stay tuned--