Lily only stayed in the dining room long enough to floo Molly Weasley and make sure it was alright to have Evan spend the day there. Once that was taken care of she began storming her way to James office where she knew he was hiding. Most likely complaining to Sirius on that stupid mirror of his. Her rampage through the house was stalled for few moment by Albus informing her that he would be leaving for Hogwart before disapparating with a sharp crack.

With everything taken care of she made her way to James office and as soon as she reached the delicately carved wooden doors she began bashing her fist against them while screaming for James to 'Open this door right now!' after a few moments of this she stopped and waited.

Slowly the door creaked open to allow her entrance to her husband's office. It had belonged to Charlus Potter, her father-in-law before James. It was a circular room with a fireplace large enough for a grown man to stand dominating the room. A large mahogany desk and leather wing backed chair was in the center of the room with two smaller chairs in front of it for guests. There were several large square windows giving the room an open feeling and bookshelves covering every other available wall space. James was seated at the desk and looking at her with an expectant look on his face. Without needing any other prompting she barreled into the room and immediately began laying into her husband about what he had done and demanding what he thought he was doing by daring to strike her baby boy.

"What on earth did you think you were doing?! Evan was just trying to find a way around that barbaric rule of yours! He just wants to make you proud and be a good son and Heir!" She shrieked at him. She rather looked like steam would start coming out of her ears at any moment with her face just as red as her hair.

James seemed unmoved by her anger however which was fairly odd as he'd always bowed to her whims before but he couldn't afford to do that any longer. He was the lord of a most ancient and most noble house. One of the oldest in the country as he could trace his lineage and bloodline back over a thousand years and he was even a direct descendant of Godric Gryffindor himself. His son and wife had been an embarrassment to him and his family name for far too long. It was high time he put his foot down on their childish and crass behavior.

Lily's anger began to wane as James simply started at her impassively for several minutes before he even bothered responding to her questions.

"I was thinking that it's time for you and Evan both to begin acting properly for your station. For Merlins sake lily you are the lady of a most ancient and noble family yet in the 15 years we've been married you haven't even bothered to learn the tradition and culture of the wizarding world and my family. You've also managed to teach the brat we call a son that it doesn't matter if he doesn't know them either. Even if he was out first born I'd be embarrassed if he was!" James had started his speech off in a rather calm manner but by the end of it he was yelling nearly at the top of his lungs.

Lily stood staring in shock for several moments with her mouth opening and closing as if she was trying to speak but had been silenced. She finally snapped out of it as James' words finally registered in her mind.

"Evan is not a brat! How dare you say that James!" She shot right back as she finally gathered her wits about her. However even as she spoke worry and doubt spread through her like wildfire. What if James was right? Could she and Evan really be embarrassing him without knowing it due to their lack of knowledge? She had always prided herself on being intellectual and open-minded. How could she have failed so badly where it mattered most.

"Yes he is Lily." James sighed as all the fight seemed to drain out of him almost as quickly as it had arrived. "He's worse than I was as a child and it's because we spoil him so much and don't even bother denying it because you know we do. We've given him everything he's ever wanted and never held him responsible for anything. Doing that would only turn him into a person who would be a drain on society. We have to help him now while we still have the chance." James stated softly but firmly to his wife while looking at her imploringly.

Lily had indeed looked ready to protest the fact that they spoiled Evan but James was right. They have been spoiling him since he was declared the Boy-Who-Lived. Showering him with gifts and affection and allowing the entirety of the British magical world to as well. Evan wasn't the golden boy who could do no wrong like the papers loved writing.

"It's not just your fault James. It's mine as well because you're right. We have spoiled him and I also haven't tried to learn your traditions and culture just like you said. But that doesn't mean it's too late. I will learn everything I can so I won't embarrass you anymore at all the functions we attend and I'll work harder with Evan as well. We can't set him up for failure James. We just can't." She said this last sentence with such finality in her tone that James knew she was serious.

"We still have time though." James stated as he stood from his desk and made his way to his wife's side. "We have the rest of the summer to start teaching everything we've neglected so far. Culture, traditions, our family history. We'll make sure Evan will have all the tools he needs to succeed.

*Scene Change*

At the Mikage shrine both Hadrian and Tomoe were in a cleaning frenzy. Both were dusting, sweeping, mopping and shining every available surface of the shrine. They had been cleaning since their talk earlier that morning to prepare the shrine for a very important guest.

Hadrian had invited Death to the shrine for afternoon tea so that they could speak in both privacy and comfort about the wand Harry had acquired from Albus Dumbledore. A wand that radiated death magic and the powers only a Death himself could truly control. Harry had wanted to also invite Botan, a spirit charged with ferrying souls of the deceased to the Spirit World to face their final judgment. Despite what most people thought there was not on grim reaper. There was simply too much work for one person to do. Botan, however, was one of few reapers that Hadrian enjoyed as he considered her a close friend. Unfortunately she was too busy with work to join them today.

Tomoe had done most of the cleaning but everything was finally finished and they both had just enough time to take a well deserved bath before preparing the tea and cakes so that they would still be hot for their guest. Tomoe was gathering their clothes while Harry made his way to the hot springs. He quickly stripped down and went to the small open air shower that had been added when plumbing had finally become affordable to take a quick shower before soaking in the hot spring.

Tomoe had as always been thoughtful enough to scent the hot spring for him. Roses of every color were floating on the surface of the water perfuming both it and the air. Harry sighed happily as he stepped into the water while piling his hair on top of his head to keep it from getting more wet. He would dry it before he got dressed. He was in bliss for several minutes before the rustling sound of clothe distracted him. He looked over to see Tomoe laying out a beautiful kimono on one of the benches before he also began getting ready for a bath.

Tomoe washed himself quickly and efficiently before joining Hadrian in the warm water. Neither spoke to the other and simply basking in the relaxing atmosphere and each other's presence. Time was not on their side today however so they both regretfully left the water to begin getting dressed. A simple wave of Harry's hand had them both completely dry and warm before Tomoe quickly redressed in his usual yukata although the material was of much higher quality being made of rich silk instead of the usual cotton. Hadrian's outfit however was much more formal and elaborate due to him being the host.

It was a beautiful kimono made of fine white silk with a rich red juban underneath, that peeked out at the color and the bottom of the kimono as well, with a thick green and gold obi that tied in the back to form golden butterfly wings edged in emerald green. A navy blue cord was tied around the obi ending in a bow beneath his heart while the tassels hung to almost his knees. Although Hadrian did not like shoes for this meeting he did don the traditional tabi socks and geta to complete the outfit.(A/N: sorry for the note but if you're confused about the kimono just google Yuko butterfly kimono. That's what I modeled it after but I changed the colors a bit)

Once they were both dressed they made their way leisurely back to the shrine as Tomoe had already set everything up for the service. Everything was especially prepared by hand today with no magic involved at all. A large brass teapot was situated on a coal warmer next to the table, the kotatsu had been removed for this occasion, ready just in case a second pot of tea might be required. The tea set was simple white bone china with a black swirling abstract patter on it with three matching cups already set out. Matching circular plates were at each setting so they could enjoy the small chocolate and vanilla tea cake or the salmon-cucumber sandwiches piled on two different platters on the table.

With everything in place and it only being a few minutes until four Hadrian and Tomoe both prepared to greet their guest. Harry standing in front of the door but slightly to the right and Tomoe to the left of the door and prepared to open it as soon as Death arrived. A shadow covered the door the moment the clock struck four. Three light knocks sounded through the shrine before Tomoe slid open the door to admit their guest. They both bowed deeply at the waist before reciting in tandem...

"Welcome to The Mikage Shrine Lord Death. You honor us with your presence."

Death was a very imposing figure. He was six feet and seven inches tall with broad shoulders and a well muscled body. He had short spiked ink black hair with red tips which matched his eye color that Hadrian could see even through his pitch black sunglasses. He was dressed much more casually than his hosts wearing a dark wash pair of jeans with a black T-shirt and matching black steel toed boots. He surveyed the shrine for a few moments before settling his gaze on Harry who had straightened from his bow.

His face was blank for several moments before a smile suddenly broke out on his face as he reached forward and tugged harry into a bone-crushing hug, who returned it happily, before speaking.

"Hadrian! It's been far too long dear one! You must tell what has been happening lately." He stated joyfully while setting him back down and striding over to the table to sit down while motioning to them to do the same.