Chapter 6 – Augustus Prince

A/N: FYI this is an AU, therefore I have allow myself to change the time line from canon. In this AU the defeat in the legendary duel between Gellert Grindelwald and Albus Dumbledore has taken place 1943, instead of 1945.


Wizarding Britain couldn't stop to talk about the surprising turn of events, that have taken place at Hogwarts. A young orphan was granted some of the oldest lordships that the realm has to offer. Tom Marvolo Riddle jr. nowadays better known as Lord Tom Marvolo Peverell-Slytherin-Gaunt, heir to one of the founders and a descendant and therefore rightful Head of House to a high number of other families, including the Potters.

It was a fairy tale come true. And Albus Dumbledore, the hero who ended the last wizarding war and defeated the last Dark Lord Gellert Grindelwald 1943 has fallen in disgrace. It seems to be that he has tried to keep the young man from his rightful inheritance and even send him again and again back into a war zone.

Even as secluded as the wizarding families lived in Britain, the World War II. has an impact on them, too. After learning, that he was willing to send a young man back into that inferno and risking that those old lines would finally die out, the outrage was enormous.

Punishment has been demanded not only by the darker fractions of the Wizengamot, but surprisingly a high number of light families. It has been decided unanimously that Albus Dumbledore would lose his Order of Merlin first class, his position as Head of the Wizengamot and even his position in the ICW.

Additionally he has been forced to wear bracelets, which he couldn't ever remove himself. Only his last victim – Lord Peverell-Slytherin-Gaunt knows the right incantation. He would still be able to use magic, but only got access to half of his magical core. His wand has been confiscated and he was forced to buy a new one, under surveillance of the Head of the DMLE and the first Unspeakable.

A magical trace has been placed onto his new wand, every spell he used, would be recorded into a special room. And should he even try to harass one other student ever again, he would lose his professorship at Hogwarts, too. The probation should last at least for 50 years. And he have to attend a course to recognize the signs of abuse as well as mind healing sessions for the next 10 years with an independent healer chosen by Augustus Prince.


The Prince Family was the eldest house of Magical Britain. She was directly descendant from Merlin and his members have always played an important part in politics, spell crafting and Potions. Many have tried fruitlessly to became a part of this family, but they all failed to get the consent of Lord Augustus Prince.

His only surviving child, Eileen has already been topic of many heated discussion. She may not be a traditional beauty, but nobody would deny her talents in Potions, in the Dark Arts or in the Healing Arts. She was as well as her father a natural Occlumens and a member of Slytherin House.

And she has only one wish, with she hasn't dared to share with her father, yet. She wanted to be bonded to Tom Marvolo Riddle jr. - even before he has gained his inheritance. He was one from a minority who never mocked her or called her degrading names. He treated her, as if she was the most precious young woman in Wizarding Britain.

She felt connected to him on a whole new level. However she knew, that her father would never even consider a bonding between them, as long as he deemed him unworthy. A meeting between both has been agreed on the next Hogsmead-weekend. Her father has agreed to cast the old spell to recognize a soul mate "Ostende Mihi animus meus ex Eileenshow me the soul mate from Eileen."

She hoped that her dream come true and Marvolo would be indeed her soul mate. It would not only ensure that her father would take him under his wing, but also that he encourage a bonding between them.

Therefore she agreed to be a guest by this important meeting between Marvolo and her father. Walburga and Dorea Black would be there, too. They would chaperone it, so that nobody could claim the Princes had forgone the traditions of Wizarding Britain.


Marvolo, his friends and of course Eileen and her chaperones were already early at the meeting place in the Three Broomsticks. At the door a valet of Lord Prince encounter the young people and ushered them to a private room upstairs.

Silently directed Lord Prince his daughter and her suitor before him, a short hand sign, lead the other young wizards and witches to recoil at the northern side of the room. With wandless magic, privacy and silence wards had been erected. A plea to Mother Magic, purified the meeting between the two generations.

Seriously looked Lord Prince at the young couple and asked calmly: "Are you willing to undergo this procedure. This is your last chance to retreat. Choose wisely."

"We are willing, my lord.", answered Marvolo and Eileen.

"So mote it be. I have already asked Mother Magic for her blessing. No we have reach the point of no return. Prepared yourself: Ostende Mihi animus meus ex Eileenshow me the soul mate from Eileen."

A golden light glowed like the sun and enclosed Tom Marvolo Riddle jr. - however Lord Prince wasn't satisfied yet. He repeated the spell: "Ostende Mihi animus meus ex Tom Marvolo Riddle jr.show me the soul mate from Tom Marvolo Riddle jr."

The result hasn't changed, the light glowed unearthly golden and Eileen couldn't restrain herself any longer and kissed Tom passionately.

"I knew it, we are one, Marvolo.", whispered she quietly. A smile was visible on his face as he embraced her, as tomorrow will never come.

"My precious Eileen. I would have never hoped to get such a precious gift. I would die for you. You're the most important person in my life.

Augustus Prince has followed this exchange wordlessly, went to the couple and drew both into his strong arms. "I will give you my permission to court my daughter, Lord Peverell-Slytherin-Gaunt. And you will be living with us at Prince Hall. Welcome in the family, my son."