Elysian Potter: The Forgotten Queen.
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, nor do I own the original idea for this story. All rights for the characters go to the magnificent J. K. Rowling and the original idea belongs to CharmedMilliE-Karry Master.
Elysian's Theme Song: You Should See Me In A Crown, Billie Eilish– Castle, Hasley – The Devil Within, Digital Daggers – Don't Make Me, MALINDA – Doll House, Melanie Martinez – Prom Queen, Molly Kate Kestner – Everybody's Fool, Evanescence – Control, Hasley.
Chapter Forty-Nine: The Aftermath
When Elysian returned to Grimmauld Place, she was paler than the moon. She had just murdered her parents… sure they weren't good parents but they were her family, her blood kin… She had killed her family and now would have to come face to face with her traitorous brother and pretend that she hadn't taken her wand to the people he loved. She also had to now face her uncles – James' best friends – and inform then of her actions.
Lady Black could instantly see the different in Elysian as she walked through the front door. Quietly, Walburga called for Kreature and told him to get some hot chocolate and calming potions. Sirius stepped into the hallway, having heard the door and seen Kreature in the kitchen, but didn't move from his place by the kitchen door, Walburga sent him a warning look when he opened his mouth and motioned for him to allow Elysian to speak first.
"…Um… where's Remus?" asked Elysian quietly.
And suddenly Sirius wasn't seeing the majestic dragon Elysian had grown into, instead he was seeing a little girl, a little girl who had obviously done something she thought was wrong and was terrified of the consequences.
"In the library, where else would the Ravendore be?" said Sirius, attempting to lighten the mood.
Elysian nodded. Kreature quickly popped into the hallway, holding the hot chocolate out for her to take. Taking the warm drink, Elysian gently patted Kreature's head and followed him as he led her up the stairs and into the second floor of the library. Sirius wandered slightly behind them, Walburga following along with the paintings, attempting to figure out what Voldemort could have done to shake Elysian up so badly.
Remus had already been warned by Kreature and the other portraits about Elysian's mood and instantly moved to get three chairs ready for them. He, too, was attempting to figure out what could have happened to make Elysian so fragile. He didn't dare move when Elysian entered the library, Sirius trailing behind her, nor did he speak when she settled into her usual chair, in fact he didn't do anything in fear that she'd suddenly run away.
"Elysian? Are you okay?" asked Remus, his voice was soothing and soft as he stared at his niece. "Did something happen?"
"I…I…I killed the Potters," said Elysian, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Pardon?" asked Sirius.
"You killed the Potters?" repeated Remus.
"Yes…"
Sirius watched as a myriad of emotions flashed across Remus' face and decided that it was best if he began speaking. Being serious wasn't something Sirius was used to but he needed to try, if only so he could understand.
"Can you explain what happened?"
Elysian nodded: "We arrived at his manor and he took me to the dungeon… where James and Lily were chained up against the wall… he said 'I want you to kill them, and prove that you're one of us' and they were yelling… they couldn't even remember my name … and I took my wand and… and I cast the Killing Curse … I killed them…"
Silence.
Emerald eyes were filled with tears, but they didn't dare seek connection with any other eyes. She could hear their breathing as they absorbed all that she had just said and suddenly she didn't feel so confident about her cause anymore. Suddenly everything became very real. She had murdered the two people who had brought her into this world and, yes, they had deserved it for all the horrible things they had done but didn't that now make her just as bad? Elysian had always known she would have to kill someone eventually, but she hadn't expected it to be so soon and she hadn't expected to enjoy it. She almost wanted to vomit.
"So, let me understand you," said Remus, breaking the silence with a voice so dead even an Dementor would shiver, "Voldemort forced you to not only witness the death of your parents but also kill them? So that you could prove your loyalty?"
"…Yes…"
Remus nodded in acceptance: "Right, I wish he had warned us in advance, we're fresh out of Rosemary and Thyme and we've got no dreamless sleep potions either. I'll pop over to Spinners End tomorrow and ask Severus for some."
"…Pardon?" Elysian was staring at him in shock but both Remus and Sirius were deep into a discussion about the best thing to help her sleep. "You're not mad? Not even slightly?"
"Why would we be? James and Lily were going to die anyway, probably by the hand of someone we know. Honestly, it probably would have been better if Voldemort had killed them that Halloween. We're more concerned with you," said Sirius, gently pulling Elysian into a tight hug.
"Sweetheart, both myself and Sirius are immensely proud of you for being able to go through with it for your cause," said Walburga.
Elysian smiled, a bright and comforted smile, as she listened to their praise and pride in her. Sirius quickly released Elysian and moved towards the back of the library before returning with several books that radiated dark energy. He placed them down in front of Elysian with a smirk and watched as she opened the books with wide eyes.
"These… they're chaos spell! Sirius this is some of the darkest magic anyone can own!" cried Remus once he saw the pages.
"Well, the death of the Potters is already going to cause Chaos so I figured why not capitalise on it?"
"But wouldn't be all be pulled into the pit?" asked Elysian, her eyes not leaving the pages.
"Chaos isn't a pit, it's a ladder. And the climb all there is," said Sirius with a smirk. "It's time for the Marauder's to take a more… political path. After all, what is a prank if not a vessel for Chaos?"
~EP~
Four hours were spent slaving over those tomes, studying every spell and wand movement until they were fixed into her long-term muscle memory. Sirius had his head in the books just as much as Elysian – Remus having taken a break since his magic was more grey than dark – and could honestly say he was shocked at the amount curses in each tome that weren't truly dark or evil in any way.
"…Um, Sirius… we just received a call from Dumbledore," said Remus, popping his head back into the library.
In his hands were two mugs of hot chocolate and Kreature quickly popped in holding the third mug. He placed them on the table in front of Sirius and Elysian before sitting down to recount his tale. Lady Black had, at this point, joined them in the library and was listening intently to what was about to be said.
"Dumbledore just informed me that James and Lily were found in Godrick's Hollow with the Dark Mark carved into their arms. He then asked if we – the three of us – would be willing to join his 'Order of the Phoenix' to 'get back at Voldemort for murdering our friends and family.' I told him I'd ask you and Elysian… he thinks I'm breaking the news to you."
"He doesn't suspect anything does he?" asked Elysian.
"Nope. He thinks Voldemort did it, didn't even mention you," said Remus, patting her head gently.
"…What do we do?" asked Sirius.
"I say accept," said Elysian after a moment, "after all, we'd be able to gain information from Dumbledore and keep an eye on Harry. I say it's a win-win situation."
"What if he asks for a loyalty oath?" asked Remus.
"I can easily get out of a loyalty oath since I can simply say 'Elysian Potter' instead of 'Elysian Slytherin.' You can get away with it because of your werewolf side as – as Dumbledore probably knows – a werewolf cannot take a loyalty oath due to their natural loyalty to their own kind. Sirius can get out of it by claiming the Black family curse."
"You know that old insanity thing is a lie," said Sirius.
"True but Dumbledore doesn't."
"He also doesn't know that I'm sane once more," said Walburga with a smirk. "I could say whatever I wanted to him and anyone not on our side while also keeping an ear out for those we could persuade. Kreature can help, he could pretend to hate you and believe you to be a blood traitor, further solidifying in Dumbledore's mind how in his pocket we are."
"I love this plan," said Sirius with a Slytherin smirk.
"I think we all do."
"I'll go confirm our acceptance them."
