The Vow And It's Consenquences
Chapter 11
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Prince Hall In Its Glory
"Flippy!" ordered Severus, since the home was protected he'd need to know its exact location before attempting it. He would also need to add Harry's blood to the wards, so no harm would befall him. The wards should know Harry was his adopted son, but he wasn't about to take any chances.
"Yes, Sir?" said Flippy appearing before him, dressed nicely, for a house elf anyway, in a Prince garment. Evidently the Prince's went about things differently, and actually treated their elves with kindness. Severus had no plans to change that. He unlike Lucius didn't think instilling fear into house elves, was the way to go about getting their loyalty.
"Take us home," said Severus in his normal sharp voice.
"Yes Sir!" said Flippy looking extremely pleased. Finally they were going to have another Master to serve. They had been looking forward to this day, for such a long time. The others were just as excited, he had told them as soon as he got back.
Flippy took a hold of Severus' robes, and the grandness of Malfoy Manor disappeared. They re-appeared in a beautiful and no less grand manor of Severus' ancestors - The Prince's. Severus was finally home.
Prince Hall welcomed them its wards tingling down Severus' body, giving him full contol of them.
"Welcome home, Master Severus." said Flippy stepping back from his wizards personal space. Waiting patiently for more orders.
"Has two rooms been cleaned up?" Severus asked, the bundle in his arms was rather heavy. Goodness knows how, Harry weighted almost nothing, something he was hoping to rectify within a month at the least. Something told Severus it wasn't going to be that easy, it would take a very long time for Harry to eat like a normal child.
"Yes, sir. Follow me, I'll show you the way." said Flippy excited.
Severus rolled his eyes as the elf showed him the way, Flippy was far too cheerful and exciting for his taste. Then again name someone who wasn't too cheerful for Severus' taste. You'd probably find it was a very short list indeed.
Thankfully they weren't led up too many steps, in fact it was just the one set. The manor was wider rather than 'Bigger' in the sense of height. The 'Master' bedroom door was opened and Severus got to see it, before they went to the door next to it. This one was known as the 'heir' bedroom by all previous owners. Traditions were dying, as was the old way of speaking and thinking.
Severus walked into the bedroom, it was large but not as big as the one he'd just been shown. There were numerous cupboards, a large four poster bed, dark red furnishing. It wasn't for a small child, lets put it that way. That wasn't Severus' concern right now, when Harry was well enough he could decide for himself. He spelled the duvet down, and put the sleeping child into his new bed.
Staring at Harry, he looked starved, even after all the potions he'd been given. He truly needed some meat on his bones. Breathing deeply, he threw the duvet over Harry and cuddled him in - admittedly he'd rather have the Cruciatus Curse thrown on him than admit it. He was a private closed off man for a reason, and not many people knew why, and even less people alive that knew.
Severus walked over to the window, gazing outside in awe, the place was truly beautiful. Green grass as far as the eye could see, trees with all sorts of fruits were placed in various places. He could see the edges of a large lake or pond from one side. On the other, much to his disgust - a Quidditch pitch. He was rather curious, around the rest of the place. With one last glance at Harry, he left the room. Harry would be fine, he had a spell on the child. He would be alearted the second Harry began to return to consciousness. He had applied it after the healer had been, he had yet to feel it stir.
He took three hours, looking over every inch of his new home, most of the time he spent outside. Venturing to the edges of the wards, and circling around. The stables, the empty huts for other animals. There was even chicken huts, but Severus was unsure if they were inhabited. There were Herbology green houses, larger than even the ones he'd seen at Hogwarts. He was pretty sure there were also potion plants inside, at least the ones that lived in sunlight. Most potions required dark places to thrive, he did get rather excited by the prospect of seeing the Potions lab. He didn't have to fear that the house didn't have one, the Princes were known for their potion abilities. Even Eileen, Severus' mother, had been good at potions. Admittedly Severus was the best the family had seen in generations. Perhaps thats why his grandmother had passed their fortune onto their grandson. It was a good job the grandmother had outlived the grandfather, otherwise the Ministry would have gotten everything.
When lines died out, the Ministry received it, their first excuse was 'to help rebuild their world'. Now they weren't using any excuses, so all pureblood's made sure to have wills. Most wizards and witches loathed the Ministry, and it wouldn't change any time soon.
"What can Misty get Master Severus for dinner?" asked Misty popping into the hallway that led to the potion labs. There were four, individual rooms with two large cupboards filled with potion ingredients and of course herbs.
"I am fine with whatever you cook." said Severus his concentration was really on the potions lab, he desperately wanted to see it. He opened the door, and unbelievably an almost genuine smile spread across his face. It was the first genuine one, since his first ride to Hogwarts, on the train. He'd loved Lily, but even at the age of eight, emotion was considered, to him, a weakness. Seldom could anyone get a genuine, positive emotion from Severus. The only time his masks were down was when he was brewing potions, the one pure thing he could control in his life.
"Yes, Master!" exclaimed Misty her jubilant cry sounded the hallway despite her already being gone.
Severus entered the lab properly, if it wasn't for Harry he would already planning his first potion. He desperately wanted to brew something, anything. Unfortunately, and regretfully he backed out, and closed the door. He would definately be back, perhaps once Harry was better.
He explored more of the lower house, using spells to stop five year old getting into area's he didn't think were appropriate. Which meant most of the rooms in the manor, other than the used bedrooms, living room, kitchen and a few other general places. The libary he even sealed off, it was ten times bigger than Hogwarts own library. He wasnt about to let priceless books be destroyed by bored fingers or accidental magic. Harry couldn't read right now anyway, but it was something he would have to think about at great length. Who could he trust with Harry's life and education?
"Misty?" called Severus now outside the library door.
"Yes, sir?" asked Misty appearing before him, a small apron on and a carrot in her hand.
"Where is the warding room?" demanded Severus, he had a drop of Harry's blood, so they could add him to the ancient wards of Prince Hall. He should be privileged, Harry was the only non member to be added. The Princes werent good at trusting, perhaps it was a family trait Severus had picked up.
"Flippy?" called Misty, once he appeared, the she-elf spoke again, "Show Master Severus to the warding room."
Flippy nodded in respect and acceptance of the task at his fellow house elf, before he spoke once again to his new master."Follow me, sir." said Flippy looking curious? a little shocked? it was hard to read a house elves face.
There so who will educate Harry? a new character that will grow attached to him and help him in the end against dumbledore and even voldemort? remus teaching harry has been done to death but if thats what you'd like to see then fair enough...but be warned harry will not like him especially after he realizes remus knew him from before and still didnt visit him in the dursley's...if he had he would have known about the abuse especially in cannon! at least not right away he will have to work hard at it! so? whats it to be? werewolf or a wizard? will i create a school for magical people to attend? hogwarts couldnt be their only education..from lack of information we could guess they are either home taught or attending a school...cant see molly being able to teach 7 kids everything they need for society or affording a tutor...but the school thing perhaps...what do you think they did? R&R PLS!
next chapter harry wakes up - once again i apologize for the mistakes :( im using my ipad hence the smallness of the chapter as well! i hope and pray my new laptop comes soon!