The Savior's Champion

by celticwitch77

In a time of grief, continued abuse and complete upheaval, With a only a select few, that Harry can turn to will anyone of them step and become the savior's champion.

7. Chapter 7

In a conference room not far from Ragnuk's office, Harry awaited the arrival of his school rival. He was fidgeted in the chair. The formal robes took time to get used to wearing. However, he felt confidant. He knew that he was in the right. He heard the door open and Harry rose from the chair. "Narcissa Malfoy nee Black and Draco Malfoy are here to per your request Lord Potter-Black."

Harry gave a genuine smile. He motioned for them to take a seat ensuring that he saw the emblems on his robe and Lordship rings. "Thank you, Jawbreaker. If you could refreshment sent I would appreciate it. I am not sure how long this will take."

Harry held out a chair for Narcissa on his right. He took his seat as Draco sat on his left. He noticed that Draco kept looking at his ring. "My Lord." She almost wanted to spat.

"Please, do not call me that. I do not want the same greeting as Voldemort. I know you both call him your Lord. So, for this meeting, you can refer to me as Lord Potter-Black, Lord Slytherin or just simply Harry." Refreshments appeared and Harry promptly thanked the goblin. "Please, help yourself."

Narcissa waited for a moment to see if Harry would have any. She poured herself some tea. "Before I get down to business, I thought I should inform you of some protections that were put into place and apologize for the deception or not informing you. The letter that requested this meeting and acted a portkey was spelled with a secrecy oath that activated the moment the two of you decided to activate the portkey. This was done because I do not want you to go back and inform anyone about this meeting should you two decide to return. This room is also warded to prevent eavesdropping, so no one will know what is said in this room. It is also warded to prevent the three of from revealing what is spoken in this room to anyone without the combined consent of all three. It is warded to ensure that only the truth be spoken."

"How Slytherin of you." Narcissa smiled.

"Well the Sorting Hat in my first and second year kept insisting on placing me Slytherin. Now before I begin there is something that I would like you to view. These memories are from Viktor Krum and Griphook." Harry tapped the table twice. A pensieve appeared in the center. He took his wand and tapped the bowl. The memories began to play. It was the memory on how he appeared in Gringotts. The room was silent.

When the memories faded, Harry spoke again. "Now, before you speak there are a few more memories of my own that I would like you to view first." Harry tapped the bowl again. Select memories from his years before Hogwarts played first followed by the visit of Hagrid and trip to Diagon Alley and lastly was the beating that he received on his birthday.

Draco was stunned. Narcissa was angry. Harry tapped the table again and the pensieve disappeared.

"As you can see, I knew nothing of the Wizarding World and its customs. I assure that I have been kept ignorant till the acceptance of the rings which provided the knowledge. I would first like to apologize Draco. I should have shaken your hand, even though, I would still have declined your friendship. As Lord Black, I have many options before me. It is these options that I have brought you here to discuss. I will first let you know that I have reinstate Andromeda to the Black family and have disowned Bellatrix."

Harry allowed the information to settle while he poured himself a cup of tea. After taking a few sips, Harry spoke again. "I am going lay to options available to me and my intention. I do not want to be interrupted; then I am going to ask a very simple but pointed question."

He rose from the chair. He waited for their agreement. "I fully intend to end the Malfoy line. It is within my power to do so. Lucius has attempted to kill me personally a few times while I was heir to two Ancient and Noble families that are both part of the Sacred 28. This demands punishment and recompense. The Malfoy line is of French origin and not part of the Sacred 28 and position in the Wizegmont was only gained through marriage."

Harry moved around the room and kept a steady watch on their faces. He noticed Draco gulped and took a drink of tea to attempt to hide it. "Now the options before are the following: nullify the marriage and demanding the dowry back with interest take control over the Malfoy accounts, property and investments and disowning both of you from both families and laying charges against both Draco and Lucius; nullify the marriage and demand the dowry back with interest and take control over Malfoy and end the Malfoy line reverting your two names back to Black and calling out Lucius and finally I can nullify the marriage demand interest call out both Lucius and Draco to an honor duel thus taking ending the Malfoy line and me still taking control followed by disowning you Narcissa from both families."

Harry took his seat and sipped his tea. He looked at Narcissa but turned and focused on Draco. "Do you two want to remain Death Eaters and continue following a half-blooded maniac?"

Draco picked up his cup. Harry noticed the slight tremble. Narcissa showed nothing. "May I ask you question before answering?"

"I have no problem answering any questions." Harry smiled.

"You did not give an option to Bellatix, so why give me an option. You do not know me."

Harry looked Narcissa in the eyes. "That is true. I do not know you. I did not give Bellatrix an option because even though he never claimed the ring, Sirius was Lord Black at the time that Bellatrix killed thus violating the Black family. I am giving you an option because I do not know you. I do not feel that it is right to punish you without knowing your true intentions. I know that Draco was raised with Lucius beliefs."

"What protections can you offer? I do not trust Dumbledore."

Harry smiled. "We can agree on something because I do not trust Dumbledore either. I have a plan for him as well. He will soon find himself without any power or influence. As for protection, you will have to have trust and faith in me that I can fully protect you or you and Draco."

Narcissa thought for several minutes. "My marriage was arranged between to the families. I was not given an option. I love being a Black and what that represented and not the distorted representation that several chose to present. I think that Draco and I would like to take up your offer of protection."

Harry continued smiling. "I know that Draco has not reached legal age. However, I need to know from himself what he truly wants. He needs to be allowed to decide his fate for once, so that he can fully take responsibility for that choice. He was not given an option about taking the mark. Yes, I know he bares the Dark Mark just like I know you refused to take it but still followed Voldemort and followed his orders and have done unspeakable things as a result that you never to responsibility for or punished. Draco was not given a choice on the things that he was taught. I must insist that be allowed to make this decision. It does affect his life drastically. I will take your acceptance for my protection, but I must insist that Draco decides for himself if he is willing to trust that I can protect him."

Draco showed his nervousness. Harry looked at Draco. He rose from the chair again. "My grandmother was Black. Sirius blood adopted at the same time as accepting his obligations as my Godfather. He had my parents' consent. He knew that he was not going to live long enough to have an heir. At the time Regalus was still alive. He was still very much a young adult when he escaped from Azkaban, so he never fully understood the ramifications of the blood adoption till just before his death. You have seen only a few select memories. I have never had a true family. I do not know how that feels or what it means. Yet, I find myself the head of several prominent families. I can count the number of friends that I can truly trust on my two hands, but I also know that they have taken oaths should they attempt to betray me."

Harry paused with his back to Draco. "We are cousins. This makes us family for now whether we like it or not. I take that role seriously. You, yourself have stated that I have a hero complex. You have been wrong about many things about me. I just do not like see anyone I care about in pain or in trouble, if I can do something about it regardless of what it would cost me personally. I have been called selfish but that is far from true. You know the lengths that I go to protect my friends. I was raised with nothing but my cousin hand me downs. My first birthday present that I can remember came from Hagrid on my 11th birthday. Until recently, the only clothes I was not ALLOWED to purchase was what was required for Hogwarts. I know nothing of our customs or politics."

Harry turned and met Draco's shocked face. He moved closer without breaking contact. "I know that Pansy and Blaise will remain true though I know Pansy feels the pressure of her father. I know there is a marriage contract between the Malfoy's and Parkinson. You must know that by the end of this meeting regardless of what you choose that contract will be voided. I feel that every person should choose who they want to marry and be bonded to for life. I also know that Crabbe and Goyle are puppets of their fathers and have taken the mark. I also know that the Greengrass is remaining neutral and could be allies in Slytherin. I know that there are 2 in my house that are being pressured to taking the mark. know of 2 Hufflepuffs and 6 Ravenclaw that have taken the mark. I know that if you were to decide to leave your father; then I it will be extremely rough for you. You will find yourself in a position that you have never been in that is being ostracized. I know that there may be times that you would feel alone, but I can assure you that you are not alone. I cannot make promises or guarantees but if they want I would do my best to protect both Blaise and Pansy if they remain by your side; if you place your trust in me."

Harry took a sip of his tea. "I make no promises of an easy life. It will be hard. You both will have a target on your backs instantly from both side not including the Ministry or public opinion. I must ask you to decide to decide Draco before you leave this room."

"I never wanted to take the mark. It is something that I have to bare for the rest of my life. I would like to take you up on your offer." Draco swallowed.

"Give me your arm." Harry demanded.

Draco lifted his trembling arm. Harry pushed the robe up revealing the Dark Mark. Harry placed his hand over the mark. He began to hiss. "As Lord Slytherin, I command you to release this boy from the control of another. I command that the connection be broken and form the emblem of the Slytherin House at Hogwarts."

Harry removed his hand. Both Draco and Narcissa gasped. Harry smiled. "I see no Dark Mark. I only see a tattoo of your Hogwarts' house."

"How?"

"I am Lord Slytherin. I have disowned Lord Voldemort. I can command all snakes and override his authority." Harry raised his wand. "I, Harry James Potter-Black, Lord of the Ancient and Noble House of Black, do hereby nullify the marriage contract between Narcissa Malfoy nee Black and Lucius Malfoy for violation of the contract. I hereby demand the dowry to return in full including the penalty interest for violating the contract. I hereby take control of all assets and accounts. I hereby welcome Narcissa back as a full member of the Black family and everything that it entails with the stipulation that her allowance will be halved for 15 years due to her actions under Lord Voldemort. I hereby command that she is not allowed to remarry without my consent though she will remain to choose her next partner. I hereby welcome Draco Malfoy as a full member of the Black family and shall drop the Malfoy name and shall be forever called Draco Black. I hereby nullify any contract created by the Malfoy family. I hereby name Draco Black as my heir to the Black family till there is a time that I have an heir of my own by blood or through blood adoption."

Harry smiled. "Welcome cousins." He retook his seat. "I am hunger. I am not sure about you two." A goblin appeared. "Please, let the goblin know what you would like to eat. We still have much to discuss." Harry finally relaxed as they made their order. Another goblin appeared and handed him a folder. Harry thanked the goblin.

He opened the folder and slide the first parchment towards Narcissa. "This cousin states that as a Lord Black a member of the Sacred 28 that I have the authority to punish you and Draco as I see fit for any crimes that violate the house motto. It also states that you cannot be tried by any court again for those same crimes. You will also see a detailed list of all past crimes that you have committed. You also see the punishment for those said crimes including the halved allowance. It also covers any future crime either of you commit against the family motto or beliefs of the Head of House. This is my protection to keep you both out of Azkaban. Once it has all three of our signatures, it will be filed with the Ministry through the goblins under a sealed record."

Harry slid Narcissa another parchment. "This parchment is a conditional proxy. It states that I give you, Narcissa Black my proxy to vote on the Wizegmont. It states that you promise that the vote will be in line with the family motto and Head of House. It also states that you will maintain the proxy till I take it away, you violate the terms of your punishment or act in violation in the future against the family motto."

The food was brought in and placed before them. Also, three small boxes were placed next to Harry. "In regards to housing, I am moving into Potter Manor. It is unplottable and access is currently only for blood relations till I key them into the wards. It is also being placed under Fedilus Charm with me as Secret Keeper. It has the best shields and wards in place including ancient blood wards that are still strong and active. You are welcomed to join me there. I must warn you that Viktor Krum and Remus Lupin will also be staying with me. I will also let you know that we will soon be in a relationship. If you have a problem with that; then I ask that you remain civil in his presence and keep all comments and opinions to yourself. If this is not something that you want; then I can attempt to make any of my other properties as secure as possible for you. I suggest Potter Manor first, because it is the least likely place to look for the two of you. Its location has never been known to anyone outside the family or have never been keyed into the wards. I also know that Dumbledore has never been keyed into the wards. Also with the ancient blood wards, it offers the ultimate safeguards because the property and house will protect all within it should its location become known and wards are attacked and lock the house down to prevent entry."

Harry slide another parchment to Narcissa. "This is a list of all properties that are currently liveable and have been maintained by house-elves. I can ward them as best as possible. Potter Manor is the only one that I know that will act in protection in my absence while I am at school. I understand that it may feel like I am pushing the Potter Manor. I do apologize. I just want to make sure that you both have the best protection possible. I am targeted on three fronts which means that you both will be targeted as well."

Harry pushed his plate away. He slid another parchment. "The parchment before you is a list of those that I trust and know are loyal to me. I will also inform you that during the tournament the Champions all made a vow and under this vow anything spoken or written can only be relayed to only those that have taken the vow. It was done to protect Viktor and I from the press and offered a means of venting without worry about finding it in the paper. It has proved very useful. Everyone on that list has taken the vow minus the goblins. As you can see the list is very short."

Harry took a sip of his juice. Narcissa slid the parchment to Draco. "Where is Weasel, Weaslette and Grainger?"

"Let's just say that I have parted ways though they do not know it yet. I cannot say more due to the vow the information was revealed under. I have been used, abused, betrayed. I have been kept weak, ignorant and uninformed. I know when I return to school the only person that I can count on in Gryffindor will be Neville Longbottom. Though he has not taken his vow. I have learned that his family has always allied with the House of Potter. I have also learned that he is my godbrother, since his mother was my godmother which makes us family. I also know that the only teacher I can trust is Professor Flitwick. I must ask Draco that you deny ever taking the Dark Mark. I do not care if the people swear under truth serum or offer memories. I want you to promise me that you never admit to taking the mark. No one can do anything. I ask this not just for you but for me as well. I do not want anyone to know what I did to the mark and if you admit to taking it; then people will question on why you do not have it."

"I have no problem agreeing." Draco nodded. "I do not know about mother, but I would like to locate with you to Potter Manor."

"I agree with my son. I would also like the protection of Potter Manor. I hear it is way older than Malfoy Manor and much larger."

"Since, I have never seen either manor. I cannot say if that comparison is true or not. I do know that it is older than Malfoy Manor. It was built during Merlin's time. It used to be called Peverell Manor. The ancient wards including the blood wards were laid Merlin himself to protect his favorite apprentice." Harry shrugged.

Harry called Dobby. "Have finished moving Viktor's things to the manor?"

"Yes, Dobby has moved everything Viktor wanted into the manor. Dobby is told that Viktor is waiting to speak to you."

"Thank you. Dobby can you still access Malfoy Manor."

"Dobby can still go to Malfoy Manor."

"I need to you to speak with the head elf. He is to have Narcissa and Draco elves pack everything they know that their master would want to keep and have with them. You are to inform them that the Malfoy line has ended and House of Black have taken ownership of the manor and all properties. Inform that if they want to remain with their masters then they must meet with me at Potter Manor and be bound to the House of Black. If they do not want to be bound to the House of Black then you are to give them clothes and set them free."

"Dobby be most happy to relay your message. However, Dobby cannot give clothes. Dobby not bound. Dobby still be a free elf."

"Hmmm. Dobby do you wish to be my personal elf?"

Harry smiled. Dobby began to bounce up and down. "Dobby be most happy to be the personal elf of the great Harry Potter."

"You must follow my rules. You must never attempt to save my life as agree per my second year without my consent unless I am unconscious or gravely wounded. You must where proper uniform for the personal elf of the Head of House of Potter. You must never punish yourself or any other elf."

Dobby still bouncing "Dobby agrees."

"I, Harry James Potter-Black, Lord of the Ancient and Noble Houses of Potter, Black, Slytherin, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw and Peverell; Lord of the Noble Houses of Gaunt and McGavin bind Dobby the House-elf as my personal elf with the power to relay my messages to all head elves for the respected families and with the power to free elves with my consent only." Harry smiled and held open his arms.

"Master Harry has made Dobby the happiest of elves." Dobby bounced himself into Harry's arms. Harry laughed.

Harry placed dobby down. His became serious. "Dobby there will be no betraying as you did with the Malfoys during my second year. There will be no withholding my mail as in the second year and no more setting rogue bludgers unless they are against an enemy of mine."

"Dobby understands. Dobby never betray Master Harry."

"Dobby were you able to save the large box from the Weasley twins from my relatives' house."

"Yes, Dobby has sent them to the manor."

"I want you take that box and get more from the twins and plant them across Malfoy Manor. I do not intend to evict anyone just yet. You may let the twins no what you are needing them for. Oh on your way out please inform someone to escort Viktor here."

"Dobby be doing everything that Master Harry has asked."

"Good, I will meet you at Potter Manor later, and thank you Dobby."

"You are going to let us keep our personal elves plus the others." Draco said trying to make sure he heard correctly.

"I see no point in not letting you keep them as long as they are willing to bind themselves to the House of Black. You must understand that I need the protection that binding them to the House not the person will entail. I must have everyone around me especially creatures that require binding to be bound to the House where the Head of the House supersedes everything."

"That is a very smart move. I definitely see the necessity of that in your position." Narcissa agreed.

Draco thought for a moment. "If the creatures are to bound to a House; then why did you bind Dobby to you personally?"

"Each house that maintains property which are only Potter, Black and Slytherin maintains their own head elf. I do not plan on demoting anyone except maybe Kreature unless I can get him to toe the line. I do not know any of these elves. They are bound to the House which grants me their loyalty. However, Dobby while serving your father during the summer before our second year came to me and insisted that I not return to Hogwarts. He tried to get me expelled. He blocked me from the platform so I could not make the train. He set a rogue bludger on me to make me want to leave. Plus, he withheld all my mail that summer. In his crazy attempts, he believed that he was saving me from the Basilisk that was roaming the school. I placed a sock in the diary that I destroyed. I returned it to your father, who gave it to Dobby. I had Dobby open the book and there lay a sock. Your father inadverntly freed Dobby. When he tried to cast the Killing Curse on me, Dobby cursed him. That is how we met. Since, then Dobby has been extremely loyal and helpful, and as you saw through the memories instrumental in saving my life. So, it makes logical sense to bind the elf to me personally which is why I named all my Lordships."

"I know I should be concerned with propriety; however, with the state of things. I find loyalty and trust more important than appearances. Yes, Dobby is excitable. However, I believe that now that he is bound again, and bound to a wizard he adores, I struggle believe that he will settle down and become a proper elf for his station. If not then I will have the head elf for Potter and Black to work with him."

"That is very wise. I find it surprising." Draco stated.

"I am sure over time you both will find several things surprising about me." The door opened. Harry turned. "I am sorry, Viktor. They should not have left you waiting. I shall speak with Ragnuk about it. He should have shown you directly here."

Viktor wrapped his arms around the young man and held him tight. "Can't breathe." Harry laughed. "Dobby has moved your things to Potter Manor. Let me introduce you to my cousins, Narcissa Black and her son Draco Black."

Viktor smiled. "It is a pleasure you to meet. I look forward to getting to know you both further."

Viktor kept his arm around Harry who laid his head on the Bulgarian's shoulder. "You will have plenty of time. They are joining us at Potter Manor. Since Viktor is here, are either of you interested in taking the Champion Vow. I would advise you Narcissa to take as the proxy for my Black seat because you will have a better understanding when I go after certain people and vote a certain way. Neither of you have to take it, as long as you understand that there will certain information that I will not be able to share you with because of the vow. It requires the presence of two of the four Champions present to give the vow to another."

"I will take it." Draco stated quickly.

"I will take it as well." Narcissa stated. She and Draco rose from their chairs. Everyone pulled out their wands. They repeated the words Viktor spoke.

"Now, I can speak vreely." Viktor sighed. He turned to Harry. "Dumbledore attempted to access the Potter's vault. Ragnuk told him that he was not recognized as your magical guardian and that there were never any legitimate paperwork ever declaring him your magical guardian. He left made and has since demanded a meeting of the Order and demanded mine and Fluer's presence and that was to take place three hours ago."

"Excellent. Go and meet Fluer. Then go to Headquarters. You have my permission to inform that the Harry Potter they knew died at the hands of his relatives. I will speak with you later. When you are done, call Dobby and he will take you to the Manor so that I can key you into the wards. You may bring Fluer with you and only Fluer. I love the Weasley brothers, but I am not ready for them to know or be able to access where I am staying."

Viktor hugged him again. "I need to speak with you privately."

Harry smiled. "When you return to the manor. I promise."

Viktor left to floo to Fluer's. Harry turned to face his cousins. "Are you ready to see your temporary home?"

"Yes, but what are these boxes for." Draco asked.

"I almost forgot." Harry took the first box and slid it to Draco. "It is the heirship ring to the House of Black. It will also act as an emergency portkey if it has not been blocked. It will take you immediately to Potter Manor."

Draco heard him being declared heir till Harry produces an heir himself. He never thought to be given the ring. He slid the ring on his finger. He felt the family magic accept him. He smiled.

Harry slid a box in front of Narcissa and the other in front of Draco. "These are from the Potter vault. If you accept them. I must ask that you never take them off for any reason. They serve many functions. They have been overlayed with Potter family magic, Parcel and goblin magic. Once you put them on they will be keyed to your magical signature, which ensure that only you or I can take it off. It will allow you to portkey directly into the Manor after I have keyed you into the wards. It will even allow you to portkey even if the area has been warded to stop portkeys. It will allow me to directly portkey to you regardless of your location and wards. It will automatically portkey you directly to the infirmary of Potter Manor if you are gravely wounded or unconscious for more than two minutes. It will also protect against all mind magics and prevent the Imperious Curse and Confondous Charms from taking effect. Even though I am the Head of the House of Black, it also shows that you are under the protection of the House of Potter which means all Potter's alliance must be civil to you and act in accordance to the alliance agreement."

"How did you know that we would accept your protection?" Draco asked.

Harry sighed. "In all honesty, I gave it a 25% chance that you would accept the protection. I knew that it was slim. However, I wanted everything prepared on the off chance that you would accept it. I know that Lucius is your father and ex-husband. I know that I have disowned Bellatrix, but she is still your sister and aunt. I hope that you will not hate me too much when I kill them. I assure you that I will. You may lose one sister and aunt, but I truly hope that you will take the time to establish contact with your other sister and aunt especially now that she has been reinstated. I would like to rebuild the House of Black and to its former glory as well as all the other Houses I am head of, but to do that I need the House of Black which is the only House that has living relatives to show a united front. If you do not agree with me or my ideals; then I ask that you speak with me privately and show proof for the reason and provide a viable alternative. I would like you Narcissa to tutor me in the custom of wizarding and pureblood society, because though it is not publicly known the Gaunt family had a squib child that they sent to the muggle world who had another squib who married and Evans that was a squib from the McGavin line which makes my mother's parents two squibs which makes her a pureblood which also makes me a pureblood. It is the best kept secret of the Potters."

Harry sighed. He looked at Narcissa. "I know that we do not know each other. I know that Draco and I have misunderstandings to work through. I truly hope that in the future we will truly be a family. I do not know what it means to have parents or family. My aunt, uncle and cousin never wanted or loved me. I was never considered family. I was a worthless freak. I was told that I would never be anything. I was never allowed to do better in school than my cousin without getting a beating. I was told my parents were nothing more than drunks that did not love and died in a car crash. I was told that magic never existed though they could not tell me how I apparated to the roof of my school when being chased by my cousin. I know that I have a lot to work on myself. I can only hope that you can be there for me in the future as you have been for Draco."

Harry quickly wiped the tears away. Narcissa heart broke. She completely took the boy in her arms. When Harry felt the arms come around him everything in him broke. He cried. "He sealed my parents' will. He denied me a proper childhood by not allowing me to go to the guardians my parents selected. He allowed me to be abused repeatedly and did nothing. He stole from my vaults. He signed a marriage contract to Ginny Weasley. I forced to live in cupboard for 10 years. Molly Weasley was paid from money from my vaults. Ron was paid to spy on me and keep me distracted from my studies. Hermione was paid to spy on me and to keep me from doing my best. It all came from my vaults. Ron knew was being locked in a room during the summer, and he told Molly. They knew and did nothing. I was a horcrux, and he knew. I was just a tool to be kept untrained and to die at the proper time, so that he could take the glory and Ginny gets the Potter's wealth. There is a prophecy stating that I must be the one to kill Voldemort or die by him because neither can live while the other survives. He kept Sirius in jail and then kept us apart after he escaped. He knew that Sirius was innocent. It is my fault that he is dead. It is my fault that Cedric is dead. Everyone dies because of me. I feel so alone."

Narcissa kept a firm hold on Harry as he let go. Draco cold heart even broke for the boy. He knew that the boy would understand him. However, he also knew that he would never fully understand how Harry is the person that he is because he could not relate to what the boy has experienced.

Harry lifted his head and wiped the tears away. He began to apologize for breaking down on them. He pulled out a portkey and asked them to take hold. They appeared just outside the wards of Potter Manor. "Where are we?"