Harry sat in the same conference room waiting for the Weasleys to arrive. He had two folders in front of him. Harry rose straightening his formal robes looking every inch a Lord. The door opened. "Lord Black, the Weasleys are here per your request."
"Thank you."
Harry stepped forward and held out his hand. "I am Lord Black. I am grateful that you could take the time to meet with me. I just wish it was under more pleasant circumstances." Harry turned to Bill and Charlie. "I am pleased to meet with both Heir Weasley and Heir Prewitt." He shook both of their hands.
"Please, take a seat. I hope that we will be able to come to an agreement without involving the Aurors or the public."
Arthur was still trying to take everything in at once. He looked closely. "Harry is that you, my son."
"I am Lord Black. The Harry you knew died. I am Lord Harrison James Peverell Slytherin Gaunt Gryffindor Ravenclaw McGavin Potter-Black. You may call me Lord Black, Lord Potter or Lord Potter-Black. I requested this meeting to address the grievous crimes by your family to the Potter estate which is a member of the Sacred 28. You aware of what this means, and what can happen. I have ended the Malfoy and Lestrange lines. I will have no qualms of ending either the Weasley or Prewitt lines and merging them with the Potter line."
Harry rose and placed several pieces of parchments in front of each person. "Gentlemen, as you can see before you there is a listing of several transfers from the Potter vaults directly to an account for Ginevra Weasley, Ronald Weasley and Molly Weasley. You can also see that those transfers were supposedly authorized by Albus Dumbledore. You also see the withdrawals from my trust vault directly by Molly Weasley over and beyond what is need for my school supplies. You also see where money was placed in her personal vault the same day of the withdrawals. You also see a marriage contract signed by Molly Weasley and Albus Dumbledore."
Harry reached for the second folder and handed out another series of parchments. "Here you see is the agreement to keep one Harry James Potter distracted and ignorant of his birth right and to spy on his coming and goings. Also shows that Albus Dumbledore had no legitimate right to authorize any withdrawals or make any marriage contracts for Harry James Potter." Harry seethed.
The men could feel the room filling with power. "I am open to suggestions on how we can rectify this situation for a favorable outcome for all families involved. Weasleys and Prewets are Noble families. You may have lost your seats but in time they could be regained and honor can be restored. However, if any word of this is leaked; then the families are done and could take several generations for them to recover."
Harry took his seat and looked at the men before him. All three were pale. He hated that he was causing it; however, it must be done. The dishonor and betrayal went too deep for him to ignore. "I am not sure what to suggest or where to begin. I need to think and seek advice." Arthur spokes in a shaky voice.
Harry jerked from the table. "That is not acceptable! Are you not the Head of your House? Are you not the one to make the decision? It is time for you to stand on your own two feet Arthur Weasley. It is time to think for yourself and follow your instincts, and what your family magic is demanding you to do! You have two smart young men before you: one is your heir and the other is the heir to your wife's family line. I will let you know that all accounts have been frozen. I will give you time to discuss this among yourselves, but if there is no agreement suitable to all involved the aurors and papers will be immediately notified."
The moment Harry closed the door. Bill began to shout. "What are you thinking, father? Do you realize that they have completed ruined our family? You and mother blindly following Dumbledore and cow tailing him have caused our ruin. A member of the Sacred 28 is threatening our family justly, and you need to seek advice?" Bill took a breath. "I am ashamed to be called a Weasley. I knew it was bad. I just did not realize how greedy they were."
Charlie was crestfallen. "I have to agree with Bill." He folded his arms on the table and looked at his father. "What would the punishment be from Wizengamot?"
"5 years in Azkaban for Ginny and Ron. Life in prison and her wand being snapped for our mother. The social ramifications would be the loss of father's job and complete ostracization including Fred and George's new shop not to mention that we cannot repay the funds." Bill stated flatly.
Arthur shook his head. "Harry would not do that. He would not do that us."
"Wake up, father. The man that walked out of this room was not the same Harry. It was a man that has been deeply betrayed by those closest to him that he saw as his only family. How can you not be furious?" Charlie snapped and slammed his hand on the table.
"Don't you see, this is a test. The evidence is before you. Another side has been created which side will stand on father?" Bill grounded his teeth. "What are you willing to lose?"
"There must be some mistake. Albus is the leader of light. He would not do this. He would not sanction this. It must be a mistake." Arthur kept shaking his head.
The door opened and Harry walked back into the room. His anger flared in his eyes. He could tell that it was not good. Bill stood. "Our father is denial. He believes it is some mistake."
"I guess there is nothing left to say. I am in no mood to deal with people that cannot think for themselves or believe what is in front of them in black and white. I am truly sorry. I had hoped that we would be able to settle this matter privately. Good day, gentleman." Harry turned and walked out of the room.
Seconds after the door closed, Bill and Charlie disowned themselves from the Weasley and Prewitt and went directly to the twins. They too disowned themselves from the Weasley family and went to Gringotts to change the name of their company to Marauders' Prank Shop.
Harry apparated directly to Amelia Bones' office. He requested the arrest of Molly Weasley, Ginerva Weasley, and Ronald Weasley. He lay the evidence on her desk. "They are currently located under a Fidelus Charm. However, I will be able to get you into the location. I want them arrested now."
Amelia called five aurors into her office. He informed them on what they were to do. Harry apparated them outside of Grimmuald Place. "I do not see anything." Auror Connors spoke.
"I have to break the charm first." Harry growled. He placed his hand against the wards. He allowed the family magic to rise. "Let's go. I have an appointment with a reporter to keep."
Harry walked to the door and opened it. "Why am I not surprised?"
"Harry!" Hermione and Ginny ran to him.
"Stop. Do not come any closer?" Harry growled.
"How did they get in here?" Dumbledore asked.
"Simple, I let them in."
Amelia stepped forward. "I am here to arrest Molly Weasley, Ginerva Weasley and Ronald Weasley. Please take them directly to a holding cell."
Everyone stood speechless as they watched the aurors take the Weasleys. Dumbledore stepped forward. "Harry this is not really necessary."
"I, Harry James Potter-Black, Lord of the Ancient and Noble of Houses Peverell Slytherin Gryffindor Ravenclaw Potter and Black do hereby declare a blood feud with the House of Weasley and Prewitt for theft and denying the birthright of a member of the Sacred 28. I also enact the Black family wards and evict everyone that is not of Black blood out of Grimmuald Place or under the protection of the House of Potter." Harry wanted to cry; however, he had an appointment to keep.
Four hours later, Harry apparated to Potter Manor. He located Viktor in the family parlor with everyone. Harry did not say anything. He just collapsed against Viktor and broke down. He was just inconsolable. Viktor carried the boy to his room. "Vhat happen?"
Harry could not say anything. He just cried and cried till he fell asleep. Viktor was unsure what to do. He knew that he had to find out what happened. He went back to the parlor.
Narcissa looked concerned. "Did he say anything?"
"No, he just cried himself to sleep." Viktor sat back down.
What is going on? Family lines ended and Blood Feuds Declared. Lord Potter-Black speaks out.
Lord Potter-Black has three members of the Weasley family arrested!
Lord Potter-Black calls out Lucius Malfoy in an Honor Duel to the death!
Viktor looked at the headlines for the Daily Prophet. He handed it to Narcissa. "Oh Merlin. I did not think I would ever see the day when a Potter declares a blood feud."
Charlus huffed. "It is because we settle our disputes privately."
"Well apparently your grandson thinks differently. He has declared a blood feud using his full title against the Weasleys and Prewitts. I can confirm it because I feel it across the Black family magic." Narcissa stated.
"What does that boy think that he is doing? Weasleys and Prewitts have always been allies with Potter. Go wake my grandson up." Charlus roared.
Viktor stood. "No. He needs his rest, and he will have it."
"No need." Harry shuffled into the room. He went and sat in Viktor's lap. He placed his head on Viktor's shoulder. He began to cry again. "I tried. I met with Arthur, Bill and Charlie Weasley. I provided the evidence: marriage contract, certified Gringotts audit and the wills. I provided everything. He still would not believe it. I had no choice. Why does it hurt so bad, Viktor? I trusted them. I almost considered them family. Why am I always betrayed? Bill, Charlie, Fred and George did not deserve this fate, but I had no choice. I will not let anyone take advantage of me again. Never wanted any of this. I only ever wanted a family that truly loves me. Am asking for too much?"
Harry tightened his hold on Viktor. "Oh Merlin, it bloody hurts."
Narcissa's heart broke for the young man. He may have appeared cold in the paper. He is far from it. He is completely shattered. It was also very insightful. She watched as the boy regained control before her eyes.
Harry stood. "I will be in the training room. I have a duel to prepare for." He kissed Viktor's cheek and left the room.
After a few moments, the manor shook. Everyone headed towards the training room fearing what they might see. What they saw was a young man yelling and throwing curse after curse. He began sending curses that no one recognized. He stopped and began to punch a huge bag repeatedly. He kept hitting the bag till he fell to the floor crying. Narcissa moved faster than Viktor. She got on the floor and scooped the still light boy into her lap. She began to rock him.
"Draco is so lucky."
"It will be okay. You will get through this. I would not say that he is lucky." Narcissa continued to rock Harry.
Harry forced his way to be standing. "He may have been belittled and cursed but over time the emotional scarring will heal with love and understanding. However, I am forever marked and damaged as a worthless freak."
Harry ripped off his shirt and dropped his glamour. Everyone gasped. Lash marks crisscrossed his chest and back along with words carved on his back 'worthless freak'. I will never be able to forget. He thrust out his 'I must not tell lies.' It was there for them all to see.
Viktor picked him up and carried him back to the parlor. "They did this to me. Dumbledore and the Weasleys knew. They allowed it to continue. The Ministry sent Dementors after me and almost killed my cousin last year. The Umbitch forced me to use a blood quill for almost a whole year. Why must it be?"
The paintings all gasped as Viktor lowered him Harry onto the love seat. "Amelia Bones." Narcissa tossed floo powder.
"Yes."
"I need you to come through. Potter Manor and the password is…" Narcissa turned to Harry and Viktor.
"Triwizard Champion." Viktor answered, since Harry was now lost into himself again. He kept laying kisses on the young man.
Narcissa stepped back as the Head of the DMLE Amelia Bones came through. "What is it?" Narcissa nodded in Harry's directions. "Oh Merlin. Who did this?"
"It is the result of 15 years of abuse by his muggle relatives. He was starved, beaten, was an overworked house-elf essentially and emotional abused. It continued by the silence of Dumbledore and Weasleys. The scar on his hand was done by a blood quill in detention with Delores Umbridge."
Narcissa turned to Draco. "Why did you not say anything?"
Draco looked down on the floor. "I did not know. I know he spent almost the whole year in detention. I know the twins had her detentions and several other students or at least the entire group Harry was training, as well. They all came out looking in pain and hatred in their eyes. I turned the group in to Delores."
"Why did you notify me and not him?" Amelia turned on Narcissa.
"Even if family magic not demand that I seek justice for my Head of House. My duty as mother would demand that I seek justice for the boy. He does not have any adults willing to stand up for him except his fellow Champions and possibly the twins. He needs to see them pay for their crimes."
Harry kept murmuring about only wanting to be loved and why he was not loveable. They all watched as Viktor continued to whisper to him and rock him. Soon, the boy began to settle down. The scars disappeared without a word from Harry. "His glamour." Narcissa stated.
"We cannot try his muggle relatives. However, I can ensure that the muggles can. I will need his full medical record and pictures of the scars." As if on command, the glamour dropped again and an elf appeared with a camera."
"You will need to move fast. They will need to inspect the cupboard under the stairs by the front door. It was my room for 10 years. You do not want to give them a chance to clean the room or remove the locks on my door or bars off my window." Harry mumbled. "Dumbledore has probably gone to see them, so someone will have to be there to check for magic to hide it from the muggles."
"I will go with them myself." Amelia stated. "I will need a list of your training group that served detention with Umbridge."
"Your niece was not given a blood quill. It was reserved for the twins, myself and all the muggleborn except Hermione Granger."
"You taught defense." Narcissa asked.
"Yes, it was Hermione idea. It was about 30 students from years 3-7 from various houses except Slytherin." The glamour activated after the pictures were taken. Dobby popped in with a shirt. Harry pulled it over his head. "We were not being taught any spells."
"What did you teach?" Amelia asked.
"I have a notebook in my trunk." Harry smiled. "I can say that all the fifth years and higher are able to cast a corporal patronus."
"That is a very difficult spell there are many aurors that cannot do that." Amelia said amazed.
"Expecto Patronum." Harry's stag appeared in the room. He did not even pay attention that he cast it without a wand. He petted the stag. "It is not that the spell is difficult. It is finding the right memory. The trick is finding the memory that even as you remember it fills you completely with love and happiness. Even if you are not a powerful witch or wizard, your emotions will heighten your power. It is why it is important that the memory be able to fill you with love and happiness." Harry shrugged.
"Not everyone has a happy memory." Draco grumbled.
Harry shrugged. "That is true. I learned to cast it in my third year against a boggart. I got mist on my third try. What I used was not an actual memory. It was images from the Mirror Esstir from my first year. It was in the mirror that I saw my parents for the first time. It was images of being loved and cared for by them. It was those memories that I used till Sirius. After that it was the memory of Sirius asking me to live with him now it is of Viktor."
Dobby popped in with a muggle notebook. He handed it to Amelia. "This is a list of people in the group and what I taught. I got most of them from books in the Restricted Section."
Amelia was amazed as she looked through the book. "It is no wonder that last year saw the highest scores on OWLS and NEWTS for defense."
"Do not look at me. I am not the reason. Each student had to truly want to learn or they would never have been able to do it. I just had them focus on their desire to live and protect their family members. Even Neville was able to surprise everyone. However, I think he just needs a wand that will respond to him because he is being forced to use his father's."
"Are you willing to provide a memory of the detention?"
"Yes. I can even provide the memory of Umbridge admitting to setting the Dementors to my home, and her use of Veritaserum on students."
"I will see that you get justice." Amelia stated.
"Thank you, but no offense, I will not hold my breath. The Ministry is corrupt. It has people being paid by Dumbledore and Voldemort and his cronies including the Wizengamot. I truly thank you for the attempt. I should also provide the memory of the graveyard after the tournament. I am sure that you will find it interesting. Since, it shows Rosier, Yaxley, Crabbe, Goyle and several others being called by Voldemort. I only ask that if it is not used in court that you allow Amos Diggory to see it. He has a right to see Voldemort ordering the death of his son at the hand of Peter Pettigrew."
"I will make sure that he sees it." Amelia agreed. Dobby popped back in with a few vials. Harry filled them with his memories as he labeled them without a wand. Amelia took the box of memories and list of names that she copied. She stepped back through the floo.
Harry looked around the room. "I would like to apologize for breaking down. He motioned for everyone to sit down as an elf placed a light dinner on the table in the parlor.
Once the food was taken away, Harry summoned several folders. He handed one to Draco and Narcissa. "The top folder is my plan for the House of Black. The other folder is my plan for politics and my stance."
Harry allowed them time to review it. Harry rose and walked around the room. "It is time that the Wizarding World especially Britain to enter the 20th century. You also see that I want to do away with labels: light and dark magic, creatures, squibs, muggleborn and pureblood. Through research that you see I have listed magic itself is neither light or dark it is the intent of the user that is good or evil. We are all equal regardless of the amount or type of magic. It also details plans for integrating vampires and werewolves into our society. Wolfbane potion poisons the werewolf."
Harry looked up at the paintings and continued. "I believe that it is imperative that a lot of the customs remain and the Wizarding aristocracy be maintained. However, I would like to follow the example of many muggle monarchs that allow those that have done something great for society to be granted a low-level title. I believe that the Sacred 28 must be preserved but without the idea of pureblood which took on a negative connotation because by today's definition there is no such thing as pureblood. Because if everyone were to trace their heritage they would find creature blood as well. Pureblood used to be considered anyone or creature with two parents containing magic, notice it did not define the type or amount of magic. Inbreeding must stop. You can see through my research that inbreeding has increased the number of squibs and those with low-levels of magic not to mention stupidity. You only have to look at Crabbe and Goyle as an example. Magic is a gift given by the gods, and everyone that is gifted with it ought to be treated as equals regardless of birthparents. One cannot help who their parents are."
"I also want to see orphanages created and wizarding primary schools. I believe the primary schools to be vital. It will allow muggleborns to learn of wizarding culture and customs and their importance. Most come to Hogwarts without this knowledge and seek to change what they do not understand. I also think that it is important for children of wizarding families to understand the muggle world and their customs. Muggles have advanced greatly in the last century alone. We could learn a lot from them. With the power of runes, a lot of their technology could be adapted for the wizarding world not to mention their clothes are more comfortable. I also believe that formal and dress robes should remain especially for government sessions. I think it is imperative that muggle weaponry be studied. They have weapons that could level a wizarding community that they do not see with a single drop of a bomb. I think we ought to share more with muggle governments. It is in our ancient charters. "
Harry retook his seat and called for his evening tea. Viktor draped an arm over his shoulders. Harry leaned further into Viktor's side. "I vould like a copy to give me father of your political ideals. We may not be titled but he does have sway with our government."
"Son, some of those customs are archaic and should be abolished. No family should be higher than another." Lily spokes.
"I disagree. Monarchs throughout the muggle world have maintained their aristocracy and thrived. They were created by Merlin; therefore, I believe that it be essential that they be maintained."
"There is no such thing as a pure race. It has caused numerous wars in both the muggle and wizarding world. It is that idea that needs to be abolished not the customs. I prefer to use a muggle pen; however, I was never taught how to properly use a quill. The use of magical parchment has its purpose for final papers, test and legal documents; however, I think that muggle notebooks would be better used to take notes in class. Floo and apparition have their purposes for traveling, but I believe that integrated cell phones and computer and the rising internet essential for communication."
"Magic is good; however, witches and wizards have become too dependent on it and house-elves. What happens if a witch or wizard becomes magically exhausted. No one can do magic around them nor can they use it. They have now become dependent on another."
Harry yawned. He indicated that he was going up to bed. "If you have any suggestions or arguments; then I will be more than happy to listen to them before I go public with my plans."
He led Viktor out of the room and upstairs leaving Narcissa and Draco by themselves. "He will find himself as Minister before he graduates Hogwarts." Draco stated.
"He is definitely thorough. I would like to know how he accessed research from other countries. I would like to know why it was kept hidden from the people of Britain."
"It goes against what people having been saying for centuries. What surprises me is the information from Salazar Slytherin himself."
"It is the family magic." Narcissa deadpanned. "Blacks, Malfoys and all other Slytherin families for several centuries have been misled to the true intention of the Founder. I am going to look up his sources and research it for myself. I can follow this plan easily. We should head for bed. It has been a long day and there is much to research."