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Quick Note: Sorry guys, a few things happened last week and I did not feel up to writing. Weirdly, most were good things, but when you get excited about some stuff, other things drop down to kick you in the rear. Example: exhaustion, or in my case, a side door on a garage getting stuck. Thank Heaven for Menards, my father-in-law, and my husband! My contribution was to pay for the materials and measure it properly. I would have helped them more, but my mother-in-law grabbed me to help her book a reservation. The guy on the other end of the line had a really thick middle-eastern accent. Luckily, I was able to help her out, so it evens out. Family helps out family, at least that's how it works in our immediate family.
Shinigami: I know, however Harry has always liked to downplay things. I'm not sure the reason why he didn't say more, but I have a feeling it will hash out later.
FANactic Writer: Yeah, I don't think that Harry is telling the whole story, but I'm sure it will come out.
D C JoKeR H S: Juliet may do just that. I'm not sure how I'm going to handle Augusta, if I don't time things right I might end up giving her a heart attack! Yeah, I'd forgotten about the Parent Squad thing, thanks for the reminder. Yeah, I really do enjoy having a strong team of women with a strong team of guys on the same side, it's been really fun to write so far.
Auspicious Meetings
It had taken a few more days than expected, but it had only been two days after the Longbottoms had been rescued from St. Mungos. Or that was what Tsuyoshi informed Nana of, when she had been awake for more than a few hours. Between him, Tsuna, Sirius, and Harry, they got her all up to speed. So, it was with a heavy sigh that she did something that was pressing on her more than normal, she called Bermuda, "Bermuda, I need to tell my cousin and a few of his friends and their families about Flames. Do I have your permission? We can pass it off as a variant of magic, if not."
"Who is this cousin and how many?" Bermuda grumbled tiredly.
"Harry Potter, formerly of Little Whining, England. Roughly fifty people. A few are close to being active, despite being from the magical side of things," Nana informed him.
"The Boy Who Lived? Anyone else of importance?" Bermuda questioned.
"Head of the DMLE, Amelia Bones, Barrister Andromeda Tonks, Black Widow Juliet Zabini, Lord and Lady Greengrass, Lord Black, and the Quibbler's owner Xenophilius Lovegood. At least off the top of my head," Nana replied.
"Dumbledore included?" Bermuda sneered at the name.
"No. He stays out of the loop. Can't trust the manipulative bastard. He modified Harry's memories. Harry is family, Bermuda," Nana informed him.
"Permission granted. Just make them swear on their magic. Any muggles?"
"Some, most already are in the know. By the way, the Grangers are related to a Peggy Carter. Any chance you could track her down? They lost touch. That or a Susan Carter."
"Jager, talk to Nana," Bermuda sighed as he handed over the phone.
"Nana?"
"I need you to find Margret Carter aka Peggy Carter. She should be in America and is the aunt of one Margaret Granger and one Susan Carter. If you can find her wearabouts-" Nana began.
"No need. We've kept track of anyone close to Captain America, just in case it was needed," Jager stated flatly. "She's in a hospital in New York. I'll text you address and phone number. However, it doesn't look good and she has Alzheimer's. Her niece is currently in New York, but it would be difficult to contact her."
"I guess we'll have to track her down in New York, once we get Ryoga taken care of. Thank you Jager. Tell Bermuda thank you, too," Nana sighed in relief.
"Just be careful and take care of yourself, Nana," Jager ordered before he hung up the phone.
"Hermione's great aunt and aunt are in New York?" Harry blinked as he watched his cousin curiously.
"I've made a few promises, but we'll help her as soon as we can. Harry, before we tell the others, I want you to bring Narcissa and Draco in here. Andromeda and the Tonks family too," Nana sighed.
"Why?" Harry asked curiously.
"They're blood family. They should know first," Nana bit her lip nervously.
"Okay," Harry nodded and rounded up the spoken parties. "Ron didn't want me to bring Draco, he got a bit jealous until Hermione gave him a good scolding."
"Ronald needs to understand that this is Family Business. Now, first off, before any of you complain, you are all part of the Black Family. I don't give two cents that you and yours were so-called cast-out of it, it counts to me. Now, to start off with, let me remind you all that Sirius is my half-brother. I am also part of the Mafia. Now, I need you to swear on your magics that you will not reveal anything said from now on to the others," Nana stated calmly.
"I so swear," Harry raised his wand and it lit up.
"Harry!" Sirius gaped in shock as the boy agreed to something before the adults.
"Sirius, I trust Nana. She wouldn't make us promise without a reason," Harry stared down his Godfather. "Besides, she's your sister, don't you trust her?"
"I so swear," Sirius mumbled and his wand lit up. It was quickly followed by Draco and the others wand-users in the room. "Now what?"
"Certain members in the Mafia have what we call Flame Aspects. I am a Cloudy-Sky. Sky's are the ruling aspect, as the mafia explains it, but really, they are just leaders. Sirius, you're an almost active Cloud," Nana stated as she showed her strong Flames.
"Elementals," Sirius gaped at his sister. "You're talking about Elemental magic. What color am I?"
"Purple," Nana chuckled.
"I have the strength aspect?" Sirius gaped in surprise.
"Yes," Nana agreed.
"You're full of surprises, baby-sis. Now, what about-"
"Draco and Harry are also almost active," Tsuna added bluntly.
"What?!" Draco gaped at Tsuna and Nana in horror, "I can't be! I just-"
"You're a Cloud, like Sirius. Harry is a Sky, much like Tsuna. Pure Sky," Nana smiled happily.
"What does this mean for my son?" Narcissa frowned worriedly.
"Most likely, he'll become Harry's Cloud and Harry will become Draco's Sky. They will protect each other," Nana calmed Narcissa.
"Who else? How many are nearly active?" Andromeda frowned.
"Almost all the kids," Tsuyoshi admitted.
"Are you going to tell the others?" Nymphadora (aka Tonks) winced at the thought.
"Eventually, but first, we have to fix the Longbottoms, get Neville and his Gran here, and I need to speak with Declan Abbott, or so I hear?" Nana smiled knowingly at Tsuna and Andromeda.
It hadn't been long after Nana had answered all of the Black Clan's questions, when she excused herself, with the help of Tsuyoshi, who refused to leave her side, and Sirius.
"Sirius, I need you to leave for this conversation. Watch over Harry and Draco for me," Nana smiled at her brother.
"I just found out I had a sister and nearly lost her, no chance in hell am I leaving you with another Lord," Sirius snorted.
"Fine, then I need you to go, Tsuyoshi," Nana sighed tiredly. "I don't need both of you watching my back. I'm fine. This will only work if one of you are there, not both."
"What do you mean?" Sirius frowned.
"Luna didn't tell you, I see," Nana sighed. "I'm a seer."
Sirius stared in surprise at his little sister, "Um, I think I need to go talk to Harry. Does Harry know?"
"Yes, because he's right behind you," Nana chuckled. "Hello Harry. Could you take Sirius to go talk with Luna? Oh, and Sirius, you can tell Amelia about the Flames, I have permission from the law-keepers of the Mafia, the Vindice."
"Okay, Nana. Are you really okay?" Harry asked worriedly.
"I am better, Harry. I promise not to leave you any time soon," Nana reassured the young teenager.
"Okay. Thank you. Come on Sirius," Harry took Sirius' hand and led him to find Luna.
"So, Declan Abbott?" Tsuyoshi sighed as he helped Nana to the room where the man was waiting with Hannah Abbott.
"Lord Abbott, it is a pleasure to finally meet you. I am Nana Yamamoto," Nana smiled as she introduced herself to Declan Abbott.
"Nana," Daniella smiled at her adopted granddaughter.
"Nonna," Nana nodded to her. "Now, I do ask that you keep an open mind, Lord Abbott, but has Amelia or Andromeda given you copies of the Goblin's reports?"
"Both of them have," Declan Abbott stated coolly. "I wish to know what you plan to do with this information?"
"Simply put, get rid of Dumbledore and Tom Riddle," Nana smiled at the straight-forward man. "I wanted to protect Harry's friends. Hannah and Susan are two of those. Plus, the more people shoveling coal, the hotter their trips will be."
"You are a lot like your Grandmother," Declan smiled grudgingly. "You wish for an alliance?"
"If that is what you wish, Lord Abbott," Nana nodded.
"With our two houses, the best way to cement that is to unite our houses-" Declan began.
"I believe that that will not be possible, Lord Abbott. I refuse to place Harry or Hannah in a marriage contract," Nana interrupted him.
"Then what do you propose?" Declan raised a surprised eyebrow.
"May I ask you two questions, first?" Nana asked hopefully.
"Very well. You've asked one," Declan raised his other eyebrow.
"What are your intentions for my Nonna?" Nana asked cheekily, "She deserves proper courting, after all."
"Nana!" Daniella blushed in shock at her brazenness.
"I agree," Declan chuckled. "I quite like you, little Lady."
"The feeling is mutual, Lord Abbott," Nana smiled, happy to have his approval.
"Call me Declan, we may end up family, after all," Declan chuckled.
"As you wish, Declan. However, I must insist that you call me Nana," Nana's eyes twinkled with a mischief that Declan returned.
While all the meetings were going on, Lussuria, Shamal, Bianchi, and Healer Tyler were all hard at work to stabilize the Longbottoms, and hopefully begin preparations to fix them. Lussuria and Shamal insisted on starting on Alice, while Thyme and Bianchi started on Frank. It had taken them a bit, but between the four of them, they'd removed any foreign toxins and gotten it down a lot simpler.
Of course, no one was expecting Alice Longbottom to punch Shamal right in the kisser.