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Yeah guys…. I don't own anything in Potterverse. The only gain is satisfaction.
A FEW NOTES:
I thank each and everyone of you who read this fic and commented on it. This is my first fic so I may not be upto par but I assure you I will Improve. Anyways…..back to the story
CHAPTER 3 : A New Titan…
August 6th was a bright sunny day in Britain. The wizarding world for once was a bit calm. No one knew when and where Lord Voldemort would strike and people were again in fear for their loved ones. It was summer holidays for the children but the current threat of the Dark Lord was weighing on everyone. Still families found things to do so that they would be together…..
James Potter sat on the expensive mahogany desk at his home cum office at Potter Manor. His son Mark had turned 17 last month and he was thinking of teaching him wizarding customs and traditions along with some business.
The Potters were very wealthy family. The total asset of the Potter family vault was about 7 of Gringotts. The Potters were known to have controlling interests in very popular businesses like the company which made Butterbeer, the most popular wizarding drink, some other businesses in the wizarding world. The Potters had a healthy investment in the muggle world.
James thought of starting to teach Mark from today…
" Eppy…." ,
"Yes Master James sir, what is Eppy can do for you?
"Eppy…" sighed James, "How many times I have told you not to call me master. If Lily hears you, she will kill me."
"But Eppy cannot call master by any other name…" , the house elf looked like she was going to cry.
James sighed again. He knew it was lost cause trying to convince the house elf he adored so much.
" anyway eppy, can you tell Mark that I want to see him, and tell him to come immediately"
"yes master James, Eppy telling immediately sir " said the Elf bowing low.
10 minutes later Mark entered his father's office. "alright dad, what is this all about?"
" You turned 17 last month son, I was thinking of teaching you some traditions and business. After all, we cant have the Potter heir to be a weakling in this corporate world now can we?"
" Alright dad, but what about Harry? Isn't he supposed to be the heir? He is the elder one you know?"
James made a foul face. " if he cannot bother to come home for 7 years to spend time with the family then he has no claim on the Lordship."
Mark made a sad face but was inwardly jumping with joy. He never did really care about his twin. He knew his father did not like Harry and knew that mentioning him would generally make his father to agree on anything.
"alright dad. Lets get started."
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Sirius Black was not a happy man. The Blacks were known to be a very wealthy family. They were known to have controlling shares of many prominent businesses including the 'Nimbus Inc', 'The Daily Prophet', 'The Zonkos joke shop' and a few other minor businesses. The revenue generated by the Black family vault was about 5 of the gold in Gringotts. But looking at the summons he had received from the bank he was confused.
According to the bank, the Blacks had lost all the controlling interests in its major companies and Sirius had to go to the bank and take care of the formalities. Sirius was never a businessman but he had managed along with his wife Alexandria, his school sweetheart who he had married. He did what he thought of was the best.
He threw some floo to make a call…
"Prongs … are you there?"
"What's wrong Padfoot? You look like you saw a Grim" said James grinning.
"Prongs, not now. I have a very serious problem."
"What is it Padfoot?"
"I got summons from Gringotts that my controlling interests of all major businesses is lost."
"Are you sure Padfoot? This is a very disturbing. What are you going to do now?"
"I don't know James." Said Sirius. He was about to ask for advice when James said….
"Hang on a sec Padfoot. I got an owl."
There was complete silence. James was no where to be seen. Then after a very tense 10 minutes James appeared again.
"Padfoot, can you come here now?"
"Sure. Stand back"
"Alright, what happened?"
"I got a Gringotts owl too. They said the same thing that they said to you. This is not good mate. I got to tell Dumbledore. Lets see if he knows anything about it?"
"ALBUS DUMBLEBORE, Headmaster Hogwarts" said James throwing the floo powder.
"Ahh, James. What can I do for you?"
"Albus, me and Sirius both got letters from Gringotts that our businesses have been taken over by someone else. Do you know anything about it?"
Albus seemed to have aged 20 years suddenly. "No James, I have no idea"
"Anyway, me and Sirius both have a meeting with the representative of the acquiring company at 11. I'll call you later"
"Ok James. Take care"
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James and Sirius both reached Gringotts at 10.55. they went to the goblin sitting on the desk.
"We wish to see Ghistpook. We have an appointment at 11"
"Mr. Potter, Mr. Black. Please follow me"
They were led to a magnificently decorated conference room. James saw that there were a few other people already gathered in the room. There was still 2 minutes to start. James and Sirius were about to chat something when the doors opened only to reveal Lucius Malfoy walking in. Noticing James and Sirius, he sneered.
"Potter, what are you doing here. I did not know you had enough wealth to buy me out."
The Malfoys were also one of the richest and powerful families of wizarding Britain. They were known to have businesses in Odgen's Firewhisky, Hogs-end in Hogsmead near Hogwarts, very large businesses in Knockturn alley. But very few knew that most of the Malfoy fortune came from muggle businesses though they were the first one to voice their opinions about not allowing muggles and muggleborns in the wizarding world.
"Lucius, I have no interest what-so-ever in your businesses. I have also received an owl from Gringotts to come hear at 11 o'clock"
Any further arguments were stopped by the opening of the large Oak doors on the other side of the room. This came as a surprise to everybody as this door led to the head of Gringotts. A very regal yet intimidating looking goblin walked out through a door accompanied by a very stately and elegant woman. She was very young, not above 20 James guessed. She was wearing a business suite which Lucius quickly noticed and tried very hard to sneer but could not. Everybody in the room was mesmerized by the beauty of the woman. She was around 5'10, with strawberry blond hair which was done in an elegant bun. She had a little pale skin with a hint of pink o the cheeks which seemed as a natural blush. She had warm yet hard blue eyes which seemed to strike against her pretty face. She had a perfect figure with very well defined features. Slender legs which had captured attention of every male in the room.
The woman watched in amusement as the most dignified men of the wizarding world drooled and lost their composure after seeing her. She cleared her throat and called everybody's attention.
"hello ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for coming at such a short notice. My boss gives you his gratitude. I am sure you have many questions which I will answer now."
"Who are you?"
"My name is Vanessa Gates."
People were a little surprised on hearing such a curt reply. They had expected her to tell them who she represented but that never came. Before any more questions were asked, a letter appeared in front of everybody.
Mr. 'name',
Conference Room No 2,
Gringotts Bank,
Diagon Alley.
Mr. 'name',
It is my duty to inform you that your controlling interest of your businesses 'names of the businesses' has been transferred. Due to this the board of directors of your business has been disbanded and you are removed as the head of the above mentioned businesses. Thank you for your co-operation.
Yours Sincerely,
Charles Spencer.
(Owner: ATLANTIS CORPORATION)
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Atlantis Corporation was known to be a new upcoming company. The most confusing part of this company was that nothing was known about it starting with the owner. The name Charles Spencer was an alias. The company was known to make very bold moves across the world to conquer businesses. The only thing known about this company was that it was started 3 years ago. Since then the company had known to acquire a monopoly over the min hubs of wizarding America and France. Even in Britain, its presence was felt. The company had started a business called Potions Inc. which provided potions for a price. It was readily accepted by various sectors of the country such as St. Mungos, the quidditch leagues and the general population as a whole. The second business acquired by it was the book store Florish And Blotts. Nothing changed except the management. In span of 2 years it had acquired companies like Bolt International. It was also known to start the first ever wizarding all exclusive clothing mall called Gladrags, a public library and a business-cum-research facility called Myths And Mysteries. This particular business had created a major buzz in the wizarding world since it was known that every government had its own Department Of Mysteries. But ATLANTIS CORPORATION had been granted rights as well as copyrights for lifetime (which was never done before as copyrights were given for maximum of 50 years) to research anything it wished for by International Confederation Of Warlock's themselves. The most astounding part was that even they did not know who Charles Spencer was. The reasons for this decision was released as a LEVEL 10 sensitive information and locked somewhere. Thus slowly ATLANTIS CORPORATION or LAN-CORP for short as it was known was becoming a very powerful entity.
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Albus Dumbledore sat in his office in Hogwarts thinking about what James and Sirius had said earlier. He was least bothered about the businesses of the two families as long as they continued to provide finance to the order. Right now he was more worried about the meeting called by the International Confederation. This organization was like the U.N. It kept tabs on the wizarding world and came to decisions which would affect the whole world altogether.
It had been a log time when a meeting was called so suddenly. Albus wondered what was wrong. He was thinking of a few changes in the wizarding laws which would help him consolidate his control in Britain as well as around the world. He was brought out of his musing when the clock chimed 11:00. The meeting was at 12 so he had an hour to think all that he would say at this meeting.
At exactly 12, the portkey was activated and Albus was tugged at the venue. The building of the Confederation was located in Scotland but the exact location was not known to Albus himself. Only one person knew about that but no one knew who that person was. Albus walked through the halls which were lined with paintings of famous wizards and its windows covered with silk curtains. The air itself was heavy but serene. A soft music could be heard at the background.
Albus was escorted to a lavishly decorated conference room. He walked with an air of dignity, respect and power which he had acquired through years of manipulation. He walked towards his seat on the main table as he was the chief of warlocks.
People representing various countries and holders of various departments within the Confederation arrived. The meeting was about to start when a man dressed in very expensive and regal robes walked in. He acknowledged Albus and sat down besides him. A nod signified the start of the meeting. A portly man took the dais and started reading the agenda
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 345th meet of the International Confederation Of Warlocks. We thank all of you to come on such a short notice. Without further ado, I give u Mr. Nicholas Flamel."
Albus was a little worried about this announcement. He knew Nicholas was a Slytherin through and through. He waited for him to speak.
"Thank you all. You all know me to be a man who does not beat about the bush. So….
I called this meeting to propose a formation of a new international policing unit. The wizarding world in at the brink of another major war with the resurrection of Voldemort. I have received intelligence that most of the vampire clans of Transylvania have joined him. Most of the purebloods who had claimed to be under the imperious curse last time have joined the Dark Lord. The worst part is that he is now recruiting actively from all around Europe. The werewolves are very close to accept his proposal and join him as an alliance.
We all know that each country has its own Aurors but still individually unable to contain the threat of Voldemort. I propose a formation of a new organization to pursue and aid these aurors in the event of need."
There was pin drop silence. Lots of things were going on everybody's mind. A man from America stood up and asked the question which seemed to be on all minds.
"Mr. Flamel, from where do you expect the manpower to start such an organization?"
"I was proposing that the Department of Mysteries of each country tell their Unspeakables that they are from now on a part of this organization. The Unspeakables are the best duelers of the countries. They are the smartest, wittiest and most elite trained force in existence. The Unspeakables of all the countries would form a very formidable force."
"Under whom will this organization be?"
"This organization will be under me as I have already started preparations. I will oversee the overall proceedings but direct administration will be under the man I have in mind. I cannot tell you the real name due to the secrecy maintained by the DOM. "
"What about the funding?"
"This is a non-profit organization which will take care of its own funding. Even the recruitment will be done by us. All the Unspeakables will be given level 1 clearance to the headquarters which means that they would have a mode of transport which will be personalized and can will be tuned only for their magical signature. The location of the headquarters will be known only to people having Level 5 clearance. So the security will not be compromised as well as leaks and incidences like Augustus Rockwood would be avoided."
The entire hall was silent. Albus was fuming. He knew that if this was passed public would see this organization as their savior, not the Order.
"Nicholas, be reasonable. There is no way you can pull this off."
"Why not we put this to vote Albus…. Or is it that you cannot see any other organization steal spotlight of the savior of the world" asked Nicholas curtly.
Albus kept quiet. He could see people seriously thinking about this organization. The world did not want the war to escalate like last time. Grudgingly it was put to vote. The organization received overwhelming support.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for this support and approval. I would now like to introduce to the man I am going to make the head of this organization that I have named
International Department of Unspeakables or the IDU." He got up and went outside the door. A few moments later Albus was greeted with a man that shocked him. It was the same outfit he had seen in Azkaban. Light blue battle robes, he noticed, which had an elegant dragon on it. Albus could see that this robe hid the arsenal of weapons that the man carried. The man himself gave Albus shivers, which he shamefully agreed to himself. The man was 6 feet 1', had a muscular body and walked with a calm yet deadly grace which was seen in veteran fighters or highly trained duelers. All in all, the man projected a very intimidating aura.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, " continued Nicholas, "He is called Atos."
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The same time when James, Sirius and Albus Dumbledore were busy elsewhere, the new age marauders i.e. Mark Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, his best friends and Ginny Weasley, his girlfriend were all sitting in the living room of Potter Manor watching T.V. The girls were watching the latest fashion trends on a channel called FTV. The boys were bored because the show was now showing men's clothes.
The girls were drooling on the screen much to the boy's disgust. The boys got up to go to the kitchen to get some Butterbeer. When they came back, they saw the girls eyeing the screen hungrily. The guys turned to see what was making the girls to behave like this. What they saw shook them to the core. Mark screamed for his mother who came down running.
"Mark, why are you screaming like a banshee in the heat?"
"Look mum.. look and then you tell me…" said Mark
Lily Potter looked on the screen and had the shock of her life. On the screen was a very pretty hostess interviewing one of the models. The model was what shocked Lily.
He was around 6 inches tall, athletic built. This hair was such that it dropped on his eyes. His Vibrant Green Eyes.
Yes, on the screen, being interviewed was none other than Harry James Potter.
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There you go guys. Sorry could not update earlier. I know I promised to tell you guys about the order meeting and about Harry's life but I will tell it later. As a flashback maybe. I had to set the situation right befor I could go in the main plot. I apologize if it was a bit disappointing but it will get better. Anyways.. read and review and comment
