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Chapter Eight – Blood Adoption Ritual
Gideon lay next to his twin holding onto his hand for dear life. He didn't know how much time passed since their last food delivery. He knew they went without for far too long. They were making do with what little they could grow from the small parcel of land attached to the cottage. Surely, their sister hadn't decided to let them die. What would she continue to hold over their mate if they were dead?
Many years passed since the last of their children were born. Their last were the two Gemini twins he birthed identical to him and his brother. They must have reached the age where they needed their grounding mate or they would die from the consequences. Would Molly be that cruel? Would she prevent them from finding their mate? Much like how she had ripped Arthur from them? He felt his brother slipping from him. It was too stressful for Fabian. He was the submissive of the two of them. He spent his life looking after his younger brother, but things worsened when Arthur stopped seeing them a couple years prior.
He wished he knew what had happened that autumn that stopped their mate from arriving. He wondered if someone succeeded in wiping his memory of their existence. Surely, that was the only way that their perfect mate would stop. If he didn't know where the secret kept house was, he wouldn't have a way of finding them, right? For a year and a half, food arrived like it always did by that kooky little house elf with the hats stacked upon his head. Three months ago, it completely stopped. What could've happened in May preventing their deliveries?
Gideon hated not receiving any news of the Wizarding World. He hated everything that had happened since his sister changed. What made her choose to ruin their lives so thoroughly? She was such a loving and protective little sister when they were younger. She almost worshiped him and his brother. He wished he knew what caused her to spiral out of control.
As the room started spun, he heard a familiar pop. He couldn't help but consider the irony that food would finally arrive by house elf a moment too late. He was too weak to even take in the subsidence he and his brother needed. He just had to face the reality that the two of them would to die from starvation. They would never see their mate or children again. What a horrible way to go?
Gideon could've sworn he saw the same house elf from before. He was dressed so differently. He was in a fine little butler uniform standing next to an old elf in a loin cloth that barely covered his bits. He was too far gone for it to fully register before his consciousness slipped away.
Sirius stood outside of the circle where the ritual was taking place with the twins on his left. Severus was inside the circle overseeing the ritual. Hermione was in there to give her blood and magic in the adoption. Draco was sitting back on his haunches nude with his open palms resting on his thighs. Maeve was there in her Lucius form to give his permission for the adoption as the only living parent. Sirius worried about what caused Harry to disappear so quickly with Charlie. He couldn't leave as he was just as worried about his youngest submissive mate. He had no idea where that elf popped him. It was his job as a dominant to protect the submissives. There was something about Draco that pulled at him to show him love. The boy was good at hiding his pain and emotions, but there was something in his magic that called for love. As if it was absent from this childhood. He just felt like the blond could understand how he had felt growing up.
Severus started chanting in an ancient language that wasn't Latin, which made Sirius wonder where they found the ritual they were performing. At the same time, he fought back the hard on he was experiencing at hearing that velvet voice chant the musical words. It just oozed sex and he wanted to have that man under him as he ploughed into his tight heat. His feelings for Severus had changed once he went through the ritual. His mate had endured him to his former childhood nemesis. The man was filled with such exquisite sexual energy. He didn't even know his attractiveness. A light was building up in the circle surrounding everyone within the space. The full moon mixed with the energy from the skylight that made up the ceiling. Severus turned toward Lucius first, "Your son, the flesh of your flesh and magic of your magic, is before you asking your permission of his adoption. He wishes to find acceptance as a Granger in all but name. Do you give your permission Lucius Abraxas Malfoy?"
The blond nodded in his sliver ritual robes, "I do give my permission freely as both Lucius Abraxas Malfoy and Maeve Arielle Delacour. May my son find hope in this adoption where sadness once existed."
Severus turned toward Hermione next, "Do you Hermione Jean Granger accept Draco Lucius Malfoy as you brother?"
Her golden robes shimmered in the moonlight as she nodded her head, "Yes I do."
"Do you offer your blood and magical gifts as you would a younger sibling?"
"Yes I do."
"Do you promise to protect him as if he were bore by the mother you were bore?"
Hermione placed her head upon Draco's bowed head, "I welcome you Draco as my younger brother to the house of Granger. I bestow upon you the magical gifts associated with my blood. I share with you the eidetic memory passed down through the Granger line. The line was once magical and is magical once more. I gift you the earthly energy associated with the Shafiq line. I also offer you the magical strength I gained from the Black line. I am descended from these three magical lines. I bless you, Brother, with my blood and magic. So, you may have the strength you deserve."
Upon speaking her vow, a golden light surrounded her before pulsing and pushing into the palms resting in Draco's lap. Hermione walked over to an awaiting goblet that was likely filled with a specific potion. She lifted her wand casting a cutting hex across her palm. She allowed quite a bit of her blood to fall into the cup before healing the cut. She walked back over to the submissive positioned Draco. She lifted his chin with one hand and brought the cup to his lips with the other. "Drink of this chalice my blood. Take the life force within to seal this ritual and become my brother in all but name."
Draco looked up and drank all that was in the cup. Once it was empty and the cup was removed from his mouth he sealed the ritual. "I, Draco Lucius Malfoy, thank Hermione Jean Granger for taking me as her brother in all but name. I am grateful to be welcomed into her loving family and her protection. May we only give back to magic everything that she has blessed us with." Gold light twirled around him before moving into Hermione's outstretched palms and he slumped into sleep.
Severus scooped up the unconscious boy before closing the circle and walking out of the room with billowing robes following him. He spoke just as he walked through the door, "I will keep an eye on both Draco and Harry. Though, the later will have quite a bit of explanations to give regarding his disappearance when he returns."
Sirius shook his head as it went over the ritual he just witnessed. What did Severus mean by his parting words and would his alpha really answer their questions? Hermione made her way over to them and he couldn't help but burst out with one of the many questions dancing around in his mind. "Have you found anything about the Mimickers? Also, what did you mean when you invoked the Black family?"
She shrugged, "I guess I'm descended through one of their squib lines. I'm sure that it's far enough removed that you need not worry about mating with Draco."
He nodded, "Good. I was really worried for a moment there. He's quite fetching. I plan on having a chance with each of the omegas until mine is found."
Hermione chucked, "You really are a dog."
Arthur Weasley was working late in the Ministry. His office was full to the brim. He was tasked with helping the New Minister of Magic. Fudge was booted out when Voldemort's return was discovered. He had felt more and more distant from Molly after the destruction at the hands of Harry Potter. He grew tired of her constant nattering about how Harry Potter would marry their Ginny. His world seemed off from that moment. It felt like something was missing, but he couldn't remember what it was.
He was startled from his thoughts by a pop. He turned to find the usually eccentrically dressed Dobby in a dapper butler suit. He raised an eyebrow, "What brings you here Dobby?"
The elf nodded, "We found your Gemini Twins, Sir. They need you now."
Arthur stood on shaky legs when missing memories crashed back onto him like an ocean wave. How could he forget Gideon and Fabian? He silently took the elf's hand. He was popped directly into a unique bedroom. However, it was not familiar to him. The golden colored sunburst wallpaper was hidden behind white book cases. The floors were dark hardwood and the bed in the center of the room had golden yellow bedding. It had windows that overlooked the garden.
His twin mates were lying on the bed huddled together. Arthur didn't even notice the healer near them casting diagnosis spells. He approached stripping as he walked. He knew the only way to bring them back. They had gone too long without grounding. He was their dominant grounding mate. They needed him to bring them back from the brink. He climbed into the bed finding both of them stripped. Someone had anticipated their need. He grabbed the closest twin, prepared, and entered him. His eyes rolled back as instinct took over. Once he filled his beloved mate he called Dobby.
"Do you know where his grounding plug is?"
The elf shook his head but popped back with two new silver plugs. Arthur took one and pushed it into his mate. He pumped it full of his energy. He knew it would slowly leach into his mate. He turned to the stronger of the twins. He let out a contented sigh when he was seated into his beloved. The one that had given him the twins, who he hoped were well. He moved at a faster pace and kept his wits about him. Gideon groaned beneath him and his blue eyes fluttered open. He moved against him. Soon they both fell into completion. He pushed the plug in and lay between his two mates. He awaited his son's arrival. The blankets covering them kept their modesty.
Bill arrived first with Fleur on his arm. He stood next to the bed. Percy arrived next with more concern etched into his face than Arthur ever remembered seeing. Percy always hid his emotions behind rules and an aloof mask. He waited for his other three sons to arrive but it was a bit of time before the twins arrived with arms locked with Hermione Granger. Arthur was happy to see they had found their grounding mate. He remembered how Molly spoke of Hermione and Ron as if they were already a couple. He wondered if she was making plans to rip her away from the twins.
He waited longer content in the warmth of his twin mates' presence. When his dragon son still didn't appear, he asked, "Where's Charlie?"
The twins looked to Hermione and she sighed, "Well, he arrived to the Manor. He just met his Alpha and the two of them needed some time to compose themselves. They should be here before dawn."
Arthur chuckled, "It appears our children are finding their mates. I think you all should retire for the night. We will see you in the morning."
Rabastan pulled book after book from the library. He and his older brother had run to one of their family's secret kept safe houses as soon as they were freed from Azkaban. He had no intention in following the self-proclaimed dark lord. He still couldn't remember why he had taken the bloody tattoo in the first place. In fact, most of his adolescent years up until when he arrived at Azkaban was very cloudy. It was as if he was placed under the Imperious Curse for several years. He couldn't stop chewing at his nails. He tried to ignore his nervousness while combing through the books. He was trying to find the answers that plagued him.
It wasn't long before his pale and gaunt looking older brother wandered into the library, "Still at it Stan?"
"Yes Roddy, whatever spell we were under broke the moment we were exposed to those Dementors. I'm sure of it. I just have to find out who put it on us and figure out why. Why would someone do that to us? Why would someone force me to do such horrible things to Severus Snape? I've never liked blokes, Roddy. Why would I force a younger year to do something like that? It just doesn't make any sense. Also, why would you marry Bellatrix and have sex with the Bint when you're a total poof and have always been one?"
Rodolphus shrugged, "I am the eldest." He really didn't want to tell his brother about the mate he had found in Frank Longbottom. What he had witnessed while accompanying Bellatrix that night still haunted him. What he remembered doing on her command broke him. "Surely, I would've gone through the marriage that Mother arranged. However, there's no way I would've ever consummated the thing. Not to mention that hag only had eyes on the Dark Lord. Why would I sleep with someone who's slept with that putrid petulance?"
"Then why did we ever join him? None of this makes any sense. It's as if our choices were stolen from us the moment we walked through the halls of Hogwarts. Who would have the power to cast such a spell on us? Who would want to dictate our lives so fully?" He pulled out another book. He sighed when a folded up parchment fell from the book. He slowly opened it and let out a loud gasp.
"What is it, Stan?"
Rabastan shook his head no looking at the names on the parchment, "It's a family tree, Roddy. It's our family tree. I'm your half-brother. My mother was your Aunt Eileen. I have two full siblings, Severus Prince and Nymphadora Tonks. Severus is a unique name even in the wizarding world. I doubt there was another Severus born in January of 1960. Whoever put that spell on me had me attack my own brother. The person made me force him into incestuous relations. I will find out who did this and I'll kill'em. We need to find our remaining family Roddy. We need to make up for what we lost."
"How can we do that, Stan? We're wanted by Aurors for the crimes we committed. Surely, they won't believe we were under a spell."
"You and Frank Longbottom were having a secret relationship while still at Hogwarts. You would've never tortured him and his wife. You love him too much. You know that Roddy."
Rodolphus sighed and ran a hand through his auburn locks, "Yes, well. Who'll believe us? It's not like Frank can vouch for me. I still don't understand. Why did he marry Alice? It occurred a year after I married the bitch. Perhaps he was heartbroken?"
"I don't know Roddy, but don't think we won't find out." Rabastan stared at the familiar black eyes of his brother. The same black eyes that stared back at him whenever he stared into the mirror. It was a strong Prince Trait after all. "Perhaps we should start with Gringotts. Perhaps they can do some sort of magic analysis that will show whatever we were under. Maybe they'll find something still affecting us. Perhaps they can remove it. I feel we need a full cleansing. Then maybe, we can try and see our sister. I hear she's an Auror. I hope she will hear us out before sending us back there. I hope she knows of our familial relationship. Something tells me she will hear us out."
"Alright Stan, off to Gringotts we go."
Rabastan nodded and closed the book that stood open on the table. "Yes, we have some goblins to see. We should slip in unnoticed while everyone is busy celebrating the death of Voldemort at the hands of Harry Potter."
A tapping noise resonated through the silent London flat. The light was barely peeking through the crack in the dark drapes encasing the windows. The tapping noise was loud enough to awaken one of the flat's occupants. A witch with spiked pink hair rolled over and groaned at the tapping noise. She thrashed a bit. She tussled around her obnoxiously colored bedding. She yawned and stretched her arms behind her back. She had a childlike quality to her when she rubbed the sleep from her eyes with her fists. Her one room flat was piled with clutter, stacks of books, rolled up parchment, and dirty clothes. She didn't think it was too bad because she always made sure to have a walking path around her. Her mother tried to teach her household charms, but they never were her cup of tea.
She slowly stood from the bed not worried about her bare state. She walked toward the disturbance caused by the continued tapping. She stumbled like usual before her hair turned red in her anger. She opened window allowing the owl to perch on her shoulder. She removed the familiar Gringotts parchment tied to the tawny colored thing's leg.
She mumbled to herself on her way back to her overly large bed, "What could this be about?"
A groan brought her attention to the now moving pile of covers. She couldn't help but smile as she looked over at the two wizards who willingly joined her in a threesome. She had quickly found herself more attracted to one of her bedmates than the other. Fortunately, it was that one who awoke first, "Wotcher Viktor. Do you expect your teammate to sleep much longer?"
The tall, wiry, seeker looked up at her and smiled. She loved his roguish looks that seemed accentuated by his sharp profile and his slightly curved nose. His dark hair, closely shorn to his head, and dark penetrating eyes caused warmth to pool in her gut with just one look. He gazed over his unconscious teammate before looking back over at her, "I tink ve 'ave vorn him out."
She just smiled at him, "Are you up for round two?"
He just nodded as she straddled him and let out a moan as he quickly filled her. "Remember to thank my boss for assigning me as a part of the security force for the Vratsa Vultures Quidditch match against those pesky Appleby Arrows."
He just moaned and grunt as she bounced upon him. Each of her hands gripped his muscular shoulders to keep her balance. It wasn't until she was screaming in ecstasy that their other bedmate awoke. She just groaned, "Ivan, why don't you just get dressed and help yourself to the floo. I fear that Viktor and I might have a few more rounds to go this morning."
The prissy blond, well perhaps she was being a bit overly harsh, the wizard was a beater after all. So, he did have a bit more of a stocky build, but he was just as arrogant and pampered as a damn Malfoy. She really would've left him there if she wasn't interested in getting buggered at the same time she was boffed. She couldn't help but groan when it was time to get ready for work, which she contemplated skiving off just to remain in bed with her insatiable seeker.
She kissed Viktor's cheek, "Now, I want you to know that I wasn't interested in you because you're some international star. I mean, if fame was a contributing factor, then I'd be with the rest of those girls selling stories about Harry Potter. Sweet kid, by the way, but I have no desire to add to his bad press. What I'm getting at here, Viktor, is I felt a connection. I'd really like to get to know you better. I mean, why not try for something more than a one off when you have such a thick wand? A wand you surely know how to use."
"I tink I vood like that. How is Harry doing anyvay?" He stood and summoned his robes and dressed.
"Ah, well he's been a bit shook up, you know. I don't think he was expecting to face off Voldemort at fifteen and end it all. He's very talented at Defense that one. I really think he'd do well as an Auror, but between you and me, I don't think that's something he'll choose to pursue. I'm not sure what he'll end up doing, but I think he's sick of hunting down the bad guys. Wait, you were in the Triwizard Tournament with him, weren't you?"
"Ya, I vas," he leaned in and kissed her on the lips before grabbing a handful of floo powder. "Ven Vood you like me to stop by again?"
She just smiled at him, "I'd love it if we could do all that again tonight. You know, just the two of us this time. I'll key you into my wards."
She watched while he disappeared into the flames and they turned back from green to golden yellow. She looked over at the letter she received from Gringotts and opened it. Her dark eyes widened, as she recognized a summons for a meeting at noon. She quickly cast a tempus and groaned. She needed to get moving. She only had a half hour to prepare.
She showered and washed away the remaining evidence of her night with her new love interest. Her mind traveled away from her previous night's activities to wonder what the meeting was about. She couldn't help but hope that it had something to do with her biological family. She knew since her parents sat her down after she received her O.W.L. scores the summer before her sixth year and told her she was adopted. Her mother stated her parents had tried for children for many years. Her mother discovered she was barren. She was to suffer from the same curse that her older sister Bellatrix was experiencing. Apparently, it was something written into a betrothal contract. Her mother lost hers for running off and marrying Da. Her aunt must've broken hers by consummating with the Dark Lord instead of her marriage. However, Tonks couldn't help but think such a curse was beneficial when placed on her psychotic aunt. She was happy when that woman withered away once her master was no more. She shrugged remembering she really wasn't related to the woman.
Her mother told her she was a miracle presented to her parents by her biological grandmother. Her mother couldn't tell her anything more about her biological family, as she had taken an unbreakable vow to never discuss their identity. However, she was able to share with her that she had an older brother. That he was responsible for saving her life and bringing her to her grandparent's door. He requested a loving home was found for her. Ever since that day, she had hoped she would be called to Gringotts. She just knew when the missive was delivered that she would finally learn of her true existence. Perhaps she would even meet that brother to which she owed her life.
She sighed while picking up the green powder. She prepared for whatever life changing moment she was sure was awaiting her. One of the benefits of being an Auror was the ability to floo directly to Gringotts. As she stepped out of the fireplace, she was met by a familiar looking goblin, whose name she couldn't remember. He quickly led her down the hallway to a meeting room with a long table. He ushered her into the room that seemed a bit over the top even for goblins. However, it was the two brothers sitting at the table that caused her mouth to drop open. She recognized the both of them, but she was sure they died in Azkaban. One was even married to her crazy aunt. She shut her mouth before gathering her confidence. "Well, I wondered when I'd meet family. Do you come in peace or are you here to trim the branches from your family tree?"
Their appearances shifted and they took on an all too familiar appearance. The two looked like changeling twins. It was unlikely for her to tell them apart. One of them with suddenly auburn colored hair spoke first, "There is much we've discovered today that would leave us bereft if we dared to harm the remaining members of our family. Perhaps it is best if the Lestrange name faded into obscurity. Perhaps we should all follow in Severus' steps and take the name Prince."
The other changeling who stuck with the inky black locks they had both been wearing pulled his brother into a hug, "It's okay Roddy. We'll figure this out. We've got our baby sister here to help us. We can tell that she will."
Dora gasped, "He's the brother that saved my life, isn't he?
The auburn haired Roddy answered, "Yes, I would assume that he was. He is the one closest to your age. He would've been home with Eileen when she gave birth. I must admit, we didn't know about your existence until this morning."
"What the in the bloody hell am I going to do with you two? I know I've got to get you out of Sodding Britain, but where to send you. It will need to be somewhere where no one would expect to find Rodolphus and Rabastan Lestrange. Perhaps you'll just have to go by Rod and Stan Prince. The appearance issue is null in voice, however, you will want to select a more human appearance before we leave. I'd suggest something far different from the looks you're associated with."
The two brothers stare at one another and shrugged. The one that she thought was Rabastan smiled, "How about we act as twins, dear brother."
She held back a groan as they took on the same exact appearance, but kept it a bit too perfect. They looked ethereal to a point where one could determine that they were not fully human. They looked nothing like the missing Azkaban Prisoners except for their inky black eyes. Those were a Prince trait. No one would question a couple of Princes with those coal colored eyes.
Stan turned to her, "You'll want the goblins to perform a cleansing ritual first. I fear you will find out much once they have finished."
She nodded, "I will do that, but first we need to send you somewhere." Her mind flashed to places that had people she trusted. A blue eyed ginger came to mind and she smiled. She approached the floo in the room that was only open for calls. She tossed in some floo powder and found Charlie's face looking back at her. "Wotcher Charlie, I have a bit of a favor to ask. You see my brothers found me and well they need a place to hide. I'm sure they will do well at the dragon reserve."
Charlie raised an eyebrow, "Their names?"
She smiled impishly, "Rod and Stan Prince."
Charlie nodded, "I will tell my boss. Send them through the floo whenever they are ready."
"Thanks Charlie. You're a lifesaver."
Harry and Charlie arrived back to the Manor to find it silent. Harry shrugged and led Charlie to the Master Bedroom. He found Severus and Draco curled up together. He climbed into the bed and motioned for Charlie to join them. Severus groaned and opened his eyes, "Good to see you Harry."
Harry pulled the man closer to him and kissed his forehead, "I'm sorry for disappearing like that today. How did the adoption go?"
"He seems to be doing well. I will have the Healer check him out in the morning. I am not sure how strong he will be before school starts back up in four days."
Harry smiled, "Don't worry. We'll spend plenty of time getting to know each other before returning to Hogwarts. Dobby found this lovely room that will give us plenty of space. I will show it to you guys tomorrow. For now, we all need to sleep."
Severus closed his eyes, "I hope it will help with everything going on around us. I still don't understand what the Prewett brothers and Arthur Weasley are doing here. I'm sure you will explain it to me tomorrow."
Harry groaned. He forgot about that. He still needed to find out more about what was going on with his newest mate's family. He still needed to hunt Molly down for all that she did. He needed to plan. He wasn't going to rush in like the unthinking Gryffindor he was conditioned to be. He also needed to figure out what to do about her two children. He knew they must have some plans for him, but he would do whatever necessary to protect his mates and children.
Another thought came to mind and he groaned. He still needed to speak with Maeve about names for their five children. She had already given them shortened names for them that would need to be worked into their full legal names. Names that fit their current age, and Harry knew that they need to plan for their naming ceremony and the naming of their godparents. Another thought came to mind but he would revisit it at another time. He groaned realizing he needed to sleep. He really hoped that nothing would disrupt his sleep. He was not in the mood for another one of those visions. He groaned realizing he probably just jinxed himself.
A/N: So, a little late but I have the chapter up. Again I have a book up for a Kindle scout contract. It's called The Corrupted Spirit. Its campaign ends on 09/12/17. Please check it out and if you like it, please nominate it. I am still looking for name ideas for the quintuplets. Please respond with any ideas. I will accept them as comments or whatever you prefer. I have some names from my previous version but I added one more. I'm not sure if they will work.