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Chapter sixteen
The party for Gryffindors win, was a very enjoyable affair. The kids ate and laughed with each other, wishing they could have seen the match in person. Draco was comparing skills with Harry, and Ron. Hermione was talking to Neville and Luna. The adults in the room along with the children from the future, Were discussing the book so far. Lucius decided he wanted to get to know his grandson and his girlfriend.
" Scorpius, a word son" Lucius called. The tall blonde haired boy got up from his seat and walked over to his grandfather.
" I want to talk to you about our family, and your relationship with the potter girl. " His tone clear of all emotion. Scorpius rolled his eyes, and took the seat across from his grandfather.
" Grandfather, there is nothing you can say that will change my mind about Lilly-Luna, She will be a Malfoy and there is nothing you can do about it. Father has already agreed, and encouraged the relationship, With Mr potters consent. So please save your breath." The boy said
Lucius was boiling with emotions, the girl was little more than a half blood. She would taint the family lines that had worked so hard to protect. It was bad enough that Narcissa's, Sister was disowned. But to have his grandchild marry a half blood was unthinkable.
"Scorpius, the Malfoy line is an old one, and has certain behaviour expected of it. As an heir to the line you have to uphold the ideas and traditions of the family. That means marry a pure blood. You cannot taint our family heritage, for that girl. However if you are not to be persuaded, I will meet the girl now" Lucius said. He hoped that if he could put the girl off, he could save his families name. Besides the name Malfoy still carries some weight, he could try and push through a new legislation, that would mean all pure-bloods would have to marry and another suitable pure-blood.
Scorpius called Lilly-Luna over to meet his grandfather, all the while planning for every possible outcome of the meeting. Lilly-Luna, had a feeling that should would have to come face to face with Scrop's grandfather, and had prepared. She knew the Malfoy family history as well as any Malfoy, and of course she knew of pure-blood traditions, after all her mother was a pure-blood.
She lifted her head, and walked to stand in front of Scorp's grandfather, and gazed over him. Before dropping into a courtesy and holding out her hand.
"Lord Malfoy, It is an honour to meet you, My name is Lilly-Luna Potter sir" She would have smirked at the look on the elder Malfoy's face.
Lucius, took the girls hand, gently kissed her knuckles and replied.
"Miss Potter, It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance" He said slowly, looking at the girl more closely, Her red hair wasn't too bright, Her bright green eyes, were shinning like emeralds. Her posture was good, Her manners were excellent. Over all She was pretty enough to join his family, Now he had to get to grips with her character, and her intelligence. He pointed to a chair, Lilly slipped in gracefully, and sat like a proper lady. She seemed to be holding her own, and most importantly she hadn't broke protocol call.
"Well, Miss Potter, tell me What subjects did you take at Hogwarts, and what were your grades" Lucius asked, Like he was interviewing and employee, rather than a wife for his grandson. Lilly then proceeded to tell Lucius all about her grades ( second top of her year), about her family life and her relationship with Scorpius.
From across the room Narcissa watched the youngest potter child, charm Lucius with ease, She smiled. It was about time he met his match.
"Lilly, James Do you have a few moments? Siri you better come too" Narcissa called to the group They moved away from the larger group. And pulled up chairs near the window.
" As I said before, they may be a way for Harry, not to have to stay with the Muggles, It would mean tying him to a Wizard family. Its a long complicated ritual, It can be dangerous. It would mean finding a compatible Pure-blood family, and linking his blood and magic to that family. It was used centuries ago, To ensure a betrothal between two families. But it was never intended for that use, It was used from when the last of an ancient and noble family was too young to take headship of the family line, It was given to another family, until the child became of age, and could reclaim it, Of course some old dark families would disown the child before they could reclaim their title from them, and would leave them with nothing. However I believe you could use this to safe guard your son, Only the head of a family can bond with the child, and If the head of the family is smart, the can include every member of their family in the bond, so no harm can come to their charge.
I suggest, that if you decide to go through with this, That Sirius, as head of the Black family, Bond with Harry, and use the clause to include every member of the family. That way Bellatrix, Andromeda and Myself can never harm Harry. Not that Andromeda or Myself would. But Bella, Well she is insane of course. The protection would to an extent apply to Lucius as well. No one can break the bond, and it ends when Harry reaches 17. but it would also mean that the Potter and Black family would be bound, as allies even once the vow has reached it time limit. And Until Harry is of age Sirius would be the head of the Potter line and act of behalf of Harry, He would also be Harry's legal guardian."
Narcissa knew she had given the little family something to think about. But she really didn't want Harry to go through all that suffering at the hands of people incapable of looking after a child, She also knew she could force Lucius' hand if she was included in the bond. She was hoping she could pull him away from the dark arts, and use the Malfoy name for good. It would also mean that Draco could keep his new friends. As much as she didn't want to be married to Lucius, she could still try and use him for her purposes, Just as he had done, when he asked her father for her hand. Narcissa promised herself on the day of her marriage to Lucius she would get revenge, and now she could, she had decided to make the best of the situation at hand. Now all she had to do was convince Lucius to allow her to return to her job as a curse breaker, and her life would be almost perfect.
Meanwhile Lilly-Luna was still holding her own against Lucius
"Well Lord Malfoy, I believe that everyone is entitled to a second chance to prove their worth to the wizarding world, and I know there are many ways to achieve those goals, Since the end of the second war, and believe me the war is coming. The Malfoy's have had a hand in recreating a safe haven for wizards, but supporting change within the ministry itself. My father, Uncle Ron and Aunt Hermione along with Scorpius' father have been at the centre of every change to the law that has been made. Mr Malfoy has personally addressed the issue of muggle-born sponsorship program. When the book of magic records the birth of a magic child is documented Mr Malfoy's department, contact a wizarding family, and they then introduce the child to the wizarding world and help the child and parent adjust, as well as have responsibility for that child within the wizarding world. It is quiet an achievement Lord Malfoy, and I have personally seen the results of the program, It has prevents many disagreements and give more respect to the families involved. Aunt Hermione and Mr Malfoy, came up with the idea. It has been welcomed by everyone. " Lilly explained.
Lucius has spent the best part of ten minutes talking to this young lady, and had to admit to himself, she was a very special girl. And more than suitable for the Malfoy line. He was more than pleased with his heir, and the honour and respect he had brought to the family. He had a lot to think about.
Draco was now sitting with Neville. The round faced child was still very shy even with his new friends, he had hoped he would have at least one new friend, now he had five. It was more than he dreamed of. But he still doubted if he would bring anything to the group. Luna as unusual as she was, brought a new way of looking at things and a brutal honesty, that everyone needed. Hermione brought a fierce intellect and deep compassion, Harry brought unwavering bravery, Ron brought humour, and sense of loyalty, and Draco brought cunning, and ambition to the group of friends, meanwhile Neville was wondering what he could contribute, apart from a knowledge of plants. He wasn't, brave or overly smart. He was just Neville.
"Nev, What's wrong?" Asked Harry. He had noticed the far away look in Neville eye.
"Just thinking, you know. I don't bring anything to the group Harry, I don't deserve to be here with you, I don't think I will be a good friend. I can't do anything right" He confided. His friends all looked at each other. Then all moved at the same time. Ron and Draco grabbed Neville, and pulled him to his feet, Hermione and Luna, moved to the door, and Harry called over his shoulder to his parents.
"Mum, we are going out side for a little while. 'kay?" He shouted already at the door
"All right dear, not too long" she called. A thought struck Harry, as he made his way into the garden, were his friends were waiting for him. This action had felt exactly what he had imagined his life would have been like if his parent had lived to raise him. He smiled.
His friends had sat Neville down in front of the pond. And were chatting to him. Unaware that the adults had gathered round the window and cast a listening charm over the group.
"Neville, What do you mean you bring nothing to the group?" Hermione asked. She knew what it felt like to be left out, and wanted to know how she could help Neville.
"Well, you and Draco are both really smart, your are really nice and think about everyone's feeling, and Draco is really cunning, Luna may be a little different, but she helps us all see thing from a different point of view, and Well Harry is really Brave, Ron is really Funny and knows how to cheer everyone up. But me, I don't do anything. You all look out for each other and help each other. But I can't do anything to help" He was sobbing a little during his speech. Luna and Hermione gave the boy a hug.
"Neville, what would you do if Voldermort showed up right now? " Asked Draco, stuttering a bit over the name.
Neville looked at Draco. And gulped
"I would try and help fight him, or I would run and get the adults" he chocked out.
"See, you do help, you make sure we are all safe and taken care of. And your a loyal friend, Brave too. Not many 10 year old's would stand against Voldermort Neville." Added Harry, Picking up where his friend left off. Neville looked like he was going to protest.
"You know Neville, If you had more faith in yourself, I bet you could do anything" Ron said
Neville mumbled something, then looked at each face of his friends.
"Can I tell you guys a secret? Promise you won't tell anyone?" He asked his voice barely audible
Each of his friends nodded. And muttered a yes, or of course.
"I live with my Gran, She said I'm a bit of a disaster. And that I'm nothing like my parents. They were both Auror's. But the got capture and tortured by Bellatrix Lestrange. My Gran takes me to see them at St. Mungos. She told me they were really brave. She said I should try and be more like them, So I don't disappoint them" He finished with a hiccup.
Harry, looked stunned, Draco looked like he had ate a lemon Ron looked at his feet. Luna and Hermione had tears on their eyes, and both leaned in closer to Neville offering comfort.
"Well Nev, You have us now. And we will all help you, that's what friends do" Harry said.
The group sat for a another ten minutes of so, trying to boost Neville self confidence, telling jokes and making plans for school.
Before long everyone had taken their seats, Waiting for Amelia to read the next chapter. However it was Albus that got up and spoke.
" Hi all, Look we have a little problem here, and I was hoping for some magical assistance from a few of you. This adventure took a massive amount of magic from my family and Scorp, and well we have been here for nearly two days, for every day we stay here our magic depletes a little. And we have another 6 books to through after this one. So we have come up with a spell that will allow each chapter to be 'downloaded' into your mind, as grandma Li reads it. But since my family and Scorp are maintaining the magic around the cottage we need some of you to help cast this spell" Albus explained, He took in the looks of astonishment from the gather group
Lilly-Luna, added " The more people the better, combining magic makes it stronger, it would be good in at least three people could do it. Take some time and talk amongst yourselves and let us know when you are ready" She finished and went to sit with her brothers.
The group sat there taking in what the future kids had said and began muttering
Harry, Ron Hermione, Draco Neville and Luna were so impressed with the amount of magic that had been created to allow this amazing meeting. They really wanted to help. But they didn't have wands or even know that much magic at all. Sure Neville, Draco and Luna knew little considering they were from ancient pure-blood families, and Ron knew a little about magic but had never performed any on purpose.
Another few people were considering what the kids had told them, Of course the professors could have pulled the spell of with ease, however Narcissa, Andromeda, Lilly, James Mooney and Padfoot could have done it too. But it was the golden trio and friends that jumped to their feet and offered first.
The stood together straight backs and heads held high. Harry who was, silently nominated the leader of the group spoke
" We want to help, We know we are younger than everyone else in the room, and we don't have wands yet, but can we do it?" He asked carefully, his voice was strong. James got to his feet and walked over to his father.
"Sure you can dad, but I will admit, Scrop is the one with the knowledge in this so He will have to walk you through it. And you will need to borrow wands, and we need to make sure they are the best fit for you. Something an old friend of Aunt Luna's said, The wand need to recognise you. So lets find you some wands shall we" he said with a smile.
All the adults in the room allows the kids to try their wands, it was a strange experience, each and every wand has a perfect match, the wand itself becomes part of you. And to allow another to use it, you must share some of the qualities that the wand looks for in a host. Dumbledore explained this while the kids tested out the wands offered. In the end Harry ended up with Severus's, Hermione ended up with Lilly's, Ron had Bill's Draco, had his aunt Andromeda's, Luna had Sirius wand and Neville ended up with Dumbledore's. Dumbledore smiled at this, knowing that he had the elder wand, and it was a very powerful wand indeed he was pleased it choose Neville he felt the boys magical aura was very powerful, but had never really been tapped in to, he believed this would allow the boy to see his full potential and work hard to achieve it.
Finally the kids were arranged into a loose circle, and told to face inwards and hold the wands out in front of them, so the barely touched. Scrop came over and told them how to say the incantation, and how to focus the will and intent into the magic, and how it would feel to combine their magic with each other.
" It will feel like a living force, gently flowing, and humming in your mind and bodies, it will ebb and flow with you each demand of it, it can be very overwhelming, but as the power builds it will being with it a sense if understanding and peace, The magic will want to bend to your will, that will be it only purpose, so it is extremely important that you keep you mind on what you want to achieve, you are going to be tapping directly into you magical core, and unleashing its full power, as you know most peoples core grow and develop with the person, allowing the right amount of magic to be released, this is based on your will, you focus and you age as well as your magical level, for example, Harry was able to produce a patronus at the age of thirteen because he need to protect him self and his magic wanted to save him, so it gave him exactly what he needed at the time. Magic is a living thing, and it greatest wish it to live in harmony with it human, they feed off each other. So Keep your mind clear, keep your intent and focus on the goal you are aiming for and when you are all ready say the incantation OK?"
The kids took their time and tried a few breathing exercises Severus had shown them and began the spell, Each one of them saw beginning to feel a tingle of magic flow in the blood, a light haze began swirling and building around them,each haze of light that came of them was a different colour that match their aura, Red mist came from Ron, pale purple from Hermione, a vibrant yellow from Luna, from Neville came a lush green, from Draco came a brilliant silver and from Harry a startling gold. The mists began coming together and mixing to make many different shades and colours. To the onlooking crowd it was a magical light show that had never been seen and wouldn't easily be forgotten, The level of magic that was being created was incredible, and quiet unbelievable. Each face held a look of concentration, after a few long minutes, the kids faces held an expression of peace, at some invisible cue the children began the incantation, the light began larger and more colourful, gaining for density and power, the crowd felt the magic lightly kiss the skin leaving it feeling warm. Slowly the six began to pull the light into their bodies. But the end of the spell, the kids were exhausted, drained but overjoyed at what they had done, None more so than Neville.
The kids sat slumped against each other eyes closed and smiling. The spell worked.