Harry had not really imagined that when he had been told by his husband that he would have to go have this meeting with Fudge that it would mean a make over but it seemed that it did.

"Appearances Harry. Have you ever seen Lucius look anything but sleek and elegant?" Severus reminded Harry.

Harry shook his head but looked in the mirror. "I'm never going to look like that. I'm far from good looking or put together."

Severus reached over and pulled his husband into a kiss. "You are one of the sexiest men I have ever seen. But we do need to make you look a bit sleeker."

He turned and handed Harry the clothes he had Kreacher fetch for him. They were quite old as they belonged to Sirius' dad but they had been spruced up and were more expensive then Harry's entire wardrobe. Over the dark green robes went a cloak of ebony that had silver clasps down the front. The black crest was already embroidered on one side by Harry noticed Kreacher had added the Potter crest on the other.

As he came out he looked at his husband. "How do I look?"

Severus smiled. "Almost perfect, we just need to sort out that hair of yours."

Harry smirked. "Do we have a few days; you know I have never been able to control this mess."

Severus surprised Harry by waving his wand and lengthening Harry's hair so it fell down to his shoulders, the same length as Severus. It turned out when long, his hair was no where near as unruly. Severus deftly pulled his husband's hair in a ponytail and held it in place with a piece of thick fine leather.

"There, now you look the part." Severus said and turned Harry to look into the mirror.

Harry was shocked to admit that he looked quite put together. He touched the crests. "I just wish your crest was here."

Severus bent to kiss him. "You know we'll have the crest on your cloak and your ring back on your finger as soon as we can."

Kreacher appeared. "Master Harry sir, Kreacher has brought some jewellery for you to wear."

Harry shook his head. "My rings are enough I would think."

Severus turned though to the elf and took the box. "Thank you Kreacher, I'm sure Master Harry will be able to make use of this."

The elf disappeared and Severus turned to go through the box and Harry wondered what other things would be added to his little get up. He was relieved that the only things chosen were a fine pair of cufflinks and a pocket watch, all of which had the family crest on them.

"Just to finish off the look." Severus told him.

"How come I feel like we're playing dress up like little girls?" Harry asked.

Severus shook his head. "Do a good job and I promise we'll play a game of dress down tonight when we get home."

Harry had to smile at that and reminded himself he needed to go to this meeting or he would have pulled his husband down on the bed to make love to him. He would have done it for a quick romp but after all the time it had taken to get ready, he had no intention of messing up the look.

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Amelia Bones was working on a file in her office when the floo came to life and Harry stepped through followed by his husband. Amelia was amazed at the transformation that the young man had taken.

"Lord Potter-Black. Welcome back." She bowed.

Harry smiled. "Amelia, no such formality is needed. My husband might have dressed me up like a doll but I haven't changed that much."

Severus snickered. "Had to remind the young lord here that he needed to look the part, not just act it."

Amelia nodded. "Your husband is right. We need you to be able to command the respect of Fudge. He respects money and power."

Harry sat down in a chair. "So why did we come here first? Surely I should be heading to my meeting."

Amelia just called for some tea to be brought in and when the assistant left she said. "Have a cup of tea Harry?"

Seeing his husband's confusion Severus said. "We're not going to him. Fudge can come to you."

Amelia motioned towards the door. "My assistant has seen you. When word spreads and you don't show up at 1, Fudge will come down here."

Harry looked at Severus. "But she saw you."

Severus smirked. "Again I remind you of the bond. I made sure to disllusion myself when she came in. I'll remain so when Fudge arrives."

Harry turned to Amelia for confirmation and she nodded. "It's getting a bit unnerving talking to an empty chair and hearing a voice come from it."

"So you can stay with me through this?" Harry asked.

Severus shook his head. "Amelia cast some spells to not alert anyone to my presence but even if they can't see me, wards outside this office will alert people that I'm here if I go with you."

Harry went pale. "I don't know if I can handle this meeting on my own."

Amelia and Severus both tried to calm his nerves. They both knew that he would be able to handle this. The mantra of this little game became when in doubt do as Lucius would do. A few years ago if anyone would have told him he would have been looking to Lucius Malfoy as a role model he would have thought them insane. Well if a few years ago someone had told him he would be married to Severus he would have thought them mad.

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Fudge was sitting in his office looking at the clock as he had been doing most of the day. He turned to look when the door opened but Dolores entered the office. She shrugged her shoulders in response to his unasked question.

"Where is the boy? He is the one that insisted on 1." Fudge grumbled.

Dolores nodded. "Lord, or no lord, he should show more respect."

Fudge called his assistant in. "Can you check with security and find if Harry Potter has made an appearance in the building yet."

The woman came back immediately. "Security said no. But word from law enforcement is that a Lord Potter-Black is in a meeting with Madam Bones."

Fudge stood up fuming. "That boy is in the building and he has been keeping me waiting all of this time."

He stormed out of his office and made his way down to the offices of Madam Bones. Sure enough when he entered, pushing passed her assistant who tried to stop him, Harry Potter was there.

"I was informed that my guest was here." Fudge said.

Amelia nodded. "Oh I apologize minister but Lord Potter-Black and I had a few things to discuss."

The figure in the chair stood to face Fudge and he gasped. This was not the gangly teen that had been released from prison recently. He was dressed in expensive robes and jewellery worth ten years of Fudge's salary, bearing the crests of both families. There was something about the air of the young man that reminded him of Lucius.

"Mr Potter I was expecting you in my office at 1 as that was the time you insisted upon."

"I'm certain I did not hear you call me Mr Potter, so I will over look that minister. I told your under secretary I would be available around 1. It is only half past, nothing to worry about." The young man said coolly.

Fudge stuttered. "Of course Lord Potter-Black. I do apologize. Would you accompany me to my office so we can speak?"

Harry did not respond to him but turned to Amelia. "Madam Bones thank you for meeting with me. I'm sure we'll be talking on that matter soon."

Amelia Bones sent Fudge's guest a beaming smile. "Of course Lord Potter-Black. You are welcome here at any time."

Harry strode out of the office leaving Fudge to follow in his wake. Fudge hurried so he walked side by side with the young man for he was not about to look like some lord's lap dog, especially not this lord's. They were getting off of the elevator when they came face to face with the last person either had hoped to see.

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Albus Dumbledore, even here at the ministry I can't escape the man, Harry thought. He revelled in the startled expression on his old headmaster's face when he saw Harry dressed the way that he was in full Black regalia.

"Harry, just who I was looking for." Dumbledore said.

Harry summoned his Malfoyness and sneered at the man before turning to Fudge. "I think there really should be some fine for horrific manners. If one more person presumes to call me so informally, I really will insist on departing."

Fudge looked at Dumbledore who he was always happy to put in his place. "You shouldn't need to be reminded of how properly to address Lord Potter-Black."

Albus lost a bit of the twinkle. "You're correct, my apologies Lord Potter-Black. I must insist though we have a meeting over certain issues of real estate."

"I'm sure you would insist Albus but unfortunately I am a busy man. Perhaps if I have time I'll pay you a visit at your little school."

Fudge was grinning as he watched Dumbledore get shot down. It was Christmas for Fudge as Dumbledore stuttered. "This has to be spoken about."

"If I have time I might consider it." And then turning to Fudge. "Minister I believe we have a meeting to get to"

Fudge nodded and pointed Harry towards his office. "Of course Lord Potter-Black. Albus, see yourself out."

When Harry entered the minister's office he was delighted to see that there was a decanter of wine and on the tray as well as a normal goblet was a chalice with the Black crest on it.

"I hope that the Black crest will suffice, the Potter one has been hard to track down." Fudge explained and handed Harry his chalice filled with a fine wine.

"It will do for now. I presume you will of course find my chalice." Harry said before taking a drink of the wine.

Fudge took his own goblet and sat down. "Of course. Now I would like to speak to you about your intentions Lord Potter-Black."

"Very well. My intentions as to what?" Harry asked.

"For starters, your votes on the wizengot as a lord, as well as your position on the Hogwarts school governors." Fudge explained.

Harry knew about the wizangot but not of the school governors. "I do not have the time to sit in my seat on the wizengot, or seats I should say. I believe I can vote in proxy though, is that not correct?"

Fudge nodded. "On important matters that of course has been permitted."

Harry nodded. "I'd like to be made aware of the cases that go in front of it. I from time to time may take my chair in person, or vote in proxy when important enough."

Fudge agreed. "I'm certain Madam Bones can have that arranged. There are pre-court meetings though that I'm sure I could contact you of if you were needed."

Harry inclined his head. "That would do. Now about the school governors seat. I must admit I was not aware of this."

"Every lord of a house has a seat on the board. Most have not actually taken the seat, there are only six active now, but you do have two votes there to." Fudge said.

Harry thought about Lucius and his involvement over the years. "I think that might come in handy. Of course I'd like a list of those on it and how I can contact them."

Fudge turned to Dolores who had been in the corner the entire time. "You will furnish Lord Potter-Black with that. We can owl them to you."

Harry shook his head. "Unfortunately as you know I no longer possess an owl for which to correspond. I'm sure in time I'll chose another. For now you can simply provide Madam Bones with any correspondence and she'll ensure I receive them."

Dolores stepped closer. "Surely you can just send any correspondence back with the owls that we send."

"Unfortunately I travel often and many of my houses are highly guarded. I can not permit any unknown owl to come in through the wards." Harry said coolly.

Fudge motioned for her to back off. "Well if there is nothing else Lord Potter-Black..."

Harry stayed put. "There are a few matters. One is the lands of the Weasley family. I have chosen to permit them to remain at the Burrow but the lands in Romania and the house in London will be sold. I also expect you can help set up a monthly rent arrangement for the Burrow."

Fudge nodded. "That can be done. Again we'll send you the necessary paper work."

"And before I leave I would like the name of every student who had a hand in the stoning of my owl." Harry said.

Fudge looked pale. "I'm sorry we do not know."

"Do not lie to me Fudge. The school's memory would have recorded it. If you don't know now I expect you to find out. I was disappointed not to find that on the list of property that had been destroyed and by whom, that was provided me before." Harry said.

"An unfortunate over sight my lord, I assure you. We'll see it done." Fudge said.

Harry swept from the room without another word and made his way back to Madam Bones's office where when the wards were back up he sunk into his husband's arms and sighed a great breath of relief.

Severus looked at him. "How did it go?"

Harry smiled. "I did the Malfoys proud."

Amelia laughed. "You two should be going. Dumbledore was prying around before."

Harry nodded and informed them of the conversation quickly and of the paper work that Amelia should be expecting. She nodded and assured Harry that she would get it all to him on time. Harry and Severus headed back through the floo to their home.