It was two months since Harry had woken up and his powers were growing intensely with the extra training he was receiving. His husband had been joined in training him by both of his Uncles. Regulus it turned out had quite the ability to work with air, something neither Harry nor Severus had much talent at.

Regulus shrugged. "Most of our family has had an easy time with the spell, including Siri. I believe dad's mother was a distant descendent of Ravenclaw."

That didn't surprise Harry as the old families were so intermarried. "Well with my duel blood, earth and fire are easy enough. Water is another matter."

Regulus shrugged. "The elements balance each other. Water and fire, earth and air. Water and fire are at conflict and since fire is your core, I'm not surprised."

Harry had not thought of it like that. "Is there any way I'll be able to over come that conflict and be able to master water?"

Regulus shook his head. "Not likely. Very few can master more then one element completely anyways. Leave water to Susan to worry about, focus on fire."

Harry let a small fire ball dance above his thumb. "Even fire I really have learned little control over. I can do this but I don't see winning a war with this."

Regulus laughed. "I have known professors that took decades to learn that alone. You have made far more progress then you have realized, you know."

Harry sighed and let the fire die away. "My husband tells me that all of the time but I still find it frustrating."

Regulus laid a hand on his shoulder. "I know its frustrating but the better you train, the more you will be prepared. We don't want you to be at risk."

Harry sighed. "I know. I know it will take time. There's just a part of me that wishes we could end this war before my daughter is born. To have her born in peace."

Regulus understood all to well. "It might not be possible but they will grow up in peace. We will ensure that this world will be a safe place for the next generation."

Harry slammed the book shut. "I can't study any more. I need to get out of here and clear my mind for a while."

Regulus nodded out the window. "Why don't you go and take a ride? I'm sure Quaker would like the exercise and it always helps clear your mind."

Harry knew it was a good suggestion. "I think you're right. I will go see if my husband is ready to join me."

Severus was as he too seemed ready for a break from his work in the potions lab and they found that both of their horses were saddled and ready for them when they made their way into the stables. Regulus had notified the house elves that they'd be riding.

As Harry brought Quaker to slower pace from his run he turned to his husband. "Reg sounds like you, you know. Trying to tell me to be more patient with my studies"

Severus smirked. "Then maybe you'll start listening to me now that you know it's not just me that thinks that way."

Harry hid a small laugh. "I guess. I assume both of you can't be out of your minds. And Filius has said near the same thing to me as well."

Severus knew his husband just wanted this for their daughter. "We'll end this war soon enough. Don't rush and get yourself killed, our daughter will need you."

Harry's face lit up with the mention of the baby. "I have no intention of risking my chances of seeing her. She'll have both her daddies to raise her. She'll be lucky."

Severus felt a pang for his husband who had lost his parents as a baby. "Now no more talk of rushing and progress. How about we just enjoy our ride?"

Harry was about to respond when a dog patronus appeared and Regulus' voice came to them. "A message has come from London. You need to return to the manor."

Harry turned to his husband. "We haven't received word from Amelia or the ministry for a long time. I wonder what's wrong."

Severus shook his head and the two of them reluctantly turned their horses back towards the manor. They had just started their ride but they knew if they were getting messages from London, something big was going on.

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Fabian and Regulus were sitting in the library when they returned to the house and to their surprise; Lucius and Remus had come through the floo as well. Harry knew something big was up.

Regulus held up the note. "Harry you're going to need to make an appearance in London. It seems you will have to take your seat on the Wizangot finally."

Harry was shocked. "Why? I thought that there wasn't any real need for me to take my seats there."

Fabian explained. "Dumbledore is trying to regain control of the school. The ministry should have no power over the school but he's trying to over rule that."

Harry was angered. "That man has no right to plea any case to the ministry or to try and gain the school back. I will return and do what ever I can to stop him."

Severus turned to him. "As I am still a traitor considered you may use my seats as Lord Slytherin and Prince, allowing you five seats and votes."

Harry turned to his husband "Surely since the ritual was performed you should be able to make an appearance. Isn't there laws to protect a lord?"

Severus nodded. "In concept there are but I have little doubt the ministry will find a way to work around that if they are under pressure enough."

Lucius turned to Harry and handed him some paper work. "I am also passing my seat to you for the vote as like your husband I am still unable to take my own."

Harry looked at the papers. "Six seats and votes that is a lot for one person but will it be enough for me to make any real difference?'

Severus nodded. "You will. You also have the back up of Luna and Susan, and a few others in our order. Both girls will be in London with you."

Harry grimaced as he thought of the last time. "Does this mean that I have to adopt my Malfoyish persona again?"



Lucius cracked a smile at the name. "That would be encouraged Harry. I do wish you'd come up with a new name for it thought. You out Malfoy me."

Harry smirked. "I'm sorry, I know it's your disguise but it is the man I knew for so many years. You have become my role model for how to act."

Lucius pulled him into a hug. "As long as you remember that it is only my disguise and that I'm your friend and on your side all of this time."

Harry nodded. "I couldn't forget that I promise. I know how loyal you and your family have been to me for as long as I can remember."

Severus and Harry went up to their rooms where they both prepared to leave. Severus could not be present during the wizengot but he would be coming to London and staying at Grimmauld place to support Harry through this.

Before the left Harry turned to his Uncles. "I wish I wasn't leaving. It feels odd to be away from you and the baby."

Fabian placed Harry's hand on his stomach where one of the babies was moving. "Your daughter will be safe and waiting for you when you return, I promise."

Harry turned to Regulus. "Look after your husband as well as my niece and daughter. I don't want anything to happen to any of you."

Regulus hugged him. "We'll all be safe here in Prince Manor while you're gone. You're the one that needs to be safe and make sure you come back to us."

Harry said his goodbyes to Remus and Lucius. Remus hugged him. "I'm staying here till you return. I'll watch over your baby and others."

Harry knew it was a risk for Remus but he found comfort in knowing he'd be there. "Thanks Remy. That means a lot to me."

Lucius was heading home to his family. "We know you'll do us proud. Just remember, you have the power, don't allow anyone to intimidate you."

Harry and Severus walked into the floo network and headed to the kitchen of Grimmauld place. It was a few days before the wizangot would meet for the first time but Harry knew there would be things for them to do before the meeting. Susan and Luna would be arriving in two days and staying here with them.

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Harry walked into Gringotts the next morning in his full lord regalia that he had not worn since the last time he had been in London. He felt more at ease in them then before but he still felt like he was playing dress up.

He was showed into the office of Lord Ragnald. "Lord Black-Snape, it is an honour to see you again. I congratulate you on your claiming of your final title."

Harry smiled at the bank manager. "Thank you for your greeting. I believe you will have learned of the meeting at the Wizengot about to take place."

Lord Ragnald nodded. "I have. I assume you will be taking your place as Lord of the houses of Potter, Black and Gryffindor."

Harry nodded. "As well my husband has requested since he is still a fugitive, I take his place as Lord of Prince and Slytherin for his votes."

He handed the papers to Lord Ragnald who nodded. "As well as assuming the role of Lord Malfoy b y request of Lord Lucius."

Harry smiled. "I was hoping you could help me file the forms before the meeting so that there will be no one who can contest me taking all of the seats."

Ragnald brought out some forms. "That is a simple enough matter. Sign these forms for me and I'll have them filed. Really your own papers and marriage were enough but this will just speed up any defence for you."

Harry shook the man's hand. "Thank you for that. I am honoured by the loyalty and aid you have shown my family."

The goblin simply bobbed his head. "As I have said your family has always been loyal and aided our kid. Our help is yours to request."

Before Harry left he turned to the man. "I believe that keep record of the heirs of the different vaults. I would like to include one in your records."

The man smiled. "Am I to understand that you and your husband are expecting a child?"

Harry nodded. "Our daughter is due in just over four and a half month's time. I'd like her to be included, in case something might happen."

"Of course. I will have her added right away. Is there someone who will stand as her guardian?" Ragnald asked.

Harry had no need for time to think. "If my husband dies as well as me, my Uncles Fabian Prewett and Regulus Black will serve as her guardians."

The bank manager promised to see to the paper work and ensure that it was kept private as Harry didn't want his daughter's existence to be known, knowing the risk that it would be placing her in. He left, heading towards the rest of Diagon Alley. It was time to make sure that London knew Lord Black-Snape was back in London.