Cornelius smiled as he read the papers before him. So young Harry had added another title to his long list. Even if Lucius and Severus took their titles back, Harry was the most powerful wizarding lord alive. The fact that he also loved to put Albus in his place made Harry one of his favourite people. Gideon, not Harry, he reminded himself.

There was a knock at his door. "He has arrived Minister, should I let him in?"

Cornelius stood "You have left him waiting? You know who he is. Let him in immediately and find his goblet and bring top wine."

The woman scurried off and soon Gideon strolled in. "Cornelius, it is good to see you again."

"Lord Gryffindor Potter Prewett Black-Snape, it is always an honour." Cornelius managed without stumbling over the young man's name.

Gideon smiled. "Lord Black-Snape is enough for me though I am pleased to honour both my fathers. I am told we need to speak on several issues."

Cornelius motioned for him to sit. "The first of course would be Arthur. I was more then happy to hold him for you but I need a reason to continue."

He watched as Gideon handed him some paper work. "Gringotts was happy to supply me with these. This should be proof enough of his crimes to charge him."

Cornelius read the forms. "You have had these all along? Is there a certain reason you have chosen not to use them before?'

Gideon nodded. "Out of respect for Molly I have been reluctant to press charges against her husband. She agrees with me though that he should be arrested now."

Cornelius watched as his assistant came in. "Have these filed with Madam Bones' office. She will know what to do with them."

As the assistant left Gideon looked at the tray. "I see you have located the Potter goblet for me. I'm pleased."

Cornelius poured him a goblet. "Of course. I would like to know which goblet of your seven titles you prefer to use though. For the wizengot as well as here."

Gideon laughed. "Three of those titles are mine only on loan and the fourth in place of my father who is pregnant and wishes not to sit. I will remain with the Black."

Cornelius nodded. "You have learned of your place then?"

Gideon looked up. "I'm sorry. I do not know what you refer to. I do admit I am a bit new on some of this."

"Order of precedence of your families. Technically you should be Lord Potter Prewett Black Gryffindor-Snape as Gryffindor is the most powerful but it is customary to end with your father's name."

Gideon shook his head. "The more I learn of these titles, the more I think I don't know. Now with the Wizangot."

Cornelius smiled. "They will meet a week from day to start the process of elections. You're name was brought forward by a number of the top lords and ladies."

Gideon had not been surprised. "My husband and Lucius have requested that I consider running. I will not put my own name forward but I would not turn it down."

Cornelius felt like Christmas. "Very well. Then I'd prepare yourself for the new title for I have little doubt you will not only be nominated but will also be elected."

Gideon sipped the wine. "I will return to London in a week's time for the meeting. I am returning to my home and my new found fathers until then."

Cornelius stopped him. "I have heard rumours, rumours of course and not proven, that a new heir has been added to the vaults of your titles."

Gideon looked at the man. "I believe that I can trust you to be discrete. I have been able to in the past."

Cornelius smiled and nodded. "You know that I will. I will not leak information of the private lives of a lord. It is a crime actually, I assume you didn't know."

Gideon chuckled. "Another new thing I learned today. There will be an heir to mine and my husband's extensive titles in six weeks time. Our daughter."

Cornelius had a hard time picturing Severus pregnant but didn't speak on it. "Then I extend my congratulations to you and your husband. As well as your father who I recall you mentioning was pregnant."

Gideon extended his hand. "I will pass it along to Lord Snape and Lord Prewett. My sister is also due in just over a month's time now. Now I should be retuning."

Cornelius agreed to have any information sent on to Gideon and keep him well informed on what he over heard about the vote. He secretly hoped that all went well and this young man was elected. Gideon was definitely just the person to shake up the wizengot and to put Albus away forever.

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Harry did not return to his home. He had told his husband and fathers he would be staying at Grimmauld place for the night at least. He did not want his husband worrying and there were things that he needed to sort out on his own. He sent Archimedes on ahead though to ensure he was greeted.

He appeared in the forbidden forest at the second entrance to the chamber and made it open. He slipped through the tunnels until he came into the central chamber and smiled when he saw Luna and Susan waiting for him.

Luna came over and hugged him. "We were delighted to get your message though we are surprised that your husband is not in tow."

Susan noticed the look on Gideon's face. "Harry, you didn't tell your husband that you were coming did you?"

Gideon shook his head. "No. I needed to do this in person and I knew my husband would think it to dangerous. He thinks me in London safe at Grimmaild."

Luna and Susan were cut off from their chastising him when he started to explain what had happened and what he had found out. They were both shocked but were happy for Harry. They both knew how long Harry had wanted family and to learn he had two dads alive and that the Weasleys were really his family, was great,



Susan smiled. "I guess we need to start calling you Gideon and not Harry. But no matter how happy we are to hear this, you should not have come alone."

Gideon sighed. "My husband worries to much. We all know that only you guys and the parselmouths can come down here. You can enter through your chambers."

Luna shook her head. "Even if that is right, we all know that you took a huge chance in the woods. Your husband is going to be irate when he finds out."

Gideon gave them a winning smile. "That is why my two sisters are not going to tell him. No one is at Grimmauld place right now to miss me or to tell him."

Susan smirked. "Fine. But you are to return straight back there and if we here about you doing this again, we will tell your husband about this little trip of yours."

Gideon put his hands up in defence. "Okay. I promise. No more secret trips behind my husband's back. I just thought this was news I could not share in a letter."

Luna hugged him. "We agree. We're happy to have you hear and tell us but that does not mean we don't think you should have brought someone."

Gideon knew he needed to get going. "I need to get back to London. My husband might try to floo call me when he is sure I will be back from the ministry."

Susan stood. "We'll walk back up to the forest with you so that if he ever finds out, you can at least say you were not unaccompanied the entire time."

He would have protested but he knew he was in no position as he was counting on them holding their tongues so he allowed the two girls to walk him back up and saw them off down through the entrance again before he apparated to the front steps of Grimmauld. Before he even entered though he knew he was not alone. The wards told him someone was in his home.

Taking a deep breath and allowing himself in he pulled his wand out searching for someone. Suddenly a hand grabbed him from behind.

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Severus had been anxious about his husband's meeting at the ministry and he finally decided to find out how it had gone. After finding out from Amelia that the meeting had ended some time ago, he stuck his head through the floo into Grimmauld place.

Kreacher appeared. "Master's husband what can Kreacher do for you?"

Severus was surprised. "Kreacher, can you fetch my husband for me. I need to speak with him."

Kreacher shook his head. "Kreacher would but Master Harry has not returned home. Master Harry not mention to Kreacher he be staying here or he'd have cooked."

Severus was panicking. "If my husband does show up, tell him to contact me right away."

He pulled out of the fire and stormed downstairs. Fabian looked up. "What's wrong? Has something happened to Gideon?"

Severus was not sure if he was worried or angry. "Your son is missing it seems. He never told Kreacher he was staying at Grimmauld place tonight."

Regulus stopped him. "Perhaps Gideon forgot. His trip to the city was quick; he might not have thought to mention to Kreacher that he was coming."

Severus thought that made sense enough. "But where is he? Amelia confirms that security said he left the building an hour before. He isn't here either."

Regulus put a hand on his arm. "Our son is smart enough not to risk anything. He may have gone to Gringotts to see the goblins or Diagon on some business."

Severus grunted. "Dam that boy. If he has not contacted us by night fall I am going to search for him and when I find him I will make him regret scaring me."

Fabian smiled and he and his husband tried to calm down their son in law but as the hours passed and no word came from their wayward son, they were starting to worry as well. When Severus finally got up to search for him, they hoped they were in time.