Nico didn't know it, but the twins were about to arrive for a visit. He had been out of bed for a few days, and was starting to count steps now. He was always accompanied by someone, but they did not hold on to him anymore, just there if he stumbled. The stairs were the worse for him still. Lucius noticed a few times, his brother made comments which left him wondering. He could tell both Remus and Fleur had noticed it as well. They knew he wasn't lying about not being able to see, but there was something about how he seemed to know things.

Lucius was surprised when he found his brother was not in his lessons that morning. He wondered if Nick was not feeling well and shared a look with Fleur. She shrugged; she had been expecting Remus to bring him down.

They headed up the stairs and were surprised when they heard voices raised, well one. "What is going on in there?"

Fleur shrugged and went to open the door. "Nick does seem upset about something."

Remus looked lost as he watched his godson who wouldn't allow him to touch him. "Nick please, let me help."

Nick was shaking badly. "I can do it myself; I don't need help going to the bathroom like some baby."

Remus got his hands on him. "Nick you know I don't think of you as a baby, I'm just worried about you."

Nick slumped in his arms. "I know, I'm sorry."

Remus kissed his head, and assured his cub he didn't take it personally. He knew how scary and frustrating this all was for Nick. It would have been bad enough to find out the truth about who he was and what happened to him. But add to that he was dealing with this blindness, which no one could explain, and no one could blame him. Remus had thought more than once if Nick hadn't been blind, he'd not have known the truth. But he was reminded Sirius had planned to kidnap Nick that summer and flee. And even if he had died, and Nick wasn't blind, Lucius had told him he would have still taken his little brother. Nick would not have spent another summer there, he'd just have been rescued from London.

Fleur came over to them, she had warned them Nick may start lashing out. He knew they loved him and were trying to help but it was still hard. Any of them would find it frustrating if suddenly in his position as well. Fleur motioned them to allow Nick to try, and he did, slowly.

They were surprised when he made it back when he stopped them with a question. "Why do I have a scar?"

Lucius wondered when he would ask. "You never did and you don't now. The mark on your head was a magical version of a tattoo really."

Nick always thought it looked like one a bit, darker than most scars. "I was wondering, since you said I was not used until after."

Remus sighed. "We don't know where you were for those months, but you definitely were not in the house. Albus needed you to look the same."

Nick seemed to have a lot on his mind. "And the basilisk? And the tri-wizard?"

Lucius sighed. "We're not certain how you can speak to snakes, the power was once not so rare. And the tri-wizard was a set up."

Albus had known Moody was a fake, and had allowed it to happen. The ceremony only required the blood of an enemy. Albus had known it would happen eventually, and he liked to control when it happened. Nick may have brought him back, but he didn't have the protection he thought he did. He wouldn't have Lily's love, when he attacked Harry. Quirell couldn't touch him, because he was so full of black magic.

Nick hands went instinctively to the cat, Talis, who jumped into his lap. The cat always seemed present, when Nick was in the room, and there was something which occurred to his brother as he watched.

He quietly spoke to Fleur. "Is it possible for humans to communicate with other animals? I mean beyond snakes."

Fleur wasn't certain. "Veela can. I have heard there have been the rare humans in the past who can bond with certain animals, not familiars."

He pointed at the cat. "How about seeing through their eyes?"

Fleur realized what he spoke of, and wasn't that shocked. "There are a few humans I know of, well two, who have a similar talent."

He was surprised to hear that. "Is it possible they would come? I know I could be wrong, but it seems like a likely chance."

Fleur agreed with him. They needed to speak to Nick though and find out if he was seeing anything. She told Lucius one was in the UK and he could likely help with as he was a friend of Draco. She wasn't certain as neither really spoke about it, but there was a good chance. The twins were coming today, and would be a distraction for a week, likely the time needed to get the others there.

Fleur went to Nick. "Nick can I ask if you have been having flashes?"

Remus saw him look nervous. "We're not accusing you of lying, it just seems like once and a while you do."

Nick nodded. "Sometimes, when I am in the room, alone usually well except Talis. I thought I was imagining it, I was scared to tell you."

Lucius looked at the cat and at Fleur before back to his brother. "Poppy said there was a chance you may get it back with time."

Remus saw Nick's face fall, and knew they needed to get him down to see the twins. He knew they were Nick's closest friends in a way and he needed that reassurance from them. They all knew the twins were loyal to Nick, but he needed to see it for himself.

Fleur whispered to Lucius as Remus walked with Nick to the door. "I will contact the one, I'd ask you to contact the other."

The twins had been anxious to come and see Nick. They were shocked to find out he was not really Harry and a Malfoy but it didn't matter. They may have offered their help to Harry, and convinced Dobby to help too, but as allies. They had sent some of the journals to his relatives and his friend back in the US, so he could communicate. They knew the kid was good and he had been a victim as much as Nick in all of this. They were willing to help when they could, but he wasn't their little brother. Nick was, and they needed to not only see him but reassure him as well. They knew Bill had good reason to make them wait, they had to be as careful as possible with Nick.

It turned out they weren't going alone. Draco was going, and he had the portkey to go. Lucius didn't have the time to create an untraceable one for them, but this private portkey would not register how many used it. Their girlfriends would cover for them while they were gone.

Fred looked at Draco when they arrived at the manor. "Surprised you still go to school here. Thought you'd run to France by now."

Draco shrugged. "My mother would like it, but for now I have convinced them it is safer for cover for me to remain."

George thought it actually made sense. "Shocked to hear your former enemy is actually your Uncle?"

Draco smirked but he laughed a bit. "It was a cover, my hatred, and I have known for months he is Uncle Nick. But yes, a bit odd."

Fred put him in a headlock as they waited for the portkey to take them away. "Well you can call me Uncle Fred, since he is our brother."

Draco elbowed him in the ribs. "I suddenly wish my mother had been the member of the Black family kicked out."

It was said in good humor really. Sirius had not been kicked out, his name simply burned off the tree. If his brother hadn't died, Regulus would have been Lord Black, and inherited the estate. But the estate had to go to the son or daughter of the lord if there was one living, before another close relative. There had been times when they had adopted an heir, as Sirius had, but rare. The Black estate was Nick's before his godfather died, it was never Sirius', when Regulus died, the right to inherit passed to his son. It was now undeniable, as he was the last of Orion's line. Between the massive Black estate, and the money from Abraxas, Nick made Lucius look a pauper. He had no need for the taken Potter estate.

They arrived in the most beautiful gardens and even in the summer, the weather was much nicer than back home. They smiled when they saw their little brother, except for the fact he was having to lean on Remus to lead him.

Nick stopped and for some reason he smelled the air. "What is that smell?"

Remus saw the twins and his eyes twinkled. "I don't smell anything cub, though it is far from the full moon."

Nick shook his head. "It smells like a mix of broom wax and joke powder or something."

George answered. "Well unfortunately we came from work, but you can blame the old broom smell on your nephew over there."

Draco didn't find that funny at all. "I was putting my polish on my new Firebolt. You two dolts were early."

Nick looked so happy to see them, and if he could see he would have likely ran across to hug the twins. The twins did it for him, well not running, but they crossed the distance, and each took a turn taking him into their arms. Draco held back a bit. He knew even if Nick was family now, that all of this was a shock for him. Draco always knew about his Uncle, who if he was not kidnapped they'd have been raised like brothers, even if they only knew it was him recently. He could sympathize, believe it or not.

Nick was so relieved to have them there. He had seen, well been in the room with Bill after the first few days. He hadn't known about the rest as Bill himself had a falling out too. He was relieved the twins were here, and he should have known.

Fred put him in a headlock. "You better not have had doubts. No kid who looks more like a beater, is ever going to take your place."

Nick was surprised to learn they met him. "He could use your help."

George wasn't all that surprised Nick would care about him. "Told the kid we'd help. He'll need it, won't fool Hermione or Luna for a second."

Draco finally spoke up. "Luna? That slightly loopy Ravenclaw?"

Nick turned towards his voice. "Play nice Draco. Besides Luna seems to know a lot before it happens."

He knew the twins were right, Hermione and Luna would know without a doubt. He knew Luna would be loyal, and he hoped Hermione too. He had considered sending the cloak back. He'd not send it back if Albus would get his hands on it, but it belonged to the Potter family. The map he'd keep, it was actually his Uncle and Remus who made it, as well as his broom and album. He was assured Hedwig was here somewhere. Fred mentioned the new kid had a new owl, a snowy owl, they tried to pass off as Hedwig.

George mentioned as they took him inside. "Have to be home for Harry's birthday. He will be making his first visit to the Burrow."

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