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SUMMARY: What would have happened if the night Voldemort was defeated, but James and Lily Potter were dead? What would have happened to Harry Potter? Been the Heir of the Mafia and Vampire Clan; Islatov.
A/N: Thanks to everyone that has liked the story so far. And remember, if you have something to tell me please review and tell me. Chompekitas.
Russian.
CHAPTER 3
With their surprise and shock Vladimir and Ishmael saw the actions of their boss and then when he left the room.
"Do you need something more Little One?" asked Ishmael, he was getting attached to the child, he wouldn't deny it. It had been a very long time since he cared for someone who wasn't of the Clan or his brother, he knew life was about to get interesting.
Vladimir for his part was very happy for his friend and Childe. Some changes would had to be done, again, in the Islatov Clan, but more important to the Family.
"I want to sleep a little more if it is possible?" asked Harry in a shy voice. Both vampires smiled and nod. When they were about to leave Harry asked Ishmael to stay again with him and if possible to sing the lullaby to him. In an instant Ishmael was with him and started to sing.
Once the child was asleep again Vladimir turned with a smile to Ishmael "Childe, I hope our lives will be much better now. But most of all I hope you find what you have been looking for in a very long time" he knew, the moment he saw his childe with the little boy that in some ways Ishmael found what he has been looking for in a very long time; someone to care for, to protect and to love, even if the little boy wasn't his childe.
"In a way I have Sire, I just hope that our Lord keeps him. I'm sure the Little One will bring so much needed happiness to the Clan, especially to the Family and Elders" whispered Ishmael. He knew the moment Vladimir address him as childe that it was a serious personal matter for both of them. With that Vladimir left and went to look for Ivan.
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Vladimir found Ivan in his room making the final arrangements for the next day. It would be very emotional, he knew, but it would be also an important day for all of them.
"How is Harry doing Vladimir? What do you think?" asked Ivan in a tired voice. Vladimir knew the day has been difficult in an emotional way, but also that it has helped in more ways than not. He could sense that in a way or another all of them had started to heal the wounds of 2 years ago.
"Can I answer that as a friend?" said Vladimir, at Ivan's nod he continued. "I think you are doing the best that can be done for everyone involved. Your family suffered an incredible loss, but also the Clan. Now this child can bring something new to all of us, you saw what he did with Ishmael with a little time. Think of what he can do for all of us, in every aspect you can think" replied Vladimir.
Then, out of the blue there was a scream from the room where Harry and Ishmael were, it was Ishmael. They run to see what was happening. The scene was so much different from the one they arrived sometime ago.
Harry was convulsing and he seemed to be in a lot of pain. Ishmael was there trying to calm him, but nothing was working, even the lullaby. "Ishmael what happened?" asked Ivan.
Another painful scream, "I don't know, he was sleeping and in a moment he was like this, I can't calm him" answered Ishmael.
In a spur of the moment Vladimir was making every guard to move and to prepare to leave. At the same moment Ivan took Harry and went to the car in order to get to the plane. His healers would make everything OK and healed him, but it had to be done quickly. He wasn't about to see a little child suffered when he could do something to help!
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When Anastasia hung up the phone she started to make the necessary arrangements. She wanted the little child to be OK and she would make sure to do everything in her power, or the Clan's power to achieve it. She went to call Severus, he was the Potions Master of the Clan, and his help would be needed.
"My Lady, what can I do for you?" asked Severus when he saw Anastasia Islatov in his mirror. That was the only way to communicate with his Clan, since floo powder was useless, as were portkeys. He had one for his family, Vladimir, Ishmael and the Malfoys, and one for the Clan Family. They were good friends and usually they were the only ones that talked to him in such manner.
"My dear Severus, Ivan and myself will need your expertise. Ivan found Harry Potter yesterday nearly dead. Please come back home and help us" said Anastasia. In that moment he saw that the call was urgent, but it was not an order, in that moment Anastasia was his friend, not one of his leaders.
"Of course, just give me 2 hours to sort everything here and then I'll be in my way." He wanted to ask for his friend Petunia, since he knew she was Harry's guardian. Albus Dumbledore blackmailed him to stay, since he knew Severus was a Death Eater, in order to keep the Clan safe (not that Dumbledore knows that fact).
Also the Headmaster prohibited his interaction with Petunia and Harry, but in the 2 years Harry was with her, there was always an opportunity to see the child, then all of a sudden the communication was broken. Time was important right now, so he left to see the Headmaster in order to leave.
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All the way to Russia Harry was moaning, whimpering and in lots of pain. The vampires tried everything to keep him from hurting himself more, but it was difficult. The little boy was in lots of pain, and Ivan feared that in order to save him they would have to convert him. He wanted to give the child the option.
When they arrived to their destination, some heavy guarded cars were waiting for them. When Ivan Islatov was at home he would have a heavy guard since he knew that his enemies knew where he lived. Once inside the car they left to the Islatov Mansion and headquarters.
The moment they arrived to the Mansion every healer was on action. Vladimir called them so they would be prepared. Anastasia was by Ivan's and Harry's side in a moment. When she saw the child she couldn't believe it. She wanted to hurt, maim and kill whoever did this. In just seconds Harry was on his way to their medical wing.
The healers were there for hours, and Severus was in his lab the same amount of time, if not more. They had a mirror to communicate the medical wing to the lab, so in every moment Severus could knew what was needed.
When he saw the child he was horrified. Lily's child was close to die, and he swears that moment to do everything in his power to help and care for the child. His friendship with Lily and Petunia had been unique, they didn't ask or were afraid of him or Lucius because they were vampires and he missed them so much.
After Voldemort's dead, he had to stay at Hogwarts if he wanted to live. That was Dumbledore's orders. This night he would get some answers. It would be a long and difficult night, but if the little boy was any as his mother or aunt, he would survive. With that in mind he kept working in all the potions the child would need for his recovery.
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The next day the little boy was stable and all his inner injuries were healed; now they had to wait.
"The poor child has gone through so much, but I can see he is strong, very strong. That will help him with his recovery" said Ivan. The moment he was in a healing sleep, Ivan and Anastasia, with Vladimir and his Childes, were there every moment. It was a good thing that vampires slept so little.
"My Lord, if I may inquire, what happened? I remember you said you met them and that the Dursleys seemed like a happy family" asked Severus in a low voice. He knew that it would be a difficult chat, but one that was needed.
"You are right my friend, and indeed it was that way, but then, something happened. They had a car accident that left Dudley and Harry orphaned, but some days later Dudley died and Harry was left alone. The State put him in an orphanage and well, it seems that its caretaker isn't a nice man. At least not to Harry" Everyone were shocked and in silence besides Vladimir and Ivan.
Days passed like that and a month and a half had come and gone.
The little group making sure the little boy was doing Ok, the healers monitoring his progress and Severus in the potions lab with his brother.
It had been a long time since they had been together at home. Then the mirrors showed the image of their Sire. "The little one is up, and I'm sure both of you wanted to see him. Severus, my childe, I think it will be OK if you show yourself with your glamour up and then take it off" said Vladimir.
They had already talked about the fact that the child would be given all the information necessary, and also that it would be good for him to have another friendly face around. Harry had known Severus, even called him uncle, but it was difficult to meet him because of his work.
With that Ishmael and Severus left the lab. When Severus had his glamour on it was difficult to see the family resemblance, but without it, Ishmael and him would pass as twins if they liked.
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When the brothers arrived, they were met with a scene that both of them were sure would be seen soon, but not that soon. Little Harry was in Anastasia's lap, and she was talking sweet nonsense to him, while Ivan was in the bed with them.
That scene was like a dejavú for both brothers, since it had been a long time since they saw their friends and leaders been that way. In that moment Vladimir saw them and told them to come in.
"Hello Little One, do you remember me?" asked Ishmael in a sweet voice. Even if his Sire told him about the change his brother had within the area of the little boy, Severus wasn't prepare to see his brother like that. The last time was when both of them started their lives as vampires so long ago.
The moment Harry saw Ishmael he started to run; well he tried to run, to him. "Ish! you are here! You didn't left me!" was the happy cry while the vampire picked up the little boy. "I'm sorry you thought that Little One, but no, I wouldn't do that to you. I was with my brother, helping him with your medicine." answered Ishmael with a small smile. Then he turned to see his brother and did introductions, since they were in order.
"Little One, I want you to meet my brother Severus. Severus this is the Little One I talked to you about" the moment Harry saw Severus he squirmed to be put on the floor and then he hugged Severus with as much force as he could.
Severus for his part was at a loss, so he picked up the boy. In an astonished and almost broke voice he said "You remember me Harry? You remember who I am?" at Harry's nod he hugged the child with force, but been careful not to injure him more.
"Of course I remember you Uncle Sev! I have miss you, Mommy Tunia missed you a lot too" said Harry in a little voice.
He was sooo happy; he was with one of his uncles! "I've miss you too Little One" Severus whispered. In that moment Ishmael said "Hey that is my pet name, get your own one!" and the rest of the room started to laugh.
"Well brother, either you share, or you get a new one, I was the first to call him that" said Severus between laughs.
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Vladimir and Ivan were really shocked to see Ishmael and Severus like that. It was something that neither of them would had dream to see.
Vladimir was right, the little one would bring back so much to the Clan. Anastasia for her part had tears in her eyes, both of her friends were happy.
Since the moment Severus lost contact with Petunia, he started to be even more snarky, serious, sarcastic than before. Now she knew why, he missed the boy as if he was his son. And Ishmael! Those two brothers were special for the 3 leaders, and seen them like this brought so much happiness to their hearts.
The last statement remembered Vladimir of his childes's lives, the fact that they were indeed brothers, not only because of their Sire. Now his little family was happy again and also with more motives to live their lives.
In that moment, Anastasia, Ivan and Vladimir left the room, so little Harry could get some needed time with the brothers, especially Severus. They had lots to talk about, besides Severus wanted to be the one to explain his looks without the glamour. The Snapes brothers had asked for the privilege to be the ones to tell Harry about been vampires, then Ivan and Anastasia would tell him their plan. It would be difficult, since he was a little boy, but Severus knew he was a very intelligent boy.
They went to the bed and sat down. "Why do you have different accents since you are brothers? Why don't you look alike?" asked Harry. He was really curious about it, since they said they were brothers, also they didn't look alike, besides their hair. The brothers shared a glance and at Ishmael's nod Severus explain.
"You are still as curious as before Little One and I'm happy for it. Well, the first question is easy, the second one not as easy, so I ask you to let me finish and then you can talk, alright?" said Severus. At Harry's nod Severus started.
"We have different accents because Ishmael is here all the time, so he has a very strong Russian accent. In the other hand I spend a lot of time away from here, I'm almost all my time in England. That's how I knew your mother Lily and your mother Petunia. I hope you understand that Petunia was actually your aunt, but I know they adopted you." Harry nodded.
He already knew about part of his past, so he wasn't surprised. "Did Petunia tell you about magic Harry?" asked Severus. He didn't know how much Petunia told Harry about himself, he had to be away for long periods of time.
"She told me that Mama Lily and Papa James were magical people and that a very bad man killed them. That's why I was with them and they decided to adopt me" answered Harry.
At Severus's nod he continued "That's right Little One. The reason my brother and I don't look alike is because of my safety and the Islatov's safety. It is called glamour; it helps to change my looks. Do you want to see how I look like without it?" asked Severus.
When Harry's eyes lit up he knew his answer so he put the glamour down. In that moment Ishmael and Severus saw each other and shared a smile. Ishmael didn't like to be with his brother with the glamour up; it remembered him why they couldn't be together.
Harry then started to see the similarities; their shoulders, their facial structure, their hair. They were like twins except for their eyes. While Ishmael had deep brown eyes, Severus had black eyes.
"Now Harry I need you to listen really hard what I'm about to tell you, ok? Did Petunia told you about different types of magical people as werewolves and vampires?" asked Severus.
Harry tried to remember and screw his forehead in concentration; he looked so adorable like that. "Yes Uncle Severus. She told me that she had a werewolf friend, and explained it to me. Also that she had some vampire friends and she also explained to me. Why?" asked Harry with all his curiosity.
Again the brothers shared a smile. Until now it hadn't been difficult, the difficult part would come in a moment.
Ishmael took the word from there. "The reason we are asking Little One is because we are vampires. So are Mr. and Mrs. Islatov, as you call them, and Vladimir. We are part of a clan of vampires. The leaders of our clan are Ivan and Anastasia Islatov. Right now you are in the Mansion and headquarters of the Clan" said Ishmael fearing the child's reaction.
One thing was to know about them, but another totally different to be around a full clan of vampires.
Harry sat there a moment and thought about everything he was told. In the end he decided that he accepted the fact and also that he wasn't afraid. After all, Uncle Severus had always been good to him.
Then he saw both vampires, sat there and said "Now I understand why you had always sunglasses when you took me to the park!" Exclaimed the little boy and the brothers started to laugh, getting away the anxiety and nerves they had moments ago.
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Anastasia, Ivan and Vladimir were in the sitting room discussing the different scenarios.
"What do you think is going on? I mean, do you think he will be afraid?" asked Anastasia, she fell in love with the child the moment she saw him 2 years ago, and now it was at full force again.
Ivan took her hand and said "I think everything is OK, after all we don't know how much Petunia told him about the magical world or even of her unique friends. But since there is no screaming or a child running wild around I think it has gone really good".
Meanwhile Vladimir was thinking about his childes, he just hoped that the little boy would be able to understand the fact that not everything that was said about vampires by muggles was true. He really hoped, most of all for his childes well being, after all he saw how devastated Severus was when he lost contact with the child and his aunt. In the end everything will be OK, he had a hunch about it.
The child seems to be very intelligent and if his aunt told him about the magical world then there shouldn't be much problem.
"I remember that Severus told me that he and Lucius explained their nature to Lily and Petunia, without telling them about the Clan. He also said that it helped them to understand better certain thing about us. I'm sure that if Severus was visiting Harry, at least she explained to him about vampires, if she didn't tell him about Severus been one." said Vladimir after a moment. His leaders nodded at that, knowing he was right.
"How do we tell him we want him with us? I know I want a full adoption, but if he refuses I don't know what will happen" said Anastasia with a sad voice. She feared that the child wouldn't want to be with them, she felt deeply for him already, as she could saw the vampires that had been with him felt it.
There was also the fact that in order to do that they would have to talk to their Elders, especially Ivan's father. One way or another, there was something to be afraid of with their decision.
In that moment, both brothers and the little boy arrived to the sitting room.
The Islatovs were now really nervous; they wanted the child to be part of their family really hard. They felt that the Clan, the little boy, but specially them deserved a second chance to be happy and to have a happy family again.
Even if said family was of vampires and of mafia. It had always been difficult, but in the end they had always made the correct choices and had been able to be as normal as any family could be. They had always tried to be neutral of any wars, except the ones that affect them directly. It had been a rule since the beginning of the Clan.
When Harry saw Ivan, he let go of their hands and run to him "Thank you, thank you, you brought back my Uncle Severus to me, thank you" he kept saying while he hugged Ivan and even gave him kisses along the face. Harry was so happy.
Ivan only hoped that the child would agree to their plan. He was also happy for been able to bring some happiness to his short life after everything he had gone through.
"You are really welcome Harry. Now I have a proposition for you and a question if it's alright." said Ivan putting down the little boy. When he saw he had his attention he took his hand and then his wife's hand.
"You know that our sons are dead Harry and we know that you are alone too. We want to take care of you, for you to be part of the Clan, but most of all of our family. We want you to be our son, but in all ways. Do you understand?" said Ivan. Harry saw him and searched his eyes, and then he turned to Anastasia and repeated the action.
When he found what he was looking for he answered him in a little voice, "You want to adopt me as Mommy Tunia and Daddy Non did? I don't want to take Ivan's and Dimitri's place"
Anastasia took his hands and said "You will not be taking their place dear; they have their place in our hearts and family. You will be taking your own place within the family. Yes, we want to adopt you as they did, but we also want to make you our son by blood. You will be like us, a vampire. What do you say?" Harry sat there thinking about the proposition.
It really sounded like a good option, "I can still see Uncle Sev and Ish?" said Harry in a little voice. Anastasia and Ivan shared a smile and Ivan said "Of course you can still see them and be with them. I'm thinking that if you accept then that maybe they can be you godfathers, if they and you want"
"I would like that very much Mr. Ivan, but now what do I call you and Mrs. Anastasia?" asked little Harry. In that moment Anastasia kneeled and saw him to the eyes. "You can call us whatever you feel comfortable with, but I think that to start it will be good with only Ivan or Anastasia, OK?" she said with a smile.
At his nod Ivan said "Then I take it you understand that you had just accepted our proposition, and I have to say I'm really glad and happy you did. Now we need to explain to you what is going to happen. It will be done in 3 different levels. First, we will adopt you in a legal way in the muggle world then; we will do it in the magical world. It will be done in a very private way, so there are no problems of any kind. Second, we will convert you so you'll become a vampire. It can be a painful and uncomfortable, but we will make it so you will not be in pain. Since both of us want you as our son, the conversion will be done by us. Once you are a vampire, we will adopt you by our laws, and then we will make a blood adoption. With this last adoption you will have some changes in your body, not much, but in the end some changes. Also you will have all of our advantages and disadvantages of been a vampire."
It seemed as a lot to take for the little boy, but since they gave him the general idea it was easier for him to understand.
"So, in that way I will be your son by all means? Nobody will take me away from you?" asked Harry.
All the adults in the room smiled to him and then nodded. "That's right Little One, they will be your parents, and also you will see us as much as you want. Do you want to do it? Do you want to stay? I promise that I'll do everything I can to make it less painful" said Severus in a calm and sweet voice.
He knew that the potions would be less than pleasant, besides their Elders had to accept the adoption in order to do both; the potion and the blood adoption.
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It was late at night, and after everything that happened all of them needed some rest. The little boy was in a room besides Severus's and Ishmael's rooms. Meanwhile Ivan and Anastasia were discussing how to pledge their case with their Elders, especially Dimitri Islatov, Ivan's father.
"Dear, how do you think your father will take the news? After all he has been asking when we plan to have another baby." said Anastasia while they were in their bed cuddled.
With a heavy sigh he answered his wife "To tell you the truth, it's difficult to say. He wants another grandchild as much or even more as we want another child. Most likely he will agree with the idea, the rest of the Elders maybe a little bit more difficult, after all, some of them were not leaders of the Clan" with that the couple decided to be stay a little bit contemplating each one their thoughts.
The next day would be a little difficult, also complicated, but if everything went as planned, at the end of the day the Islatov Family would have a child and an heir.
In the Clan it was tradition that at their leader's 1,000th birthday, a new leader would take the charge, in this case the leader's heir. It was a way to keep the Clan fresh in their business and the lifestyle they kept up. Not for nothing they were one, if not the most important vampire clan in Europe.
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It was a bright morning when the vampires woke up for the day. First they would have breakfast; then Anastasia would take Harry and prepared him to meet the Elders and then pledged their case.
"Good morning dear, how do you feel today?" asked Anastasia in her sweet and melodic voice. "I slept really well, also Ishmael and Uncle Severus sang to me their lullaby" answered Harry with a wide smile and excited voice.
Vladimir and Ivan started to laugh after that statement. The Snape brothers had a reputation that had been legend for very long years that they liked to kept. Even if such reputation was of been rude, snarky, sarcastic and not very kind, they were the best in their jobs for the Clan. That was really why both of the Snape brothers had the respect of their Clan, their leaders and their Elders.
"Harry, once we are finished with breakfast, we need you to go with Anastasia, she will get you prepare for our meeting with the Clan Elders, OK?" said Ivan taking some of his breakfast. "Yes sir, I understand" said Harry with a smile.
All of the vampires were really surprised by the fact that the little boy was taking the news and facts in such a good and calm manner. It would actually help them with their meeting with the Elders. Once Anastasia and Harry were finished they left in order to prepare.
When Anastasia and Harry arrived to Harry's room in the bed there were Harry's clothes for the meeting. "My dear I need you to take a bath then I will help you to your clothes." said Anastasia to Harry with a smile.
Anastasia's servant helped with the bath and the clothes before they arrived. Once Harry was in the bath, Anastasia went to retrieve her cloak and other accessories the occasion called for.
To meet with the Elders had always been an important matter for everyone in the Clan. Ivan and Anastasia, been their leaders had special garments for those occasions.
For Ivan his clothes were a black suit, a purple shirt with the family crest cuff links and a black tie. For her part Anastasia wear a velvet black dress, the collar of diamonds that had the family crest. Both of them with a velvet purple cloak with black trim. It was simple, but even with all the Clan money they were ordinary vampires, or so they liked to think.
For little Harry they were black slacks, with a green shirt, so his eyes were more prominent. The moment he was adopted into the family, he would wear something similar to Ivan, except for the cuff links; those were only for the leader of the Clan.
Once Harry was out of the bath, Anastasia helped him into his clothes and did his hair. It was difficult to put it on a certain order, but she did the best she could. Just in the final touches Ivan knocked the door. "Are you ready dear?" asked Ivan getting into the door.
He took her cloak form the bed and helped her into it then he saw Harry and took him in his arms.
"You seem like a really nice young man Harry. Now, when we are with the Elders let us explain everything, and answer their questions as best as you can, you just have to be you and don't worry, OK?" said Ivan with a gentle voice.
Harry nodded and was put on the floor then he took Ivan's hand. Anastasia took Harry's hand in hers and the 3 of them left to see the Council of Elders. This would be the meeting that would change their lives.
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All the way to the Council room they were silent. They were inside their thoughts and also Harry was nervous. Severus and Ishmael would be there to help pledge the case also and they explained to Harry that of this meeting his future within the Clan would be decided; it was very important. Harry wanted to give a good impression; he wanted to stay with all of them.
They had been so good with him, he felt wanted and loved.
When they arrived to the doors Vladimir, Severus and Ishmael were there waiting for them. "My Lord, the Council of Elders is waiting for you." said Vladimir in a polite strong voice.
In this moment it was important to keep their roles. With that he opened the door and Ivan and Anastasia were the first to go in, then Harry. After Harry, Severus, last were Vladimir and Ishmael as their personal guard.
The room was really big, with white marble floors, a round oak table with heavy chairs in which every member of the Elder Council were seated. Cream walls with every type of art that has been done in the world, (actually they were the owners of the originals, since some of the artists were leader's friends. The rest of the world just sees some good copies of them.) Beautiful and big chandeliers hung from the roof.
It could be a very intimidating room with all the Elders and its decoration, besides the occasion wasn't to interrogate a clan stranger, but their leaders and some of their most trusted friends.
In the middle of the big table was seated the current leader of the Elders, Dimitri Islatov.
Another tradition of the Clan was that the last Clan leader would become an Elder, therefore making him the leader of the Elders.
When Ivan and Anastasia Islatov were in front of the Elders they bowed and Ivan started to talk.
"Elders of the Islatov Clan, we asked for this meeting to pledge a case of adoption. We only ask that you hear us. We will appreciate if we talk in English, since one person involved with our pledge doesn't speak our mother language Russian." said Ivan.
At the nod of the leader of the Elders he continued. "A month and a half ago I found a child in an alley. This child was almost dead and since children in our Clan are precious for us I decided to help him as much as I could. After some healing and rest from the child we knew his name, Harry Potter Dursley. We know of his importance to the magical world from some information gathered by Vladimir Price and Basili Perchencov. The information was not good. The day Voldermort was vanquished; his parents were killed by him. Then, he was adopted by his aunt Petunia Dursley and her husband Vernon. They had a good life until 2 years later. The day we suffered the loss of Ivan and Dimitri Islatov, was the same day that Harry Potter Dursley suffered the loss of his aunt and uncle in a car accident. Some of you will remember when we retailed the facts of the day that we met them in the last store. Some days later, he lost his cousin Dudley in the hospital and he was released to the State. The English State put him in an orphanage where the caretaker wasn't good to Harry Potter Dursley as far as we could see." said Ivan. He just wanted all of the Council to understand and let them have the little boy.
At his father's nod he continued "We took care of him for the last month, and I have to say his interaction with Clan members is a very welcome surprise. In some ways he had brought back what we lost 2 years ago. He is someone the Clan can learn to love, to respect and to follow. My wife and I feel and think that the child will bring so much needed happiness to all of us within the Clan, also that he can be a really good leader when his time comes. With that we pledge our case to you Elders. Me, Ivan Nickolai Islatov and my wife Anastasia Alexia Marckov Islatov ask your permission to have a full adoption of one Harry James Potter Dursley." finished Ivan with a nod of respect to his father. The moment in which Harry had to convince them had arrived.
Dimitri Sergei Islatov was a good vampire, with a good heart. He was as any vampire of his Clan, tall, broad shoulders, black mid back hair, strong eyebrows, gentle voice and a pair of the bluest eyes Harry had seen in his life.
The Elder stood up and with a gentle hand gesture asked Harry to go to him. Once Harry was in front of him he kneeled to his level and started to talk to him with a rich and strong Russian accent.
"Tell me little one, are you aware of your past?" Harry nodded. "Good, now, I need to know if you are afraid of our kind, of vampires" Dimitri knew that with his answer, the Council would make a decision.
"I am not afraid of vampires sir. After all, before having this information, Uncle Sev has always been good with me. This information only makes it easier to understand certain things about him. My Aunt Petunia explained to me what are in reality vampires, and not to believe the legends and myths there are about them." said Harry with a steady voice and posture. Dimitri smiled to the child.
"That is good to know little one, now I want to know if you agree with Ivan and Anastasia's request of becoming their son." This time with a wide smile Harry answered. "Yes sir, they explained to me that if the Council agree that I will become their son; that they will fully adopt me. I liked them a lot 2 years ago, and well, I really like them and they are nice to me. I feel safe, loved with them and I can be again with Uncle Sev" finished Harry.
With a smile the Elder stood up and faced the Council. "We will take half an hour to deliberate and decide. If there are any doubts they will be answer when we return." the Elders nod and turn to left.
For half an hour Ivan, Anastasia, Vladimir, Severus and Ishmael took Harry to a sitting room which was on a side of the Council of Elders room. "How do you feel Little One?" asked Severus. Even if Harry had been healing at a good pace and seemed almost at his 100% they were keeping an eye on him. "I feel good Uncle Sev, but I have to say I'm nervous about their decision. I really want to stay and to be with all of you." said Harry in a voice full of emotion.
They kept talking of different things to keep themselves and the small child calm. The half an hour passed and they left to the Council meeting room.
When they arrived the Elders were on their chairs again.
Dimitri Islatov roused up and said "The Council of Elders have decided. Please, Ivan and Anastasia Islatov come forward, Harry Potter Dursley come to me." said the Elder in a gentle voice.
Once everyone was on their places he started to talk again. "We, the Council of Elders of the Islatov Clan, have an answer to the pledge of Ivan and Anastasia Islatov. We received the evidence you gathered and we studied every fact possible. Also we know that a child is a precious gift for us in the Clan. Your pledge seems to have merit. Therefore, we decided to grant your pledge. Potions Master Severus Snape, you are to do the necessary potions for the blood adoption and transformation. We now declare this child as the son and heir of Ivan Nickolai Islatov and heir of the Islatov Clan. His name will be Kasha Ivan Islatov. Welcome to a new life little one" finished the Elder with a smile.
Once the formalities were out of the way, the Elders left the room except for Dimitri.
The moment every Elder were out of the room, Harry run to Ivan and Anastasia, he hugged them with all his force as they hugged him back. In a more sedated pace Dimitri went to his son.
"Congratulations son, you now have a good and nice young son and heir. I'm proud of your decision, I know it was difficult, but in the end I think that the best you could do. Welcome to the family little one. Just you know, now I'm your grandfather." said Dimitri with his characteristic fanged smile.
Harry squirmed and went to him for a hug "I never had a grandfather before. Can I call you granddad?" said Harry in a shy voice. The Elder picked up the child and told him "Of course, but you will have to talk to me in Russian, my English isn't what it was in a time. I'll teach you, yeah?"
The rest of the vampires were pleased with those actions. The Elder had once again what he was longing for; a child to spoil and teach him as much as his heart desires. He was really happy with the decision of his son.
"Severus, please make sure to prepare the best painless potion for his transformation and the best potion for the blood adoption. I know you are a master of your field, but please, humour an old vampire with the safety of his grandchild".
Severus was prepared for those orders, besides he considered the Elder part of his family.
"Of course my Lord, I'll do everything in my power." he said with an inclination of his head.
Both Snape brothers left to the potions lab. The time was perfect for the blood adoption potion. It would take some days to have it ready, 2 weeks to be exact, but it would give time for the rest of the adoption to take place.
A week later, the legal adoption in the muggle world and magical world were done. Meanwhile, Harry and Anastasia were occupied with Harry's room. It would be just as he wanted.
His bedroom had white marble floors, with black flush carpets, a big four poster bed with the Islatov crest in the headboard; a dresser as big as his room. The walls were a soft purple colour. The room was made in the family colours. He also had a table for his studies and meals if he liked it, a bookshelf the size of one of his walls. Every book about history, art, languages, technologies, business and magic were there.
It also helped him getting to know the rest of the Elders and specially his grandfather. It was a good week for him and he was also preparing for the conversion and blood adoption taking place next week.
"It's good to have Lucius within the Ministry it took a lot out of problems from us. I think it will be a good idea to have the Malfoys for the blood adoption. After all, Harry will be introduced to the Clan some days later." said Ivan to Vladimir.
With a nod he said "You are right, it will be easy that way. He can take some time off from work and be with the Clan, besides Lucius has a son the age of Harry. They can start a friendship, after all they will spend a lot of time together." standing up from his chair Ivan nodded to Vladimir and left to his study to write his letter to Lucius Malfoy.
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