Title: Truth behind the name and the lies pt.4
Pairings: DracoxHarry, twincest, OliverxPercy, RemusxSeverus, CharliexBlaise,ViktorxHermione, future BillxFleur. Future Stalker Ginny! Seamus and Colin *hides*
Fandom : HP
Notes: An abused boy finds out he's a wizard and a hero; his tormented mind rebels. One person sees through the misconceptions to the real Harry and treats him the way he deserves. How does this change them both and those around them.
Chapter 19- Blaisé returns to Hogwarts, Blood Feuds and Blood Oaths
It was November 15th when Blaisé felt well enough to start attending classes rather then just doing assignments.
Charlie flooed with him into Severus Snape's office.
Severus was meeting them during breakfast. "Morning. How are you feeling Blaisé?"
Blaisé smiled, "I'm doing better. Charlie has been taking good care of me."
Charlie kissed his cheek, "It was an honor. I have to go back to Romania for the day. I have some things to finish up."
Severus nodded, "I found him a set of rooms on the fifth floor near the library, behind a painting of Professor Vindictus Viridian and the password is Felix Felices. If you want Charlie, you are welcome to let your house elves attend to him. It is a courtesy to Bonded couples; you maybe only courting but in in light of recent events it is my determination that granting you the rights and privileges of a Bonded couple is in Blaisé's best interest."
Blaisé's dark face paled slightly, "In light of what…" being reminded of the attack unsettled him.
"Draco told our House that someone wanted to cause disorder in the house and Nott who was already unstable took the bait. Nott attacked you, he gave no details and said the next person who tried, he would get declared an adult just for the purpose of declaring Blood Feud. He promised to hunt down every member of the family; dead or alive, even down to descendents of squibs to erase them as if they had never been born. He promised to utterly destroy them and every family who had joined blood with them. He declared you family, he said if he was Prince of Slytherin; Harry was his consort and you were to be considered a prince in your own right,. He said you were to be treated as a pureblood but illegitimate child of Lucius Malfoy. The House swore you were untouchable after that." Severus was actually quite proud of how Draco handled it, "The house has also rallied in support of our unhappy Champion. Someone put Harry's name into the Goblet of Fire, he is now legally and magically bound to participate in the Triwizard Tournament."
Charlie stiffened, "No. That can't be. Talented as Blaisé assures me he is, he can't."
Severus put up his hand, "Charlie, I appreciate your concern. That subject is a matter of discussion if I am not present. I am aware of Tournament and the Tasks. Trust me, I am both terrified and furious about my son being forced into this. I would almost use the killing curse on the person. Now after you see Blaisé to your rooms, Lucius would like to see you before you Apparate to Romania. "
"I'll see what I can do." Charlie shrugged giving a non-committal answer.
Severus shook his head, "Lord Malfoy has requested your presence. I would go as soon as you see Blaisé to his rooms. Refusing an audience would make him very angry, he is already having to deal with a lot of things. He is requesting your presence because you are courting his ward."
Charlie stiffened, he had forgotten briefly that he was courting the ward of pureblood who held a lot of an old-fashioned ideals. "I will floo to his office in twenty minutes. My apologies for not realizing the seriousness of his request."
XoooooX
Lucius was going over the paperwork to file for Blood Feud against what was left of the Nott family.
There was a flash of fire in his office Floo, Charlie Weasley stepped out.
Just in time for Lucius' assistant, Percy to show up.
Lucius sipped his coffee, "Perfect timing, I was going over paperwork to file for a blood feud."
Percy's eyes widened, "Blood feud?" Lucius must be very angry about the attack on Blaisé, a blood feud could only be because of that attack.
Charlie was unfamiliar with the term, "What is a blood feud?"
Lucius chuckled, "Percy, since you seem to know, enlighten your brother."
"A blood feud is an ancient tradition, usually only enacted by purebloods. When one family wrongs another, there ways to gain restitution. Some wrongs can be solved by fines and paying large sums to the wronged family. Some cases they see are too big for money and they are out for blood. The Head of the wronged family files for a blood feud and then swears a blood oath on their magic to enact vengeance."
"Blood oath?" Charlie asked, slightly intrigued.
Lucius was only too keen to explain, "A blood oath in this case might be between you and me, if Draco was of age he would take it with us. As Blaisé's intended, any acts of vengeance must be done by your consent. Your participation in the enacting of the Blood Feud is not mandatory but you have the right to a say in the matter. I am filing a Blood Feud against the Nott family; being that Theodore and his father Frederick at all that is left of their family, vengeance should be swift. As Blaisé's intended, all assets of those who attacked your husband according to the strict dictates of Blood Feuds will revert to you. Should you retract your courtship or sever your bond with Blaisé, the assets revert to me as Head of his House. A Blood Oath, is an ancient pureblood ceremony we take a blade that is kept for such a purpose, we slice our forearms deep enough to bleed and allow it to mix together in a goblet of the oldest wine. The mixing of magical blood and swearing of a Blood Oath is almost more binding then the Unbreakable Vow. You would swear fealty to the House of Malfoy, promising to do all in your power to protect the sons of this house, and to ensure that vengeance is brought to those who attack us. To seal the Oath we would each have to take one sip of the wine."
Charlie nodded, "So you are determined in this course of action? Filing for Blood Feud? I am not a killer."
"It is not killing, at no time is the casting of the Unforgivable curses allowed. There are many ways to punish and his attack on Blaise was not quick and painless therefore his punishment with slow and painful. It will be documented and overseen by an Auror as is custom. We will show that we are as powerful as ever, as we take attacks against our own seriously. I would do the same for anyone who comes under the Protection of the House of Malfoy; Remus, Severus, Narcissa, Draco, Blaise, Harry, yourself and any of my son' friends." Lucius was very set on this course, he would not be dissuaded. "You saw what they did to your mate; the bruise and the torn clothes. If Blaise hadn't transformed out of Fear, Nott would have raped him. For that, he must be punished."
"Why do you have to kill his father as well?"
"A Blood Feud must be completed. Leave even one member alive and they will want revenge. I have the right to file and a time limit to file. I must have your consent."
Charlie sighed, "I will agree to it. I won't fight it. If this is how you handle attacks on family I won't say anything against it. I want Blaise to feel safe. If making a statement is your way of giving him that then I have no problem with your methods. I will take the Blood Oath, I want Percy to keep it a secret from the others."
Percy nodded, he hadn't expected Charlie to agree. The things we do for love.
Lucius held out the quill, "Sign."
Charlie signed, his mouth set in a firm line. "I need to get to the Preserve. I'm already late. Let me know if it's approved." Charlie turned on his heel and showed himself out.
Lucius nodded, sealing it with the Malfoy signet. "Percy, Deliver this directly into Minister Bones' hand. Only to her. If you have to wait for her I don't care. Give this to her directly."
"Yes sir." Percy bowed and left.