The Founders' Intervention
By: Sheltie
I still don't own Harry Potter at all
Chapter 13
The capture of Peter Pettigrew was top news in the paper. Sirius was jumping for joy that the rat was caught. He did a little jig that made the others crack up. Sirius learned many other things and got to meet the Flamels after one study session. They created a nice friendship with on another. Sirius also got to chatting to Augusta, Amelia, and Adrian. Soon alliances with the Blacks were made. Sirius and Harry had an alliance between the Blacks and Potters, which now made the five families very powerful. There hadn't been an alliance between five families like this in ages. All five were considered either Ancient and Noble or just plain Noble or Ancient.
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Narcissa Malfoy nee Black stared at the letter in front of her. She had found her escape. She hated being the wife of Lucius. Hated it to her very soul. The man took away her life. She was a happy fun and cheerful girl before she met Lucius. But when she did he ruined her. He killed her spirit. The night they first made love she felt sick. This wasn't how she dreamed her first time would be. This went on til she became pregnant and when Draco was born he touched her no more. She was thankful in that aspect since his touch made want to retch. She was his trophy wife, all for show, that's all. Now with letter from Lord Black she could gain her freedom.
"Who is that from?" Lucius asked in a demanding kind of tone.
"Just Angelica Parkinson. She wants me to come for tea" Narcissa covered up.
"Fine, whatever" Lucius said then went back to ignoring her.
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In a posh office in Gringotts Narcissa sat and waited for her head of house. When he entered Narcissa got down on her knees and bowed her head.
"My lord" she said.
"Come now Cissy, what's with the 'my lord' thing?" Sirius asked grinning.
"Well Siri, since you're head of the Black house I must be respectful even though you're a mutt" Narcissa said with a smile tugging on her lips.
"I'm wounded Cissy" Sirius said dramatically.
Narcissa looked up and rolled her eyes.
"Please" she said.
"Come sit with me Cissy" Sirius said.
She did and they both relaxed. It was like they were when they were kids. When they were little they were quite the pair with Narcissa's older sister, Andromeda, joining them from time to time to keep them out of trouble. Well, trying to.
"How've you been?" Sirius asked.
"Horrible. I had to marry that arrogant ass Lucius. I then had to sleep with him, which is vile. He then took the one thing I cared for and twisted it into his own image that I barely recognize the boy I gave birth to anymore" Narcissa said sadly.
"I'm sorry Cissy. I wish I could've been there to annul your marriage" Sirius said sincerely.
"I know, but you're here now and you can do it. You can free me from him and protect me too" Narcissa said.
"I can, but I have no place for you to stay in right now since most of the Black properties are in quite terrible condition" Sirius said.
"Then where are you staying?" Narcissa asked.
"At Potter manor with my godson" Sirius said.
"You mean Harry Potter?" Narcissa asked.
Sirius nodded.
"Do you think I could live there with you until then. That is if Lord Potter doesn't mind?" Narcissa asked nervously.
"I'm not sure Cissy, but I'll talk to him and he might agree. So shall we get this out of the way then you can kiss you old life goodbye?" Sirius asked.
"Yes please" Narcissa said.
Sirius pulled out the paperwork and signed it annulling Narcissa's marriage to Lucius.
"What about your son, do you want me to take him in?" Sirius asked.
"No, he's a lost cause" Narcissa said with a sigh.
"Okay, I Lord Sirius Orion Black disown Draco Malfoy never to darken the door of house Black ever again" Sirius said.
A glow enveloped Sirius and in a manor far away the same glow enveloped Draco Malfoy, though he didn't know it.
The rest of the time the two Blacks caught up and chatted about good times.
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Back with Harry and his friends. They were having a grand time learning new magic from the Flamels and exploring the muggle world thanks to Hermione and Harry. The magicals were amazed at how advance the muggles were. They always thought muggles weren't as advance as themselves so this was a real eye-opener. The mall was their second trip through the muggle world.
Daphne definitely liked the muggle clothes. Now she was no fashion hound or anything, but she liked nice clothes and muggles won against wizards when it came to fashion sense. Susan agreed with her friend on this and even liked a few of the swimsuits that was there. Though this made Harry and Neville blush with the twins made catcalls and sorts for fun.
Luna had no interest in fashion, but she did get clothes that were a little better suited for her since what she was wearing were way out of date. Luna admitted that these were her mother's. So Harry paid for a new wardrobe for Luna. The lithe blond just smiled without protest.
Their next experience was a swimming pool. Hermione had one at her parents and they were all invited since this would be the first time Hermione ever had friends over.
The day of the pool party Hermione awoke early full of energy.
"Morning dear, you're extra hyper today" Emma commented.
"My friends and Harry are coming over. Why wouldn't I be excited?" Hermione asked with a hop in her step.
"Don't know, just we never seen you this excited outside a book before" Dan said.
"Oh, well I better get ready for them" Hermione said.
"Hermione, they're going to be here at eleven-thirty. You have time to have a breakfast and shower. Heck, you have time relax" Emma said.
Hermione got the message. That message was to relax. So she took a nice long shower and set out her swimsuit, which she bought recently during their trip to the mall. Her old one was small and Hermione thought too kid like for her. She was a young lady now. The swimsuit was a dark blue color in a single piece. It was quite modest, but it still showed that she had a nice developing figure. Once that was done she dressed and relaxed for a bit to read.
Time flew for Hermione and the doorbell rang. Hermione was out of her seat and down the stairs before her father even reached the door.
"Whoa!"
Hermione ignored her father and opened the door to reveal Susan and Daphne smiling at her.
"Hey Hermione" they said.
Hermione hugged both of them then showed them in.
"This is my dad, Dan Granger. Dad this is Susan Bones and Daphne Greengrass" Hermione introduced now just noticing her dad.
"Nice to meet you Mr. Granger" Daphne said politely.
"Nice to meet you, Daphne" Dan said.
He then greeted Susan as well as the doorbell rang again. This time it was Neville. She hugged Neville just as she hugged the girls and introduced him to her dad while Susan and Daphne were introducing themselves to Hermione's mom, Emma. Fred and George were next and they promised to be on their best behavior or else Hermione would sic Daphne on them.
Luna was next. She was distracted looking around at everything, but was very polite. She had never been a muggle house and asked many questions and found all the answers she was getting fascinating. She only then asked more in-depth questions that the two Grangers couldn't answer since they were over their heads. To counter that they suggested for Luna to go to the local library where she might find the answers.
Susan and Daphne were listening to everything the Grangers were saying as they answered Luna's questions and knew they'd be with the lithe blond on her visit to a muggle library.
Hermione seemed eager and if it weren't for their day already planned she'd have taken them to the library right a way. She knew the way by heart.
Neville was quite fascinated by all the muggle plants around him and asked Emma about them since she was the gardener.
The twins were also in awe of everything muggle. They only had vague ideas and stuff, most of that stuff was highly outdated or a misconception. So they listened to the Grangers with attention that every professor at Hogwarts would kill for.
Hermione smiled as she watched her friends mingle with her parents. She liked it, but where was Harry?
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Harry sighed. He knew he was going to be a bit late to Hermione's, but this needed to be done.
"What do you need Sirius. I need to get to Hermione's before she strangles me," Harry said.
"It will be quick Harry, I swear" Sirius said.
"Okay, what is it?" Harry asked.
"Um, you know my cousin Narcissa, right?" Sirius asked.
Harry nodded.
"Well, I was wondering if she could stay here til one of the Black properties is ready?" Sirius asked.
"Sure" Harry said.
"Are you sure, you do know who she gave birth to, right?" Sirius asked wanting to make sure Harry was thinking right. He trusted Narcissa wholeheartedly, but he didn't know about Harry since he barely knew the woman.
"Look Sirius, if you trust her then I do too. I'll put her name in the book and she'll be allowed in. Now I need to go," Harry said.
Sirius nodded and watched his godson relieved that he could get this done.
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Harry arrived at the Granger's and Hermione badgered Harry on where he was. She was worried something had happened to him. Harry sighed and told his betrothed that he was sorry for being late and Sirius needed to talk to him about something. Hermione seemed alright with that didn't asking him why. Besides, she was just happy Harry was here with her.
Soon he joined their friends in the pool. Daphne was wearing a green one-piece that matched Harry's eyes, but argued with Hermione that she was going with Slytherin green not Harry's eye color. Luna was wearing a silver one-piece that was very modest. Susan's was a yellow color one piece that flattered developing figure.
Neville was in trunks with dragons on them. He looked a bit nervous since he had never shown so much skin before. Definitely in public even though he was with friends. Harry had no trouble with it as he took off his shirt. His trunks had lions on them.
As for the twins they went with lime green trunks that they found amusing and instantly went for them.
The day was spent splashing in the water and learning how to swim a bit. Though most of them knew how to swim they never had proper lessons like Hermione had. They had a nice lunch at poolside munching on sandwiches that Emma had made.
"Your pool is amazing Hermione. Way much better than the pond I have" Susan said.
"Yeah, no fear of Grindylows or other sorts of creatures" Daphne said with a nod.
"Much bigger too" Fred said.
"I'm thinking of adding a pool onto Potter manor," Harry said.
"Really, sorry Hermione, but he's mine now" Daphne said teasingly as she grabbed Harry's arm.
"Over my dead body" Hermione said in a mock threatening tone.
The group laughed since this was all fun.
Emma smiled as she heard all the laughter. She had never heard so much. Definitely not coming from her daughter. It made her heart warm knowing her daughter had so many friends around her.
The rest of the day was spent having fun and they all went home tired, but knowing that they loved pools now.
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Narcissa moved into Potter manor and sighed. This was now her life. She knew this part was only temporary since Sirius was still getting a property ready for her. She had selected the one she wanted to live in. She did like the room she was going to be in. Harry seemed nice to her and she did like his friends. He made much better choices than Draco did in friends.
Draco, now there was a son she grew to hate. She loved him when he was a baby and she nurtured him. But when the time came she began to teach Draco how to be a proper young man Lucius snatched him from her. He molded him into his own twisted image. Now she barely knew the boy she gave birth to.
But now she had a fresh start and she knew she wasn't going to settle for any man unless he was good for her.
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Harry entered Gringotts with Luna by his side. Neither were sure what this was all about, but knew it was something serious. Luna had gotten a letter from Gringotts stating that it was urgent.
"Lord Potter, Miss Lovegood. I fear we have some grievous news" the goblin said.
"What is it?" Harry asked.
"Miss Lovegood, your father has died. He was found in his home just today" the goblin said in his most solemn voice.
Luna's eyes welled up as Harry held her tight. The goblin waited til Luna was in control of herself.
"Your father had revised his will a couple days ago. He has left everything to you and has left you under the care of Lord Potter, that is if you accept" the goblin said.
"I do, where do I sign" Harry said firmly.
With a couple strokes of a quill Luna was now under the protections of the Potters.
"Come on Luna, lets take you home" Harry said.
Luna allowed Harry to carry her out of the room after Harry made another appointment to do some further business.
Back at Potter manor Harry watched over now his charge. He called Hermione and the others and they came as fast as they could to comfort their friend. Daphne, Susan, Hermione held onto Luna as sobs racked her lithe body. Neville stood there not sure what to exactly do, but was determined to be there for his friend. The twins looked very solemn for them and they hugged Luna when they go the chance. Susan pulled away knowing Hermione, Daphne and the others had it under control. She needed to ask Harry something. The two went out in the hall so they wouldn't be heard.
"How'd he die?" Susan asked.
She and Harry were alone.
"According to St. Mungo's it was an aneurysm of some kind. They think he always had it" Harry said.
"Poor Luna" Susan said.
"Yeah, she's going to need all of us to pull her through this" Harry said.
Susan nodded and left to be back with Luna while Harry headed to his study. He needed to be alone.
"Hey Harry, heard about Luna and was wondering if I could anything to help?" Sirius asked.
Harry was in his chair leaning back as far as he could. He was staring at the ceiling depressed. He knew something was wrong with Mr. Lovegood, he could just tell, but he did nothing. Maybe he could of done something. Maybe if he did something Luna wouldn't have lost his dad so early.
"Harry, Harry?" Sirius called.
"Huh, Sirius, what are you doing here?" Harry asked.
"I've been here for a while pup. I came here wanting to know if I could do something to help you" Sirius said.
"Just be there for Luna, she's going to need it" Harry said solemnly.
"Looks like you need some help as well" Sirius observed.
"I'm fine Sirius" Harry said in a monotone voice.
Sirius just nodded and left. He knew he needed to get through to Harry. A couple minutes later the study room door opened and in came Hermione. She came in without a word and crawled into Harry's lap.
"This summer isn't what I was expecting" she said.
"I knew Hermione, I knew something was wrong with Mr. Lovegood" Harry said quietly.
He had his arms wrapped around Hermione's waist as she looked up at him.
"You knew?" she asked.
"Not really, I just had a feeling" Harry said with a sigh.
"Harry, you couldn't do anything" Hermione said.
"But I could've-"
"No Harry, you couldn't have helped. He knew his time was coming. That's why he revised his will and made you Luna's guardian. He knew you could be there for her the way he couldn't. He knew it was his time" Hermione said.
"How do you know Hermione?" Harry asked.
"I don't, but it is only logical. Luna needs you Harry" Hermione said.
"I know, I know" Harry said.
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It took a while for Luna to even start talking. Everyone stuck close to her and kept her from falling off the deep end. Hermione suggested that Luna should go to a muggle shrink, but then there was the explanation of magic, which couldn't be talked about.
Narcissa seemed to take on the role of Luna's surrogate mother. She put her whole being in helping Luna and Luna latched on to it. It seemed to help both of them. Narcissa got the daughter she always wanted and Luna got a mother she had been longing for since hers died. Narcissa knew she could never replace Luna's mother, but she put her whole heart and soul into molding Luna the way she couldn't with Draco. Fill her with love and respect for others. Luna fed off this and loved it. It helped not only heal her scars of losing her father, but the olds ones of the lost of her mother.
Sirius seemed to take part also and became a bit of a father figure to Luna. Though he claimed it more as an uncle and niece relationship, which was realistic since somewhere in the Black family tree a Black had married a Lovegood.
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News of Bellatrix Lestrange escaping from Azkaban shocked the whole wizarding world. No one knew how she escaped, but she did and now they had to find her before she caused any terror. This of course caused fingers being pointed at one another and nothing getting done. Blame was spread around like manure on a fresh tilled ground.
Amelia was being badgered on all sides for being incompetent. She then fired back that Azkaban was not her jurisdiction and it was in the Wizengamot's. More importantly, the Chief Warlock's. So Dumbledore was under fired, but he just did his eye twinkle thing and a few words that placated everyone. Well, not everyone.
Harry and his group were not swayed by these words. They weren't like the sheep of the wizarding and didn't trust the old man at all. They knew he had his uses, but would rather not go to him for help since he'd find a way to weasel his way in and take control of the whole thing.
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The news of Fudge posting Dementors around Hogwarts as protection really peeved Harry off. He waited til the Wizengamot session to vent. He informed Amelia, Augusta, and Sirius so they'd have the best seats. Not to mention his friends would there for support to.
"Now, is there any other business needed attending?" Dumbledore asked.
"I have some business" Harry called out.
"Lord Potter, what business do you have?" Dumbledore asked though he wasn't pleased to see Harry.
"I am here to file a complaint against Minister Cornelius Fudge" Harry said.
The whole court murmured at this and Dumbledore had to bang his gavel to restore order.
"On what grounds?" Fudge spat.
"On the grounds of intending to harm Hogwarts students" Harry said.
"What rubbish" Fudge said.
"Oh, so you didn't give orders to place Dementors around Hogwarts this year?" Harry asked sarcastically.
"It is for your protection" Fudge spat.
"I neither asked nor want the Ministry's protection" Harry said.
"Be that as it may Dementors will still be placed around the school as a safety protocol" Fudge said.
"Even if I, the heir to the founders forbid it?" Harry asked.
"Yes, I stand by my decision" Fudge said firmly.
Harry glanced at Dumbledore.
"My hands are tied Lord Potter" the old wizard said in his most sympathetic voice.
Like hell they're tied Harry thought.
"Fine, if you will not remove the Dementors then I swear this: if one Dementor attacks a student, unprovoked I place full blame of you Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic" Harry said.
A flash sealed the vow.
Everyone in the room Harry was serious by this and knew he'd not back down from it either.
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The rest of summer went along fine with Harry and Hermione going on numerous dates. They enjoyed their time together as they held hands, kissed one another on the cheek. They'd rarely kiss each other on the lips since they were still a nervous about that. But they did everything else that a couple did.
Soon it was time to head back to Hogwarts. They group was happy with the new courses they had selected and ready to go back.
End of Chapter
A/N: this chapter is a bit shorter than what I've done so far, but I didn't want to do any third year in this one since I wanted a full chap to get started on third year. Just to let you know ahead of time the next chap will be a while since I am working out a couple of kinks that have been slowing my progress on going through third year. Please be patient. Thanks for reading and please review.