An: This is the newly edited by our dearly beloved dianemalfoy. ^_^ Sorry for those that have already read this. I fixed the broom name. My bad.
Warning: there are some scene jumps.
….. I can't believe the last time we saw Sirius was Chapter 12
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Augusta looked up when the boys arrived back at the manor. She went to the door of the receiving room to see what was going on. She smiled softly at seeing Neville all but doubled over, laughing at a red faced Harry.
"NEV!" Harry whined, voice cracking in his embarrassment.
Neville was unable to respond other than to wheeze in laughter.
"What happened?" Augusta couldn't help but ask after a few more moments of just watching them.
"Harry bought Theo a necklace to cover the collar and they were all gooey." Neville told her with a big smile, "They were so sweet I think I might need some skelegro." He added with an eye roll.
Augusta chuckled. "Alright quit teasing and get cleaned up." she said shooing them off for showers and bed. She watched, heart filled with joy at seeing her shy grandson jostling with a friend as they made their way up the steps.
She had been despairing over Neville never growing out from under his parents' shadows. She had tried her best but her brother-in-law, that idiot Algernon stopped her. That man trying to scare the magic out of the boy. He didn't understand that her side of the family had always been late bloomers. She didn't even do accidental magic until she was ten.
With a shake of her head she went upstairs as well. Harry was leaving after breakfast the next morning. Augusta was sure she would miss the noise of the boys being in the house. She hoped Harry had helped strengthen the bond between her and Neville so that the house wouldn't go back to the tense silence it had been.
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Bone Black, Knockturn Alley, July 20th (the day Harry met the Dubear's)
A dim building, on a dark night with an even darker business being conducted. The 'street' business done at Bone Black was like any other butcher shop. There were cuts of meat and viscera, some a bit rarer than others, but all perfectly legal. Like all successful shops in Knockturn though there was a secondary business underneath the one that the ministry choose to see. There was little doubt that people knew of the other side of Knockturn but it benefited those in power so they did nothing about it.
Bone Black was the cover for two different businesses. One went hand and hand with the front, few people were willing to look close enough at the animal parts to tell which were legal and which weren't. One brain looks like any other to the untrained eye. The other service offered was more sinister in nature. You could find any kind of concealment or magical weapon there including dead wands. Which is literally wands stolen off the dead and resold. No one thought to check if the wand someone was buried with was real or just a temporary conjuration.
The man in a stolen cloak knew all this because Bone Black was one of his family's most profitable businesses.
"Good evening sir." the burly man behind the counter said in a friendly tone.
"I don't have time for pleasantries. I need a cloak and a wand. Now." He said not waiting for a reply but making his way to the back room.
The man eyed him for a moment before following. His eyes turned to saucers when he saw who was under the cloak. "B...Black" He stammered out.
"Yes and seeing as I have a kiss on sight order I suggest you help me or you'll be left to deal with my cousin and her husband." Sirius said.
The man made a disgusted face. Malfoy was always trying to throw his weight around in the alley but his blood wasn't nearly pure enough to bully the oldest and most powerful businesses. Not that the man ever learned his lessons. Just last week he had tried to threaten an investigation into the place if he didn't get his merchandise half off. The worker had laughed in his face and told the prick to go ahead. It was an unwritten rule that if any business was busted they would roll on ALL their clients. There were many powerful people that wouldn't think twice about spilling Malfoy blood to cover their own arse.
"Cloaks are over here." He said opening a cupboard. "I'll get the wands." A man in his line of work didn't care if his customer was a murderer or a minister so long as they paid and kept their mouth shut about it.
In no time Sirius was in new robes covered by a well-made notice me not cloak, with a wand that would at least respond to him. He had the worker get him some clothes while he was shopping. The man trusted Sirius enough, being the major shareholder in the business to go and fetch them. Now properly attired, Sirius made his way to Diagon and the bank.
He gave a nod to the teller as he stepped up. While the charms worked on humans, goblins and many other species could see straight through a notice me not field. But it was a good way to hide because many cloaks had low levels of the charm when the hood was raised so no one would look any closer. An invisibility cloak on the other hand was very suspicious and would cause anyone that could see through it to be too curious or cautious to let him be.
"I'd like to speak with my account manager. Unfortunately I don't have my key." Sirius said.
"Griphook, take this man to Trilok right away." the teller said calling to the young goblin.
"This way sir." Griphook said leading Sirius down the hall to Trilok's office. He knew the other goblin was free having not scheduled any appointments after his meeting with Harry earlier.
After knocking, there was a gruff 'Enter' that Trilok always used for walk-ins.
Sirius entered the office and gave a deep nod to the goblin before taking a seat.
"I would assume Mr. Black that you are hear for your lordship." Trilok said.
"Yes I am. I would also like to know if you can help me contact my godson and heir." Sirius replied using all his pureblood education to remain respectful yet dignified. He had no idea that his attitude came off as pompous to the goblins who prefer direct speech and honest reactions. Meeting with Harry, who just left about an hour ago, was like night and day to sitting across from his godfather.
"I can rely a message." He said not saying anything about the fee. Normally it would cost quite a bit, but since Harry was his ally and would one day inherit the Black house he decided to wave the fee.
"I would like to tell him that I am innocent and will be working to capture the real traitor and clear my name so that we can be a family." Sirius said.
"And who is this traitor?" Trilok asked taking note of his words.
"Peter Pettigrew." He growled out.
The goblin didn't show his shock at the name but he did write it down. He planned to have some of his own people on the lookout for the supposedly dead man. "Is that all?"
"I'd like Gringotts to purchase some gifts for his birthday as well."
The discussions over what to get for Harry's 13th. Trilok knew Trilu had already gotten a few trinkets for the boy, both goblins and their children having gotten their invites to his party. It wasn't long before the man left and Trilok wrote up the encounter. He was going to sit on this information until he met with Harry again. The boy had more than enough on his young shoulders. Dealing with learning he had other relatives and trying to work out his massive inheritance was too much for someone twice his age. That diligence and resilience was what endeared the goblin people to him.
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Longbottom Manor, July 24 (normal time)
Harry had so many different emotions coursing through him as he descended to the breakfast table. He had such a good time with Neville he didn't want to leave, but he also wanted to spend some quality time with his new family. Then there was Theo. He was leaving from the Longbottom home to Blaise's to pick up Theo before moving on to Perciville Palace. He was worried that they wouldn't be as good a match when they were living in the same home and saw each other every day.
While he was fretting over everything that might happen, breakfast passed in almost a daze. Looking back on the days he'd been here, it was amazing that now those manners Augusta forced him to learn were all but second nature. Once they were done eating, it was time for goodbyes.
"Your elf took all your things?" Augusta asked. She knew he had but these two were bringing the mother back out in her.
"Yes ma'am." He replied hugging the older woman. "Thank you for having me. I really liked being here. Maybe I can come back next summer?"
"You are welcome here anytime you like Harry. You're one of the family." She told him kissing his temple.
"See you at your birthday Harry." Neville said a bit awkward.
Harry smiled and hugged him too. He still wasn't used to shows of affection but for his friends he would try. "Bye Neville. I'll see you soon. We can go book shopping while you're down. I'm sure there are some great places to check out in Greece."
"Yeah we can invite the others. Maybe Hermione will have grown up some by then." Neville replied touching on the ultimatum that occurred yesterday between the longtime friends. He hadn't said anything but Neville was sure Ron's reaction was going to be far worse.
As he went through the floo, Harry wasn't sure what would be waiting on the other side. The few times he and Blaise had talked it was about Theo and their relationship. He had no clue what he was Flooing into.
He all but fell out of the large fireplace at the feet of the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen. She was deeply sun-kissed, her hair a few shades lighter than her skin making her seem like a goddess from another world. Her pale silver eyes adding to the ethereal look about her. When he recovered and stood, Harry also noticed she was rather tall for a lady, at least six feet.
"H... Hello." He stammered feeling blood rush to his face at being so tongue tied. He didn't know how to talk to this woman.
"You must be Harry." She said with a light lilt to her words, making her sound as exotic as she looked. "I am Celia Zabini, Blaise's mother and lady of the house." She greeted coming over and kissing his cheeks.
"Harricius Potter-Perciville." He replied with a bow. "But please call me Harry. As close as Theo and Blaise are I'm sure we will be all but family." Harry smiled glad that edict he'd learned helped save him from further embarrassment.
"Where are Blaise and Theo?" He asked hoping everything was alright.
"They are on the pitch. Blaise wishes to join the team this year." She told him taking Harry's arm when he offered.
"Really what position does he play?" Harry asked interested. He loved Quidditch but Neville had little interest so they hadn't talked about the sport.
"Beater or keeper, he prefers keeper." She said with a fond smile.
"With his size and reach either position would be a good match for him. I don't think he'll get on as keeper though not till our fourth year. The current caption Flint is a beater but his best friend is the keeper. No way he will bench him even if Blaise is better." He told her.
"He has said as much." She replied with a nod. They walked in silence until they were almost to the back door before she stopped. She pulled Harry into a hug. "I want to thank you for being so kind to Theo and having such low expectations about the bond. He has become like the second son we were never blessed with and I am so glad to see him marrying into a good family that will treat him well."
Harry looked at her in shock. "I... thank you." He said blushing again. "I will do my best to make sure he is always happy and healthy while we are together. I have come to really care about him in these past weeks. I can see us building a life together." He said honestly.
Harry liked this mother figure much better than the image of Theo's real mother he'd met on that first day. He was sure Celia would take his head off if he hurt Theo and that she would never even suggest Harry treat her boy like a thing.
The two of them stood and watched the boys on their brooms. Theo was weaving with the quaffle trying to make shots past Blaise. The larger boy was blocking every one of them though. Harry smiled and softly called for Dobby. When the elf appeared he asked for his broom. As soon as he had his Nimbus in hand, Harry shot off to join them.
They both just smiled at him and he and Theo tag teamed Blaise. With Harry's speed and daring and Theo's maneuverability they did a much better job of scoring. The three played for nearly an hour before they landed. Blaise was grinning wider than Harry had seen yet. He was invigorated by the workout and glad to have an actual challenge. Not that he let many of the balls past him, but Theo hadn't score a single goal on his own.
Once they were done and Dobby had been called to collect his broom again, the group went inside to have lunch. Harry paused at the door of the dining room when he saw a man at the head of the table. Not just a man but a mountain of a man. He looked to be broader than Blaise and easily as tall as his wife, maybe even reaching Serpens height. Harry couldn't tell while he was seated but when the man stood, he realized that the man was taller than Serpens, standing closer to six and a half feet. He could see where Blaise got his size when he was introduced as Franco Zabini, Blaise's father.
The first thing Harry said after formal introduction poured out of his mouth was "You're big." before he could stop himself.
The man chuckled, his voice was not as deep a baritone as Harry thought it would be. His intimidating face breaking into a warm smile. "All the Zabini men are built large. It's to contain all our magic and charm." He joked.
Harry chuckled. "Blaise needs to work on his charm. He's a bit standoffish, and very intimidating in school."
"You have to be when you have coat tail riders like Malfoy, and Parkinson in your house. That's not counting the upper years. One of the few with any tact is, believe it or not, Flint."
"Really? I would have never guessed." Harry replied.
"Yes. While they are Ancient and Honorable, a few generations back something happened to their wealth. They are not as poor as the Weasley's, but few of the other lords see them as a threat. The only reason they are not as shunned as the Weasley's is because of their good breeding and dark leanings." Celia explained.
Harry nodded. "I'm related to the Flints, one of my grandparents." He told them.
Conversation flowed for the rest of the meal. Near the end though, Franco asked about classes.
"As you know father, Theo and I signed up for Runes, Arithmacy and Astronomy." Blaise replied.
"I choose the same and Care of Magical Creatures." Harry said. "Though I have been giving some serious thought to not going back to Hogwarts. Maybe home schooling in Greece so I can be with family. Or joining one of our allies in France or Spain."
"Harry dear, do you know the consequences of such a decision?" Celia asked looking shocked.
"I don't have teachers trying to kill me each year?" Harry replied. He had decided there was too much on his plate to deal with that nonsense.
"Harry." Blaise said. "Our family moved to Brittan because my Uncle was given the title of Lord Zabini over Father." Blaise said.
"But you just said he was Lord Zabini?" Harry replied in confusion.
"Here in Britain I am Lord Zabini. The wizarding world is very queer like that. I can use the title anywhere in the world but it only has power in the country I live in. If I were to leave the country then my next of kin could take my title." He explained.
"And if you move to a country where your family does not have a lordship then you are not a lord anymore. You're still filthy rich but money doesn't always buy power in some parts of the world." Blaise added.
Harry looked at them in shock. "So if I were to leave Britain..."
"Your British next of kin can take the title. And it is nearly impossible to get back." Celia told him with a grim frown.
"That means Malfoy, or perhaps Flint taking the titles of Lord Potter and Lord Perciville. You heard from Madame Longbottom how many votes you have. Do want to give those to Lucius?" Blaise asked.
Harry paled. He had no idea that could happen just because he didn't like the school. "No. No I definitely don't want to hand Malfoy senior any more power. He's a menace as it is."
"For the same reasoning you may want to leave your family in Greece." Franco said. "I know Serpens Perciville is lord in that country, his sister Lydia has control of the family's interests in Italy, where we are from."
"Really?" Harry asked. "I thought Lydia lived in Greece."
"No her husband is Italian that live on the East Coast and if I recall correctly the Perciville home is on the West Coast of Greece. That makes travel between the two easier." Celia said. "Long distance travel over water is much quicker and smoother than over land. Well portkey and apparition is. Floo over water is the opposite.
Harry nodded. "So my family has three different Lord or Lady Perciville's because they live in three different countries?"
"Yes. It doesn't make much sense but it keeps families from in fighting over the title." Blaise told him.
"And it encourages families to spread out so they have a lower chance of inbreeding." Franco added.
Harry nodded. That made some sense but it still sounded ridiculous to him. But it was another reason for Serpens to accept him so easily. He wasn't taking the title and power from the man.
Lunch finished on lighter topics.
"Have you packed everything?" Harry asked as they were getting ready to leave.
"Yes. Your elf Dobby came by to take my things just after breakfast." Theo replied. He had been quiet through the meal but Harry thought little of it. He rarely added anything when they were at Neville's either.
With that being said Harry wrapped his arm around Theo's waist and activated the portkey in his ring. With a dizzying swirl they arrived at the Palace. Harry was getting better at his landings and Theo was well trained for them so both boys remained on their feet.
Alfred was soon in the receiving room to greet them. "Master Perciville and this must be your little lover. How good to have you living in the house for a while." the older man told them. "Your room has been aired and is ready anytime you need it."
"Thank you Alfred. You're right, this is Theo the Perciville consort, and my future husband." He wanted it very clear just how he thought of the other boy. Blaise and the shop owner's reactions to the contract still angered him and he wanted none of that in this home. "Can you tell me where Serpens and Alex are? I'd like to introduce them."
"Of course. Master Alex is in the potions lab in the basement. I suggest waiting until he is finished before speaking to him. Master Serpens is in his study."
Harry got the impression Alfred thought Serpens spent too much time in his study. Harry just smiled at the man. "Well we'll head over there then. I'm sure he's been working too hard."
"Indeed. Your Mr. Lupin has been questioning our workers." He told them as they were walking to the office.
"He's not been making trouble has he?" Harry asked. While the man had been friends with his parents and he wanted to get to know him and them, Harry didn't yet and therefore didn't yet trust him.
"Not exactly, he's been questioning the other werewolves on their working conditions and pay. Some of those that have been with us for a while have told him to... ah piss off. While the newer workers have become rather worried they may lose their jobs."
"I'll tell him to leave them alone. If you see him harassing them do the same. He has no right interrogating people just because he's curious." Harry said with a frown. He hoped it was simple curiosity, or else the man could hit the road.
As they entered Serpens' office, Harry pushed the issue to the back of his mind. He came over and hugged his great uncle from behind causing the man to jump. Serpens turned and smiled at the young man pulling him into his lap for a proper hug. "Harricius, I wasn't expecting you until this evening."
"Well I thought if I didn't leave early then I would just stay another week or two." He replied with a smile. "You've met Theo." He said motioning to the boy that was standing just inside the door looking very awkward. "I've decided he will be Consort Perciville."
"I see that. Hello Theodore we are glad to add you to the family. That is a lovely cover for your collar and much more practical than that scarf you were wearing."
"Yes sir." He said sounding very meek.
"Theo what's wrong?" Harry asked looking at him.
"Nothing. Just... this is very new." He replied.
"It's alright to be nervous. Why don't you have a seat and we'll have some tea?"
Once tea was served, Harry asked a question that had come to mind as they were traveling. "Serpens, if there is more than one Lord Perciville why do I have a portkey to all the family properties?"
Serpens smiled. "That is a very astute question. The reasoning is that the properties, like vaults are owned by the Perciville family and not an individual. Since the Potter line has all but died out you are likely the soul owner of all their holdings but, you, I and Lydia jointly own the Palace. However we do not have any control over the Dupree Estate because it came to her in marriage. To make any sweeping changes to the Palace we would all have to be in agreement. It cannot be a majority rules scenario. That is why some families don't obtain multiple Lordships. It means if I wanted to remodel or add onto the property I would need both you and Lydia to sign the paper work."
"I understand. For families that don't get on one member might block the others out of spite." Harry replied.
Serpens nodded. "Exactly. I have been doing research into all your holdings as you asked. The Potter's have three Lordships they can hold. The one in Brittan that you control, one in Ireland and in Germany. Their largest power base is British, it's where the family started. They hold five votes and a large amount of clout with all the businesses they have shares in. Ireland is the highest in way of votes with seven. The Potter family are Ancient and Lordly in Ireland having been minor kings for nearly three centuries. But there are few businesses owned there. Germany has the least votes, two, with the most businesses. The majority of your monthly income is from Germany businesses you have a majority share in. Though some of them have declined due to having no chair to guide them."
"No chair?" Harry asked
"Yes the German magical community is a bit different than most other places. The majority shareholder is often the chairperson of the company and is needed for executive decisions. With no Potter's there has been no one to make those large decisions. I have been trying to clean up the mess but my German is extremely limited and finding a trustworthy translator is proving rather difficult."
"Have you asked the Goblins?" Harry asked. "They are my allies and I'm sure they have someone that works there that can help. And I trust them."
Serpens put his hand over his face. "I didn't even think of that." He confessed. "I'll send a request out right away." he called for one of the elves and wrote up a note. Harry had the elf take it to Trilok, he trusted his account manager over anyone.
The three of them spent the next few hours getting to know one another and going over some of Harry's holdings. Harry was glad that Serpens was also Lord Perciville and could continue taking care of all their assets. It took a lot of weight off his shoulders. The man was also sorting out the other families he was now lord of.
"There is very little I can do with the Black family as you are the heir but not yet Lord. I have written a list of businesses you can claim and manage as heir. I would like you to review them and all the businesses the Black's own to see if there is another you would rather have."
"So as heir I can take control of some of the family businesses?"
"Yes you can control ten percent of the family's holdings by worth. I have chosen four businesses that make up nine percent, leaving you to choose a minor business or two if you like. Under normal circumstances Lord Black could veto your decisions. But since he is currently a fugitive there is nothing he can do, and once the decisions have stood for thirty days they cannot be reversed."
"If he really is dark and working for Voldemort, then we can take power from the dark lord and he can't stop us."
"Exactly Harricius. I knew you were clever." He said kissing the top of Harry's hair.
Before they could continue their discussion, Remus and Alex came in together. Both men were speaking rapidly in sign language. Remus had always been a quick study for languages and Alex was glad to have someone else to talk to.
"Harry." Remus said with a smile. "You're back already."
"I am." He replied smiling back. Harry stood and hugged Alex giving him a greeting in sign. "Alex, Remus this is Theodore Nott. He is my Consort Perciville."
Alex smiled stepping forward and taking Theo's hand and placing a kiss on it.
"A pleasure to meet you." Remus added with a nod.
"The pleasure is all mine." Theo replied shyly. "And please call me Theo."
"I'm surprised Lydia hasn't come to steal him yet." Serpens said translating for Alex.
Harry shivered. "Don't jinx me Alex. That was awful. I never want to get sucked into helping them plan a party again." He told them. Alex and Serpens chuckled. They had spent many years dealing with their sister and her... enthusiasm.
They all chatted on in lighter tones. Harry noticed that now that the others were in the room Serpens didn't bring up any business. He wasn't sure why but would ask him about it later.
The time passed quickly and soon they joined Lydia, Sammy and another pair of gorgeous blonds at the dinner table.
"Harry this is Mira and Fleur Delacroix, Raoul's wife and daughter. Ladies this is Harricius, Niam's son."
"Please call me Harry." He said kissing their hands. "And this is Theodore Nott, the Perciville Consort."
"A pleasure to meet you." Mira said as the two inclined their heads to Theo, her accent was much lighter than her husband's.
The adults had their own discussions while the four teens chatted about the differences in their schools. Harry had heard about Sammy's school in Rome already. It was very different from Hogwarts and Beauxbaton in that the students boarded through the week but had the option to go home on the weekend. Beauxbaton was a full time boarding school like Hogwarts but was much more open to parents. Students could have visitors on weekends. Fleur told how her sister Gabriella came almost every Saturday so they could spend time together. Harry wished Hogwarts did the same.
Theo was fascinated by the difference in classes. Both schools offered a variety of classes not offered at Hogwarts including healing, teaching and business management. They also had other extracurricular not offered at the Scottish school. Beauxbaton had an equestrian team and several art and dance clubs. Sammy's school had several muggle sport teams as well as fencing and art clubs.
"To bad we can't go to one of your schools." Theo told them.
"Yeah, but I would rather stick with Hogwarts than give five more votes to Malfoy."
"And they could seize control over your British businesses and fight you over those in any other country you don't live in." Sammy added.
"Oui. The Potter's they 'ave no Lordship 'ere in Greece, so zey may win control of everything." Fleur added. She was taking all the business management classes her school offered, so she could take over for her father and not just be a trophy wife. She bonded with Theo some, since most Veela like her are treated little better than the submissive of an absolute contract. And they had about as many laws protecting them, which is none. In several countries, she explained, there were no charges against someone raping a Veela as their defense was the allure made them do it.
The meal ended soon after but the teens spent some more time getting to know each other as they took Theo on a tour of the house. Harry only knew a few of the places so Sammy was doing most of the leading with Fleur chiming in every now and then having been here several times with her parents.
As the sun sank into the ocean, they said good night to the Delacroix ladies. Sammy and Lydia were staying at the Palace for the most part, until the parties were over. With a goodnight to everyone else, Harry asked Alfred to take Theo and him to their rooms.
"Master Harry, it was assumed you would be sharing a room." The man replied as they left.
Harry looked at Theo. "Do you want to share a room?" he asked
Theo turned red and looked away. "It would be good practice for later." He replied.
"Alright then Alfred I know where we are going. Thank you for the escort and informing me."
"Of course my lord." He said with a small bow before leaving the couple be.
The walk to their room was quiet and awkward. Harry didn't know what to say and couldn't keep from blushing.
Once inside, the two of them stood about unsure what do to with themselves for several moments. Harry broke the silence "Do you want to use the bathroom first?" He offered.
Theo nodded and headed into the room.
Harry nervously piddled around the room before he settled at his desk noticing some papers on it. There were the proposals for his rare materials he hadn't gone through along with several folders Serpens needed him to look over for approval and a stack of papers that needed his signature. Doing paperwork as he had every evening before bed at Neville's was very relaxing. It took his mind of Theo and their sleeping arrangements.
Before he knew it, the other boy was done and back wearing his pajamas. Harry looked him over and blushed. The outfit was no more revealing than his day clothes but it felt more intimate. Harry ducked into the bath himself before he said or did something to make Theo more uncomfortable.
Coming back out he found Theo on sitting on the edge of the small couch in his room. He quickly stood when Harry reentered the room.
Harry smiled. "It's ok Theo. Don't be so nervous. This is your room now too."
"Is there... would you... wh... what do you... I've never..." Theo stumbled looking down and turning bright red.
Harry pinked. "I haven't either. Theo." He said coming over and taking the other boys hands. "We need to get to know each other better before we try anything." He said. "Is a kiss goodnight alright with you?"
Theo looked up and smiled. He closed the gap. The two stood there having their second snog. Pulling back they were both redder and breathing hard. Harry smiled but it was broken by a yawn. "Sorry." He pecked Theo's smiling lips. "Guess that means time for bed."
Theo nodded with a chuckle before yawning himself.
They crawled in and were fast asleep before long.
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AN: Merry Christmas! Or whatever winter holiday you happen to celebrate.
This one I am posting before my beautiful beta has had a chance to fix this. I wanted it up by Christmas and will replace this with the edited version as soon as dianemalfoy has it done.