A/N: I'm happy for every feedback and constructive criticism but I will not respect straight out hate or trolls in the comments.

JasminSky: Finger's crossed! But I actually don't ever have problems writing anything... Even if I don't know what to write I just sit down and it all comes out of my pen ;)

awefanfic: Sorry! You will have to wait a bit longer... I have nothing concrete planned yet so maybe you have an idea?

vampiremom1221: Yeah my typos are usually funny. We usually have a blast proofreading since there is always something stupid in it. I had a whole chapter where I had box instead of boy once...

mizzrazz72: Nah. They are not in Dumbles pocket. I like them so they will be nice guys ;)

Dixie.f.9: Yes he has! Oh you just wait and see :D *grins evily*

ThePhoenixandtheDragon: Hmmm... yeah I like Tonks and Kingsley so I decided to have them as good guys ;) Amelia works fast and correct so maybe she will have at least something to bring forward during the Wizengamot meeting...

Thank you all for writing us about the typos! Of course we know that it is #4 not 3 and that Amelia's last name is Bones. We proofread everything more than once but some mistakes still sneak into the story ;)

Disclaimer: Harry Potter belongs to J.K. Rowling - I just played a bit in her universe.

Thanks to miu-sama95 for prereading, betaing and helping with the storyline ;)

Chapter 31: Study Session & Death Eaters

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Thursday morning found all four wizards currently at the Snake Pit in the new library. The elves have done a great job over the last few days in getting it all set up. They had moved the library from Prince Manor since Severus didn't want to keep that house. The Slytherins planned on going through their vaults and add interesting books to their two story library soon.

The elves had also decorated the room with a few tables for studying as well as sofas and quite the number of armchairs for relaxed reading.

Although, the mood in the room was anything but relaxing at the moment.

Harry and Severus were having a staring contest across one of the tables while Marvolo and Sirius had retreated to the armchairs in front of the fireplace with one book each. They had quietly decided to get out of the line of fire and leave the parenting to Severus.

Ever since they had told Harry that he would need to study today at breakfast the teen had been in a mood. Which had only worsened when he saw the piles of books his father wanted him to read. And they weren't even for school! All of the books in front of him were about the Wizengamot and the way it worked.

"Why do I have to learn all that stuff?" Harry finally broke the silence.

"Because it is important that you understand the workings of the Wizengamot. We will all be attending our first meeting this Saturday and it would get you negative attention if you were ignorant of the rules."

"Then why do only I have to learn it all?"

"Although your godfather is not yet attending he was born in a pureblood family and raised as the heir to Lord Black. Marvolo learned it during school since it was still taught back then and he knew he would need those manners to pull the influential families onto his side. I had to learn it all once I accepted my Lordship. A certain amount of decorum was expected of me even though I had not claimed my seat on the Wizengamot." Severus explained patiently.

"So you see, we all had to sit down and study this stuff. Once we get the latest books we all will need to study since it has been some time for us three as well."

"It's not fair! I don't want to learn all this!"

The Potions Master was having a hard time not to smile at the adorable pout his son was sporting at the moment but he knew he needed to be strict so he tried for a compromise.

"How about this? You get an hour now to do as you please and then we'll study together until lunch."

"Do I have to?"

"Yes. Now choose!"

Hearing the bat of the dungeons creep into his Dad's voice made the decision for Harry very easy.

"Alright, alright. I'll take the hour." The teen grumbled before getting up. "I'll be in my room answering Hermione's letter."

Once the boy left the library Severus visibly deflated and made his way to his husband. The moment he was in arm's reach Marvolo pulled him down into his lap and encircled him with his arms.

'Marv!" Severus tried for indignation but since he was snuggling further into his lover's arms it was pretty pointless.

"What?"

"We have a guest!"

"Don't mind me." Sirius commented with a smirk. It was kind of fun to see his ex-arch nemesis in the role of husband and father. Also he loved getting the dour Potions Master to blush. "Since we are kind of family I'm not really a guest anyway."

They all enjoyed a minute of silence before Marvolo decided to break it.

"Didn't you want to get some books, love?"

"Yes. We need up to date books on the Wizengamot and some with all the laws they decided on in the last two decades."

"Sounds sensible. Shall I venture to Diagon Alley and get them?"

"No, I'll go. I need some ingredients anyway. By the time I'm back Harry's hour should be up as well."

"Alright, love. I have some paperwork to take care of anyway."

"I think I'll start on the Wizengamot books to refresh my memory." Sirius added his two cents.

After kissing his husband goodbye Severus flooed to Diagon Alley, Marvolo retreated into his office and Sirius relaxed on one of the comfy sofas with his book. It didn't take long for the animagus to fall asleep again. After all these years he still loved to sleep in.

The second Severus stepped out of the floo in Diagon Alley he applied a mild glamour to stay incognito and only a few steps into the street he was reminded why he hated coming here during any holidays.

There were people everywhere especially a lot of his students with their parents. Although no one recognized him, his presence still induced respect in them and they quickly parted ways for him.

Severus' first stop was the bookstore to get the political books. Thankfully that section was blissfully empty and he could take his time to peruse the shelves. After a few strolls up and down the aisle he grabbed a featherlight basked and started to pick the books he wanted.

After deciding on ten books Severus moved on to the potions section. There had been a few new releases he had wanted to get. Once he had those he also picked up a few beginners books for Harry. He planned on tutoring his son during the summer to catch him up to the fifth year curriculum.

He knew he had never explained the basics to the muggleborns since he expected all of his students to know these things. There were books that were automatically suggested to them but since Harry is actually a halfblood those were never recommended to him. Once more the system had failed his son.

Severus had to shake his head to banish those dark thought before he proceeded to the till.

His next stop was the apothecary where he got his usual holiday stash of ingredients for experimenting as well as a full order for his new storerooms at the manor.

While he could take the experimental ingredients home with him right away the other ones would only be ready next week and Severus planned on sending one of the house elves to get them. When he finally stepped out of the apothecary again the Potions Master quickly checked his pocket watch and found he had ten minutes left until Harry's hour was up.

He was feeling for his son since it always sucked if one had to study during their holiday so he stopped at Fortescue's to get a box of ice cream for their dessert at lunch.

Thankfully the ice cream parlor was not too overcrowded so it didn't take the Potions Master long to get the box and make his way back to the public floo.

The fireplace in the receiving room flashed bright green when he stepped out of it just shy of Harry's hour. He quickly sent his ingredients to the lab in the basement, the ice cream to the kitchen and the books to the library.

Since he knew he would never leave his husband's study in a timely fashion should he head there first he chose to visit his son instead. On the way up he still sent a patronus to inform Marvolo of his return and remind him of their impending study session.

Harry's door was open and just at the moment the Potions Master entered the room he witnessed his son jumping out of the window.

"Harry!" He exclaimed shocked and ran to the window.

Ten minutes earlier Harry had finished his letters to Hermione and Ron and sent them off with Hedwig. He had opened the window to let the bird out and the weather looked so beautiful he just wanted to spend his day outside.

Harry had an internal debate for a moment since he knew his Dad would be angry with him were he to sneak out but then his eyes caught the Firebolt. Not even twenty seconds later he was sitting on the window sill with his broom and just when his father entered he jumped out.

Harry loved the feeling of the wind against his face. He felt like a bird and all his worries suddenly took a backseat. Only the freedom of flying mattered anymore. Shortly before he would have crashed into the ground he pulled his trusty Firebolt out of the dive, levelled it and rose back up to his room's height.

That was when he saw his Dad looking even whiter than usual standing in front of the open window. Harry winched on the inside before slowly flying closer to the adult wizard. Since Severus didn't show any sign of anger and just shock the teen continued closer to his own room with the intention of getting back inside. He knew he was in trouble.

His father moved aside to let him enter but didn't otherwise react at first. Once Harry had safely landed his broom and dismounted the Potions Master pulled him into a tight hug. It was so tight that the teen felt as if his bones were being crushed but he didn't comment on it since he could feel the fast beat of his father's heart as well as his shuddering breaths.

Severus couldn't believe it. His son had jumped out of the window. Granted he had his broom and just wanted to fly but he hadn't known that at first. Even though the boy was obviously fine he still had to assure himself that his son was really okay.

His heart had stopped beating when Harry jumped and it only restarted once he had been able to gather the boy in his arms. The thought of losing his son so soon after finding him had disturbed him greatly and he didn't plan on letting him out of arm's reach anytime soon.

Harry knew he was in trouble and the lecture would be starting soon so he decided to enjoy the closeness and quiet as long as he could.

Unbeknownst to them both Marvolo was watching them from the doorway of the bedroom. It seems that the office he had claimed as his was right below the teens bedroom.

His desk faced the windows so he had seen Harry pulling out of the dive on the broom mere seconds after hearing some kind of shout from upstairs. His current paperwork suddenly couldn't hold his attention any longer so he chose to investigate what had happened.

Judging by the slight tremor in his husband's posture he must have seen the teen dropping out of the window or something similar. It was clear to Marvolo that it would be impossible to get Severus away from Harry for the rest of the day.

Although he didn't display it very often his husband was a momma bear when it came to Harry's safety. Marvolo had learned that firsthand when he had Barty enter the teen in the Tournament.

His ears had rung for days after the dressing down he had received. Winching at the memory the Dark Lord quietly retreated back downstairs to his office.

Half an hour later Severus knocked on his door to pick him up for their study session in the library. The Potions Master still looked a bit pale and Harry was patiently standing next to him but he wisely didn't comment on it.

They all moved into the library and found Sirius quietly snoring on the sofa in front of the fireplace. They left the mutt alone and settled around the table with all the books they needed.

Severus handed one of the basic books to Harry which he quietly started to read. He seemed a bit subdued to Marvolo but he didn't know what the other two had talked about before coming downstairs and he wasn't about to ask.

The older wizards each picked one of the new books and started reading quietly. At some point an elf brought them tea and biscuits but otherwise the only sounds were Sirius snores and the turning of pages.

After an hour of quiet reading Harry disturbed the silence by pushing his book away and huffing loudly.

"Stupid, idiotic rules." He grumbled while rubbing his eyes under his glasses.

"Harry." Severus warned. "We talked about this."

"But it is so stupid. Only stuck up pricks like Malfoy would insist on following these useless rules."

"Harry! We know you don't like to study during holidays but there is no need to insult Lucius for following the rules."

"Lucius? I was talking about Draco, the ferret. He's always prancing around school as if he owned the place." Harry elaborated as he started massaging his temples.

Marvolo noticed his son's gestures and concluded what the real problem was.

"Harry? Do you have a headache?"

Severus head snapped towards his husband at the question but once he looked back to his son he noticed the pain lines around his mouth as well as the soothing circles he was rubbing along his temples.

"Son?"

"Just the usual." Harry commented offhand.

"Usual?" Marvolo asked surprised. "How is usual?"

"My eyes always start to burn when I read a lot and then I get a skull splitting headache that won't leave."

Severus and Marvolo shared a concerned look over the teen's head before the Potions Master asked his next question.

"Harry when was the last time you had your eyes checked?"

"What do you mean?" The teen asked surprised before answering. "Poppy did it during the full medical before we left school."

"Yes she checked your eyes during the exam but when did you last get your glasses readjusted to your current eyesight?"

"I have to do that?"

"Of course! Your eyesight can change as long as you live. When did you get this pair of glasses?"

"Oh. Erm… Aunt Petunia got them at a thrift store before I even started Hogwarts. Hermione usually resizes and repairs them when it's needed."

When he saw his parent's shocked looks he felt ashamed but Severus hastened to alleviate his son's feelings.

"It's not your fault, Harry. Petunia should have taken you to an oculist at least once a year and gotten glasses fit perfectly to your eyesight."

"Severus is right." Sirius quiet voice startled all of the other wizards. "Harry this is just another topic where your aunt didn't fulfill her role as your guardian."

He had woken at the raised voice of his godson and after hearing the topic of discussion it had taken him some time to calm down and not do something stupid to those vile muggles in Surrey.

"We shall get your eyes checked tomorrow morning but until then we will continue your studying in a different manner." Severus finally decided.

The adult wizards started Harry's education by lecturing him about the Wizengamot. It was the best solution and after tossing back one of his Dad's headache potions Harry was able to follow their explanations quite easily.

They continued in this manner all day long with only short breaks for food and toilet runs.

By the time Harry went to bed that night his mind was swimming with aristocratic rules and names of the people currently sitting on the Wizengamot. He was surprised by the sheer amount of information they had managed to drill into him.

While Severus and Sirius enjoyed a glass of firewhiskey in the family sitting room Marvolo took his leave and apparated to Riddle Manor where he met up wit Lucius.

Together they sorted through the rooms full of paperwork (which was sped up massively by Lucius' sorting spells) while the elves popped back and forth to Slytherin Castle with all things that would be kept.

Marvolo spent a good hour modifying Pettigrew's memories of the last year. He deleted all important information and planted new memories so the aurors would not even think about looking for another perpetrator.

Lastly they used some of the leftover junk to fashion enough portkeys for all his followers to be transported to Slytherin Castle tonight.

Right on midnight all his faithful followers were assembled in the big ballroom of Riddle Manor. Once only Severus, Pettigrew and those in Azkaban were not in the room Marvolo slowly stood from his throne like chair to welcome them.

He had donned his snake glamour once more and watched their arrivals from his place on the dais carefully.

"Welcome back my faithful followers!" He greeted them before moving through the room a bit to keep them on their toes. He also kept twirling his wand between his fingers in a foreboding fashion.

"It has been far too long. You may ask yourselves how I came back after the disastrous events on all hallows eve 1981 and I shall tell you that Lord Voldemort always comes back! I am not a dark Lord for nothing!"

The hall was completely quiet as all Death Eaters were following his every word.

"Tonight we shall resurrect our organisation the way it once started out. We don't want to go down in history as a simple terrorist cell but as a dark faction that changed and shaped our world for the better!"

Everyone in the room started cheering and Marvolo had to wait for a few moments before he could continue with his speech.

"The first steps have already been completed by my inner circle as well as myself. I took up my Lordship as Lord Slytherin and on Saturday we can take the first steps towards change by claiming all possible seats on the Wizengamot."

The crowd cheered again and Marvolo moved back towards the dais.

"I demand all of you who have never been tested to take an inheritance test at Gringotts and claim any additional Lordships you are eligible for!"

Now his followers looked surprised and started murmuring with each other.

"Before you all start discussing this we will relocate to our new base. In celebration of this new beginning we shall burn down all bridges to the past and start fresh from Slytherin Castle!"

There was a moment of surprise before they all started cheering again.

It took some time for Lucius and the inner circle to organize all of the wizards into groups and move them outside for portkeying but once all were split up they waited with baited breath for Marvolo to speak again.

"My faithful followers! Tonight we shall burn this building down and it shall act as a cleansing fire for our faction! We will be stronger than we have ever been before and we will show the wizarding world what we can do!" Marvolo shouted with glee.

He had decided to put a bit of style in his work so he actually had a burning torch in his hand instead of his wand. While the other wizards cheered him on he marched with it to the door of the manor and with a bit of wandless, wordless magic channeled through it he set fire to the building.

Much to the amazement of all except the Dark Lord the manor burned as bright as a dry ball of hay and the sky was being coloured in shades of orange and red.

Marvolo watched his celebrating followers closely while taking in the emotions that were running through the crowd. They were elated and looking forward to future of the dark faction.

"Gather in your groups!" He commanded when the time had come to relocate. "We will travel to our new base now and we shall continue to celebrate there!"

The Death Eaters followed his command quickly and one after the other the portkeys activated, taking a group of wizards with it. Soon it was only Marvolo, Lucius and Peter Pettigrew who were left.

The rat was unconscious and would only awaken in a few hours so the story they had planned out would be credible. They quickly put him where they wanted him to be before looking back towards the burning building one last time.

"Shall we?" Lucius asked.

"We shall."

Together they ripped away the wards around the manor and sent an emergency signal to the aurors before vanishing into the night.

TBC

What do you think will happen once the aurors arrive?

First posted on: 29. October 2017

Next update planned: 12. November 2017