A/N: I'm so sorry for the wait! I've had a hectic week. Anyway, welcome to chapter 4. Enjoy!

The next morning, Cassie was one of the first in the common room. After waiting for several minutes, the twins approached and sat on either side of her on the couch she occupied.

Cassie bid the twins a good morning and got two, highly distracted, replies.

Knowing they were worried about what would happen at breakfast that morning, Cassie left them to think and observed the other students filing into the common room.

After several minutes, the entire house was gathered and Professor Snape entered the room.

Looking around and giving a nod, Severus spoke, "Time for breakfast, follow me."

Upon arriving in the great hall for breakfast, Cassie and her friends were given the seats in the middle of the Slytherin table, befitting Cassie's status as Heir. Again, the twins sat on either side of Cassie.

A few minutes after the other house's tables were filled and everyone was eating, the mail owls swooped in.

Dread filled the twins as they saw a red envelope being carried by one of their family's owls.

Cassie, seeing what caught the twins' attention, looked over to the Slytherin table at a proud looking Percy Weasley. She glared at the third year and he paled drastically.

When the owl landed, Fred reached out and clamped the envelope shut. He looked to George who looked as resigned as he did.

Seeing the envelope had started smoking, the twins looked to Cassie who nodded and covered her ears.
The others sitting nearby followed her example.

When Fred let go of the howler, the screeching voice of Molly Weasley was heard. "FRED, GEORGE, YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES. GETTING SORTED INTO SLYTHERIN OF ALL PLACES! HOW DARE YOU BETRAY OUR FAMILY LIKE THAT! GET RESORTED IMMEDIATELY INTO YOUR PROPER HOUSE OR CONSIDER YOURSELVES DISOWNED. And Percy, Dear. Thank you for writing last night to inform us."

The howler tore itself to shreds upon finishing the message.

The twins shared a look, looked to Cassie, then stood. Together, in unison, they proclaimed, "We, Fred and George Weasley, hereby renounce the Weasley name. From this point on, let us be known as no-name's. So mote it be."

Cassie, her friends, and several others repeated, "So mote it be."

A bright light flashed around the twins and the air shifted before settling down.

While the majority of those in the Great Hall looked at the twins in shock, Cassie nodded to Severus who approached Fred and George.

Clearing his throat to get their attention, Fred and George, along with the entirety of the Great Hall turned to face Severus.

The twins, confused as to what their head of house could want, bid Professor Snape a good morning.

Severus responded in kind and held out two vials, one for each twin, then nodded to Cassie.

Fred and George each took a vial, then looked to their friend confused.

Cassie smiled and stood from her seat before she spoke. "You see, after our conversation on the train yesterday, I decided I couldn't leave you without any backers. So, I contacted my Aunt and Uncle who, unsurprisingly, agreed with me. In those vials are blood adoption potions. If you take them, you will be officially related to Lucius Malfoy by blood. It's entirely your choice, of course."

The twins shared a bewildered glance before nodding determinedly and downing their potions.

Cassie smiled, pleased at the twins' decision. She looked over to Percy and hid a smug smile behind her hand when she saw him looking ready to explode in anger.

Before the eyes of the those in the Hall, the appearances of the twins started to change. Their hair grew longer, to their shoulder blades, and changed color from a fiery red to the Malfoy silvery blonde. Their eyes, once a chocolate brown, became sliver in color. Their cheekbones sharpened and their eyebrows gained a regal look. Their lips became fuller and shoulders broadened. Their skin became a few shades paler. The two even gained a few inches in height. At the end of their transformation, they looked like a younger version of Lucius Malfoy.

Gasps echoes through the Hall. Many started to whisper to their neighbors.

Cassie quieted the Hall by speaking. "The two of you shall be known, henceforth, as Fred and George Malfoy. While you may be older, Draco will still be the heir to the Malfoy name as he's been training since young to take over the family." She clapped her hands together and continued. "Let's get back to our breakfast, shall we?"

Fred and George nodded in response and the three took their seats while Severus walked back to the staff table.

Cassie looked to Basil, who had been waiting patiently, and retrieved her package and letter.

Opening the letter, Cassie read.

Cassiopeia,

Congratulations on your sorting. We are very proud of you. In the package is what you asked for. Let Severus know to get the potion ready. We are prepared to welcome the boy to our family. Draco and Harrison are excited. Give Fred and George our sincerest welcome and well wishes.

Our love,

Lord and Lady Malfoy

Cassie smiled and set the letter down to finish her breakfast. She would open the package later in her dorm.

As it was a Saturday, the students were free to do as they please. Cassie and the twins separated from their friends to head back to the dorms.

When the twins saw the Heir Suite Cassie was staying in, they were overcome by how grand the room was.

Light, hardwood flooring spread across the room. A fireplace took up the center of one wall with bookshelves filled to the brim to either side in the same silvery wood as the floors.

A queen size bed lay opposite the fireplace. Slytherin green curtains hung from the bed frame made from the same wood as the bookshelves. A silver comforter above green sheets finished off the look. A black trunk lay at the foot.

In front of the fireplace, beside a large, glass wall that looked into the Black Lake, a black leather sofa sat. On either end of the sofa was a wingback chair in the same black leather with silver feet.
A large desk lay beside the bed. Even more books were piled in stacks upon the top.

All in all, it was beautifully decorated.

Cassie sat down at the desk and gestured to the bed for the twins to sit upon. She opened the package she received in the Hall and let out a sigh of relief. Inside the package were three pendants of a silver snake set on a chain with a small note explaining that they were portkeys to Malfoy Manor.

Handing over two of the necklaces to the twins, Cassie explained what they were and how to use them.

Cassie then picked up a quill and a piece of parchment and penned a letter to the third recipient of the portkeys.

Ronald Weasley was not having a good day. With the letter Molly received from Percy late last night, Ron had to listen to his mother go on and on about the twins betraying the family.

When Molly sent out a howler, Ron had to stop himself from grabbing it and tearing it apart.

Ron spent the morning ignoring his mother and contemplating chess moves.

All of a sudden, a bright light engulfed Arthur and the twins' names disappeared from the family clock.

Molly started screeching in disbelief

Ron was happy for the twins. They finally got away from this horrible family. If only Ron could too.

A few hours later, a letter and package came for Ron attached to a regal eagle owl.

Taking the letter and package with care, Ron opened the letter first.

Ronald,

I'm sure by now you've learned that Fred and George have renounced the Weasley name. What you wouldn't know is that they chose to be blood adopted by Lucius Malfoy only minutes later. I was asked to extend the same option to you. If you would like, renounce the Weasley name and become part of a proper Pureblood family. All you have to do is use the portkey in the package I sent you by saying 'Malfoy Manor'. When you arrive, Lord and Lady Malfoy shall be waiting for you. Then renounce the Weasley name in their presence and take the blood adoption potion they will offer you. Good luck and welcome to the family.

Best Regards,

Cassiopeia Black

Ron was baffled by the contents of the letter. To think that Lucius Malfoy of all people would be offering to blood adopt him. He didn't even have to think.

Ron ran upstairs, taking the letter and package, and grabbed the few things he wouldn't leave behind. Unwrapping the package, Ron found the same silver snake necklace that was given to the twins.

Checking to make sure he had everything, Ron took a last look around his room and then held the snake tightly in his right hand.

Taking a deep breath, Ron spoke the words that would change his entire life. "Malfoy Manor."

Upon arriving at Malfoy Manor, Ron could barely stay on his feet.

Chuckling was heard and a hand was placed on both of his shoulders to hold him up. "Portkeys aren't fun, huh?"

Looking to the side the voice came from, Ron saw Harrison had an amused smile on his face.

Chuckling, Ron stood up straight and greeted Harrison and Draco. "Good morning, Harrison, Draco." Turning to Lord and Lady Malfoy, he continued after giving a bow, "Lord and Lady Malfoy, thank you for your offer. I would be honored to join the House of Malfoy, if you'll still have me."

Lucius and Narcissa exchanged a small smile and turned back to Ron.

Lucius spoke, "Ronald, we would love to have a child like you as our son. Though, before we can get to the blood adoption, there's something you must do."

Nodding, Ron took a deep breath and spoke. "I, Ronald Weasley, hereby renounce the Weasley name. From this point on, let me be known as a no-name. So mote it be."

The Malfoys and Harrison echoed, "So mote it be."

A bright light flashed around Ronald and the air shifted before settling down.

Narcissa smiled and held out a vial to Ronald. "This is the blood adoption potion. It has my and Lucius' blood and a hair from Draco to give the two of you a nearly identical appearance. If you take this, you will be considered Draco's twin. And, if you would like, we can change your name from Ronald."
Ron thought for a moment, then spoke, "I would like very much to change my name. I don't want anything connecting me to the Weasleys."

Taking the vial in hand, Ronald downed it.

Like the twins before him, his features changed. Ron's hair became a silvery blonde and lengthened to just below his shoulder blades. His eyes became silver-gray and his cheekbones sharpened. At the end of his transformation, he looked nearly identical to Draco.

Lucius then spoke, "From now on you shall be know as Conroy Cygnus Malfoy, twin to Draconis Lucius Malfoy. So mote it be."

"So mote it be."

The room was filled with a flash of light. When it disappeared, a piece of parchment was floating in front of Lucius.

Lucius examined the parchment and nodded. "This is the birth certificate of one Conroy Cygnus Malfoy. It's been filed with the goblins and the ministry. Just like the ones for Fred and George earlier today." Looking to the newly named Conroy, he continued, "Welcome to the family."

Narcissa swept forward and lightly hugged her new son. Pulling out of the embrace and placing her hands-on Conroy's cheeks, she spoke, "Yes, welcome to the family, dear."

Conroy could only nod, he was speechless with joy. He was finally where he belonged.

Meanwhile, at the Weasley home, it was chaos.

Just moments earlier, Arthur was engulfed in another flash of light and Ron's name disappeared from the family clock.

Molly was livid. How dare her children betray their family like that!

She turned to Arthur and shrieked, "Well, if they don't want to be part of this family, then good riddance. Hmph."

Arthur could only nod slowly in agreement. When had everything gone so very wrong?

Later that evening, Cassie and the twins received a letter from the newest member of the Malfoy family.

Cassiopeia and Twins,

You know me as Ronald. However, father and mother (Lucius and Narcissa) renamed me as Conroy Cygnus Malfoy. I'm so very happy to finally be a part of a proper family. Cassiopeia, I must thank you for your help. Without you I would still be stuck with those blood traitors. Fred, George, I'm very glad we're still related by blood. Draco and Harrison say hello. As do mother and father. We're all looking forward to seeing you three during break.

Best regards,

Conroy

Cassie and the twins shared a look and laughed, delightedly.

Things were going well.