Betrayal, Secrets, and Time
By Lyz135
Title: Betrayal, Secrets, and Time
Author: Lyz135
Type: Time-travel! fic/ Super! Harry/ Dumbledore/Weasley (minus twins)! Bashing, Lurry!ship
Relationships: Harry/Luna/Neville, Sirius/OC, Blaise/Daphne, Fred/Hermione/George, others TBA...
Summary: A few hours after the Battle of Hogwarts (book version just a bit more intense, the movie version is very anticlimactic and boring) Harry receives a letter from Gringotts, summoning him immediately. During the meeting, many things are brought to the forefront leaving Harry feeling broken and betrayed. "Savior of the Wizarding World...Hah! Nothing more than a naïve boy."
Disclaimer: I have not, and will not, ever own any rights to the characters that JK Rowling has created and used her own plot, anything you may recognize goes to the infamous author. However, I do have a few of my own characters joining the fray and a new plot. THIS IS MY DISCAIMER FOR THE ENTIRE STORY.
"regular speak"
'thoughts'
"parseltongue"
(dedication to the books in which they came from)
Lists
"Foreign Languages"
Devine Entity/Deity Speaking
A/N: Review Response below.
daithi4377: To answer your questions, When I first started I wasn't going to have a bonded triad-that part came of it's own volition. But it's going to stick from now on. Only the big Blue trunk was Teddy's, all of the other trunks came from the Triad's Vaults. No, the line has been dead for a decades-almost a century. So, they have nothing to worry about with the Vox Dracones family. Their real issue will be trying to get their younger parents and their families, and friends, to believe them. Yes, they will save Charlus and Dorea Potter. I think I answered all of your questions? If you have more, feel free to ask.
A/N: My thoughts(:
Hello Readers, I hope you all have gotten ensnared by my recent writing. I sincerely hope that you never bore of this story; but alas, sometimes people just get bored of reading sometimes. I take no offense! I hope that you all review at the end of the chapters, so that I know how you all feel about the story. I also ask that you give your own opinions of the going ons in this story. Yes, I have a somewhat formed plan on how to write this, but this story is purely for the readers. If you have an idea, and you want to see if I have the ability to incorporate it into the story, I will try my very best. I also want you all to know, I will allow any form of criticism, so long as it is not cruel and you explain why you are criticizing my works-it will definitely help to make my writing better. Besides those points, I think I'm done talking...well typing. Have a good day, and enjoy this chapter.
Chapter 6) Nerves, Family, and Hopeful Acceptance
To the outside world it had been only a week since they arrived; But on Castle Grounds, which were under a few temporary wards that Luna asked to put up, they had spent two years studying and gaining a new repetoire of spells, potions, and charms. They also learned of the Political Society, who was important or not, Etiquette, the Mind Arts, and Mannerisms for someone of their standing; all with the help of their family portraits.
After looking through all of the portraits on the first day, Harry found the two he was looking forward to seeing. His mother and father-James and Lily Potter. They were the last in the hall, seeing as they were of the last generation to pass. It was finally time to come out of their 'hiding' now that they were fully trained. Their minds protected, and their abilities to duel eachother for at least an hour before coming to a standstill or, with some elaborate new move, someone won had made them a formidable opponent and ally.
They had written the letters they needed to send out to the people, and families, that were needed to make an appearance. They also made sure to give Teddy a tiny dose of a permanent de-aging potion, so that he didn't look older than the day they appeared to the world-even if he maintained the lessons he had started. The Castle Elves also made sure to make sure the guest wing was completely set up. The group wanted to make sure that everyone knew that they were welcome to stay, if they needed.
Hadrian looked up at his mates, from his late breakfast, they had gotten closer and he knew that he loved them both. He watched as they joked around and played with Teddy as they ate. He was home, and he wasn't going to lose this. As he observed his family, he took notice of their changes.
Gone, were the starved and wary children. In their place was a set of confident, wary young men and woman; who have all dealt with what happened to them, and grown stronger and closer together. Neville, now known as Markus, had worked his 'new' body and muscle into a mouthwatering state-that normally had all Hadrian and Guinevere drooling; meanwhile Luna, more commonly known as Guinevere, had formed leaner muscles in her arms and legs-she also had a taut set of abs that formed due to training. Hadrian had also noticed the effect his body had on his two mates. His body had filled out, and the muscle grew taut, with all the extra training.
Guinevere caught his eye, and smiled brightly, before standing up and scooping Teddy into her arms. "I'll be taking Teddy to the playroom. Perhaps, you should go find one our flying familiars and ask them to deliver our missives?"
Hadrian sighed, stood up, and walked towards the two, "Very well. I shall go and send them out. Please make sure the parlour is ready to accept gifts, Markus." He kissed Luna swiftly on the lips, and Teddy on the forehead.
"Sounds good, Hadrian." Markus pulled him in for a kiss, before departing out of the kitchen. As they left the kitchen, Harry opened a window and whistled. In seconds, Erebos and Cymopoleia-or Leia, for short; His shadow phoenix, and Luna's water phoenix-of which bonded to her about four months into their stay on the Castle Grounds. Neville's eagle, Osiris, dropped out of the air and landed on the window pane looking at Harry expectantly.
'These birds are way too intelligent!' Hadrian thought as he picked up the written letters off the counter and walked over to them. He ran his fingers over their breast feather, and smirked as they seemed to relax. "Okay, Erebos you'll take the Potter, Black, Longbottom, Lovegood, Bones, Abbott, Greengrass and Davies family letters, as well as Ripscale and Ragnok's letters. Leia, you'll be taking the Diggory, Davis, Smith and Tonks family letter. Osiris, you'll be taking the Lupin, Patil, Li, Edgecomb, and Snape family letters." He put the letters in the pouches that were attached to the birds and watched them leave. "Great. That's over. Time to get ready. Talia, Marty, and Tipsy," He waited a second for the elves to pop in, "Talia, please keep Teddy occupied until we call for you to bring him to us. Tipsy, make sure the other elves have the food and drinks prepared for the day. Marty, please take me to the Master Suite."
And with those orders, Harry and Marty were out of the room. Tipsy relayed the orders to the elves, who instantly started working; while Talia shooed 'Mistress Guinevere' out of Teddy's playroom so she could get ready for the day. Another elf, went to let Master Markus know that he needed to get dressed.
Harry had a special robe that he had bought especially for this moment. Like with his Rings, he was able to make certain crests become invisible until a time he needed them. He had all of his family crests, except Vox Dracones, invisible. He knew his mates also had all their crests invisible as well. Though, he wore the crown of the Kingdom. Guinevere would be wearing a tiara, and Markus would be wearing an intricate metal band around his head; signifying them both as part of the 'Kingdom'.
-Time Skip-
In Potter Manor, on Boxing Day of the year 1977, the entire Potter family and their extended families were sitting around the dining room waiting for an early lunch to be served. It was silent, except for the low chatter of a few people-namely, Lily and James or Sirius and Remus. It was right before food had been deliverde, that three magnificent birds flew into the room. The Shadow Phoenix, flew straight towards the Lord Potter, while Osiris moved towards Remus. After dropping their letters off to them, the two Phoenixes flashed out, while the Eagle flew out of the open window.
Lord Charlus Fleamont Potter was not one to be taken by surprise, but as he looked at the seal on the letter, he felt the color drain from his face and his hand began to tremble slightly. "Remus, what seal is enclosing the envelop?" When the young man turned his envelop so that Charlus could see it, Charlus very nearly feinted. 'What did the Prince Vox Dracones want with me, and Remus?'
He silently opened his letter, and was once again shocked. "It seems that everyone in this house is invited to the Vox Dracones Castle, as guests, and to hold discussions." He said, almost silently, "Remus?"
"It says the same, it also says that if there is a friend I'd like to invite I may." Charlus nodded his head.
"Don't lose that letter, It's a portkey."
"Dad, aren't you worried that this is a trap?" James looked at his dad in a little fear.
"You can't fake a seal, and you can't seal anything under compulsions James. So, no, I do not think this is a trap." Charlus looked at his son approvingly. And smirked slightly, as Lily smiled brightly at his Heir.
-Location Swaps-
While the Potters had read and discussed their letter, the other families were receiving theirs. They all had varying reactions. Lord Arcturus Nigellus Black had received the letter, and immediately called forh all remaining Black Family members, except Sirius who was staying with the Potters.
As they were meeting and told to go get new robes, the Longbottoms had received theirs. With Alice being a guest for the holiday. Lord Julius Markus Longbottom and Lady Augusta Luneia Longbottom, were sitting across from their Heir Francis Algernon Longbottom and his girlfriend, Alice Prewett. When they read the letter addressed to them, they immediately went to prepare for that evening.
The Greengrass family sat in shock as the Lord, Brendon Jonathon Grengrass, read the letter out to his wife, Lady Malani Calla Greengrass, and his son and daughter-in-law, Jonathon Caiden Greengrass and Iliana Selene Greengrass. Then, as if water was thrown on them, they were all moving quickly.
The same happened at all the other members who were invited to the Castle. Those invited were running around their manors trying to organize their childrens wear or theirs, while also wondering what was so important.
News around the country says this is the first time the Vox Dracones line has emerged, and to be invited to their castle would be a huge honour. And you would be a social pariah had they refused the invitation.
-Time Skip-
As the time neared for the first portkey to arrive, Hadrian stood closest to the the Portkey Entrance with Guinevere and Markus beside him, respectively. Hadrian's eyes kept finding themselves staring at his mates, both looking ravishing in their dress robes. He didn't realize they were having the same issue. A few minutes later a portkey arrived and deposited the first family.
It was the Potters. Hs mother was standing right there. His father, too. And then Harry heard the ward alarm. A Death Eater tried getting in. Harry's eyes slitted as the Potters looked around. His voice cold as he asked, "Which one of you brought a Death Eater? Dirk, bring the intruder." An elf, wearing armor, appeared beside his master. A struggling teen was trying to get away. "Very well. Back to your post."
"Yes, Master Hadrian." The Potter family turned their eyes back to the struggling boy, in shock.
"We had no idea, Prince Vox Dracones." Lord Potter snapped out of his shock, with a cold look on his face. "He wouldn't have been in my manor if I had known. Please forgive my ignorance."
"Dirk, take this Death Eater into a holding cell. In the dungeons, if you will." One second the struggling boy was there, and the next he was gone. Guinevere giggled slightly, as if amused, and everyone's eyes turned to her. "Guinevere, it's impolite to laugh when a guest is apprehended." Though there was a mirth hidden in his eyes, that Markus had seen.
"Right, well. My Prince, might introductions be proper?" Hadrian chuckled and the coldness seeped out of his face.
"Lord Potter," "Lady Potter," "Heir Potter." They shook, kissed knuckles, and shook hands with the three main members of the group. "Sirius Black," "Lily Evans," "Remus Lupin." Another handshake, kissed knuckles, and handshake, later. The entire group still looked stressed and somewhat lost.
"Markus, please escort our guests to the Ballroom." As Markus left with the Potter group, the Black Family Portkeyed in.
Arcturus and Melania Black, Orion and Walburga Black, Regulus Black, Alphard Black, Cygnus and Cruella Black, and Narcissa Black. When no alarms went off, he smiled at the newcomers. He waited for them to approach him. "Prince Hadrian Vox Dracones, It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm grateful to have been thought of during invitations." Hadrian smirked at the older man.
"Lord Black, I hope you'll keep your family well behaved. We will have quite the mix of people here." He shook the males' hands, and kissed the females' knuckles, before asking Guinevere to escort them to the Ballroom.
On and on the process went. Snapes, Abbotts, Lis, Edgecombs, Davis', Davies', Longbottoms, Tonks', Bones', Patils, Greengrass', Smiths, Lovegoods, and Diggorys, and finally his two Goblin Friends. As the last of the guests arrived, he could here his Basilisk, Ares, and his dragon, Apollo, roaring and hissing at eachother. He was sure his guests could see it from the Ballroom, too. Not only that, but their other familiars and 'pets'. The Gryffin, the Lion, the two Phoenixes, the Eagle, and a Sphinx. not to mention the herd of Threstrals, Unicorns, and Centaurs that were slowly edging out of the woods. The entire side wall of the Ballroom was glass.
As Hadrian walked into the room, he looked out the window and sighed. "Markus, why is it always my animals fighting?!" That set Markus into a laughing fit, that had caught the guests attentions. And they were staring at the in shock. "They won't bother you, so long as you don't bother them."
Guinevere came to his side and touched his shoulder. This was hard for them all, and they would get through it together. First though, a party, just to loosen the mood. Markus dragged them towards the buffet. "Hurry up, I'm starving!" Guinevere's tinkling laugh ereuptred, and the sound had set everyone at ease.
-Time Skip-
"Prince Vox Dracones, I-" Lord Black started.
"Hadrian. Everyone in this room, has the right to call me Hadrian." The Lords standing around him nodded. He noticed that his two Goblin friends had vanished into a shadowed corner, hiding away from all the people for the time being.
It had been a few hours, and Harry had looked at four small children, at the beginning of the party, before calling Malia. Telling her to take the kids to the playroom. Now he was standing in a circle of Lords, and he smirked.
"Excuse me. I must go prep for the last of this day." Hadrian made a beeline for Guinevere and Markus who were dancing. "Get the pensive, Guinevere. Markus, make the table pull in closer." The two moved as they separated. Hadrian, was quickly walking out of the ballroom, and didn't stop moving until he was leaned against a wall in the parlour.
His heart hurt, everytime he caught sight of his mother and father. Everytime he looked at Sirius, knowing that if he hadn't fallen for a trap he could've possibly been alive. When his sense of smell picked up Lupin, he immediately was on the move again. He knew if he saw him, before the showing of memories, he would breakdown crying. He almost did during the introductions earlier that day.
He felt the presence of someone he didn't know step into the room. He cleared his throat and the Lord jumped. "My apologies. I didn't mean to scare you. Were you looking for something, sir?"
The Lord, Hadrian noticed, was Lord Julius Longbottom. "It's okay, umm, Guinevere and Markus are asking for you." Hadrian nodded and walked towards the door.
"Thank you, for informing me. We should get back to the party." Without another word, the two left the parlour and silently made their ways to the Ballroom. "Go find your seat, Lord Longbottom."
He was left alone, and slowly made his way to his two mates. Foregoing all decorum, knowing how much this is going to harm his mates, he pulled Guinevere into his arms. He didn't give her a chance to speak, he just kissed her soft but firmly. "Hadrian..." she sighed. Her head fell onto his collarbone, as he dragged Neville into the embrace. He held them for quite a few minutes, his guests watching them curiously; Wondering why the triad was being so affectionate, and yet looked so melancholy.
Markus pulled away first, though still reluctantly. He nodded his head at the basin that was positioned in the center of the circle of tables and chairs. Hadrian let go of Guinevere, and turned towards the basin. He conjured a couch in an open space, deposited the two, and walked up to the basin. He raised his wand to his head and started pulling out his memories. All the way back to the day he was born. He placed them all in the basin. And looked at the assembled crowd, who looked on curiously.
He sucked in a breath of air, and almost froze. "My name is Hadrian James Potter-Black. And these memories are my own. If you do not believe me, I will swear an oath now and when it's over." He looked at the group who looked shocked, and disbelieving of what he just said. "I Hadrian James Potter-Black, swear on my life and magic, that everything you heard and will see is completely true. So I swear it, So mote it be." Seeing as he didn't drop to the ground, that should be proof enough. But he decided to show off a bit and wandlessly cast the Patronus Charm.
Prongs, his father's animgus form, materialized and then ran around for a moment before turning to Hadrian. "There is no threat to me, Prongs. You may go." He heard a gasp from the three boys, turned his head towards them and winked. "I'd say enjoy, but you won't." He tapped a few runes and then immediately moved to the couch between his mates.
-Time Skip-
It's been two hours since the memories started. They started out happy, with Lily, James, Sirius, and Remus all playing pranks and playing with 'baby-Harry'. Then it started getting darker. The Potters went into hiding and still fought Voldemort, then the Longbottoms went into hiding and still fought Voldemort. Then Dumbledore telling them there was a prophecy that had Voldemort going after their families. He wouldn't tell them what it was, he was keeping secrets. Peter started to be late, or not show up at all. Then Peter tell Sirius he thought Remus was the spy, and told Remus he thought Sirius was the spy. Therefore turning friends against eachother. Then they watched the event of that fateful night. Watched it through Harry's eyes. Watched as James, without a wand, went and confronted Voldemort to give her time to run.
Watched as Voldemort gave her chance after chance to step aside, and when she refused, he killed her. Finally they watched as Voldemort turned his wand on Harry. Watched as Voldemort gave a shudder to the look on Harry's face, and then shoot a killing curse at him. It rebounded, removing the split soul from his body. Half leaving the cottage, the other half combining with Harry. They watched as Peter ran in and collected his wand, they watched as Snape came in and broke down over Lily's body, and finally they watched Sirius. THe godfather of the child, walk in scream in grief-filled fury as he saw Lly dead, as well. They watched as he looked towards Harry, and heard the gleeful, relief. Heard him express his joy and watched as Hagrid snatched Harry out of his arms, and then they saw a wand point at Sirius. A wand they all knew very well. Dumbledore's wand. But they couldn't see the rest of him.
"Hadrian! Pause it please!" Guinevere cried into his shoulder, as she watched his childhood with the Dursleys. His treatment was worse than what some of the house elves were treated. Cooking at 4, doing chores at 3, being beaten for even an ounce of magical activity or even asking a question. Finally came the day he received his Hogwarts letter, his plan to act as dumb and not draw too much attention to himself outside of his own 'fame'. "HADRIAN...please...?" With that whimper his wand was out and he paused it, letting what they just witnessed sink into their heads. They were all thinking through hat they just learned, as they stared at the young man comforting his lover. He had pulled the silver-haired beuaty into his lap, and was comforting her. Though they could all see that his eyes were hardened, most likely due to his use of his Occlumency Shields.
After ten minutes letting everyone absorb everything, and comforting Guinevere, Hadrian flicked his wand and the memories started playing again.
They watched as he talked the hate out of placing him in Slytherin. Placing him in the house everyone expected him to be in, had made it so it was easier to stay under the radar. They watched as a Weasley, who obviously was only in the friendship for the moeny and acknowledgement, belittled a muggleborn girl. Watched as that Halloween, Harry forced the redhead to join him on the mission to grab Hermione. They watched as he jumped on the trolls back and accidently shoved his wand up its nose, then as Ron used the one charm he 'couldn't' do that morning. Watched as their friendship formed. . . .
-Time Skip-
After 6 hours of watching his memories, he was an emotional wreck as he relived Hermione's death. As he watched all the people he loved die. As he found out he was betrayed and played with. As he watched his life be a pawn in someone's game. He was angry as well. How could he not be?! How did Dumbledore get away with that?! It's not bloody right! He heard someone clear their throat and Hadrian looked up. "So...umm...Grandson?"
Hadrian looked down at Luna, who was extremely stressed, but had falled asleep after the viewing had ended. He also looked to Markus, but he saw his anger was boiling and he wouldn't be able to contain his anger much longer. "One second, Calla!" An elf popped in, looked at her sleeping Mistress and then at her Masters. "Take Guinevere to my room. Change her, and make sure she has a Calming Draught and a Dreamless Sleep Potion.
"Yes, Master Hadrian. Shall I bring a Calming Draught for Master Markus." Hadrian glanced at Neville and shook his head, he knew it would not help him. He needed to duel, and the only one he'd duel is Harry. The elf popped away with Guinevere.
"Mar-" He ducked immediately, as soon as he saw the bright pink flash, he turned to see the couch disintegrate, "Bloody hell, this is going to suck." Not even getting into a stance, he immediately returned fire with an electric blue flash that was dodged.
Back and forth. Lethal and Gentle. Red. Blue. Purple. Violet. Orange. Pink. Gold. And, finally, the opening Hadrian had been looking for. He dodged, rolled, and cartwheeled to behind Markus. While he had rolled, he had freed his dagger. And now, he was pressing that dagger against his mates throat. Markus' back to his front, both breathing hard and Markus was still struggling. But due to his Creature Inheritance, he was able to hold him in place until he calmed.
"Bloody Hell, mea eques auratus*," Hadrian looked around, still trying to catch his breath, and look at the damage they had done. Markus sagged in Hadrian's arms, but he was not let go. Hadrian noticed everyone watching them, with their strongest shields in place. They were in a panicked shock, but were coming out of hit. "Are you good?"
At his nod, Hadrian released him and put his knife away, and with a wave of his hand all the damage was repaired. "Merlin's Saggy Balls! You've got to teach us how to duel like that!" Came a shout from Sirius and from the looks of it, the other teens and even a few adults looked eager. He chuckled, and that chuckle turned into a full belly laugh.