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: I feel like removing the bat from the family, will not happen. But she will likely be put her in place by many of the people surrounding her. Yes, that was Lord Potter's reason. His wards on his manor were attacked, and he felt it. As would any of the other Lords, if their homes were attacked. When surrounded by his childhood enemies, it makes sense that all Slytherin tendencies disappear and the Gryffindor tendencies reappear in him.
geekymom: Thank you! I love when stories pay attention to the little details, so I try to keep them that in mind while reading. Lord Potter's pain was caused by his Ancestral Home and it's wards being attacked. As the Lord of the home, he was informed through his magic. And therefore, caused him a brief flash of pain.
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 8) Training, Bonding, and Family Part One
The next morning was somewhat disorienting, due to Hadrain activating the ward. After he did that, he had to eat a hearty meal and drink a few pepper-ups because he had exhausted himself. As he ate, he glanced up and offered a smile to his mates. Receiving two in return.
When he finished his food, he glanced at the big group seated in his Ball Room. He cleared his throat, and garnered the attention of his guests. "I believe, Guinevere has made the training schedule. And you may not like the lessons, but you better suck it up and enjoy them. Please, My Little Moon, make copies of them and send them out to our lovely guests."
She stood up and magicked a copy to hover in front of each of her 'new students', with what Hadrian and Markus would call a malicious smile. And when each person finally studied the piece of parchment, they glanced with horrified shock. "You have got to be kidding me!?" Was a shout from one of the younger kids. And Hadrian began laughing.
"Sorry. But no. You will all take physical educational classes, art classes, political science, etiquette classes, Hogwarts classes, Durmstrang classes, and whatever else we can make you retain. I hope you are all ready to be completely and utterly exhausted, for a long time." Markus stated, chortling.
The guests were all staring, more like gaping, at their hosts and were thinking furiously about what this could mean. "Why are we taking muggle classes?" asked Arcturus. "There has to be a meaning for this."
"Arcturus, of course there is. You see, if you have a well-rounded study of the non-magical beings, you can hide in the non-magical world-until you are prepared to fight again. We'll have to establish outselves within their databases and things like that, but otherwise, we'd be perfectly well. You'll study the subjects non-magicals study that way you can take their GCSEs and their A-Levels before picking up more schooling afterwards, if you'd like. We encourage you to pick up something you'd like if you were stuck in the Non-magical world." Hadrian said, in response to Arcturus.
The elder man rubbed his goatee and nodded. "I have to agree, that it would be a good back-up plan-should something destroy all your plans." He studies the sheet. "Thank you, Hadrian. For your forethought-and ensuring we do learn everything we must."
Hadrian smiled briefly. "You're welcome. Now. Seeing as my mates, and I, are your teachers, we will be breaking you all into three groups. It will be like this, until we stop training. We will remain underneath this ward until you decide it is time to take it down. I will be teaching Non-magical classes, Languages, Potions, Light Arts, Dark Arts, and Defense Against Dark Arts. Guinevere will be teaching Transfiguration, Charms, Divination, Arithmancy, Ancient Runes, Curse-Breaking, and Warding. And Markus will be teaching you Mind Magics, Wandless Magic, Herbology, Physical Training, Weapons Training, and Wizarding History. It is up to your parents to train you in proper etiquette."
He frowned slightly, "While there will be hours of training each day, there will be breaks and snacks throughout the day. The training day will end at four 'o' clock pm. And the rest of the day is down time. Feel free to walk around the castle, talk to the portraits, and hangout on the grounds. This is your home. On the weekends, you'll do self-study and if you have an idea or want to include someone to this alliance, bring it up to one of us." With that he stood up and walked over to the door. "Now, you all need to break up into the groups. Please, do so. And your young ones will be learning,too. Nymphadora, will be trained to use her metamorphmagus powers with, as well as Teddy. Remus will be trained to listen to his instincts. And the other little ones will learn the essentials."
He watched as every person moved over to where their teacher stood.
Hadrian's group consisted of Dorea Potter, Sirius Black, Lily Evans, Edward Tonks, Severus Snape, Mariah Abbott, Kelcey Janston, Mino Li, Malania Black, Orion Black, Cruella Black, Kara Edgecomb, Mikael Davis, Valerie Caractus, Samson Davies, Malani Greengrass, Iliana Greengrass, Marlene McKinnon, Xania Patil, Kailee Bones, Edgar Bones, Brandon Patil, Cameron Smith, Lylac Lovegood, Joanna Diggory, Amos Limborus
Markus' group consisted of James Potter, Arcturus Black, Regulus Black, Cygnus Black, Andromeda Tonks, Sarah Abbott, Matthew Abbott, Vera Li, Samantha Li, Nora Tollin, Constance Davis, Lina Davies, Julius Longbottom, Alice Prewett, Brendon Greengrass, Devon Bones, Seraphina McKinnon, Abrahan Patil, Oliver Patil, Ysabeau Patil, Miguel Smith, Anna Johns, Xenophilius Lovegood, Jericho Diggory.
Guinevere's group had Charlus Potter, Remus Lupin, Walburgha Black, Alphard Black, Narcissa Black, Nicholas Abbott, Keloh Li, Caleb Edgecomb, Derek Davis, Leroy Davies, Carrie Nimbus, Francis Longbottom, Jonathon Greengrass, Amelia Bones, Eric McKinnon, Maliah Patil, Aife Patil, Joseph Smith, Kerion Lovegood, Pandora Bledwood.
Hadrian looked at his group and smiled brightly, pleased, and then beckoned them to follow him. He led them into one of the old parlours, that he turned into a classroom. He set the stacks of books in front of them all, once they sat in their seats. "With each teacher that you see, they will give you a stack of books. You will complete all the books, practice the application of what you learn in the designated areas, and once you complete one thing you will move onto the next. There is a lot to learn. We will not be playing games, we will not be pulling pranks during the learning periods, and we will not bully people. You will behave, and you will do all the work. We are on a rotation period. You will see me today, and both my mates over the following two days, and then back to me. You will get used to the schedule." He turned back to the board and started writing the lesson plan on it. "First thing: Mathematics, Second thing: Non-magical History, Third thing: Sciences, Fourth thing: English, Fifth thing: Languages, Sixth thing: Potions, Seventh thing: Light Arts, Eighth thing: Dark Arts, Ninth thing: Defense Against the Dark Arts, Tenth thing: Magical and Non-magical Creatures." He held his entire classes attention, with his natural charm and ability to teach; therefore when the learning day ended the twenty six people in his class had spectacular, in-depth notes. And a way better understading of what they learned.
In Guinevere's classroom, she smiled serenely, "Hello, my lovely students. Welcome to my cursing grounds. Misbehave, and you might wind up with a curse to the face." She waved her hand non-commitedly, "Anyways, You'll see me today, my mate Markus tomorrow, and my mate Hadrian the day after. Then you return to me." She looked at the stacks of books, before wandlessly charming them to float onto each desk. "You will receive stacks of books in all your classes. You are expected to read them. Do not slack. You will be tested. You will not perform anything you learn, unless you are in the designated areas. Do not test my patience, because it has spread far too thin already. If you bully, or pull pranks, in any classes you will be reprimanded. Now. . . Let's see how we will do our days together." She rubbed her chin between her pointer and thumb. "YES! First thing: Transfiguration, Second thing: Animagus, Third thing: Charms, Fourth thing: Divination, Fifth thing: Arithmancy, Sixth thing: Ancient Runes, Seventh thing: Spell Crafting, Eighth thing: Curse-breaking, Ninth Thing: Warding." The same could be said for Guinevere's class, though her class paid attention because her bubbly personality and their unknowing of how'd she react if they didn't kept them focused and awake.
Markus had looked his 'students' in the eyes and evenly said, "Before we even leave this Ball Room, you must understand that the majority of the training you'll do with me can be hazardous to you-if you do not take proper care of yourself. Therefore, you will eat healthily, you will shower properly, you will stretch and prepare yourself beforehand, and you will stretch and cool yourself down afterwards. YOU WILL ALWAYS DRINK WATER. Do you understand?" He looked them all in the eye and waited for them to answer. "Samantha, whilst you are pregnant, you will be given a shorter regimen until you can train at full capacity. Simply for the safety of the child." He watched as the younger woman absently patted her small baby bump, and smiled up at him. He nodded to her and turned towards the door. "You will all follow me, I will take you to the main training room." They followed him up two floors and towards a large door, that said "EXERCISE ROOM". He opened the door and led them inside. "You will all take a seat on the floor in front of that whiteboard, while I go and make sure that the gym uniforms are in the Locker Rooms." As he left the main room, and walked into the Locker Rooms, the group moved to sit down. When he came out he had a smile, and a marker in his hand. "This is a Non-magical object. It's used to write on the board. This will tell us what we will do on a daily basis. First thing: Occlumency, Second thing: Legilimency, Third thing: Weight Training, Fourth thing: Agility/Terrain Training, Fifth thing: Reflex Training, Sixth thing: Speed Training, Seventh thing: Weapons Training, Eighth thing: Dance Training, Ninth thing: Wizarding History, Tenth thing: Herbology-both Magical and Non-magical. We do NOT have time for you to mess around. You will do as you're told, or you will not receive the required training. These days will not be jokes. Save the goofing off for the weekends, and your own personal time. For now, you must stay focused. Do you understand?" With a round of head nods, and yeses, Markus continued, "You will read all of these books, and the ones you receive from your other teachers. Yo must complete all the books in a timely manner. If you need something explained more, you have access to the library and you have people who understand the theory surrounding you. Ask questions, and study hard. You will all be going to Hadrian tomorrow, and Guinevere the day after. Then you will be back to me. Worry not about your physical training, with all the moving to your other classes. The classrooms were spread out for that purpose. Hadrian is on the top floor of the castle, and Guinevere is on the ground floor, closer to the Elf Wing." And with that, Markus taught his class the theory behind occlumency and legilimency before teaching them how to use the muggle exercise machines, and ended the day outside showing plants and describing their uses.
Everyone left their classrooms, or garden, with more knowledge than they went in with. They were glad that they all made the decision to remain in the castle and learn what their hosts could teach them, as well as gaining some tentative friendships on that first day of training.
-Time Skip-
It's been a month to the outside world, but on the land surrounding the Castle inside the Ward I had been 4 years. A lot had changed since then. Hadrian and Guinevere were expecting their first child, each. Hadrian was due in a month's time, and Guinevere was due in six months' time. Everyone in the castle was excited for them. Teddy was now four years old, plus his two years before the de-aging potion which makes him six now, and was excited to have siblings. Markus was overprotective of them both but understood their need to be independent.
Charlus, Arcturus, and Brendon were close friends now. Which was a shock, seeing as they are the leaders of their factions. The other Lords and Ladies were friendly, and seemed to have a closer bond.
Out of the young adults, Samantha Li had her baby boy and named him Marun Caster Li. The Li family adored the little guy. James and Lily, as well as Alice and Frank, got closer to eachother-and their relationship was flourishing. They were close to being engaged.
Severus Snape and Mariah Abbott, was a surprise for everyone. They were completely opposite from each other, at least that was what everyone thought. But it took the girl only a few months to talk the boy into showering daily and getting his nose fixed by an adult. Which the Marauders to get a stern talking to by the adults. Matthew had proposed to Kelcey, two years in. And they've been very happy since, with very few spats following.
Remus had finally started coming to terms with his affliction, and since everyone knew about it, could open his heart up sooner. This was a good thing because he started dating a Muggleborn, Nora Tollins. Leroy and Carrie had a falling out, simply because they started to drift apart. Their love for each other simply faded, leaving them open to others affections. Leroy and Narcissa kicked it off, extremely well. And there was talk of marriage already, after only a year.
Iliana Greengrass had her first child two years ago, it was a baby girl. She named her Daphne Iliana Greengrass. Her and Jonathon were doting parents on the little girl. Edgar Bones had started dating Seraphina McKinnon, but soon found himself drawn to Marlene. He found that, just simply talking to both solved that issue. And now he was happily dating Marlene, although Sirius hated that fact-he'd always fancied the one girl who could turn him away.
Xenophilius and Pandora, have weathered the storm so far. And their relationship is as strong as ever. There is talk of engagement for these two, as well. Joanna and Amos were so closely knitted together, you would think their bodies were attached. When they weren't in classes, they were seated somewhere together and talking about what they learned that day.
Cameron and Anna had gotten engaged four months ago. They were extremely happy, even though they always had an argument about something small. Oliver and Aife Patil, as well as Brandon and Ysabeua Patil, were celebrating successful marriages. Even though there weren't any kids yet. Amelia Bones and Eric McKinnon started dating six months ago. They complemented each others' personalities, and showed them in a different light.
Derek Davis and Valerie Caractus had decided they were better off just friends, but very clothes friends. They were seen helping the little kids doing their homework, and showing the young ones around the castle-many times. Regulus Black and Seraphina McKinnon hit it off, after her failed relationship with Edgar. They had both been looking for the same book in the Library. Ever since that, they have been inseperable. Though they haven't yet started dating, yet.
The frienships between the remaining three marauders grew stronger and their foundation was stronger. They had also become, friends with Severus-who took this opportunity as a chance to prove to Lily, that she was still his best friend. Seemed as if James Potter liked his actions because he, with his two friends, welcomed Severus into their circle with welcoming arms. Although there was still bad blood between them.
(THOSE ROUND TABLES MUST WORK! :D)
Hadrian was talking non-magical technology, and walking around the room. When hands raised during his lectures, he would call on the person asking and answer their question in more depth. The pure-bloods seemed to get stuck on non-magical technology, a lot. It matters not, they would end up with the knowledge eventually.
By the end of his class, he was starving and in desperate need of a comf couch to nap. So headed headed down into the portrait room, so he could have a nice chat with the Lily and James of his old time-line. When he walked into the room, a hush fell over the room, but he ignored it and walked over to their portraits. His mother was beaming at him, and his father looked nostalgic. "Congrtaulations Harry. You've avoided coming into this room for uite some time. Is there a reason why?"
He frowned and looked down, "I don't really know. I guess I was scared I wouldn't have you all to myslef. I mean your younger selves are here, in the castle. And we're under a time-dilation. So they are about your age now. It's strange. I'm training my family, my friends, and my allies how to fight two dark lords and how to over throw the ministry. But they are all still training." He rubbed his protruding belly as he summoned the couch from against the wall.
"Oh my darling, little boy. It's okay. We know it's hard. But you got this. Think of it as creating a better world for your children. I hope you have plenty." Lily said sweetly. James looked sad and wwas thinking of something.
"Hadrian. You're not aging are you? If not, then, please bring James and Lily of this time-line. As well as Charlus and Dorea. So they can speak to their portraits." When Harry nodded, and agreed that he would, he changed topics.
That's how Guinevere and Markus found him. Guinevere curled up on the couch, with her head in Hadrian's lap, whilst Markus sat on the floor leaned up against the couch. All sharing their experience of teaching their 'students.' They got plenty of laughs from the portraits, when something funny or interesting happened. They huffed and growled when someone acted with bigotry, that was rarely happening. IT only occured with Walburgha.
After a few hours of chatting with the portraits, the triad left the portrait hall and walked towards the Grand Stair Case. Hadrian had paused at the bottom of the stairs, and stared down at the ground, thinking furiously. "Guinevere, and Markus, I'll join you in the room shortly. I have something I must do." When they nodded, he briskly walked up the stairs and turned towards the Guest Wing. They went up and turned down the Family Wing. They stopped by Teddy's room, gave him a hug and kiss, and told him that Hadrian would be by shortly. Then the left and went to their bedroom.
As they were saying good night to Teddy, Hadrian had knocked on James' door, then Lily's and finally he stopped at Dorea and Charlus' door. He knocked succinctly three times, before backing up. "Prince Vox Dracones? I mean, Hadrian. What do you need?"
Hadrian smiled slightly, depsite the nerves he was feeling. He heard two doors down the hall open and close as two sets of feet shuffled towards him. "Portraits have summoned you. They would appreciate you all going down as soon as possible. Perhaps, bring Sirius as well."
"Will you be joining us?" Came the soft reply, surprisingly coming from Lily. "You look dead on your feet, Hadrian. You should be resting." He waved away her concern.
"I'll rest once I've seen you all settled in to talk to the portraits, if I didn't I'd get an earful tomorrow by them. Let's go shall we?" He offered his arms to the two ladies and watched as James and Charlus fell back.
He escorted them down to the Portrait Hall. "Isn't this your relaxation zone? I thought nobody was allowed in here?" asked James. And Hadrian threw a smile back at him.
"IT was requested that I bring you." He paused to fling the doors open, and said loudly, "More like a pleasant demand, covered as a question. Let's go meet those portraits, so I may go rest."
"Harry, dear. Did I hear you complaining about my question?" Hadrian threw a brilliant grin at his mother, who looked a lot like the woman hanging on his arm.
"Me, complaining. Please, mum, I have much respect for your requests. I've brought your guests." He said sweetly, and summoned two couches towards the couples. "Enjoy your conversations with the dead of my time-line."
He ran out of that room, as quick as he could, before heading up to his bedroom. He stopped in Teddy's room, seeing the light still on. "Come on, buddy, up in bed. You need your rest." He picked the little guy up and placed him in his bed, placing a kiss on his forehead. "It's a full moon tomorrow, isn't it..?" He climbed up onto the bed, "Would you like me to lay with you, Teddy?"
At the meek nod he got in return to his question, he leaned back onto the pillows and removed the blankets from the little guy's sweating body. "Tipsy, can you please make sure cooling charms are placed on Teddy every full moon?"
He pulled Teddy closer to him and comforted him, with a song Tonks used to hum when she was trying to calm Teddy. As the night drew to a close, you could see the family dynamic had changed drastically.
Though, Hadrian will never know what the Potter family, old and new, discussed that night; He knew it had changed things for the good. A good he desperately wanted, and needed. As his thoughts dwindled in the late hours of the night, his right hand carressed his godson's back and his left rubbed circles on his baby bump.