Chapter 50 Delphini, eggs and making plans

14th January 1998, Lord's Office, Potter Manor

Narcissa immediately hotly asks "Harry why is Bella surrounded by Goblins? I thought you trust her now especially as the dark lord's mark is removed!"

Before Harry can say anything Andi asks "Harry dear who is that? She looks a lot like Bella but I get the feeling she is not it."

Narcissa looks at Andi and asks "what do you mean Andi that is Bella?"

Harry says "Astoria why don't you come here as I think you need to know."

Harry conjures two chairs beside Ragnok and one beside him between Kingsley and Remus who remained standing.

Harry says "Narcissa, Andi and Astoria please take a seat."

When they took a seat Harry says "to answer your question Narcissa Andi is right. The girl is not Bellatrix. As you may guess it is Bellatrix's daughter. She goes by the name Delphini."

Narcissa and Andi both look shocked although Narcissa is by far the most shocked. Harry does notice as does everyone else.

Harry asks "you know more Narcissa. What do you know?"

Narcissa wants to deny but this is Lord Black, the Lord of her House after he annulled her marriage. Narcissa says "I know the name Delphini but I thought she died."

Harry asks "and that is why you didn't know of her?"

Narcissa nods. Harry says "well it seems you were wrong as this is Delphini. Do you remember who Delphini's father was Narcissa?"

Narcissa says "no but it is probably one of those inbred brothers."

Harry says "according to Delphini they are not. Delphini says that the woman who she saw once a week to take care of her as long as she can remember says her father is Tom."

Andi, Narcissa and Astoria are shocked. Astoria asks "are you sure Harry?"

Harry says "I don't know Delphini says what that woman said to her."

Narcissa asks "when was she born?"

Harry says "she says the 7th of October 1981."

Narcissa says "that is impossible. How is that possible? After Bella had a miscarriage she couldn't carry a child anymore because those inbred brothers hurt her very much for losing the child although that was their fault. That child died. I saw the child being dead when Bella had pain in her stomach during her apparently first pregnancy. One of the Death Eater healers helped her. It was a Death Eater but he wasn't marked as he made a vow as a healer. He told her she couldn't bear a child anymore, but I don't remember seeing her pregnant in the months leading up to the birth according to her or how that is even possible."

Harry says "I am sure Delphini is alive. Maybe Tom wanted you to think that or planted that memory to his daughter hidden until he has control of wizarding Britain if not more."

Astoria says "that would explain why she was hidden. Where was she hidden?"

Harry told them the 'short' story Ragnok told him.

Astoria says "of course. Besides that woman, the manor was probably closed off and the ministry doesn't want to lay claim on manors from old families even if the family is in Azkaban. Also as Bellatrix's daughter, she has the right to stay in the manor and as Bellatrix's daughter, she will probably be seen as the Heiress of Lestrange in case any problems arise with the manor. Nobody probably thought that the manor would go to someone else as they could pay the fine as they as old family had a lot of money and all family ties are families with probably Death Eaters or supporters of Tom."

The others nod while Narcissa and Andi just stare at each other like they have a conversation with just their eyes.

Suddenly Narcissa asks "does Bella know?"

Harry says "not yet. I first wanted to talk to you two about it as I have no idea how to tell Bellatrix that the girl who is about the same age and looks like you is your daughter. Also with no memories left of her adult life, it will be quite a shock."

Andi nods and says "I will get some calming potions."

Harry sees Andi getting up as he says "Andi please wait."

Andi sits back down and Harry takes a deep sigh. He says "as I have no idea how Bellatrix was or probably is again. I was wondering maybe if both of you can talk with Delphini to tell her about Bellatrix, mostly the good things. Then some of the bad things, not the worst things although you should tell her about Bellatrix killing Sirius accidentally and about attacking Frank and Alice including what the Lestrange did and what she tried but was stunned before she could finish. For others just tell her little things you know with finally telling her about removing the dark mark if she knows what that is and what was needed and why she would not know her if she did if she kept her memories including my choice for not letting her keep her memories of her adult life."

Narcissa says "I guess we can but I prefer not to talk about some of the bad things she did."

Harry says "you said yourself she was forced. If you explain that a bit more and that Bellatrix didn't want to I think Delphini will understand."

Andi asks "will Delphini stay here?"

Harry says "I have no choice but to let her. Ragnok tells me that Gringotts doesn't take in humans. They only have human work for them or as prisoners I think."

Ragnok says "that is correct Harry. We use humans as they can move in the muggle world where we cannot. Sometimes some muggle places need to be warded, rebuilt or repaired. Humans that work for us can do most of the things even place wards so we can work without problem. Other humans are prisoners by attacking Goblins or something similar."

"Miss soon-to-be-Black is no prisoner or works for us and therefore we will not let her stay in Gringotts also as she is no immediate relative of one of our workers. She already stayed in Gringotts too long. We normally don't hold non-prisoners for more than a few hours at most. This girl has spent the last three days in Gringotts confined to a room."

"You, Harry on the other hand was a whole different matter as we have failed House Potter the only house that has a high standing in our society. Therefore when you and your mates stayed beside the traitors no one of us had a problem with it. This girl however was becoming a problem inside the bank and our society. She cannot stay one moment longer. She isn't the problem as she was confined but Goblins wanted her gone and I as King need to think about my people."

Harry says "I understand Ragnok. I already said she will be able to stay here."

Harry looks at Andi and Narcissa and asks "will you talk to her without Bellatrix?"

Andi looks at Narcissa before returning to look at Harry. She says "we do but Bella needs to be occupied when we talk to Delphini. As you know Bella is mostly around us."

Harry nods. Astoria says in her mind 'Harry if you want maybe Daphne, Tracey, Flora, Hestia and I can occupy her as we are Slytherins just like she was.'

Harry asks "Astoria offered to occupy Bellatrix with Daphne, Tracey, Flora and Hestia, do you both think that Bella will as they are Slytherins like she was?"

Narcissa and Andi are thinking. Andi says "I think I will work but only if there will be some Hufflepuffs."

Harry asks "why is that important?"

Narcissa knows what Andi means and says "Harry in Slytherin you are taught to exploit weaknesses. When Tom came into power the first time it was bad even to exploit weaknesses inside the house has been already going on for ages. Normally girls don't do it to each other but there are exceptions like my ex-son to Pansy."

"Pansy was such a sweet girl before the marriage contract… Anyway, I digress. Andi means if some Hufflepuffs are with Lady Black, Daphne, Tracey, Flora and Hestia Bella will trust them more as Hufflepuffs are known as mostly fair and therefore Bella will trust that they will only talk to her not knowing we want her occupied."

Harry nods and says "I understand, but would Bella be nervous with some many girls wanting to talk to her?"

Andi and Narcissa nod and Andi says "she probably will be but she wants to…"

Narcissa says "Andi we promised not to say."

Andi says "we did when we expected nothing else would happen that Harry couldn't do even if he needed our experience to advise him as the only older remaining Blacks. We don't have to need to say everything only about her wish with the other girls."

Narcissa doesn't look convinced.

Harry says "you don't have to tell me if you don't want to. The only thing I need to know is will Bellatrix panic or anything else that can pose a problem if she talks with some of the other girls while you decide how to let Bellatrix know Delphini is her daughter?"

Narcissa sighs and says "we think not. If you don't mind we tell Bella you need us as Lord Black. If you tell her we must not be disturbed she will probably listen as at her current age she was still obeyed by House Black. She will probably also listen voluntarily as you saved her from the Lestranges even if she doesn't remember."

Andi agrees. Harry asks Astoria "is Daphne awake?"

Astoria says "yes Harry. I just woke her up when you needed me here and bring Narcissa and Andi."

Harry searches his mind to see if Hermione is awake and as he expected she is. Harry tries to find her and just like he expected she is in or near the library on the first floor just like he is.

Harry says "alright Astoria take Daphne, Tracey, Flora, Hestia, Susan, and Hannah and better take Hermione too to find Bellatrix and get her away from the hospital wing. Andi and Narcissa if you can go with Delphini to the Hospital wing and use the office there."

"When you are done bring her here as I need her to vow to me and House Black and also make her vow that she will not follow her father among some other things. Also, I hope that she will allow me to change her name from Delphini Riddle to Delphini Black. She must of course also not recognize her father as her father like Narcissa you did to Draco but then the other way around. Make sure Delphini knows that."

Harry says "Astoria you got first. When you have everybody and are away from here let me know."

Astoria nods and gives him a small kiss before she leaves the office. Almost 10 minutes later Harry hears 'Harry if have everybody. It was quite a hassle as everyone questioned me. You better repay me.'

Harry smiles as he thinks back 'I will Stori and thank you.'

Astoria doesn't think anything back but Harry does feel she is happy. Harry looks at Narcissa and Andi. He says "know you can take Delphini. If you need me just let one of the elves know. I think it is better that after your talk is done with Delphini to let Astoria know to bring Bellatrix. They should meet soon."

Andi and Narcissa nod.

Andi asks "where will you go, Harry?"

Harry says "I think I will see how Hagrid is doing as Buckbeak and his mate as she is close to laying an egg unless Ragnok we have more to discuss?"

Ragnok shakes and says "not at the moment Harry. I do want you to know I have the royal tailors making the armour as I don't want anything to happen to the armour and sometimes I have the feeling SIlverclaw didn't know about all the traitors. Also, Delphini could have created bad blood between me and the other goblins."

"While I still trust quite a couple of goblins only family and goblins working for the royal family got my full trust. The traitors were promised by the Dark Lord some kind of reward and recognition for their work. He even promised if they get you that the reward will be without measure probably gold and much honour to their clan."

"Some also said that the Dark Lord promised more autonomy in England, some kind of goblin representative and get more rights that the ministry slowly took away like owning more buildings than Gringotts. They are some homes Goblins or part Goblin 'own' but mostly they are rented to outrageous prices."

Harry sighs and says "well it wouldn't be the first time Tom promise something he will never deliver I guess. Ragnok I can honestly say while I may not happen soon but I do want to get the Goblins more rights and I hope although I doubt it will ever happen to get at least one Goblin in the wizengamot."

Ragnok says "Harry I thank you for your words but don't say things you can't deliver. After this war for you to change things, it will probably take a lot of time more than a lifetime as many wizards and witches see us as inferior creatures even families that don't follow the Dark Lord or (unmarked) supporters that aren't Death Eaters."

Harry sighs and nods. He remembers his trial and can see the wizengamot never accepts. Ragnok sees realisation dawn on Harry's face.

Ragnok says "while I don't anything else to discuss there are still two matters. Harry, here I have a list with everything in Lestrange Manor. There is still a fine we do want to collect. Please look it over when you have time and what you want to use to pay the fine."

"Even if the Lestrange Manor became yours and technically Delphini is the bastard from Lady Lestrange now known as Madam Black the fine still needs to be paid or Delphini needs to pay the fine while she has nothing as Lady Lestrange transferred everything to House Black. Fines are not transferable unless the last marries into another family or another house offers to pay."

Harry says "I will pay the fine. I probably burn Lestrange Manor to the ground anyway. I will let you know what you can take to pay the fine. Anything else you can take sells it and take 15% of the money gathered by selling those things as the fee for Gringotts. Take another 10% to the goblin that gets a good price for those things."

"Ragnok if there was anything with dark and evil magic feel free to destroy it or like with other things give the younger dragon target practise."

Ragnok smiles and silently thank Morgana Harry didn't ask about the dragons that Gringotts use as it will probably not make him happy. It will become worse if the Hungarian Horntail will get to know some Hungarian Horntails have been used in the last centuries all out of the Romanian reserve. Ragnok knows that Harry can destroy Gringotts and kill most if not all goblins when he let all his power loose with a Dragon the goblins are doomed.

Ragnok says "the last thing is about a favour Lord and Lady Greengrass asked of me. I would like to get them here."

Harry says "please allow me."

Harry seeks one of his girls and finds Luna and Katie in the hospital wing. He asks 'Luna did Hagrid already talk to you?'

Luna says 'yes, he was very confused about everything he heard. He first defended Dumbledore until I said everything I said I learned from you. He was very mad at what Dumbledore did to you and that he believed Dumbledore. He left very mad and I think we need to give him some time. I asked Kreacher to follow him. According to Kreacher Hagrid is in the forest on the east side of the grounds.'

Harry says 'thank you Luna I think I will look after Ragnok is gone. But first Luna and Katie can you two find Jacob and Isabel. Take them to the living room if it is possible.'

Katie and Luna immediately agree. They leave the hospital wing. Katie asks Harry 'Harry why are Goblins surrounding Bellatrix.'

Harry thinks back 'I will tell later. Please don't tell anyone about this.'

Before Katie can respond Luna thinks 'we won't Harry. Come on Katie.'

Katie wants to know more but she has understood one important thing trust Luna with what she does. She is hardly ever wrong even if she doesn't have her white eyes or weird voice. Katie trusts Luna completely as how nice she is but also as a fellow sister-wife like Lady Potter just like her.

As soon as Katie and Luna are on the ground floor Harry says "Andi and Narcissa I guess you can better go now. Katie and Luna know of Delphini but I asked them to not mention anything as they think it is Bellatrix."

Harry grabs the old book and calls for Tarby.

Tarby pops in and asks "what can Tarby do for Master?"

Harry says "Tarby place this in the personal library and makes sure only I can get it not even one of the other ladies or family."

Tarby says "as you wish Master."

Tarby grabs the book and pops out.

Harry asks "Ragnok I hope you don't mind I keep it for a little while."

Ragnok says "Harry you can even keep it. It is a copy of the original although it is an old copy. We have the original and still a couple of other copies inside Gringotts. It is even a self-updating copy for the chance something new is discovered or was wrongly translated from Anglo-Saxon, ancient Latin, ancient Greek and/ or hieroglyphs."

"Maybe I need to put some researchers on it again. We haven't looked at it for a long time almost as long as the knowledge is banned as we the Goblin Nation didn't find any advantage at is for us the little time we had until all information in England was gone among other countries. However knowledge is power, maybe we can still find a way for the Goblin Nation to benefit."

"Also if there is anything that can be used my researcher will find it or your wives can Harry. One of your wives is after the brightest witch of her generation and it is known that Miss Greengrass is close to Lady Hermione. Also, you have a couple of Ravenclaws who have a thirst for knowledge."

Harry smiles thinking about his wives and future wives. Harry says "well yeah I do have Luna and Su although I still need to get to know Su better."

Luna thinks 'I do love you too, Harry. You will get to know Su better. There are still more you need to know to get better, Harry.'

Harry thinks 'and you will tell me, Luna?'

He can feel Luna smile and she thinks 'no.'

Harry says "Ragnok as this is my office I would prefer to keep it like that. I have Luna and Katie gather Lord and Lady Greengrass in the living room on the ground floor. If you don't mind you can talk to them there."

Ragnok smiles. He wondered if Harry would offer Ragnok to use his office while it is Lord Potter's office. No one else should be able to use it unless there is no Lord Potter then Lady Potter or Regent Potter can. Also, Lord Potter should be present, but Ragnok knows Lord and Lady Greengrass want to keep it a secret.

Ragnok says "of course Harry. I don't mind as this is your office after all."

Harry says "we can better go."

Harry, Ragnok, Andi and Narcissa stand up. They leave the office. Andi and Narcissa take Delphini to the Hospital wing while Harry lead Ragnok and his guards to the living room. Harry sees some family members above the fireplace and says "I need everything to stay away from this portrait for now."

The Potters nod and leave. Harry smiles.

Harry says "Ragnok I will leave you here for now. If you need me please call for Dobby he will get me as I need to take down the Portkey wards for a bit when you want to leave."

Ragnok nods and says "indeed, Harry. Do you know if Lady Luna and Lady Katie have already found Lord and Lady Greengrass?"

Harry searched in his mind. Harry says "it seems Luna has found Lady Greengrass and all three are searching Lord Greengrass."

14th January 1998, Potter Manor grounds

Harry walks outside. Harry casts Tempus and sees it is already almost 4 pm. He turns around and to his surprise, Kingsley and Remus follow. He asks "why do you still follow me?"

Kingsley says "Harry we just keep up the act that we are your bodyguards although it seems we really are. Also Harry I have no problem following you like we did when we saved Leanne. I hope when you start training the others we will not have many injuries like last time but I understand you didn't ask others at least not yet."

"I am really curious what you did with the DA as your group held back inner Death Eaters until we came and actually didn't have any casualties and all but Bellatrix were caught."

Harry looks at Remus and asks "doesn't Dora needs you?"

Remus says "you know she doesn't want me to be a hovering husband and if she needs me she will let me know."

Harry says "alright I guess."

Harry starts walking towards the barn. When they are close they see Buckbeak with the other Hippogriffs beside his mate standing near the entrance. As soon as Buckbeak sees them he gives a happy shriek. He walks towards Harry. Harry immediately pat Buckbeak. After a few pats, Buckbeak starts to push Harry towards the barn with his beak.

Harry enters and sees that Buckbeak mate is having a hard time. Harry asks Buckbeak "is she laying an egg?"

Buckbeak walks to his mate and tries to soothe her. It takes almost half an hour when Buckbeak's mate stops and stand up. Harry sees not one but two eggs. Harry seeks Hermione and asks 'Hermione do Hippogriffs lay one or more eggs?'

Hermione responds 'only one. Why do you ask Harry?'

Harry says 'because Buckbeak's mate has two eggs although I don't know if both are hers they do look the same.'

Hermione says 'that is impossible.'

Harry cheekily answers 'apparently not.'

Before Hermione can answer Buckbeak shrieks and pushes Harry forward. He stand beside the nest and bent down. Not to take the eggs but gives Buckbeak's mate a pet and she seems to like it. Buckbeak lies down next to her mate. His mate uses her head to push from below to Buckbeak's head. She shrieks happily while Buckbeak closes his eyes so just enjoy.

Harry stands up and says "I need to go Buckbeak. I am really happy for you, you should be a dad within one day."

Buckbeak gives a happy shriek but doesn't stand up to stop Harry as do none of the other Hippogriffs.

When he leaves the barn it seems that Remus and Kingsley have been waiting for Harry. Harry doesn't know that Kingsley and Remus have talked with each other when Harry was in the barn. Remus and Kingsley agreed on treating Harry like their leader to try and make Harry leader like when they went to save Leanne. Harry acted as the leader and Remus told Kingsley what Hermione said in Gringotts about Harry should lead especially since the girls want Harry to lead and train them.

Harry thinks 'Astoria have you talked to Bellatrix? and did she already go to Andi and Narcissa because of Delphini?'

Astoria says 'yes about an hour ago I think.'

Harry says 'alright. I need to talk to Mr. Ollivander and don't want to disturb them although they should use the office.'

Dobby pops in and says "Maser Harry, King Ragnok asks if Master Harry can remove the Portkey wards."

Harry says "sure Dobby. Let Ragnok know that I will be there shortly."

14th January 1998, Office Hospital Wing, Potter Manor

Andi, Narcissa and a very nervous Delphini walk in. Andi says "let's all take a seat."

When they all took a seat Andi calls for Tolney. When Tolney pop in Andi asks if Wissy can make something to drink for them. Tolney happily pops out. A couple of minutes later Tolney pops in with tea and coffee.

Andi thanks Tolney before she pops out. After Narcissa and Andi have a cup of tea and Delphini a cup of coffee Andi says "Delphini, I think we can better introduce ourselves. I am Andromeda Black, your Aunt. You can call me Andi."

Narcissa says "I am Narcissa Black also your aunt. You can call me Cissy."

Delphini says "alri-alright. As you app-apparently know-now I am De-Delphini Riddle."

Andi says "yes. You don't have to be nervous Delphini. You are our niece and Lord Black asked us to talk to you. We are your family and we are not here to hurt you. There is something we need to talk to you about and after that, we need to request something of you ordered by Lord Black."

Delphini asks "why does Lord Black want something of me and who is Lord Black?"

Narcissa says "Lord Black request as your mother Bellatrix is our older sister or at least was our older sister and her maiden name is Black."

Andi says "you already met Lord Black. It was the man behind the desk in the office a couple of doors down the hall."

Delphini looks amazed and says "but he is around my age. Also, why would he want to see me?"

Andi says "as that is how he is. Also if you do his request and reinforce it with magic you can stay here and have us and even your mother."

Delphini asks "my real mother is here?"

Narcissa says "yes. However, there is a small problem."

Delphini asks "what is the problem? She doesn't like me? Or she never wanted me?"

Narcissa says "Delphini she wanted nothing more than have you. However, we were told and even shown that you died. You were her last pregnancy. I was told she had one before but now I starting to question that as she told me that she lost the baby and couldn't get pregnant anymore. It of course possible that your father did something very dangerous for Bella to conceive you."

Andi says "beside that Delphini your mother Bellatrix is Bellatrix Black again and that means you are also a Black. Due to her ex-husband, she needed to follow your father which gave her a mark, that is called the dark mark. To remove it and therefore the power your father had over her she needed to go back to before she got the mark."

Narcissa says "in other words Delphini, your mother Bellatrix or how she preferred to be called Bella is only about one year older than you are. However, that is not only important as her being younger she probably doesn't remember you, your birth or her being pregnant with you. As Lord Black asked for memories there may be one of your birth or something similar but as I said I don't even know if Bella knows it as your father may have also altered her memories."

Andi and Narcissa see that Delphini is disappointed if not hurt.

Andi says gently "if you want Delphini we can ask Bella to get here. That is completely your choice. Also no matter what you decide you will stay here."

Andi wants to add either as a family or as a prisoner but decides not to as they need her to voluntarily take the vow to not follow Tom or the pureblood ideology.

Delphini asks "if I ask my mother to come here will we tell her the truth that I am her daughter?"

Narcissa says "we will as she has the right to know. She knows what has happened when she returned to being 17 years old. She does not know about you as I also didn't. However, if you want to meet your mother you need to know a couple of things. But first, we want to know if you want to follow your father or if you get the chance to want to become a Black like your mother and us. Think about it if you want it means you will become Delphini Black but with a vow you need to forlorn your father, never accept him as your father again and also never see him as a family anymore."

Andi says "you must be sure as a magical vow will be asked and if you are not sure it can hurt you or even strip you of your magic if not live. If you don't want to make a magical vow we will not force you but we will be suppressing your freedom."

Delphini asks "can you tell me more about my mother?"

Andi and Narcissa nod. Andi says "we were ordered to do so. We will tell you everything until the age she is now. We will tell you something she does not remember as it is important so you know what your father made her do except to give birth to you. Before we start I will tell you some more about our family House Black and better also do House Potter as it is. As I talk about House Potter I guess House Bones, House Greengrass, House Weasley and House Delacour will surely be mentioned as will House Davies and House Li I guess."

Narcissa says "and House Patil at least?"

Andi says "you are right. Let's start."

Andi and Narcissa start to talk about Bellatrix until her last year of Hogwarts as she married soon in the summer after but as she didn't marry this time it wasn't necessary for the story. As Harry asked they tell Delphini about Bellatrix when she was controlled by potions, the dark mark, Imperius Curse and through orders put by Tom in her subconscious.

They reveal Tom's full name which explains her last name being Riddle which the woman never explained. They tell her everything they knew which mostly is Narcissa. They told her about the Longbottom attacks and that she healed them as ordered by Lord Black. Also that she accidentally killed the previous Lord Black. She stunned him and he fell into the Veil of Death. She was controlled but the moment she fought Sirius she became clearer and the moment Sirius died as he fell into the Veil she broke through the control, but was too distracted and the orders in her subconscious made her run away and eventually escape. The moment she got home and didn't show the behaviour when she was controlled she was stunned by one of the few inner circle Death Eaters who weren't at the ministry. Bellatrix was stunned and locked up before Narcissa even knew she was back in Malfoy Manor.

Delphini was crying about everything her mother went through and she didn't even know all the bad things she did under the control of her father as Andi and Narcissa didn't tell her everything while Sirius and Longbottom were bad Narcissa have seen Bellatrix do worse but every time she was ordered one way or another. She wonders if her mother even want to have her and not was raped by her father or was forced to give birth to her.

Andi and Narcissa see Delphini cry. They want to console her but they feel it is better if she let it all out and also it would make her accept her mother despite almost the same age. They also think when Bellatrix has trouble seeing her as his daughter from her and Tom Delphini will not think she was unwanted. True her father is Tom but with the talk, it seemed Harry want to keep her here and not see her as Tom's daughter.

14th January 1998. Living Room, Potter Manor

Almost half an hour after Harry left Luna, Katie, Jacob and Isabel walk in. They found Jacob talking with Antione about France and their thoughts about Tom including rules to prevent Tom from spreading to France and Europe although they both think he wouldn't as long as Harry lives even though he controls the ministry, the Daily Prophet and Hogwarts. They both think Harry can win and if the others are close by they say they know he will win or they both will be sleeping on the couch for thinking their (future) son-in-law can lose. In truth, they know he will win but it will be a hard-fought battle.

When they walk in and see Ragnok Jacob immediately asks "King Ragnok, excuse me for my late arrival. I hope everything went without problem?"

Ragnok says "no problem Lord Greengrass and expected everything went fine. As King I have access to all the vaults except Merlin and the founders of Hogwarts as long as an Heir by blood or Heir chosen by magic is alive and doesn't allow me access. I have your account manager grab the ring box with the requested rings when I had other matters to attend to what was rather pressing."

Ragnok grabs it out of his pocket. It is the ring box that normally contained the Lord, Lady, Heir and Heiress rings. Ragnok wants to say something but doesn't as Ragnok looks at Katie and Luna. Isabel sees Ragnok look and says "King Ragnok you can say anything you want."

Ragnok nods and says "if you are sure Lady Greengrass. Lord Greengrass as you don't have a son the Heir ring is still in the box and as requested the betroth ring for males if you don't have any sons or you don't want your son to become Lord Greengrass. In this case, it is the former."

Luna and Katie know what Ragnok means. Isabel says "Luna and Katie please don't tell Harry I proposed it to Daphne she did seem to like the idea. While it will not solve or completely make Harry forgive Daphne it may help and will hopefully make Harry see Daphne made a mistake but still loves him as she still does."

Katie says "I would probably didn't believe you if Astoria didn't agree."

Jacob asks "what do you mean Lady Katie?"

Katie hears in her mind 'call him Lord Greengrass.'

Katie smiles and says "Lady isn't needed, Lord Greengrass."

Jacob says "please Katie Jacob is alright, but I must compliment you as a muggleborn to know how to address me. No offence."

Katie smiles and says "none taken."

Katie thinks 'thank you, Susan.'

Susan thinks back 'no problem Katie.'

Katie says "and to answer your question Jacob. All of Harry's wives besides Luna and myself went to talk to Harry. Although the Patils were also present as was Tracey. I will not go over the whole talk but at the end, Daphne asked for our help to show Harry her love for him according to Astoria Daphne was always stubborn and never asked for help while she did it for this."

Jacob nods and says "well it is right Daphne only asked in her youth for help but the older she got the less she asked until she stopped to Isabel's dismay. Isabel always hoped Daphne and Astoria would take after her in that regard so she could always talk with them and have a good mother-daughter relationship will I think is quite good."

Isabel says "it is, but I hoped that if they needed advice with homework or personal problems they will at least consider asking me. Of course, finding a boy they like was taken from them in Daphne and Harry's third year which was Astoria's first year, but they couldn't be seen in public because of the rivalry between Gryffindor and Slytherin including something Daphne didn't say although she wanted to I would love to advise them in ways to get become friends at first with Harry without Slytherin and Gryffindor noticing beside maybe his best friends."

"Hermione seems to follow Harry with everything even before they become husband and wife. What I know of Neville is that he will probably also follow Harry and his lead. The only problem would have been the Weasleys mostly their youngest son and Ginny. Ginny maybe not like Slytherin if Harry meets some but Harry would try to convince her she will stop complaining and maybe even try to get to know Daphne, Tracey and Astoria. The youngest son Ronald seems to always hate Slytherin even if Harry vouch for them I think."

Luna says "Harry didn't want to lose Ronald, his first friend his age."

Isabel knows Harry's story but still finds it unbelievable at the time although she believes it is the truth as does everybody else. Isabel like the other purebloods especially the adult purebloods gets the feeling they let Harry down and shouldn't have Dumbledore get power over Harry so easily without seeing the whole Will of James and Lily although Dumbledore probably forged it with help of the treacheries goblins of Gringotts that should now be (mostly) gone.

Ragnok says "as I don't have anything else to discuss if you wouldn't mind. Dobby?"

Dobby pops in and asks if he can do anything for Ragnok with only a little bow. Ragnok asks if he can let Dobby's master know that he is ready to leave and if Harry can come to disable the Portkey wards until he has left with his guards.

Dobby pops out as Luna says "King Ragnok you could as me or Katie to ask Harry to come here."

Ragnok says "of course Lady Luna but Harry said to ask Dobby."

Dobby pops back in and says "Master Harry will be here shortly."

Almost ten minutes later Harry walks in with Remus and Kingsley.

Harry asks "Ragnok as I understand everything has been done?"

Ragnok says "indeed Harry. I think it is time to take my leave for the moment."

Harry says "of course Ragnok. May your enemies cower when they hear your name."

Ragnok smiles and says "May the enemies fall by your sword Lord Potter."

Harry focuses on the Lord Potter ring. Lord Potter's ring appears on his hand and Harry closes his eyes. Within a second Harry says "I disabled the wards."

Ragnok nods and a couple of seconds later Ragnok and his guards are gone. Harry focuses to erect the anti-Portkey again until he feels the strong wards again.

Harry sits down. He asks "Jacob, Isabel, Kingsley and Remus if you don't mind I would like to talk to Luna. Katie can you stay if you want."

Jacob, Isabel, Kingsley and Remus nod and leave them alone.

Before Harry can ask anything Luna says "Hedwig is right."

Harry says "please Luna tell me you don't mean that Hedwig is right about…."

Luan smiles innocently and says "the animals. She is right love."

Harry asks hopefully "that they will come here and nothing more?"

Luna says "that and they will want to bond with you. You should first bond Hedwig as the book and the bond hold the answers. I think we should hatch the eggs if you can still talk to them that is. Fawkes is very important as he brings something but I don't know what just that it is important and somehow promised."

Luna stands up and snogs Harry before Katie does the same. Luna says "why don't you go to Dan to talk about training. He should be in the kitchen with Remus and Kingsley. You can talk to Mr. Ollivander later as Bellatrix is meeting Delphini."

14th January 1998, Hospital wing office, Potter Manor

Just as Harry has returned to the manor Bellatrix entered the Hospital wing. She doesn't know why Tolney came to ask her to go to the Hospital wing office where she spent most of her time with her now older sisters. She still has trouble wrapping her mind around it but some dreams show her but older and she does some of the things her sisters told her. She is afraid that everything they said she really did even kill Siri although it was accidentally attacking Frank and Alice. It disturbs her very much almost as much as it makes her physically and mentally sick.

She walks into the office and is shocked. There in front of her are her sister and almost a clone like her. She is shocked she doesn't hear Andi and Narcissa calling out her name. She keeps standing shocked until Narcissa has grabbed her and put her in a chair Andi conjured for her.

After almost ten minutes just as Ragnok leaves Bellatrix is hearing her sister's calling her name. She asks "Andi, Cissy who is that?"

Delphini looks to the ground as she is sad that her aunts were right. Her mother is about her age, they look like twins. She hopes if her mother accepts her they could almost be like twins, she never wants to be alone again. At first, she didn't mind but soon she felt very lonely in the big manor where she wasn't allowed to leave her room. She has been lonely for as long as she remembers.

Andi says "Bella this will come as a shock but I will not sugar coat it. This is your daughter Delphini."

Bella looks at Andi and laughs. She says "that is quite the joke. Now tell me, is she a Black?"

Narcissa says "yes she is a Black. Andi didn't make a joke Bella. This is really our daughter and a Black because of you."

Bellatrix wants to laugh until she sees Andi and Narcissa not laughing. They look both very serious. Bella somehow knows that look. They both mean it.

Bellatrix asks "how?"

Narcissa says "we know who her father is and when she was born. Also as she looks a lot like you we believe that she is your daughter. How you were able to be her mother we don't know as like we told you after your ….. miscarriage you were unable to carry a baby again. We are afraid Tom used a ritual as Tom is her father."

Bellatrix screams "THE DARK LORD IS HER FATHER…. does Lord Black know?"

Andi nods. He does and while she is Tom's daughter he will keep her here. Also as it is still your daughter he wanted her to meet her again. Even if you still were your normal age we don't know if you even knew of her as Narcissa believed both of your babies died. Your daughter's name is Delphini."

Bellatrix is shocked. Since her youth, if she had a daughter he wanted to call her that. She looks at Delphini. Delphini doesn't look at her.

Bellatrix says "uh Delphini could you look at me?"

Delphini slowly looks up. Bellatrix tries to give her a gentle smile. Delphini sees the smile and manages to give a watery smile back.

Bellatrix says "I can understand this is weird and awkward. I am not really sure this works, but as I think I am too young …. at least now to be called mother by you as we are practically the same age. How about you just call me Bella or if you want, sister."

Delphini asks "really? You are not mad for having me? I mean a bad wizard is my father?"

Bella says "well I prefer if he wasn't, fortunately, I don't remember what he did to me no matter if it is a ritual or something much worse. I would never be mad at you as it wasn't your choice to be born or not. I always wanted a daughter although when I was a couple of years older at least as I am 17 now."

Bella looks at Andi and Narcissa and asks "does she know?"

Andi and Narcissa understand. Narcissa says "she knows about as much as you. We told her about Dark Mark and what it is but not how someone gets one as it is too bad for words and when I think about it I still see my ex-son doing those things. Fortunately, you got it without doing most of the bad things but did other things to get it and also your husband did what normally is done which you didn't do as that somehow powers the dark mark to be tattooed on the left forearm and immediately shows loyalty."

Bellatrix says "as you know Delphini I didn't want to do many of those things but I was practically sold to the Lestrange House. In my memory I saw the marriage contract a little over three weeks ago when my grandfather showed the signed marriage contract and that I will marry Rodolphus Lestrange. I was able to read it and it was horrifying. What I gathered Cissy didn't have it much better although she didn't need to take the dark mark because of her ex-husband's social status."

Delphini looks at Narcissa and she nods, but clearly sees a disappointed face.

Delphini screams "YOU WANTED THE DARK MARK."

Delphini is ready to run, but Narcissa says "no Delphini I do not also if I wanted the dark mark Lord Black would have killed me if not worse. He didn't kill Bella as she was forced. I think you saw my disappointed face. I am disappointed about my ex-husband and ex-son who turned into even a worse man than his father and didn't follow Andi's example by running away. My ex-son is your nephew although Lord Black has thrown him out of House Black."

Andi says "no that it looks like most have been talked about the most important need to be told now. Delphini Lord Black allows us to keep you here however you need to do two things. Like Cissy said before Lord Black requests your vow and turns against your father. You said yourself your father is a bad wizard and to be honest that is to put it nicely."

Narcissa and Bellatrix both admit the last comment.

Delphini says "he will let me stay if I do that?"

Andi says "yes and would even allow you to become a Black by making you Delphini Black if you want."

Delphini says "I can stay with you all, my family?"

Andi and Narcissa nodded while Bellatrix gave a large smile.

Delphini says "then I will do it. If my father is a bad wizard I don't even want to know him. I don't want to be alone anymore. I want to stay with my nice family. I hope Lord Black is nice."

Andi says "Lord Black is very nice and kind. Firstly he gives you a choice. You will certainly stay here even if you don't want to give a vow. However, if you don't give it freely you will not be able to move freely. If you give it freely you can stay in the room we three share as we still have a bed left."

Narcissa says "do you have clothes with you or a wand?"

Delphini shakes her head and says "I do have my wand. But no clothes as the goblins took me away immediately. They didn't give me time to even listen to my pleas to let me stay let me stand allow me to pack the few clothes I have."

Andi says "I think Lord Black can help. Kreacher."

Kreacher pops in and bows. He asks "what can Kreacher do for Madam Black?"

Andi can supress a smile. She can't thank Harry enough to fulfil her biggest wish to become a Black again. She says "Kreacher this is Delphini she is Bellatrix's daughter. She stayed in the formerly known Lestrange manor. She stayed there in a room and as she was quite quickly taken away her clothes are still there. Could you gather her things from the room she stayed in and take everything here? Before you bring them here make sure that there are no tracking charm or anything else that can reveal her position and therefore our position."

Kreacher bows and says "Kreacher will gather future Miss Black's clothes."

Andi says "Kreacher when you have them put them in the empty closet in my, Narcissa and Bellatrix's room."

Kreacher nods and says "Kreacher will put future Miss Black's clothes in the empty closet in Madam Blacks' room."

Andi says "thank you Kreacher."

Kreacher bows and pops out.

Delphini asks "why did he call me future Miss Black?"

Narcissa says "he knows that you will take the vow that Lord Black requires or think we or Lord Black can convince you to do so. He also trusts in Lord Black as do we all. I also think you will not be able to resist as you are still a Black by blood although the current Lord Black wouldn't force you like our grandfather and older Lord Black did."

Delphini slowly nods. It is true that is ready to take the vow and doesn't like her father to be a bad wizard although her Aunt's and mother made it sound that he is an evil wizard if not worse. One of the worst wizards ever in history. She wonders if it is because of what he did to them or if he really is. She wonders but she knows that if she needs to choose she will choose for her mother and her new family something she craves more than anything else. She can't remember how many times she thought that she would give everything for a family even her magic. She can't forget how many times she dreamed of having a family so much she woke up crying many times sometimes more than once a night.

Delphini says "if you won't mind I would like to talk more."

Bellatrix says "I don't think that will be a problem. Andi, do you think Lord Black mind?"

Andi thinks for a few seconds and then says "I don't think so. I think he will allow you to give the oath after dinner or maybe before it so he can tell everyone about it including the truth about you and your father. He will protect you even from his wives, yes he has wives and more than one. Have you been taught the law and privileges purebloods and Purebloods houses have?"

Delphini says "I was taught a little bit of law as I am a girl so barely need it, most laws don't apply to me and when my father takes over the magical world all laws would be removed and new ones will be made."

Narcissa says "well it seems if Lord Black allows it we will have at least a couple of times a week where I, Andi and maybe a few others will teach the muggleborns and everyone else who wants or need it the law, privileges and more about the wizarding world what you won't learn at Hogwarts like etiquette and more."

Andi nods and says "you are right. Also Delphini you must know that we will fight against your father and Lord Black aims to kill him. I know you may think we are biased about your father but we and some of the others can talk about what he did for the first time and what he has done this time until now."

Delphini nods but says nothing. For the next 15 minutes is said and the only sound was when Kreacher came back to say he did what was asked of him. Andi thanked him as did Delphini but that was all.

Andi and Narcissa are already thinking as wording for the oath to make sure there is no loophole that Delphini knowingly or unknowingly will not endanger Harry, herself, House Black, House Potter or any of the people inside the house and Allies and friends from Harry and one of his houses.

They also think that they need the oath to be full-proof to protect Delphini from Tom for the big chance he used a ritual to create Delphini with a change her subconscious make an order in Delphini like he did with Bellatrix or can control her with a word or sentence as part of the ritual or something similar.

14th January 1998. Kitchen, Potter Manor

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Harry enters. Most of the men are in the kitchen only Bill and Antione aren't in the kitchen beside Mr. Ollivander and Mr. Fortescue in the hospital wing and Hagrid is still in the forest processing everything Luna told him and is thinking about his actions by Dumbledore's requests and orders.

Luna grabs Katie's hands and says "we will be in the library."

She drags Katie away. Harry just smiles and takes a seat at the table. Harry says "Dan I think we need to start planning about training our endurance."

Dan says "great I was wondering when you want to plan it or when you want to start."

Harry says "I think we can just do it every morning after breakfast otherwise Hermione or one of the others will kill me for not eating enough. However, I think we need to divide the group into at least two. One who needs to start and another who has a better condition like Kingsley who need to have a good condition as Auror or Remus as a werewolf."

Dan says "I think that will be a good idea. I think you will want to come close to my level or try to get the same level?"

Harry says "I do want that I don't know what the others want. We all need to get more endurance and if possible be faster. I guess we can use the Quidditch pitch that is in the backyard. It worked at Hogwarts when I did it as did Angelina and Oliver although when I was captain I did do it more than Angelina and Oliver. Ginny, Katie and Demelza didn't mind. Ron did mind a lot. After running we mostly flew around the pitch. I remember the twins laughing the whole time."

Dan nods and says "we can start tomorrow morning. We will start easily to also see who needs extra guidance or training and who needs or better said can have a more difficult or intensive training as they will otherwise not improve like you need Harry as I saw three days ago."

Harry says "I don't think I will ever be able to match you Dan but I hope I can get as close as possible."

Dan says "you can reach my level Harry and maybe even surpass it but as you also need to train the girls with spells but also learn how to command them before and during battles the change you will reach my level in the time I did is small. Also, I could fully focus on training what was needed to pass for the high standards of the SAS."

"You don't have time to fully focus on training as you have more than one wife that needs your attention, possible wives that need attention, you still need to grow, you need to train others, your need to understand commands and you will learn strategy and tactics for the war that we want to wage as there is no other choice. While I had some things I didn't have met Emma at that time. Also, I had no girlfriend at that time let stand a betroth or wife like you have. Harry when we have time you really need to explain how they are your wives but at the same time also aren't."

Harry starts blushing and says "I don't really know. As I understand it they are my wives by magic and Gringotts. Normally it would be advised to also have a marriage with a ministry official as a ministry representative for some reason. At Bill and Fleur's wedding, there was something like making an oath to each other. I don't think it is an unbreakable oath but still quite binding. Also to complete the soulbond we need to … consummate our marriage like in the medical age and before when it was normal. I don't know if it was still normal in the Victorian age but that is what I understand. When the bond is completed and has the marriage with a ministry official we are completely married."

Dan says slightly creeped out as he talks with the husband of his only young daughter about sex with her and others "I think when you consummate the marriage and the bond completes it is like a real marriage. It seems that the marriage with a ministry official to do that oath is more for legal things and make the ministry acknowledge than really needed to be married."

Harry shrugs and says "you are probably right. However, I don't want them to never have a real wedding. After the war and for some after school unless they don't want to wait I want to give them a real wedding as close to the dreams or thoughts they ever had as much as I can although I think first society needs to be rebuilt before we have the chance including I think most of my wives and … future wives would want to still have their seventh year at Hogwarts. They will probably kill me if I don't want to although if it is a quiet school year besides the NEWT's I would like that."

Remus says "and it wouldn't be that you have your wives with you every day what helps your decision."

Harry gives a small smile and says "well it wouldn't hurt."

Remus laughs. When the others look weird he says "James said almost the same thing. He said was done with school at the beginning of our seventh year although he said it multiple times during and after OWL's when Lily wasn't near. Lily said that they should finish their education. In the dorm after the train ride and his comment, Frank said don't you think Lily has a point, especially with the danger outside of Hogwarts."

"James agreed and commented it will not hurt having Lily with me every day even if she studies most of the time. I still need to convince her to show her the broom closet near the library as I have seen the broom closet near the Gryffindor Common Room enough or the one at the Quidditch Pitch."

Harry laughs but at the end he asks "did you really need to say the last part, Remus?"

Remus says "I didn't need to but I thought you would like to know more about your parents' relationship and with Hermione, Daphne, the Ravenclaws and probably more girls who like to study for their NEWT's or Astoria for her OWL's just want to let you know what you father never managed to my knowledge. I wonder if you will ever see the inside of that broom closet with one of your studious girls. I think the broom closet near the Gryffindor Common Room or at the Quidditch pitch, you will see a lot of times before you finish the school year just make sure you keep one eye on the time. It was more the once your father forgot the time. He would have got a lot of detention if your mother wasn't head girl."

"He almost missed the train for Yule and Easter. The only reason he was in time for the train ride at the end of his sixth and seventh year was that Lily dragged him to the train although they first needed some alone time in one of the compartments. We would see him until late in the second half of the train ride. I did see Lily at the beginning of the train rides. When I asked about James she just said that she need to talk to him to scold him for something, the reason was different both times and traded with other prefects to not have a patrol until the last patrol and that James will see us later."

Harry, Kingsley and Remus start to talk about the spells, charms and curses. Dan listens very carefully and sometimes asks what the spell, charm or curse does when he got no idea from the incantation.

Dan finds it very interesting and will ask Emma to ask Hermione to show some of the 'good' spells and charms with some minor jinxes and hexes while also some of the 'bad' and/ or dangerous spells, charms and curses with larger jinxes and hexes.

They were still talking when Kreacher pops in.

Kreacher bows when Harry looks at him as Kreacher made a sound when he popped in.

Kreacher says "Kreacher is sorry to interrupt Master Harry, Mister Moon, Mister Kingsley and Mister Dan."

Harry says "it is alright Kreacher, Is there something you need?"

Kreacher shakes and says "Kreacher doesn't need anything Master. Madam Black asked Kreacher to let Master know that dinner is approaching and would prefer to have future Miss Black take the oath before dinner. Madam Black wants so Master can tell everyone at dinner that future Miss Black is a new family member for the most ancient and most noble house of Black and trustworthy by the oath and being the daughter of young Madam Black."

Harry says "while I would like the oath to be completed they can introduce Delphini. Does Andi, Narcissa or Bellatrix have an oath ready?"

Kreacher nods and says "Madam Black's told Kreacher that they have the oath ready. They ask if Master Harry could go to his office to perform the oath in the Lord's Office Master Harry uses. Madam Black and future Miss Black are waiting for Master Harry. Should Kreacher tell Madam Blacks and future Miss Black that Master Harry is too busy?"

Harry says "no Kreacher tell them I will be there shortly."

Kreacher pops out with a bow. Harry quickly talks about a few more spells, charms and curses before he stands up. Kingsley says "Harry can you tell me how you were able to control the fire whip spell. When I used it I could control it but I have never seen such control as you had."

Harry says "when we have the time I can try to tell you what I do or feel. I don't think when I use it at least not about if I could control it or not."

Remus stands up and says "Harry do you need us?"

Harry says after a little over a minute "I don't think so. If I arrive with you as pretend bodyguards it can make her more nervous than she may probably already be. Also, she cannot seriously hurt me physically as the manor will protect me, especially in the Lord's Office only really strong witches or wizards will be able to hurt me there and while Delphini is probably strong I still have my own wand to protect me. Also, I am the head of House Black as she is also a Black through Bellatrix I can probably prevent her from fighting me if she raises her wand."

Remus and Kingsley sit down although a bit reluctantly. Harry smiles and says "also as you have seen she doesn't only look but also act like Bellatrix as Bellatrix is now. I am sure it is no problem also as I don't know how long I will be busy I would like you to tell the others who come to wait for dinner about Delphini and what we know until now if Astoria didn't tell them."

Remus and Kingsley nod and Kingsley says "alright Harry but if they become mad at us for us telling them and not that you will tell them I will not cover for you."

Remus says "neither do I. Actually for everything they can get mad at us for I will not cover for you, cub. Like but not limited to not telling about her or not agreeing with your decision about letting her stay."

Harry says "that is fine. I hope they will at least listen to me when I explain at dinner. I have at least I think three of my soulbonded in my corner with House Black."

Harry walks out of the kitchen to head to the first floor and the Lord's Office. Before he reaches the main stairs he gets jumped by …..

Let's end here for now. Unfortunately, I can't give you all a belated New Year's present with multiple chapters. I intended to do so but I was too busy and I had a bit of trouble with the chapters I wanted to finish. My muse and my desire to write were very low and almost gone at some point.

In the next chapter, the other girls will meet Delphini and Harry will announce the start of the training. We will see at least the first training and maybe a few more to see the process. We will make a small trip overseas and if words allow it we will see if Hermione gets her hand on the new book and the knowledge in it. She will be almost desperate to get her hands on it as the knowledge has been lost to the wizarding kind for ages.

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