A/n: Welcome to book three. Thank you to all that have stood by me so far. I am well aware my updates are sporadic and I'm sorry for that hopefully you follow to receive notifications and keep coming back. Were far from done yet.
The formal dinner request came far sooner than Rose had expected. Apparently the Greengrass family felt the need to formalise this quickly. After lunch just a day after coming home the occupants of the castle were being ordered into fine clothes by the elves who seemed to believe it was their responsibility to make sure they were dressed right for their meeting.
The Potter and Blacks were the first to arrive at the Greengrass manor and were welcomed by the four Greengrass's before being led into the dining room. After the Potters and Blacks, the Weasley's arrived they had brought Bill, Charlie, Molly and Arthur. Rose, who had not met Charlie or Bill, was quite surprised how cool they looked. The Weasley's despite being poor were dressed in their best clothes seeming to understand the gravity of the situation.
Augusta Longbottom was the next to step out of the fire. Only the Greengrass's seemed to be unsurprised by her arrival as she was soon shown to the dining room.
The McMillan and Zabini families followed the Longbottom's at the arrival of the aforementioned families. Sirius looked a little tense but he held his tongue as they were invited to the dinner table.
Once each family was seated small conversation was made by people who had been seated together while they waited for food to start, this was the social norm at these things and no one was too surprised to see it happen here.
Looking around Rose was happy to see that Harry, Capella and the Weasleys all looked as nervous as her. Just like last time Rose was here the food being served was lavish with the goal of showing off the Wealth and importance of the hosting family.
As the starters were served the Lord Greengrass introduced the other houses in the building. This was somewhat unnecessary since most families know each other in the wizarding world but the Greengrass's were always a family to follow tradition.
After starters the main course was served and conversation returned to normal topics with people mainly only talking to people they knew and not the other families. Rose, who had not grown up in the high society of the wizarding world, felt uncomfortable with events like this and was sticking close to Capella.
Unlike the last time where dessert was served after the main course this time the table was cleared and drinks served. Alcoholic for adults and butterbeer for the Children. Rose could guess what was going to happen next and sat back in her seat ready to watch the proceedings.
"Welcome Lords and Ladies. We in true Greengrass fashion have been observing the way things have been in our world." The Lord Greengrass spoke, in a manner that was almost regal.
"One of the things we have seen is that the last war nearly destroyed the wizarding world. How long are we going to try and control who should and should not be allowed magic? We are not gods and thinking that we have the right to play god is only hindering the progress of the wizarding world."
At this point he stopped to see how the people gathered were accepting his speech. He knew that the Longbottom's, Blacks and Weasleys would accept this right away. The other houses he knew he would have to work to win over. They had worked hard to remain neutral in the last war.
"Since the last war ended the wizarding world has tried hard to mend the fractures of the war. But we have not tried to fix the bonds that were broken and we see it in the way things are currently run. Families only meet to discuss business and not to strengthen bonds. We feel that if we want to make real changes then we need to start by coming together as one."
Sirius who had been listening to the speech was looking around the table at this point he was trying to recruit allies and knew some here would be brought into the fold, he had been curious about the greengrasses and this was a good step in his opinion.
"We have discussed this as a family and we are of the opinion that we need a strong family name to back. A strong name that people will want to work with to fix our world."
The occupants of the room all turned to Sirius, making him laugh a little and shake his head.
"While the Black name is a good family to back, their history is shrouded in a dark past. No, the house greengrass is here today to publicly announce friendship with house Potter."
The Lords Zabini and McMillan started to raise their doubts about this and it was clear they were not yet won over.
"You want us to publicly announce friendship to a couple of teens?" Lord McMillan asked, sounding insulted.
"A couple of teens that engage in the wrong sort of activities." Lord Zabini added.
"What Wrong activity do you speak of Lord Zabini?" Mr Greengrass asked.
"Why don't we ask Lady Potter?" Lord Zabini countered.
Rose who had been listening stood up with no shame knowing that it felt right to her and not willing to hear it called wrong. Standing up to show her resolve Rose started to speak.
"The Lord Zabini Is referring to my feelings of attraction and love toward Capella Black."
The Greengrass adults looked at each other, nodding their heads and silently agreeing. Rose was looking at Lord Zambini and silently daring him to comment.
"We the greengrass family have no issues with whom Lady Potter wishes to be with." The greengrasses declared after a few moments.
Upon hearing this Lord Zabini stood up, bowing his head respectfully, he left the room and left through the floo. Lord McMillian however seemed to respect the way Rose had replied and stayed in his seat.
The Lord Greengrass looked toward Lord McMillian.
"Have anything you would like to add Nathan?"
"No Lord Cyrus I think I have seen enough if the young Lady Potter's confidence here today is anything to go by. "
"Then without any further waiting" Lord Greengrass said, pulling out his wand. The Weasleys who were not too sure about the Greegrass family stood drawing their wands too.
"Arthur, The wands are not needed, please ask your family to stand down." Sirius asked politely.
Knowing enough about Sirius to know he would never risk Harry or Rose's lifes Arthur sat down and indicated his son's and wife do the same.
"Thank you Arthur. Please allow me to assure you Lords and Ladies I mean no harm to any of you in here" once he had said this he lifted his wand.
"The house Greengrass pledges their friendship to house Potter. They may call on us in times of need, may we drink to friendship."
"If you accept their hand of friendship, Harry and Rose, you must drink with them." Sirius told the Potters.
Rose, who was already friends with Daphne and wanted to accept, looked to Harry. Harry who was still struggling to take all this in raised his glass seeing no reason not to, having friends would be important. When Rose and Harry lifted their glasses all four of the Greengrasses did the same. Together they drank and the magic swirling around the room could be felt by all.
What surprised everyone in the room however was a second magic spell breaking. Bill, who was a master curse breaker, was the first to his feet casting diagnostic spells to try to find out what the second spell was.
"Did your daughter have a blood curse on her?" Bill asked, shocked looking at Astoria.
"A Blood curse?" Cyrus asked, looking pale.
"I cannot say what or who cursed your blood, or why it only affected the young girl there but it is true a blood curse has been broken"
"I don't know how it broke but I am glad to know it has."
With the shock of the Curse passed, several of the adults drank and took a moment to compose themselves. After a short time Arthur stood up and made the same vow of friendship. Once more magic swirled and the bond was solidified. Augusta, who did not really know the Potter heirs, requested time to consider as did the McMillans and so the rest of the evening passed with the families enjoying the time together.
As the night drew to a close the McMillans and Longbottoms left. With those two families gone Sirius decided to talk to the other two families. Deciding it was important the children were dismissed into another room.
"Well that was interesting." Harry said when the children seated themselves in the second sitting room.
"Overwhelming slightly," Rose added, making Astoria and Capella laugh.
Harry turned to face Rose and smiled. "You was really brave in there standing up to the adults like you did"
"I didn't do it to stand up to adults I just didn't like them insinuating it was wrong when it feels so good." Rose replies blushing and pulling Capella closer.
Astoria looked over at the two. "So you are together?"
"Sort of. We are just going with the flow. If it feels right, don't change it right." Capella responded.
"Two girls." Astoria said more to herself than anyone else. Daphne turned to face her sister and smiled at her before turning back to the guests.
It was a surprise only a few moments later when Charlie came in to hang out with the kids.
"Things were getting a bit political there for me, they will fill me in later I am sure. I wanted to introduce myself properly. Charlie Weasley."
"Rose Potter." Rose said, holding out her hand. Harry following his sister's lead held his hand too.
"My sister told me about how you tried to help her last year. I just wanted to say thank you. She was talking about being your friend all night last night."
Rose couldn't help but smile knowing Ginny had been talking about her; she truly wanted to be friends with her.
A half hour later the adults came into the sitting room. Sirius informed everyone that they would be having another get together the next Friday this time he was hosting. That of course was Sirius' way of saying that they would be coming to the Castle and being filled in on the war to come.
The next morning Sirius informed the children they would be traveling to London to meet with the Grangers to see if they would consent to Hermione being brought in on prep for war. The children had been given permission to go to Diagon alley while Sirius and Marlene spoke to Mr and Mrs Granger.
"How are we getting from Hermione's home to Diagon Alley?" Harry asked.
"You can take the knight bus or we can temporarily link the grangers Floo."
"The bus!" Capella announced excitedly.
That decided the group ate breakfast before apparating to the Grangers home. The Grangers had been told to expect their arrival had been waiting by the window nearly fell over when the Potter's and Blacks appeared in the street.
Rose and Capella had yet to be properly introduced to the Grangers and felt a little nervous entering their home. Hermione seemed to be a little nervous too little did they know she never had friends over before.
The Grangers felt a little uncertain about letting the teens wander Diagon Alley alone and needed some persuasion. In the end Marlene decided to take the teens to the shopping and let Sirius handle the important stuff.
After a cup of tea the group heading to Diagon Alley left. Hermione, who had never gone to Diagon Alley for a recreational activity, was bombarding the group with questions about what you can do for fun in the shopping area.
When Marlene mentioned that they would be taking the bus to the leaky cauldron Hermione quickly started mentioning the best routes to take and commenting how the tube may be faster. Marlene gave Harry a quizzical before holding out her wand arm.
"How about we take a more direct route? How does it sound from here to there?"
"Mrs Black you can't pull out your wand in public" Hermione said shocked and started looking around to make sure no one was looking.
Before anyone could respond to Hermione a loud bang echoed through the streets and the Purple triple decker bus stopped before them. This unfortunately made Hermione panic more.
"We can't just summon buses someone will see and did you hear that thing."
"The faster you get on the faster the bus will leave" Marlene laughed, unable to hide her amusement.
"Mommy be nice you know she is Muggle born and didn't grow up with this."
Marlene threw her arms around Capella's neck and led her onto the bus closely followed by Rose and Harry, Hermione getting on only when the conductor told her to hurry up.
The bus was rather full and it took a few stops before landing by the leaky cauldron. Several people got off here and The potters and blacks plus Hermione managed to get through without any unwanted attention.
Diagon Alley was rather crowded and Rose was feeling quite happy that Marlene was accompanying them. The first step was to go to Gringotts and as soon as they entered the Goblins were there to help. Hermione, who did not have any pull with the goblins, was left to wait in line while Harry, Rose and Capella were taken to a private booth to discuss what they needed. Marlene decided to wait with Hermione feeling responsible for her care.
Not having much to discuss with the Goblins other than taking out money the group was quickly done and back in the street looking at the many wares on display. Their first stop, at Capella's insistence was to visit Florean Fortescue. The owner smiled down at them in a friendly manner as he took their requests. The sun high in the sky the group decided to eat in the open air,
The next stop was Olivaders. Marlene had insisted that proper wand holsters should be purchased so the wands would never be lost and easy to access in a pinch. Rose decided it was quite a cool gift and bought an extra for Ginny's birthday, though they had to work out when that was.
While Harry went to look in Quality Quidditch Supplies Rose and Capella went to madam malkins needing to purchase new underwear since they were growing. Not at the stage they needed anything fancy. It was a quick but embarrassing shop and they met up with Harry before he had even finished window shopping. Before they left QQS Harry and Rose went halves on a broomstick service kit. They decided one would do for the two brooms.
After leaving the broom store Hermione all but demanded the book store be next. Once there Hermione ordered a textbook for every subject at Hogwarts confusing the others quite a bit. Deciding Harry would probably get it out of her eventually Rose went with Capella to look at Potions books leaving Harry with Hermione.
While looking around Rose found a perfect book for Capella and snuck off to buy it without telling her. After buying it she had asked Marlene to keep hold so Capella didn't see. When Rose returned to Capella she was instantly curious where she snuck off to but Rose didn't tell.
After what felt like an hour Hermione was ready to leave and the others were feeling glad about it. Rose was sure Hermione's entire allowance was just spent in that one trip. After the book store the group left to head to Gambol and japes Capella wanted to get new inspiration for pranks. Hermione, who thought that pranks were not worth the time of day, walked back to the bookstore, meaning Marlene went too.
The shopping trip lasted over four hours and by the time they got back to the Grangers home Sirius let out a sigh of relief. He kissed his wife and they sat down ready to talk.
"After much consideration we have decided that Hermione can join you for your training. We have a holiday to France planned and will be away one month after that. She has permission to stay with you till one week before the train leaves. We would like to see her before she leaves
"Mom, what was this really about?" Hermione asked, not really understanding the gravity of the situation.
"Mr and Mrs Black will tell you when you go to their house sweetie" Mr Granger told her, making Capella snigger "house" under her breath but loud enough everyone heard.
Rose, not wanting to have to explain that they lived in a castle not a house, hit Capella lightly on the head. This made her pout turn round and threw herself in Rose's arms.
"Bully," she joked.
Rose turned Capella round so she was still engaged in the conversation but kept her arms around her neck hugging the younger girls back to her chest. The grangers watched in surprise since they had not been told about the two girls. Hermione was looking at Harry who just laughed a little watching the scene unfold.
"How about you stay for dinner?" Mr Granger asked
For Harry who was good friends with Hermione it was easy for him to agree but Rose and Capella didn't know how to react. Sirius, who seemed to sense their dilemma, came to their aid.
"Actually we are expected at the burrow for dinner today."
This made Harry, Rose and Capella look at Sirius.
"We are?"
"They invited us over last night and we agreed. I had not expected this to take so long in all actuality though I don't mind." Sirius said looking at a muggle watch on his wrist.
"I am sorry to turn down such a nice request, maybe we can take you up on it another time."
"Of course please come by anytime." Mr Granger told them as the group made to leave.
With goodbyes said the group apparated to the burrow to dine with the weasleys. Upon arriving in the wards the Weasleys must have been notified because Mrs Weasley came out wearing an apron it was clear she had been cooking.
"We expected you hours ago. I do hope you're doing well, come in come in" Mrs Weasley told them boisterously.
"Thank you Molly." Sirius said and led his group into the Burrow.
Upon entering Harry went upstairs to find Ron leaving the others in the living area. Rose and Capella, who had not been here before, were looking around. They had just found an adorable picture of Ginny when she was around six when Ginny herself appeared by their side.
"Trust you two to find the most embarrassing picture of me" She said in a way of announcing her presence.
Smiling Rose and Capella turned at the same time and sandwiched Ginny in a hug.
"Hey get off me." she complained half heartedly.
"Please, we know you love us." Rose said happily but let Ginny go anyway.
"Sure, sure." Ginny replied with happiness radiating off her.
"Let's go up to my room." Ginny announced wanting to relax with the girls before the meal.
The three girls went upstairs to Ginny's room. It was a bit on the small side but It looked very well designed. On the wall was a HolyHead Harpies poster making Rose put on a fake look of betrayal.
"Oh no! You're a harpy fan."
"The only all female team in the league." Ginny announced proudly looking back at Rose.
"Tornadoes all the way." Rose told Ginny who gave a look of mock horror.
"Well it is better than the cannons." was Ginny's response.
"Eww who likes the Cannons?" Capella said shocked.
"That would be my brother." Ginny told the other two girls.
"When is your birthday Ginny?" Rose asked suddenly.
"It's August 11th, why?" Ginny responded.
"I was just wondering if you were older than Capella here, turns out you are hers is the 17th August" Rose said hoping Ginny would buy the excuse.
"Not falling for Ginny now are you?" Capella joked about getting close to Rose and hugging her dramatically. Unable to help herself, Rose burst out laughing followed by the other girls in the room.
"You're the only one I want silly." Rose said once she managed to control her laughter making Capella blush dark red and Ginny to look away embarrassed hearing the statement.
"Saying that out of the blue isn't fair." Capella complained and kissed Rose gently.
"You make a cute couple." Ginny complimented.
Deciding to stop being romantic in front of Ginny the girls decided to just sit and talk about whatever came to mind. For the most part it was just lessons but. They talked a little about moving into the castle though without mentioning it was a castle, not wanting to brag about money.
An hour later Mrs Weasley had dinner served and fourteen people were cramped around a table outside since they could not fit that many in the house. The food was spectacular and for a moment Rose could understand why Ron ate so much.
There were individual conversations up and down the table and trying to tune into just one was particularly hard. That was until Ron was telling Harry Scabbers had run away and no matter how hard he searched he could not find his rat.
"Why did you pick a rat, Ron?" Sirius asked genuinely curious. He himself had a particular distaste for rats since Perrtigrew.
"Well he was Percy's. But he has Hermes now and I got Scabbers." Ron said a little embarrassed to have to explain the Hand-me-down pet.
"You like rats percy?" Sirius asked.
"Well not In Particular." Percy said his pompous attitude showed. Sirius decided that this conversation was making him think of wrong things and changed the subject.
"I hear that you two have a marauders spirit." Sirius addressed the twins instead. Said twins dropped their forks and looked at Sirius like they had seen a ghost.
"What would you know about them?" the boys asked in unison.
"Quite a bit would wager." Sirius said laughing at the response of the boys.
"Glad to see that you have heard the name. The Marauders live on."
"The Marauders are our Idols." Fred told Sirius.
"I bet they would lose it if they knew they had met one." Marlene said laughing too.
"Met one? When was this and how do you know?" George said, looking at Marlene now.
"Daddy you are being mean." Capella laughed.
Fred and George seemed to realise at the same time that they were in the presence of the marauder now the question was who it was. Together they determined it must be Sirius.
"Who are you Moony?" Fred asked.
"Noo has to be Prongs." George argued.
Sirius was now in fits of laughter, his food forgotten as he tried to compose himself.
"Both are wrong I am afraid." Capella told them since her father was too busy laughing.
"He is Padfoot. I wouldn't mention Wormtail, he is a dirty traitor."
Sirius looked mad for a moment but Marlene put a soothing hand on his shoulder and kissed his cheek.
"You're not winding us up right?" the twins asked together not caring that half of the table had no clue what was going on.
"Padfoot at your service." Sirius announced to the twins who bowed down to him and started praising his genius.
"Boys enough." Molly told her boys. Upon hearing their mom the boys sat back at the table.
"We have something that might interest you, Padfoot Sir." Fred said, looking at Sirius.
"Oh? And what might that be?" Sirius asked.
"A certain piece of Parchment." George told him.
"You have my map!" Capella exclaimed loudly.
"Your map?" Sirius asked laughing
"You did say I could have it if I found it." She reminded him.
"Ah but you didn't, they did." Marlene laughed.
"What map are we talking about?" Arthur asked, sounding intrigued.
"Just a map of the school" Fred and George responded vaguely at the same time, Molly who caught this gave them a stern look.
"Honestly mom it's just a map." Fred tried again.
"Why would Capella want just a simple map?" Arthur asked, hoping to cut off his wife.
"This map was created by my dad and his friends. That's the only reason." Capella responded in a sweet tone that just made her more suspicious to Molly but she let the matter drop. The twins mouthed to Sirius and Capella "Show you later."
With these topics went back to other things. Mr Weasley had apparently entered a jackpot draw and was telling the group if they won they would be taking a trip to Egypt. Bill, who was still in England, wanted to make sure his sister was coping well and to help his dad deal with the houses coming together in friendship had tried to say he could help with costs of visiting only to be shot down by the proud father.
After a nice meal the adults decided to share a nightcap and the teens were left outside with a conjured fire to keep them warm. Fred and George had all eyes on them, everyone wanting to see this "normal" map.
Deciding they couldn't get out of showing the map now, Fred or George went to retrieve it.
When the map was placed in front of the other teens there was some disbelief from all but Capella and Rose who believed Capella would know when the map was in front of her.
Fred and George were looking at Capella expectantly who smiled and pointed her wand at the parchment.
"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."
The black ink started forming on the paper, spreading out and showing the map. Fred and George looked gobsmacked at each other.
"We really weren't being pranked?"
"Of course not, that would be a lame prank." Capella replied laughing.
The twins seemed to be having an internal dilemma now that they knew who made the map they felt they had to hand it over. Rose, however, slid the paper back to them looking at Capella.
"I think since they found it they should keep it at least till they graduate. Or want to give it up."
Capella looked at Rose understanding what she was saying but feeling conflicted, wanting her Dad's map.
"Why don't we try to make one instead?" Rose offered.
At this Capella smiled happily, liking the idea she put her hand on Roses and helped push the map to the Weasley pranksters. The pair still looked conflicted to Harry knowing that Sirius had made it; they had already concluded Harry's Dad probably helped.
Harry, who was talking to Ron about the map, just shrugged.
"Like I was just telling Ron it is their map they can do with it as they please."
The twins, still seeming a little unsure couldn't help but laugh as Ginny, who had been quiet, spoke up.
"I will take it if you don't want it."
Despite laughing, the twins pocketed their map.
"I don't think you have earned it yet."
"I will help bring your pranking quota up Capella told Ginny.'' This comment made Fred and George look at the two girls.
"Trying to cause some competition are we?"
"Think you can keep up with the daughter of a marauder do you?" Capella challenged making most people in the gathering laugh.
"I hardly think pranking is a worthwhile way to spend your time in school" percy spoke up for the first time. His comment made the laughter stop and a unanimous groan filled the air. For a moment there was a lul in the conversation and several small conversations were made instead of a group.
After a while Sirius came to collect his lot that would be going home. Ron had asked Harry to stay over to which he agreed so Rose and Capella decided to take Ginny in his place.
For the rest of the night Rose, Capella and Ginny stayed up late, Ginny having just been introduced to muggle movies at the castle.
The week passed uneventfully with Harry, Rose and Capella spending most of their time flying and finishing their school homework so they wouldn't have to worry about it during their more intense summer studies.
As Friday arrived Rose and Harry felt particularly nervous, it would be the first time hosting in their castle. Sirius had spent some time talking to the teens wanting their opinion, they had decided the Greengrass and Weasley family would be told about the war.
The day of the event Sirius and Marlene took the teens to get new formal outfits and spent the day preparing them on the best ways to address their guests. Harry and Rose had tried to pass the hosting duties to Sirius but he had refused stating the teens would need to show they have what it takes to lead the war ahead.
Four pm found the five occupants of the castle waiting by the door. The first to arrive was Mr Weasley, once more he had brought Bill and Charlie, this time leaving his wife to look after the other children.
Harry took the lead greeting the guests with Rose feeling too nervous to put herself in that position. The Weasleys once greeted were shown into one of the larger sitting rooms, Sirius and Marlene going with them while the hosts waited for the Greengrass family.
When the Greengrass family arrived Rose was surprised to see Astoria here too. Mr Greengrass seemed to notice Rose's direction and smiled at her.
"We have always tried to maintain perfect honesty with the girls. If it is acceptable we would like them to join the discussion."
Knowing the nature of the discussion Harry and Rose looked at each other silently deciding together. After a moment Rose responded.
"Mr Greengrass If you believe Astoria is mature enough it's not our place to disagree she is more than welcome in our home."
Lord Greengrass smiled happily and seemed happy with the response. The Potters led his family into the sitting area where they shared small conversation with the Weasleys and blacks while Dinner was prepared.
After a grand dinner the families made their way into the War room. Upon entering Harry and Rose took their seats at the head of the table, their respective banners falling. The blacks took the same seats they had last time, leaving the Weasleys and Greengrass families waiting to be seated.
Harry could feel magic in the room, this time Rose felt it too and looked to SIrius. Who just smiled reassuring her it was ok.
The chairs opposite the Blacks had changed to show the crest of Greengrass, the ones further down Weasley. As the families took their seats Harry spent the next hour telling them everything they had learnt so far. It was a long hard conversation and Harry was thankful that no one interrupted him.
A few times he looked to Rose for guidance but for the most part he was confident enough to deliver the information. The last piece of information offered was the fact Harry was now technically Gryffindor not Potter.
The room was silent for quite some time and Rose felt particularly nervous, her feelings showing on Harry's face too. After a little longer Mr Greengrass started to laugh making everyone look at him shocked. His wife looked temporarily murderous at him showing this wasn't acceptable conduct.
"Sorry I was just reminded of something I was once told. Someone once told me that Sirius would try and set his child up with james' so they could join their houses and it looks like it may actually happen."
This comment made Capella and Rose blush dark red and Rose stammered quietly.
"We're not rushing into anything like that."
With the air a little less serious Arthur stood up and looked nervous.
"I'm not the best with these old traditions but I think I know enough to see why we were invited here."
Looking at his boys who nodded their heads he drew his wand and smiled at the Potters.
"I Arthur Weasley, pledge the support of my house to House's Potter and Gyrffindor. Maye they call us in times of need and in times of friendship."
The magic in the room swilled and Harry stood up.
"The house Gryffindor accepts the support of the house Weasley."
Rose, who had been watching, smiled happily before all eyes turned to her. She looked back confused. Harry elbowed her in the ribs lightly and whispered to her.
"You're the Lady of House Potter, you need to accept on the family's behalf."
Rose looked a little shocked before standing unable to hide a little embarrassment. She smiled at Mr Weasly and repeated the vow Harry had made. The room accepted the vows and a banner next to House Blacks unravelled itself. It had a bright red backing, reminding Harry of Ginny's hair, it had the crest of house Weasley, one that had not been used in sometime.
The occupants of the room that had not yet seen this before looked impressed and Mrs Greengrass looked at her husband expectantly. Taking his lead from his wife Mr Greengrass pledged his loyalty to their houses.
Once the pledge was accepted a Slytherin green banner unravelled showing the house of Greengrass in a shining white. The greengrasses looked proud with the crest and sat back down.
With the houses present now in an alliance Sirius showed the prophecy and requested the families accept his offer to train the children. The Greengrass family accepted with no hesitation. Mr Weasley agreed but only if they did not win the prize money. He felt their family needed the vacation.
With the heavy topics out of the way the guests left, with the exception of Astoria and Daphne who had been invited to stay over.