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All your favorite characters are back! Harry, Hermione, Fred, George, McGonagall, Snape, Remus, Tonks, Draco, Neville, Luna and so many others! Harry and Hermione Succubus and incubi. Harry weak at the start but thanks to Hermione becomes stronger and has a no bullshit, don't give a fuck attitude. Angela Zabini and Blaise Zabini are Sirens. Fleur Delacour is a full Veela. The Potter family over powered slowly and filthy rich while being friends with the Goblin Nation.
Pairing Of: Harry James Potter, Daphne Victoria Greengrass, Hemione Jean Granger, Narcissa Cheyenne 'Cassie' Black, Fleur Isabelle Delacour and Angela Carmen Zabini Consorts: Penelope Hope Clearwater, Alicia Lovina Spinnet, Angelina Lilian Johnson and Katie Verona Bell.
Pairing Of: Blaise Owen Zabini with Susan Marlene Bones
Pairing Of: Neville Franklin Longbottom with Padma and Parvati Patil.
Pairing Of: Sirius Orion Black with Amelia Lavada Bones and OC: Unnamed still.
Talking: Italics.
Gobbledygook: Bold, Italics, Calibri (Body).
Other Languages: Bold, Italics, Calibri Light (Headings).
Thinking: Italics, Understanding.
Rated M: For mature due to language, mild violence and adult content! If the Sexual Content is not your cup of tea, then please skip then continue! Thank You! (Under age sex mentally)
Bashing on: The Dursley's, Ginevra Molly Weasley, Ronald Billous Weasley, Molly Priscilla Weasley, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore and Severus Tobias Snape. (Severus May possibly have a change of attitude)
This story starts in 2011 instead of the 1990's. This is for fun and not for a profit writing. I don't make any money on any of my stories.
Author's Note: I want to apologize to my readers, reviewers and Followers for the Italics. Please read slowly if you must! This message will continue for the rest of this story. I also want to say I am not a perfect writer and I do this for fun. From this point forward I will be adding a writer and story after Next Chapter information. After the chapter will be a Fanfiction Story Recommendation for those of you looking for new stories to read, however I do not read any crossovers. They are confusing to find out what universe they all are from. (Sorry!) Please No Flames for that or for a bad story! A special thanks to J.K. Rowling for allowing us to play in her world just for a little while…. I am looking for a new Beta-Reader for this new story so. If you want to try your hand at being my Beta-Reader then please PM me directly and then we will talk. I will be honest and request an Editor to help with helping me with making sure that this story don't get upside down and sideways since I have dyslexia. It would be a tremulous help and I will be giving credit to anyone who helps prior to each chapter. Like the Beta-reader if you wish to help then please PM me directly so we can talk.
I was working on The Quest Of The Potter's when this chapter came to mind. It wouldn't let go and I had to put it on paper. I honestly don't know if it will be any good so I will let you my fellow readers, reviewers and followers decide and I will see you after this chapter.
This chapter is 20 pages with a word count of 27,830 words after this section. Enjoy the New Chapter Everyone!
HARRY POTTER AND THE RED STRING OF LOVE
Chapter 4: Petunia's New Start and New School Year
{…Director Taverx Office…}
The walk from Harry's room to the director's office was a quiet one for Petunia, Astoria, Martin and Taverx. Petunia took a deep breath before sighing and steeled herself as everyone walked into Taverx's office. Sitting on top of his desk was the muggle adoption papers as he took his seat. Petunia, Astoria and Martin took the three that were sitting in front of his desk and he slid the papers towards Petunia. He spoke looking at her as she picked up the quill. "You're doing the right thing Petunia. I am sure in time that Harry will see and he'll remember what you have said to him today. It will take time for Harry to come to terms with your actions, but he'll thank you in his own way when the time comes." Taverx said and Petunia quietly nodded as she sighed Harry's adoption paperwork. Astoria and Martin sighed the adoption papers before sliding them to director Taverx. Once he looked them over and made sure everything was correct he spoke looking at Petunia. "I'll have these sent to your muggle courts and once you have found a place to live, you'll receive a copy Petunia." He told her causing her to quietly nod as she stood up while Taverx gave her the divorce papers. He looked at her as he started to speak with his arms folded. "Here is your divorce papers Petunia. they are filled out correctly and all you will need to do is sign them. Just a bit of Goblin magic to help you along your path to a fresh start. Once you sign the paperwork just hand them to one of the Greengrass's and we'll take care of the rest. Now I will be keeping an eye on you through one of my guards. Keep in mind what you have learned here and the threat is very real, I suggest you take my advice." He told her as Astoria and Martin stood and shook Taverx's hand. Petunia walked to the door grabbing her suitcase. The Greengrass's soon joined her and the three of them quietly walked out of the office and out of Gringotts Bank. Petunia was led through Diagon Alley, but she didn't care to see what was around her since she knew the next step she had to do was going to be more of a challenge for her. Once outside into muggle London the Greengrass's made sure no one was looking taking Petunia by each arm before disapparating away….
{…Crawley…}
The three adults soon reappeared in Crawley with a five minute walk to the Dursley home. Half way back Petunia spoke not looking at Astoria and Martin. "Can I ask one last favor." She requested and this caused both the Greengrass's to stop and look at her. Petunia looked up at them both before continuing to speak. "I know I have no right to ask this from either of you, but I am kind of scared. You both have seen what Vernon has done to Harry, and I am afraid that once he finds out what I am going to do, he'll lash out against me. I won't ask for you to interfere, but could you stay with me to give me the strength so I can speak my mind." She requested nervously. Martin and Astoria had to look at each other before guiding Petunia into the park and sat on a bench so they could talk. Once the three of them sat down Martin got the ball rolling as he started to speak looking at Petunia. "Mrs. Dursley, there are things you should know about witch's and wizards. Up until now I have let my wife Astoria and our friend Emma do all the talking with you because the way I see it, a gentlemen should not interfere with his wives discussions unless it would harm them or others. The magical world is behind the times by a long way. It is very male dominated and wives are there to be arm candy and produce heirs. Yes women in the magical world can go to work, but it's their husbands who control what they can have in their personal vault putting a cap on it. Your brother in-law James was a rare forward thinker. He thought that women are stronger then us men, and I think he was right. You women are stronger, I mean you carry a child for nine months and then spend a few hours in pain giving birth to your son or daughter. Then you spend years dealing with temper-tantrums, changing nappies, feedings, clothing and even dealing with us men acting like big babies when we're sick. Most of the father's in the magical world don't really have anything to do with their children unless it involves their house duties. A good percentage of the pure-bloods think they are better than everyone else and they teach their children in the same manner. I do the same with my girls, when it is just dealing with our house and how to act a certain way around other pure-bloods. However I do show them how muggles, muggleborns and alike live. I honestly don't see a reason not too, because when they get older it will serve them good in the end. Now James listened to Lilly and she gave him sound advice every day.
Here is a good example; Even though your sister wasn't able to do some things as Lady Potter, James wasn't stupid. He gave her full access to all the Potter vaults giving her financial control and made sure the bills were paid. Most pure-bloods don't give their wives any access to their vaults. They fear their wives would steal from them blind, so they give their wives a personal vault with as little as 200 galleons a month to live off of, it really is sad to say, but that is the fact. Now both Johnathan and I took a page out of James's playbook so to speak. Our wives have full access to our vaults and we listen to our wives because we have complete faith in them and they give very sound advice. As far as what you told Harry about you filing for a divorce from your husband Vernon, well us wizards and witches just can't do that. Once we're married, either wanted or forced, we're bonded for life. We cannot divorce like what the muggle world can and I think that is a real shame. I mean, look at it from a child's point of view. The parents force this onto them and they are used like a dog, being at a different home every weekend. One parent saying how bad the other is. I can't understand why parents would do such a thing to their own child or children. In the Wizarding world if the parents don't want to be together any more, than the best they can do is just live separately and they are bound not to speak illy against each other. They can't even remarry because of their bond. I will point out however, that there are rare cases of someone using a love potion on someone, which will allow the one affected to leave their house and is able to remarry because the first marriage is not done legally. Just to ease your mind Petunia, your nephew Harry and his witches are not forced into their soul-bond. They truly do love each other. Yes I will admit, they will argue and fight. However their soul-bond will not allow them to get to heated. Do you understand the point I am making Petunia." He asked as he raised an eyebrow.
Petunia folded her fingers together setting them in her lap with her head bowed as she thought over what Martin told her. She nodded after a few minutes letting out a deep sigh before replying. "I think so Mr. Greengrass, but I think I should still have you both there when I do this." Petunia answered which caused Astoria to speak. "Look Petunia, you asked for our help and we will. We may not like you and your family because of what you did to Harry, but you asking for help is a big step in changing. There are a few things you and your family should know and I'll tell you once you have said your piece. For now I should help in letting you get the truth from your husband and son, let me explain. There are over 148 potions made every day, and one or two new ones come out every few months. Potion making is one of the dangerous artforms of being a witch and wizard. Your sister Lilly was a great potions mistress and taught me a lot of potions I use. Out of all the potions made, I think three of them are the most dangerous. Amortentia is the most powerful love potion in existence. It causes a powerful infatuation or obsession from the drinker. It has a distinctive mother-of-pearl sheen, and steam rises from it in characteristic spirals. However given to much can cause the drinker not just to be poisoned, but forever bound to the one he or she is attracted too. If given such an amount then there is no anti-potion to help. Felix Felicis, also called "Liquid Luck," is a potion that made the drinker lucky for a period of time, during which everything they attempt would be successful. It turned an ordinary day into an extraordinary one. It was meant to be used sparingly, however, as it caused giddiness, recklessness, and dangerous overconfidence if taken in excess. Felix Felicis is highly toxic in large quantities and like Amortentia it can become poisonous." She said and then pulled four phials from out of nowhere as she continued speaking. "This is veritaserum, more commonly known as truth serum. This is the most dangerous out of the three for a very good reason. It is colorless and odorless. It is very powerful and only a few drops are given, because if you give more than that, then it turns lethal. These are diluted versions that Lilly showed me how to make and one of them is meant to be used on children if you suspect them of lying. The other two are the antidote. However since you and your family are muggles, then these will wear off in a few hours. I could administer them to Vernon and Dudley if you would like, that way you know all you will be hearing is the truth. Think of this as our way to say thank you for signing Harry's adoption papers. I'll leave the decision up to you though." She told her and Petunia nodded.
{…Dursley's House…}
Petunia stood up causing both Martin and Astoria to join her. As the three of them left the park they continued talking and it was a bit enjoyable for the three adults even though Astoria told Petunia all about what Vernon said to her friend Emma. Petunia didn't know how long she was talking with Astoria and Martin Greengrass until she found herself standing at her front door to her house. She took a deep breath before she spoke. "Well, here goes nothing." She said causing Astoria to place a hand on her shoulders speaking. "You got this Petunia. You're a strong woman and we'll have your back. Just let Vernon and Dudley know where you stand, and don't take any bullshit." She told her to help give the woman some confidence. Petunia nodded staying quiet as she opened her front door. Astoria and Martin heard the thunderous footsteps and wondered how the floor let alone the house could still be standing. The first person that came thundering into sight was Vernon. Petunia had her arms folded as her eyes were cold boring into him. The slap across his face was so hard it left a handprint as it echoed throughout the house while Vernon was rocked back onto his heels. Petunia spoke aggressively towards him. "Living room now, Vernon." She told him and then spotted her son Dudley come flying down the stairs stopping dead in his tracks.
Petunia walked past a stunned Vernon and grabbed Dudley by his ear and pulled him towards the living room all the while he was speaking. "Oww, Oww, Oww… Momma!" He cried and Vernon followed. Astoria and Martin followed as well and saw Vernon take his favorite chair and was going to say something, but Petunia spoke first. "Save it Vernon, and sit your fat ass down and shut up. I don't want to hear a word from you Dudley Eugene Dursley." She demanded from them both. Vernon and Dudley sat and knew this wasn't the loving obedient wife and loving mother from three days ago. Something very serious happened to Petunia and it wasn't long for them to realize what was going on when she spoke. "Shocked well good, because I have a lot to say and I have been holding back for years. Now you two are going to sit there keeping your fat fucking mouths shut and listen." She told them in a forceful tone causing both boys to look even more stunned. She looked to Astoria and Martin who nodded as they stayed quiet letting Petunia know she was doing the right thing. Petunia looked to Vernon and Dudley as she continued to speak in the same harsh tone she started with. "First, you both are going to keep your tempers, because your sitting in front of Lord and Lady Greengrass. They are Harry's parents now and in a few years his in-laws." She said and Dudley smirked folding his arms as he spoke. "So no more freak, well good riddance. Too bad that I can't beat him up any more. Well at least there is still a girl at school I can beat up. I've been trying to see if she really has boobs. I mean the girl does…" He said but Petunia walked over and slapped Dudley so hard he fell off the couch with a nice red handprint on his face.
Dudley had to look up at his mother in stunned disbelief as she bored daggers into him as she spoke. "You will not, and I repeat, Not go anywhere near scion Hermione Granger. Or more precisely Lady Hermione Potter. She may be young and your age, but your torment of her ends today and you know why Dudley Eugene Dursley. It is because King Harry James Potter is her husband and yes you heard me right. Your adopted cousin is a king, so you best be telling your friends to keep their distance and hands off of a future queen. Because if you continue then your life is forfeit and there is nothing I can do. Not even our government will stand and help to save your ass." She told him unsympathetically not caring how her own son was feeling. Dudley looked like he was going to wet himself as Petunia turned her attention back to Vernon speaking with unrestrained anger in her voice. "You, I don't even know where to start. I have been nothing but loving to you, even though you had me quit my job at my father's company all those years ago. What, you didn't think I would forget Vernon Phillip Dursley. You just married me because, in your little brain, you think that it would make you the owner of Grunnings." She said as she folded her arms.
Petunia wasn't even done speaking since she had a lot more to say. She didn't even relent as she continued with the same anger she started with. "Well Vernon Phillip Dursley, let me put your fat ass at ease. You'll never be the owner. Actually your fired anyways and that is coming from the owner himself. Either that or quit, your choice. If you don't believe me then go ahead and try your luck. Once you understand that you have no job, you'll wish you have listened to me. Now that I have seen the truth, I might as well say I hate your fat ass guts, not because of you as a person, but for what you forced me to do to my own adopted nephew. In three days I heard how my adopted sister not just had a broken heart because of what she had to keep away from me growing up, but the fact that she gave her life up to save her only son and our ass's. I don't give one shit if you hate magic or not, but you should have never forced me to treat or speak to my adopted nephew the way he was treated. While coming home I heard you hit onto Harry's mother in-law, Lady Jean Anna Granger calling her stupid for not knowing about cars. You even had the balls to tell her and I quote, 'No woman can drive a car, it is for us men to do. Your no match for a ripped handsome guy like myself. Your too stupid to even know how to drive, let alone what this nice car has got. Women are just to please us men by giving us children at our beck and call.' You know who told me that Vernon? It was Lady Greengrass as her and her husband Lord Greengrass walked with me. Well guess what, you're not god's gift to women. You're a fat pig who never helped and all you think about is money and yourself." She said and then paused to catch her breath.
Vernon started to go red in the face with anger standing up and start yelling at Petunia. Martin pulled his wand and stepped in front of Petunia speaking. "Try it fatso, and you'll find yourself knocked out where you stand. Now sit down, shut up and don't move a muscle. Your wife has a lot more to say so be quiet." He told him with venom in his voice and Vernon sat down sweating as Martin turned his attention to Dudley speaking. "As for you piggy boy. You lay one hand on the future queen Hermione Potter, I'll make sure you have a pigs tail to go with that fat body of yours. Now listen and listen good, because I am going to say this just once. Harry James Potter is not just my adopted son and future son in-law. He is a lord to over 24 houses, a king and is friends to the goblin nation, you can say a prince in a respect. If you haven't figured out who we are then your both as dumb as a box of rocks. Let me spell it out to you both so you'll understand. I am a wizard and my wife is a witch. Lilly Marie Potter was a queen and the best damn friend I and my wife knew. If it wasn't for her and her husband James, you two would be dead as a doornail. No more Dursley line, oh boo-hoo. Well you fucked up, the both of you. I will not stand here and say Petunia is blameless in all of this because she is not. I am here with my wife because she asked for help, I would rather be spending my day with my children then be here with you." He stated with venom in his voice and it made both Vernon and Dudley to nod staying quiet.
Petunia smirked with her arms folded looking between Vernon and Dudley. She wasn't done with Vernon as her voice and the look she gave him could be a terror. "I am done with you Vernon. As I said, you're not god's gift to women. We don't bow down to you. Women are stronger and we have brains. Let me point out something that your little brain doesn't seem to get. Women fall in love, marry and in time get pregnant. We go through 9 months of carrying a child which is not just a joy, but painful at times. Then we go through hours of pain just to see our child. You know what else women do Vernon? We spend the next 18 years looking after our family and yet some mothers, like Lady Greengrass still hold down a career. Right now though she is a stay at home mother so her children can get the best that life has to offer, and even Lord Greengrass spends time with his children. I was wrong about treating Harry the way I did and so were you and Dudley. Just because he is a wizard doesn't mean he is a freak. He can't just say, 'Oh I don't want to be a wizard anymore and shut off who he is. It isn't like a light-switch, his magic has to be bound and that would not just kill him but his wives too. That means all of those Lords and Ladies would not be alive either. I have seen with my own eyes what magic can do, both good and the bad. I was told if we continued to beat on Harry his magic would have exploded to save his life and kill us. Is that what you wanted Vernon? I have signed Harry's adoption papers and the Greengrass's will become his parents in our world since I know I am not a good mother or aunt. You have no or had any say in this choice. I did this because Harry deserves a better life with the Greengrass's then spending it with us. We abused that boy and I honestly think he wouldn't want to come back to us if he was given a choice. I chose the best for his happiness and I hope one day he can forgive me." She told him. Petunia pulled the divorce papers and walked to a small writing table grabbing a pen.
Once she was sitting down on the couch she spoke as she signed the paperwork. "We have three months to find a place to live. Or I should say, you and Dudley have three months to find a place to live. We're not welcomed in Surrey and not in Crawley. I am divorcing you and I don't care where you go. I will find a new path in my life, and I might just go back to college and finish school. I have always wanted to become a nurse or a doctor. So who knows what life will bring me once I am out of your lives. You can raise Dudley on your own so you can see how hard it is. I will not pay you one red cent for his care since you prefer to keep the money for yourself. Oh and by the way, I noticed that our bank book had several large deposits in the amount of £25,000 every month since Harry has lived with us. I didn't understand where we got that kind of money, I always thought it was a pay raise. However in three days I put two and two together. That money was for Harry and I was stupid in spending it on Dudley for whatever he wanted. I will say this now, I will help in giving Harry back the £2,400,000 that we have spent on Dudley instead of him, this would also include 75% interest. That means you'll pay £2,100,000 and I'll pay my share once I am done with college and get a job." She said and then looked up at Vernon seriously continuing to speak. "I always wanted to say this to you Vernon since our son was 4 months old. Fuck You, you fat uneducated pig of a man. Now sign the dam papers or I will fight tooth to nail against you. Your choice Vernon and I will be speaking with Smeltings and Grunnings within the week. As I said, I'm done. Oh, and Dudley, I will be speaking with West Green Primary School about your bullying and I will also inform them about Lady Potter." She said as she handed Vernon the divorce papers.
Vernon saw the seriousness on Petunia's face while Dudley spoke looking at his mother. "But momma, my toys they're…" He said and Petunia folded her arms cutting him off speaking, "They were never yours to begin with. Every single toy and things we got you, your cousin paid for. You didn't earn them, you bullied and cried like a spoiled child getting whatever you wanted. You think I am stupid Dudley. I mistreated Harry making him do all the cooking, cleaning and gardening. While you did nothing, all you did was complain and blame Harry for your own misbehaving. He got better marks then you and what did he get. I'll tell you what he got Dudley, he got beat. That is not something that I am proud of and neither should you or Vernon. Maybe you should get beat just like your cousin and then tell me how it feels…." She said just as a knock on the door was heard cutting Petunia off.
Petunia sighed letting out a deep breath before speaking. "Now what, I don't have time for this shit." She said and then walked out of the living room. Petunia flung open the front door and saw Corey Powell with his mother and father, Connie and Conor. They were with Damian Gibson and his parents Darcey and Dexter Gibson. The last family Petunia saw was Fletcher Fisher and his parents Frances and her husband Felix. Petunia folded her arms looking at the three families with a scornful look in her eyes causing Connie to speak. "Um, did we come at a bad time Petunia." She asked in a warm manner. Petunia kept the same look as she spoke like ice to the three sets of parents. "Yes you did Connie, I want a word with all of you, so please come in and make yourselves comfortable. You're not going to believe what I will say, but it will be the truth and I have my nephew's in-laws here to help confirm it." She told them before allowing them to walk in. As Petunia was walking the uninvited guests through the hallway Astoria pulled her wand and expanded the living room adding in more chairs. She just put her wand away as Petunia walked in with everyone who was at the front door. Petunia spoke not looking at the uninvited guests. "Sit, because this is going to be harsh." She said coldly.
Mr. Powell, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Fisher looked at Vernon in surprise. He just stayed quiet shaking his head as the wives took a seat while their sons sat with Dudley thinking that this was some kind of joke. Petunia looked at all the parents before she spoke. "These people are Lord and Lady Greengrass and they are here on behalf of Lord and Lady Granger. The Granger's are very pissed off or they would be here themselves. Now listen and listen good, because I will not repeat myself. Your boys along with my son have bullied a girl named Hermione Granger. They have sexually harassed her and this is now an official warning coming from their government. Any and I do mean any more of your sons bullshit towards Ms. Granger then your lives are forfeit. Not even our government will step in to help. Just so you are very aware of how serious this is, I'll tell you now that my nephew is her husband and he wants to rip all of you apart in court. Believe me, he has that much power as a king. I didn't know until three days ago and the small country is up in arms. Britain imports 89% of my nephews gold and other goods from his country. If they pull away from us then we're all fucked. I think you better have your sons start speaking and hear the truth, because Lady Greengrass has truth serum with her and she can use it without your consent on your boys since this is a diplomatic issue. I am already livid with Vernon and Dudley so don't be too surprised when I say you walked into a very personal family matter that I will get back too later." She told them and this caused Darcey to stand up speaking in shock. "You can't be serious Petunia. My little Damian is only 9 and how dare you accuse him of sexually harassing a girl. Maybe she deserves it for looking like a whore." She flatly stated.
Petunia had a dangerous look in her eyes as she slapped the arrogant bitch Mrs. Gibson across the face so hard it left a handprint. Mrs. Gibson placed a hand to her cheek in shock not believing she was just slapped by Petunia the one woman she thought of as a friend. Everyone else was dumbfounded while Petunia was finally at her breaking point. She roared at the stupid woman. "DON'T YOU EVER SPEAK ABOUT A 9 YEAR OLD FUTURE QUEEN LIKE THAT TO ME. PRINCESS HERMIONE JEAN GRANGER IS OF ROYAL BIRTH AND WOULD NEVER LET YOUR SON'S GREESEY HANDS TOUCH HER INAPPORPRIATELY. SO DON'T SIT THERE AND GIVE ME A BULLSHIT EXCUSE ON YOUR OWN SON'S BEHAVIOR!" She said angerly as Astoria pulled the four phials before she spoke coldly. "How dare you insult a queen ma'am. Let's get to the bottom of this right now. I will not stand here and listen to you badmouth a 9 year old child for going through a growth spurt." She told her before walking over to Damian forcing him to his feet. She uncorked one of the phials and let three drops hit his tongue before roughly sitting him on the couch. Everyone watched as his eyes glazed over causing Astoria to speak. "Tell me your name." She demanded and Damian spoke. "Damian Darius Gibson." He answered. Astoria set the phials on the table before looking at the parents continuing to speak. "These are the truth serum and antidotes. There is not that many people in my country that can make them. I am however one that can make this. We use stronger versions for criminals to get the truth. These are the diluted versions and I sure can use them on you if you don't sit down and keep that trap of your shut. This is a diplomatic issue and I have every right to do this to each boy here." She told them and Darcey sat down shutting her mouth.
Astoria nodded before turning back to her son speaking. "Now Mr. Gibson, tell me everything you and your friends have done to my queen. You cannot lie so don't try." She said sternly. Over the next 20 minutes Damian told the truth about what him and his friends did to Hermione shocking all the parents. Astoria looked to Mr. and Mrs. Gibson as she gave a hard slap to their sons back speaking. "Right now I have every right to take your son back to my country and have him convicted for sexual harassment. However I will not do that today, instead I'll leave the truth serum in his system. This will insure both of you that nothing but the truth will come out of his mouth. I am appalled at how you allow your son to behave. I now give you this warning from my government. If your son lays one hand on our queen we will have each of you arrested and convicted which would be no less than a death sentence." She told them harshly making the parents gulp. Astoria wasn't finished speaking as she turned to the other boys. "Now would you like to tell the truth to your parents, or have this shoved down your throats where it is forced out of you." She said coldly. Each boy shook their heads and one by one they told their parents the truth and even somethings that were never said. This horrified all the parents and even the Greengrass's. Astoria sighed as Mr. Powell and Mr. Fletcher came to a silent agreement. It was Mr. Powell who spoke. "Lady Greengrass, I want to thank you for opening our eyes to what our sons have been doing. Since they have been lying to us this entire time, I want to make a request from both families. Please administer that serum to both our sons. This way we can insure that they will tell us the truth from now on, and I'll be speaking to West Green Primary School about my sons actions. I'll make sure he stays away from your queen. If he don't then the punishment will not be to his liking." He said as he looked angerly at his son with his arms folded. Mr. Fletcher nodded his agreement as their wives were in dumbfounded shock.
Astoria walked up and force both boys to their feet before speaking. "Open your mouths, this won't hurt, but it will insure you will speak the truth from now on. It will wear off over time when you learn that telling the truth and facing the consequences is a lot better then lying." She said and both boys opened their mouths. Once each boy was given three drops of the truth serum Astoria asked a few simple questions to make sure it was working before giving them both hard slaps on their backs. The Gibson's, Fletchers and Powell's left with Petunia walking them to the door. Petunia came back a few minutes later and she looked at Vernon speaking. "Well, are you going to sign the divorce papers or will I have to fight you on this." She said coldly pointing to the paperwork. Vernon sighed and reluctantly signed the papers. Petunia walked over and picked them up off the coffee table as she spoke. "I'll have my stuff packed and will be out of your life in a bit Mr. Dursley. You may address me as Ms. Evans and do not call me by my name." She told him before handing the divorce papers to Martin. She walked out of the living room not saying a word which caused Astoria to nod following Petunia.
Astoria walked up the stairs and heard sobbing coming from the bedroom at the end of the hall. She walked down and knocked on the door before slowly opening it. Petunia looked up and wiped her eyes before standing up speaking. "Oh, um sorry about that, I look a downright mess. Here I think Harry might like this." She said walking around the bed before picking up a photo. Petunia walked up to Astoria handing her the photo continuing to speak. "It may not move like what Harry has seen, but it is the only photo of me and Lilly together before her days at Hogwarts. I hope he'll like it." Said Petunia as Astoria looked a bit sorrowful. She softly smiled at Petunia before speaking. "Hey it's okay to cry, it is natural and this will be a big adjustment. Thank you, I am sure he'll love it." She told her. Astoria guided Petunia to the edge of her bed and sat down next to her before continuing to speak. "I know this is hard and you're a brave woman. Martin has a few apartments here in the muggle world close to some colleges. Since your needing a helping hand right now and you have no money, we'll get you into one of our apartments and get you started to get back into school. We'll even help in giving you some money for your living expenses. This isn't a loan, it's a gift and a hand up instead of a hand out. Now Petunia, there is something that I must tell you." She said causing Petunia to look at her.
Seeing that Petunia had her full attention Astoria continued speaking. "Since you put up Harry for adoption, I will have to obliviate your memory about magic. You will not remember anything of our world, but I'll make sure you remember us and Harry though. All you'll know is that we're just like you. I won't do it until your settled into one of our apartments. Don't worry about Vernon or Dudley because Martin is giving them the same talk." She said causing Petunia to nod. Astoria stood up pulling her wand as she smiled speaking. "May I give you a hand. I think a bit of magic could make packing a bit faster, and then we'll be out of this house." She said with a bit of sadness. Petunia nodded after she took one more look around and sighed knowing this would be the last time she would be living in this house. Astoria flicked her wand and Petunia's suitcase came floating in and landed on the bed unzipping itself. Astoria continued some delicate wand movements shrinking everything and it floated into Petunia's suitcase.
Petunia took a deep breath and sighed taking her wedding ring off her left hand and set it onto the dresser. Astoria left with the suitcase floating behind her as Petunia took one last look at the almost bare room before closing the door softly behind her. As Petunia was coming down the stairs Astoria was gathering whatever Petunia had in the rest of the house. Twenty-five minutes later Petunia, Martin and Astoria stood in the living room with all of her belongings, and Martin pointed his wand at Vernon and Dudley. He quietly obliviated their memory having them forget all about magic. Petunia walked over seeing that their eyes were glazed over and kissed Dudley on the forehead before turning and quietly walking out of 9795 softly closing the front door behind her. Astoria and Martin walked with Petunia down Church Street quietly before they started talking to each other. No one knew that out of the three of them, one was a witch while the other was a wizard. The three of them had to walk 7 minutes away to Apple Park to disapparate since the streets were busy….
{…Sheffield…}
Astoria, Martin and Petunia quickly appeared in Sheffield out of sight of the muggles and Martin started walking once he got his baring's. Astoria and Petunia followed and the first stop the three of them made was to the nearest bank. They walked in as the bank manager came around a corner. She stopped in her tracks realizing who two of them were. She walked over to the three of them before speaking keeping their true identities as a witch and wizard a secret from muggles. "Mr. and Mrs. Greengrass, well this is a surprise. What brings you into Sheffield this afternoon." She asked and Martin shook the managers hand as he replied. "Good afternoon Mrs. Murphy. I need a bit of help if you don't mind." He inquired and the manager nodded as she spoke once again. "Yes of course, anything for one of our biggest account holders. Please follow me to my office and I'll see what I can do to help." She said before showing the three of them into her office. Once the four of them sat down Martin got straight to why they were there. "Well Mrs. Murphy, the reason I am asking for your help is because you see, Mrs. Dursley here is going to be going through a divorce and she wants to go back to school. I was hoping to get her started with her own account under her maiden name." He told her and then looked at Petunia before continuing to speak. "I do apologize for divulging your personal problems Mrs. Dursley. I think your sister Lilly Potter would slap me stupid if I didn't." He said and the mention of the name Potter shocked the bank manager. Her eyes went wide as dinner plates looking at Petunia. In shock Mrs. Murphy spoke. "Wait a minute. You're the sister to the owner of the bank." She asked looking at Petunia.
Petunia looked a bit surprised and puzzled before she replied. "Well not really, I mean she was my adopted sister, and she did have a son named Harry. From the last letter my sister wrote me he was named after his great grandfather Henry. I don't know anything about my adopted sister after she left for boarding school. We sort of lost contact and then she passed away a few years later after giving birth to her son. Mrs. Murphy, what did you mean that she owned this bank." Petunia asked questionably. Mrs. Murphy nodded before she replied. "I see, well I know this is a bit late, I am sorry for your loss. I hope to see Mrs. Potter's son in the future. Anyway… to answer your question Mrs. Dursley, your sister saved this bank from closing down years ago. She put over £197,087,360 into this bank saving a lot of jobs. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be here today. I think the bank can help you out Mrs. Dursley." She said and then turned to Martin Greengrass continuing to speak. "Mr. Greengrass, how much would you like to put into Mrs. Dursley's account to start her off. We have some really good plans that could also help if she is going back to school." Mrs. Murphy said and Martin nodded. He sat up just a bit more before speaking. "I would like to transfer £200,000 from my account into Mrs. Dursley's. This should give her a fresh start in getting onto her feet, and if you could, would you see about anything for college students. I think that should be very helpful as well." He told her and Mrs. Murphy nodded.
She opened a drawer on the right side of her desk and pulled out a few slips of paper and a pen before handing them to Petunia. "While I am out for a minute to start the transfer, please fill these out and don't worry about not using your maiden name for now. When your divorce is done, just come back in with the paperwork and I'll straighten everything out." She told her before getting up from her desk and leaving the office. Petunia pulled out all the relevant documents from her purse to fill out the paperwork. Just as she was almost finished with the paperwork, Mrs. Murphy walked back into her office. Once she sat down at her desk Petunia spoke. "I am sorry, I don't have a new address to send my bank statements or my new debit card too. But I swear that once I get my new address, I'll come straight here and fill out the paperwork properly." Petunia told Mrs. Murphy and this caused her to giggle amusedly. Petunia looked at her funny before speaking once again. "Did I miss something, I don't understand why your laughing Mrs. Murphy." She stated.
Mrs. Murphy stopped giggling before she replied. "No offence Mrs. Dursley, but you did miss something very important. Let me explain; You see, when I said that your sister Lilly put in £197,087,360 to save this bank and all the jobs here, she had the backing of Director Taverx and Gringotts bank. Your sister, Lilly Potter and the families that are tied to her house was not stupid, and neither is Gringotts. This bank is only one of many that is run secretly by the goblins for witch's and wizards who don't want to work in the Ministry Of Magic. Muggles that have children that is a witch or wizard have accounts here to help their kids. This is to help in case they can't make it into Diagon Alley." She told her and Petunia caught onto what Mrs. Murphy was hiding causing her to speak. "So are you magical, I mean are you a witch like Mrs. Greengrass." She asked a bit more softly.
Mrs. Murphy nodded as she replied. "Yes, I am a witch, actually I am a half-blood. My mother was a pureblood and my father was a muggle who worked with the government. It wasn't easy for them and it took a few years for my mother to tell my father that she was a witch. Suffice it to say, they were deeply in love with each other and it didn't matter what my mother was. My father loved her and they married a year after they met. I was born a year later, that was years just before your sister Lilly entered Hogwarts. I got to know your sister in my fifth year. Your sister was a very bright witch, but that didn't necessarily mean she was having problems in school. Next to Professors McGonagall and Flitwick Lilly confided in me about her friends and the troubles she was having. I got to know her friends and helped in solving issues because they were from different houses. I must say, it was not easy when you're a Ravenclaw." She said with a warm smile. She continued to speak looking at Petunia. "Anyway, enough reminiscing, we have to get you your new account open." She said and then slid a withdrawal slip to Martin. She spoke as she pulled a welcoming packet and a temporary debit card from one of her desk drawers. "If you could please Lord Greengrass, sign the withdrawal slip and I'll have that money transferred into Mrs. Dursley's new account." She requested and Martin nodded before signing the slip of paper.
Mrs. Murphy handed Petunia the welcoming packet which had bold print on it. Petunia looked at the front of the packet which read; 'P&G Trust Financial Corp.' written on top in big gold and green lettering. In the center was a silver dragon and two crossed swords with a scale in its maw. Mrs. Murphy spoke as Petunia looked at the front of the packet. "The dragon symbolizes the house of Potter and the crossed swords and scale represents Gringotts. The gold and green you see represents the Potter's and the Greengrass's. Here is your temporary debit card and all we have to do is create a pin code then we can transfer the £200,000 into your account. Once that is done, I'll show you around the bank so you know what is available to you." Said Mrs Murphy. Petunia made a pin code for her temporary debit card before Mrs. Murphy showed Petunia the back of the bank were customers were allowed to go. They entered what looked like an office but it wasn't. There sitting on two walls was pin boards filled with lists of Hogwarts supplies and they were done by year. There was a few empty boards for special events and send-outs. On another wall was rows of bookshelves filled with books. In the center of the room was several tables and chairs with lamps on top of the tables. Mrs. Murphy started to explain what the room was. "Mrs. Dursley, this room is used for witch's and wizards to make orders for their children. We have every Hogwarts supply list by year. Even Muggle parents use it for their magical children. Sometimes goblins come in to help the muggle parents with tuition for Hogwarts. It may not be perfect but it does get the job done. You'll see next to the special events and send-out board there is a request board for the parents who want to send their children a special package to Hogwarts. It is an extra fee though. Now if you would follow me, I'll show you the college room just down the hall." She said before leading Petunia out of the room.
They walked down the hallways passing four doors before entering the fifth on the left side. The room Petunia was standing in was a lot bigger than the last one and it looked the same as the one she left. Mrs. Murphy explained what Petunia was looking at in the room. "As you can see, Mrs. Dursley. This is just like the last room we left. However instead of Hogwarts supply lists, there are college courses and the list of books you'll need for each subject. The nearby college does have both magical and muggles attending. The muggles that don't have family that is a witch or wizard do attend the school and they know nothing about us. They too have accounts here and come into this room to make sure they get the proper books ordered. Once you have registered and have your class schedule, please come back and I'll be more than happy to help in making sure you get the proper books and supplies you'll need." She said and then continued speaking. "Well, that is about it for the tour, let's go back to my office and I'll go over your entire account with you." She said and Petunia nodded before following Mrs. Murphy back to her office.
Everything that the Greengrass's and Petunia needed to do only took just a few hours and they walked out of the bank with everything in hand. Martin, Astoria and Petunia walked 5 to 10 minutes just to get to the apartment complex that the Greengrass's owned. This was because Martin was stopping and pointing out several spots of restaurants, the local park, pubs and other small things. Just as they came to a stop Petunia saw the sign to where she was going to be living which read, 'Jade Chateau Estates'. Petunia saw very manicured lawns, trees and a fountain. The buildings around the property was five stories and she had to wonder how much the rent was a month for such a nice place. Martin walked into the main building where everyone paid their rent, picked up packages, check their post along with various other things. The manager looked up from his computer as he heard a knock on the door. He stood up and walked over to Martin shaking his hand while speaking. "Good afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Greengrass. I wasn't expecting you for a few weeks. what can I do for you this afternoon." Said the manager as Martin saw that the man was sweating. This didn't go unnoticed by Astoria or Petunia either.
Martin being a man of business always looked at peoples body language. This was engrained into him by his father and his grandfather from a very early age. Deciding to see what was going on, he shook the manager's hand as he replied. "Good afternoon Mr. Harper. I hope things are going well and there are no problems." He said in a business tone. Martin eyed his apartment manager carefully as the three of them sat down in the office while Mr. Harper took his seat behind his desk. Mr. Harper got straight to business once he was seated. "What can I do for you this afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Greengrass. The money shouldn't be collected this early, there is still a few weeks left." He said as his eyes looked shifty and he fidgeted a bit. Martin looked to his wife Astoria who gave a slight nod. Martin than turned back to Mr. Harper before speaking clearing his throat. "Ahem, well yes. I understand that the bills are not due for a few weeks yet. Actually, I am here to help Mrs. Dursley here get into one of my 3 bedroom apartments. I know we still have a few that are still open. I'll be paying for her rent up to a year and anything else that will qualify for her to move in as soon as possible." Martin told him and this caused Mr. Harper to go wide eyed and sweat a bit more.
Pulling out an application from his desk Mr. Harper spoke. "Um yes, of course. If Mrs. Dursley would please fill out this application while I go and see if there is an apartment available to look at, I am sure we will have one." He answered before sliding the application and a pen to Petunia. Mr. Harper left his office as Petunia started to fill out the application and Martin looked to his wife Astoria speaking. "Something doesn't seem right. I don't know what's going on, but Mr. Harper seems a little shifty. I just can't put my finger on it, I know we hired him to take care of our apartments, but something really seems to be amiss because of the way Mr. Harper is acting. I wonder if we're losing any money and if we are, what should we do about it? If we are losing money. Then I think we should fire Mr. Harper and get a replacement manager. We need a reliable apartment manager to run the apartments. I just don't know what we should do dear. I just don't know what we should do." Said Martin letting out a sigh. Astoria looked at her husband with a nod in agreement before she replied. "I have to agree. You know, something just doesn't feel right. Let's make up an excuse, I'll just say I have to go see the kids. Can you take care of things from here? Of course, I'll go see if Director Taverx can send somebody out to take a look at this place. I don't know if we should keep our manager where he's at. Getting a new apartment manager won't be easy, but getting the right one that's honest and will treat everybody fairly is what we should expect. This is a business and people's homes. My personal feelings on Mr. Harper are kind of a moot point at this time dear, but how I feel speaking like a business woman is, if he is stealing from us and from our tenants. He definitely needs to be fired. The best we can do is just look into what's going on." Astoria told him and Martin had to agree. It wasn't long when Mr. Harper walked back into his office with a smile on his face, which kind of creeped out Petunia in the Greengrass's as well.
Martin, Petunia and Astoria stood up just as Mr Harper spoke. "Well I have some good news. We do have three apartments available that she can look at, but they are pretty expensive. They are about 2000 a month. I hope she can afford it, honestly I would hate to see her move in and then not being able to pay. Now, two of the apartments are fully furnished. While one is not, it does have a bed and a dresser, but that's about it. Of course it comes with the standard kitchen area, washer dryer hookups, you know the bare necessities for living. Everybody needs those. The living room is huge, with a nice panoramic view of the city. You are able to see things that you probably wouldn't see. It's up on the 5th floor, however. It does come with three big bedrooms standard. The three big bedrooms have a nice view. You will get plenty of light and you have a lot of privacy. Of course, you have your own balcony. But unfortunately, there is no barbecuing on the balcony. It is kind of a fire hazard, so there is a downside. We have laundry mats on site, weight room, pool, sauna, a meet & greet area and a recreation center. You can pretty much play games there. Jade Chateau estates is a really nice place for what you really pay. But like I said, it's really expensive. You said Mr Greengrass, that you'd pay for her apartment up for a year. That's great news. Let me just grab the keys and I'll go ahead and show you the new apartments. We just had a couple of tenants move out last week. I really don't know what the problem was, but anyway we do have the apartments available for new tenants to show, so if you follow me right this way." Explain Mr. Harper giving Petunia the up sale on the apartments. Petunia finished up the application while Martin and Astoria looked at each other in complete confusion.
Martin and Astoria had to look at each other because they didn't understand why people would be moving out when it is just the end of the month and they were happy living here. They knew that all their tenants paid on time. They just hoped it wasn't Mr. and Mrs. Henderson that moved out. They were a really nice old couple and they had some really great grandkids. Astoria looked at the clock just as they came out of the office noticing the time and then spoke. "If you will excuse me Mr. Harper, I do have children I have to attend too. School is going to be starting soon, so I have to get them ready and get there school supplies so they can start on time. I'll let my husband stay with Mrs. Dursley and I'll see you soon." Astoria told him before she gave her husband a kiss on the cheek and then left. Martin and Petunia walked with Mr. Harper to the nearest apartment that was available. They did keep a close eye on him, even though they didn't know what was really going on. Once they got inside one of the new apartment Martin quickly and leaned over and whispered something to Petunia in her ear. "Petunia, I need your help. I don't know what's going on here, but something's not right. I want you to pick out an apartment. I promise you that you will not lose your apartment. Everything will be paid for up to a year, and if what I suspect is going on. I want you to take over as an apartment manager. It is not much and the hours are not great, but at least it'll get you some money in your pocket for school. You know, it is just a start for you. You know, Astoria and I said that we would help you, and that is a promise we intend to keep. We just need a little bit of help to find out what's going on here. I hope we can figure this out soon and I hope we can rely on your eyes and ears since you are known to be kind of a gossip queen. Anyway, let's go ahead and take a look and see what you like." He told her and she had to nod in agreement, because she even noticed that Mr. Harper was being a little shifty. Something even didn't feel right for Petunia and she hoped to help out in any way she can. Because the Greengrass's were helping her into a new place to live, going back to school and helping her with her divorce.
Petunia realized that not all witches and Wizards were bad, not even magic. Petunia knew that magic could be a good thing. She just hoped one day that her nephew Harry could forgive her for what she had done. Petunia looked around the apartment, and she did see a few little issues but nothing too bad. Petunia looked at Mr Harper before she began to speak. "You know, I like this place. I think I'll like living here. I hope there's an apartment that is fully furnished, because I really don't have that much in belongings. It would give me a good chance to get a good start. I have a lot going on. Would you let me take a look at another apartment before I say yes. I hope one that is furnished. If it's what I like, I'll go ahead and sign the paperwork and I can move in today, if that's okay with you." Said Petunia and Mr. Harper grinned like he just won the lottery. He rubbed his hands together like he just gained a new victim. This didn't go unnoticed by either Martin or Petunia. They just nodded to each other and continued on to the next apartment.
{…Gringotts Bank…}
As Martin and Petunia looked at some new apartments, Astoria was walking into Gringotts bank. She was greeted by a goblin and they walk to director Taverx office once she told the goblin what was going on. It was pretty serious in the goblins eyes. No one stole money from the goblins let alone from one of the biggest depositors the bank has. Once the goblin walked to the office and knocked on the door. Both Astoria and the goblin waited For the director to allow them entry. Director Taverx looked up at his door before he spoke. "Enter." He said in his gruff voice causing Astoria to enter the office and take a seat. Director Taverx raised an eyebrow. Wondering what was going on, he knew the last time he saw Astoria like this was when she brought Harry into Gringotts. Astoria got straight to the point as she started to speak. "Director, I need your help. Something's going on at one of our apartment complexes. Our apartment complex, Jade Chateau Estates has something fishy going on. I think we just lost an elderly couple that has been there for over the past 10 years. I suspect that two other tenants who just moved in last month is gone as well. We normally don't have a fast turnaround this soon. Martin and I think that the manager might be stealing from our residence or something much worse. We just don't know what's going on. We'll be more than happy to pay for your services. We just need somebody to go and take a look at this place. Martin's there with Petunia now and everything so far is going good. Petunia has a new account and now it is just the apartment and school to deal with. I just don't know what we can do since we have our hands in to many cookie jars at the moment. I was hoping you could help figure out what's going on with this apartment complex. Honestly, we just don't have time to look into the matter ourselves. We have to deal with Harry coming into the family and his betrothal to my daughter, plus school starting soon. Martin and I are worried about Harry lashing out without warning and it's a lot to deal with. I just hope it doesn't happen to him and just don't want to see him lose his temper. I would hate it even worse if he just breaks down and cries without stopping, that's our biggest worry at this point. So would you be willing to help us out? We would be glad to pay the goblin nation 30% on top of the fees that we will have for your services." Astoria told him. This made the director sit up a bit more hearing the concern in Astoria's voice.
Taverx looked at Astoria before he began to speak. "Sure, I don't mind. After all, you did adopt Harry, and for that there is no way I can't ever turn you away. I will get a team of my goblins together, and get out there as soon as I possibly can. If you're worried about something, then it worries us too. If the Greengrass's are truly losing money. Then that really piss's us off because that means we're losing money too and no one steals from us goblins." He said and this caused Astoria to nod feeling a little bit of relief. As Astoria got up from her seat the director continue to speak. "Oh, just so you know, Harry is doing just fine and he is sleeping. I guess the admission from his aunt really hit him hard. He cried for at least a couple of hours into his witch's arms. I'm sure you wanna go see them now. They should be awake, can you give them my best? I should be down there shortly. I just have a few things to finish up and I'll be down, if not then I'll see you all back here." He said with a mischievous look on his face. Astoria couldn't help but laugh before she left the office and headed down to the medical ward.
{…Gringotts, Children's Medical Ward…}
Astoria soon walked into the observation room and looked through the one way mirror at a sleeping Harry, Hermione and Daphne. She couldn't believe how much time and how much change happened between the three kids. She was just happy to know that the kids will be fine in the near future. What awaited them at Hogwarts however, was a whole different matter. She just wondered what Albus Dumbledore would want to do to the kids once they entered the old school. Deciding to leave that aside for now, she walked out of the room and into their hospital room to wake them up. They couldn't sleep all day even though it was late. Brushing the hair out of Harry's eyes, she kissed him on the forehead before she started to speak. "Hey big guy, it's time to wake up. You've been sleeping for quite a while. You can't be sleeping all day or won't be able to sleep tonight. We still have to go get you some birthday presents." She said causing Harry to slowly open His eyes. She smiled in a motherly smile at him before she woke up the two girls. Hermione and Daphne smiled as they slowly opened their eyes and stretched. Astoria waited for the three kids to get out of bed and dressed before she began to speak again especially to Harry. "Hey kiddo, I'm sorry about your aunt Petunia. I didn't know that it would affect you as badly as it did, but at least you got to know the facts, and she did apologize to you, so at least it's a start. I hope someday you'll be able to forgive her." Said Astoria in a warm motherly tone which Harry promptly nod sharply as he stayed quiet.
Harry looked over at his new adopted mom before he replied. "I think that was to be expected. But in all honesty, it did hurt. I just don't know why she wouldn't want me around and treat me like a part of her family; I mean, I can't help it being magical. My mom was magical, and so was my dad. What makes magic so bad. Maybe one day I can forgive her. But right now I just cannot. Right now though, thanks to Daphne and Hermione, I think I can get through this. I know I got a long way to go to heal mentally. I just hope one day that I don't have to deal with anything like what I have dealt with for the past eight years." Harry said and this caused Astoria to smile seeing his maturity. She knew that any normal 9 year old would have a rougher time dealing with the physical, emotional, mental and verbal abuse; however she did keep her own worries away from Harry. Astoria ruffled his hair with a motherly smile, but she couldn't help but feel somewhat pained for what he had gone through. Astoria shook the thought out of her head as all three kids were ready to go.
{…Gringotts Bank, Taverx Office…}
They soon left the hospital room and headed back up to the director's office. Astoria once again knocked onto his door before they heard his gruff voice call out. "Enter." He said and his door opened. Taverx had a goblin size grin on his face seeing Harry and the girls walking in with Astoria. Getting up from his desk, he walked over to Harry and gave him a hug along with the girls. Once he sat behind his desk and his guests sat in front of him he spoke. "I see you're up and about Harry. I know the last few days have been harsh on you. Especially the last couple of months. Let's just hope the rest of your time in the magical world is a little bit more relaxing until things get more serious once you get older. For now though, you just go home and spend time with your new family. Get to know the Grangers too, because Miss. Hermione here is also your wife. But we'll save that for a later date. If you need anything. Do not hesitate to send me an owl, I'll do anything for you and your family my boy. I will give your grandmother my best. Anyway, you should get home and be a kid. You're only a kid once in your life, and you should enjoy it by playing and growing up. Oh, by the way. I have something for you. I think you would like this. I took it out of your mother's vault while you were sleeping. Just so you know though, only myself and one other goblin can enter your vault without permission. It is for your family, and your family only. Your father James, set it up a long time ago so I do hope you don't mind. Anyway, let me go get that surprise for you and I'll be right back. I think you will really like this." Taverx explained to Harry and this caused him to nod.
While director Taverx was gone Daphne turn to her mother as she spoke. "Mom can Hermione stay over until school starts? She is my mate and I would like to know her better." She said and this caused Astoria to think a bit before she could give an answer. Hermione looked to Daphne's mother before she spoke as well. "Mrs. Greengrass, my mom and dad came to visit us while Harry was asleep. They thought it would be a good idea if I got to spend time with both of my mates so we could get to know each other before school starts. I promise that I'll be on my best behavior Mrs. Greengrass." She told her with pleading eyes. Astoria giggled a bit before she answered both girls. "Okay, but I will have to talk with my husband first and then I'll speak with your parents Hermione, just to make sure it will be okay. I am guessing they took Mrs. Zabini and her children out so they can talk about everything." She inquired which Hermione nodded as director Taverx walked back in with little Astoria Jr.. Astoria ran up and gave Harry a big hug seeing that he was awake before she gave her older sister one as well. Taverx walked up to the elder Astoria and her children before speaking. "I picked up little Astoria from our care center since you were out for a while. I was told that she was very well behaved." He told her while the three girls spoke amongst themselves.
Astoria nodded her thanks before Taverx turned to Harry pulling out a small picture frame from his vest pocket continuing to speak. "Harry, here you go my boy. As promised, a surprise for you. This is a portrait of your mom, it's not your normal portrait though. Your mom will move and speak with you. I am sorry that it took a bit, it was because I had to explain to your mom what happened and who is taking care of you now Harry. I can say she was a lot worse than a pissed off dragon with no food. However when she was calmed down she was ecstatic to know that one of her best friends is now your new mom. I'll give your moms portrait to your new mom so you don't lose it and when you get home she can enlarge it back to its normal size for you. Since you don't have a wand yet, I placed a goblin spell on your moms portrait so when you walk into your new bedroom or where ever you put her, she will awaken and see your happy face and start talking with you. I know you have a lot of questions, so she is the best person to talk with." He said and this caused Harry to almost start crying. Harry couldn't help himself and gave Director Taverx a hug making Astoria, Daphne, Hermione and Astoria Jr. to wipe away some tears off of their faces seeing Harry smile. Out of the entire summer that Harry had to deal with everyone thought that this was the best present he ever received. Astoria and her three children and with Hermione said their goodbyes to Taverx before leaving and made their way into the main part of the bank.
{…Gringotts Bank…}
Astoria saw two adults and a child she wished she didn't see. Walking into Gringotts with their normal arrogance was Serena and Lucius Malfoy with their son Draco in tow. She sighed as she pushed Harry behind herself as to protect him while her daughter Daphne, Hermione and Astoria Jr. stood at her side. The Malfoy's spotted Astoria and walked over like they owned the bank and it was Serena who spoke in a demeaning tone. "Ah Lady Greengrass, I see you got more children with you. What a pity, you know you can't raise this many kids all by yourself. Your just as bad as the Weasley's always popping out brats like a vending machine. You just can't keep your legs closed now can you, Lady Greengrass. You know I heard a really good rumor though." She said with her nose in the air.
The elder Astoria rolled her eyes as she crossed her arms before she even replied. "And I see your just as stuck up as ever, let me guess, Lucius finally drug your sorry ass out of the gutter and fucked you stupid, or is it that you haven't been fucked since that snot nosed brat of yours came out from between your legs making you more of a bitch. Oh silly me, I forgot that your husband likes to rape women and when he is done with his toys he throws them away, like he did with you once he got what he wanted, an heir. No wait, wait I got it, Lucius finally went out and bought you a blowup doll and a few vibrators to warm your bed. Too bad he don't know how to please a real woman or you wouldn't have to use those toys. It must suck knowing he has got a small cock or he'll be in your bed every night. You know Lady Malfoy, I wouldn't shed one tear when that slimeball of a husband of yours gets tossed into Azkaban, and another thing; at least I get fucked good screaming my head off for more every night by my loving husband and not some Death-Eater asshole who bribed their way out of Azkaban. What rumor did you hear Lady Malfoy, I would really love to put your stuck up ass in place." She said coldly as Daphne, Hermione and Astoria Jr. snickered at the cold tone. Harry stayed quiet as he started to shake hearing the two women go at it verbally causing everyone in Gringotts to look at them both with awed looks on their faces.
Serena looked at Astoria with cold dead eyes taking a step forward as she spoke. "I would be careful if I were you Lady Greengrass. I would hate to have something happen to your children." She said almost pulling her wand and this caused the elder Greengrass to grab Lady Malfoy by the arm as she replied. "And I will remind you on who you are about to draw your wand on Lady Malfoy. If you dare to pull your wand on a house that is the Most Ancient and Noble House, your dead where you stand along with your son and slimeball husband of yours. At this distance I don't need my wand to break your arm Lady Malfoy, and just so you understand this clearly. I was taught at a young age to defend myself in hand to hand combat. Something that I will be teaching my children. So if you want to see how fast you will find yourself on the floor with a broken arm then go ahead and pull your wand Lady Malfoy, or are you like your Death-Eater husband and kill innocent men, women and children in their beds as they sleep just like that murdering bastard Voldemort did." Astoria told her threateningly and with danger in her voice. All the witch's and wizards were looking at the interaction since the elder Greengrass's voice was loud enough to hear. Some of them were smiling while others couldn't help but snigger. The goblins who were at their posts were growling ready to pull their swords and axes ready for a fight to defend the Greengrass children. The one thing that they all had in common was the shocked looks on their faces hearing the name of the Dark Lord. There was one person in the bank that no one seem to realize that she was there and she stood up a bit straighter with a smile on her face; that person was Augusta Longbottom. Everyone knew she was a formattable witch in her own right and no one dared to cross her in the Wizengamot. She nodded to herself as she would be sending Lady Greengrass an owl later this evening. She turned her head a bit and saw a pair of bright emerald-green eyes standing behind Astoria Greengrass. Her smile became wider knowing who those eyes belonged to.
Astoria roughly let go of Lady Malfoy's arm as she continued to speak coldly. "As a noble house you will regret your actions if you go against my house in any way. Now let me hear that rumor that you heard so I can leave." Said Astoria with aggressive authority in her voice making Daphne, Hermione, Astoria Jr. and Harry back up away from both adults. Serena eyed Harry before she sniffed with a smirk and then spoke. "Ah, I see the rumor is true. I heard that you and your disgrace of a husband did indeed adopt the orphan boy Harry Potter." She said and this caused Astoria's blue eyes to become colder. She spoke with her arms folded not giving one quarter to the Lady Malfoy. "Yes we did, and it was the last request of his parents. My husband and I along with my daughters are very lucky and happy to have him as part of our family. At least we'll show him love and teach him how to properly act in public unlike you and your family. I will warn you now Lady Malfoy, any move towards my new son or my family you will face the wrath of the goblin nation. He is friends with the director and the nation through his parents, and that also protects my family since we are his adopted family. If you will excuse me, I have some children who would like to go out and have some fun before they eat dinner." She told her as she took Harry by the hand along with her youngest daughter roughly stepping past Serena Malfoy while Daphne and Hermione quickly stepped alongside them.
The Lady Malfoy looked to her husband Lucius with cold eyes as she saw the frozen look on his face. Even her own son Draco seemed to be frozen out of fear as the Greengrass family walked out of Gringotts. Serena wanted to draw her wand and curse Astoria in the back, however she noticed that many witch's and wizards along with goblin eyes on her she couldn't do a thing. She knew that if she did, it would not just get her head detached from her shoulders, Gringotts would ban the Malfoy's from entering the bank to do business. Not even her son would be immune to what Gringotts would do. She sighed knowing that her actions towards Lady Greengrass would have serious repercussions financially, socially and politically. She walked away from a shocked husband and son after being put into her place, and went to conduct her business.
{…Isle Of Sheppey: Greengrass Manor…}
Astoria made it through Diagon Alley and through The Leaky Cauldron without any issues grumbling to herself as she had four children with her. Once she stepped out of her floo, Astoria called for her house-elf Nilley who appeared when she was called. Astoria asked for the little house-elf to take Harry, Daphne, Hermione and Astoria Jr. up to his room while she went and wrote a note to her husband and have it delivered as soon as it was done. The little house-elf bowed and didn't fear the lady of the Greengrass's because she has seen it before and her anger was never meant to be towards any house-elf or children. Once Harry, Hermione and Daphne was in his room with Astoria Jr. Nilley appeared in front of the lady of the house before given the note popping away.
Hearing the nearby grandfather clock that was sitting in the main hall chime five times Astoria sighed knowing that dinner was going to be at six. She walked up the stairs and knocked onto Harry's bedroom door before opening it. She smiled seeing that all four children were engrossed in conversation sitting on the floor next to his bed. As she walked in she cleared her throat. "Ahem…" This got Harry, Daphne, Hermione and Astoria's attention. Not wanting to have Harry go into a panic attack the elder Astoria spoke. "Harry, I want to apologize if what happened at Gringotts made you a bit scared. I noticed that you were shaking a little bit, and for that I apologize. Lady Malfoy has a reputation to think she is better than everyone else even though she is just from a Noble House and not one from The Most Ancient and Most Noble." She told him before she walked over to the couch that was in his room before continuing to speak. "Come here son and sit with your mom. I'll explain how the house lines work so you can understand." She said patting a seat next to herself.
Harry looked to Daphne, Hermione and Astoria Jr. before they all got up off of the floor next to his bed walking over and taking their seats. Harry was to the elder Astoria's right while Daphne was on her left. Hermione and Astoria Jr. took the loveseat that was next to the couch. The elder Astoria smiled seeing that she had all the kid's attention eager to learn something new. She didn't have to keep them waiting long as she started to speak. "Okay kids. I know that you were not told any of this yet, but I think it is about time that you know how the house lines work. You will need to know this one day when you are in polite company. There are seven titles which is earned by several ways and the way you act in polite society. I am not telling you four that just being polite would grant these titles. It is in your actions, good deeds and works to better society that would grant you these titles. You always have to keep our house in a positive light and sometimes it isn't easy. I know the Potter's, Greengrass's, Granger's, Longbottom's, Zabini's, and Black's have earned these titles not just by them being six of the oldest houses in Britain, but by their own works to better wizarding society as a whole." She said to them.
The elder Astoria saw that all four of the kids sat up a bit more eagerly listening and hanging onto every word she said so far. She couldn't help but show a delighted look on her face as she pressed on speaking. "These Houses range from The Most Ancient and Most Noble House, The Most Ancient House, The Ancient House, The Ancient and Most Noble House, The Most Noble House, The Noble House, The Lower House. The higher the name to the house your born into, the more respect that is needed to be given. Son, like I said, your family on both sides from your mother and father are from a very long list of The Most Ancient and Most Noble Houses just like the Granger's, Greengrass's, Longbottom's, Zabini's, Black's and I think a few others. We have a book in our library that explains and shows all the house lines for all of Britain. I think the goblins have a book on other houses that are from around the world, we'll have to stop there again tomorrow and see if we can buy one so you kids can learn more. Anyway I think that should help out a bit. Now son, and you three girls listen carefully. Just because we're a higher status then everyone else doesn't mean you should be stuck up like the Malfoy's. Our houses treat everyone with respect and I expect you kids to do the same." She told them a bit seriously which all the kids nodded.
Astoria hugged Harry and then Daphne before getting up from the couch and doing the same to Astoria Jr. and Hermione. Astoria totally forgot about the portrait of Lilly. She pulled it from her cloak and her wand enlarging it. Astoria looked to her son with a warm smile before speaking. "Harry where would you like to hang your mother's portrait. I think you should choose." She said as Harry saw his mother wearing a light baby-blue dress with matching heels. She had her reddish-blonde hair going down each side of her face ending in soft curls. Harry thought his mother's hair looked more of a deep red then what she was described looking like. Not even the photo crystal that Taverx gave him did this portrait justice. Harry shrugged his shoulders after looking around his bedroom before he answered. "I really don't know where I should hang my mom's picture. My new bedroom is so huge compared to when I was at the Dursley's." He admitted and then saw the scowls on the faces of Hermione and Daphne. He winced thinking that he said something wrong.
Both girls looked at each other before letting out a collective sigh causing both Astoria and her youngest daughter to giggle. The elder Astoria stood up and waved her wand making a stand appear before she started to walk over speaking. "I'll just put it here for now. When you know of a good place to hang your mother's portrait we can have one of the house-elves do it for you." She told him which Harry nodded in agreement. Astoria gave an angelic smile to the four kids before continuing to speak. "It's almost time for dinner, so go wash up and after dinner you kids can come back here to talk with Lilly. Hermione dear, I'll be floo-calling your mother after dinner so I can get permission to take you to France with us once we do some school shopping. The Delacour's were really good friends to us and Harry's parents. They wanted us to come for a week to visit before the new school year starts." The elder Astoria explained and this got the three girls to squeal in delight and Harry to just shake his head. He didn't know what the big deal was about the Delacour's or France, and if he was honest, he would rather stay home and talk with his mother's portrait all day.
The three girls raced out of Harry's bedroom while Harry himself lingered keeping a small sorrowful moist eyes that looked like the flood gates were about to break looking at his mother's portrait. Astoria's heart wanted to break for her son, but she had to keep her own emotions in check since she had to speak with him. Once she walked over to Harry she knelt down as his head was bowed not wanting to show that his tears were slowly falling from his face. She lifted his head and saw that his eyes were glassy as he spoke. "I don't know if my mom and dad loved me. I have had dreams hearing my mom beg to spare my life and for hers to be taken, then with a uncontrolled sadistic sinister laugh. I keep seeing a flash of green light, and I know it was Voldemort who murdered my parents, but I don't remember in my dreams if I heard my mom or dad ever say if they loved me." Harry said. Astoria wrapped him in her arms seeing that he was about to let the dam break letting his tears fall. She spoke into his ear comforting him the only way a mother could. "Of course they loved you Harry. I have never known Lilly or James to not be the happiest parents in the world when you were born. They of course waited until just before they graduated from Hogwarts to try for children. It didn't take very long after they graduated to find out that you were coming. They were ecstatic and they couldn't wait to see you. Lilly knew you were going to be a boy while your dad thought they were having a girl. When they announced that they were expecting you to all of their friends, we were excited and we all threw a baby shower for them. What Emma and I didn't know at the time was that we were one month apart from your mom.
When we found out though, we were all happy new mother's to be. You were born a day after your godbrother Neville Longbottom. Hermione and Daphne were born the following month a week apart. Your parents were soul-bonded and at the time we didn't know if that gift was passed to you or anyone else. However it was, and I was putting Daphne in her crib when the soul-bond appeared. You and Hermione have been loved by both Emma and Johnathan Granger with your parents. You two have technically been married with Daphne, the eldest Delacour, Angela Zabini, and we think one or two other girls. Your parents loved you so much that they hid a lot of things for you and only me, your mother's mate Emma Granger, Felicia Zabini and Apolline Delacour took steps to ensure that things were meant for you. Your father and his friends of course did the same. The sad thing is though son, your parents only spent very little time with you and we didn't know of Dumbledore's plans. We knew of your parents wills, and we knew that there was a list of god parents to ensure you were raised in a loving home if the worst should happen.
No one even considered that Dumbledore would use your parents murder to enact his own plans taking you out of our world letting you live with your adopted aunt and uncle. It was just a happy accident that we came across you at that amusement park. I know that you know this son, I can say that your mother and father were bright enough to ensure you will be loved, because they did love you and was trying to let you have siblings before they fell. Now that your old enough the Delacour's want you and us to come to France for the last few weeks before school starts. I know you want to take your moms portrait with us to France since you have so many questions and she is the only one to give you the answers. I don't know if we can, but I will floo-call Apolline Delacour once you kids are asleep and see if it is okay for you to bring her along. After dinner I'll wake your mom up so you kids can talk before bed, but I don't want you to stay up to late since we have shopping to do tomorrow after your summer class's." Astoria explained to Harry. With puffy red eyes from crying hearing what Harry's adopted mom said, Harry nodded once again before giving her a hug.
Astoria and Harry slowly made their way out of his bedroom and down the stairs. Once inside the dining room the three girls noticed that Harry's eyes were red and puffy. The elder Astoria reassured the three of them that Harry was okay and he was just having to be told about how much his parents loved him. This calmed the three girls a bit, more Hermione and Daphne then Astoria Jr. however. Nilley the house-elf appeared just as Astoria Sr. and Harry sat down at the dining table speaking to her mistress about a response from her master. "Mistress, master sends his apologies. Master says he has schooley things he is working on for the young mistress's and master. He can't make it back in time for dinner with family. Auntie long neck has apartment unfurnished and will aply for school with two weeks." Nilley told her mistress before popping away. Astoria knew there were times when her husband would not come home for dinner with his family and it irritated her to no end. However there were times, that like today, she knew of the importance of it. Astoria let out a heavy sigh before turning to the four kids and enjoying a somewhat quiet dinner.
Just as Astoria and the four kids were about to finish their dinner Nilley popped in quietly handing her mistress a letter before vanishing once again. Astoria broke the seal and begun to read it before addressing Harry speaking. "Harry, this letter is from Augusta Longbottom. She is your godbrother's grandmother and very well respected in the wizarding world and a tough cookie in the Wizengamot. She sends her congratulations on becoming a part of the family, furthermore she says she is very proud of you today on trying not to show Lady Malfoy that you were scared. She understands why and could see you start to shake when we were in Gringotts. She want to meet with you and the girls when your strong enough so you and the girls can get to know Neville. I'll send her a replay later with Nilley and set a date for a weeks after you start school on a weekend. Let's just let you get use to your betrothed and completely settled in. Speaking of being settled, Daphne, I am moving you into Harry's bedroom since he is comfortable with you in his bed and you have helped control his nightmares. I'll have the house-elves knock down the wall next to your room and turn that into a little flat for the two of you. Of course Hermione dear, that means it will be yours as well when you come and visit. You and your family are welcomed any time day or night here. I'll speak with my husband Martin later tonight about a few other things and let him know of this decision." She told them making the girls squeal and Harry nod quietly.
Once dinner was done and the dishes were cleared from the table, the four kids ran upstairs with the elder Astoria into Harry's bedroom. She woke Lilly before leaving them to attend to a reply to Augusta Longbottom, floo-call Emma Granger, floo-call Apolline Delacour and then have a sit down talk with her husband before bed. It was very late when Astoria went to check on the kids in Harry's bedroom. Lilly smiled putting a finger to her lips before her portrait spoke. "They fell asleep as I sung them a lullaby my mother sung to me when I was upset as a little girl. Harry has grown up so much and I wish James and I could be there, but well as you can see…. anyway, thank you for adopting Harry Astoria, he's got a great mother in my stead." She said and this made the elder Astoria shed a few tears hearing such high praise coming from her once best friend. Looking down at the four children sleeping on the floor she quietly spoke. "Harry is a very special boy Lilly. The praise you give me for adopting him into our family means so much, and I hope that Martin and myself can do you and James proud when raising your son. Daphne said that she fell in love with him at first sight. She even did her wedding vows, of course it was an accident and she didn't know what they were. But she is one happy little girl, and Hermione is so strong like a queen already, even for being only nine. Your friends and your mate really do miss you and James Lilly. I'll be taking your portrait along with us when we go to France. Apolline and Alexandre want to meet Harry, and introduce him to his other betrothed Fleur. I just got off of a floo-call with Augusta Longbottom, she wants Harry to meet most of his extended family over the new school year. She agrees that doing it a few at a time would be for the best and wants Harry to get to know his betrothed better first. Well anyway, I better get these kids in bed since tomorrow will be a busy day of school shopping and some fun." Said Astoria while the portrait nodded. Lilly folded her arms as she spoke. "Astoria, you and Martin will do us very proud in raising our son Harry for us. You go get some sleep and I'll watch over the kids for you." She answered causing Astoria to nod before picking up each child and tucking them into Harry's bed.
The portrait of Lilly Potter smiled seeing her friend Astoria kiss each child on the forehead. After Astoria made sure that the kids were tucked in nice and warm she was about to leave Harry's bedroom, however Lilly spoke to her. "Astoria, I set up the kids to go to Hogwarts, but James and I made a few backups just in case Albus tries to manipulate our son. There is a school we have created for after Hogwarts, but Harry and his witch's along with his godbrother and sister can attend for their first year when they are 11. This school is named Maelwerth Institute Of Technology And Magic. The Latin motto for the school is Scientia Potestas Est Et Potestas Scientia." She said and this caused Astoria to smirk with happiness before she replied. "Knowledge Is Power And Power Is Knowledge. That is so true Lilly, but not that inspiring. Let me guess, James came up with the motto." She asked quizzically.
Lilly nodded as she spoke a reply. "James wanted the school to be named 'The Potter Institute Of Technology And Magic,' but I said that we should separate ourselves from the school so Harry wouldn't be used for being the owner. He chose the motto while I chose the name. I also have them down for Beauxbatons Academy of Magic in France, Ilvermorny in the United States, Castelobruxo in Central Brazil so they can choose for themselves on what magical school they wish to attend. It isn't a law that forces magical children to just attend Hogwarts, there are other great schools around the world that may not have the history like Hogwarts and they are a bit smaller, but that doesn't mean that they are not good schools. You and Martin will be getting attendance letters in two years for the kids, by that time you should speak to them on each school and where they wish to go, but make Hogwarts their first choice. Harry is the rightful owner, if he doesn't attend for at least 2 weeks, then the school will start to fall apart. I don't want to see our ancient ancestral home come crashing down on the students and professors. Outside of Albus Dumbledore, Hogwarts is a good school that needs a good leader and a modern rebuild, that is why our son needs to attend for at least the 2 weeks with his betrothed and family. The school needs to feed a little off of the owners magic to work. You'll understand when the time comes. I would suggest that you start working with my son on learning protective spells, charms and disarming. I think he'll need it when he enters Hogwarts." Lilly said seriously.
Astoria knew from years of being one of Lilly's best friends, when she spoke seriously it wasn't demanding, but sound advice that everyone should listen too. She would have a talk with her husband Martin tomorrow about what Lilly told her as she said goodnight to the portrait. Walking down the hallway once she left Harry's bedroom, Astoria walked into hers. She was surprised to see her husband taking off his tie before unbuttoning his dress-shirt. She smiled walking up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist giving him a soft kiss on the cheek. Martin warmly smiled tapping his wife's hands causing Astoria to speak. "Please tell me that you ate something while you were working." She inquired and Martin nodded. He replied as Astoria let go. "Yes I did honey, and thank god I wasn't taken to the Leaky Cauldron for their pea soup. That stuff can scare off even the bravest. I went and spoke with the I.C.W. about letting the girls and Harry get their wands early so they can have a better start in Hogwarts. Of course, the I.C.W. immediately granted my request when I mentioned Harry's name. They may be old bastards, but they are not stupid. I did give them a warning about Dumbledore and what he might be up to when it involves our son." He told her.
Astoria was slipping out of her dress as her blouse lay on the floor as she interrupted her husband. "That's good to know honey, and speaking of school; I went to check on the kids and Lilly's portrait told me that they paid for the kids to attend Maelwerth Institute Of Technology And Magic. It is a school they built and I am guessing they started to build this school just before they graduated Hogwarts. They even went as far as to pay for Beauxbatons Academy of Magic in France, Ilvermorny in the United States, Castelobruxo in Central Brazil so they can choose for themselves on what magical school they wish to attend just in case Albus tries something against them." She told him which he nodded in agreement. Martin turned around making Astoria wink at her husband before she enticed her husband as she sexily shook her hips while walking to her bed as she slowly let her slip fall from her body. She sexily laid on her bed to entice her husband even more before speaking. "Shall we continue where we left off last night honey. I know you would want some of this." She said licking her lips and making her 46DD breast sway a bit making her nipples a little bit harder than they already were.
Martin may have been tired from all the work he had to do, but seeing his wife looking so damn sexy after two children with her slender body and her 46DD breasts wanting some attention, how could he refuse his wife. Sleep had to wait until both of their desires were completely satisfied. Martin quickly finished getting undressed as Astoria had the look of want, desire, lust and love in her eyes for her husband. Once Martin climbed into their bed and his warm breath blew over his wife's nipples, it caused them to go as hard as they could while Astoria's breath hitched. She knew that things would soon heat up their bed as she was moaning and screaming for her husband. She remembered the last time when she woke the kids and put up the strongest silencing charm around their bedroom by a wave of her hand. She smirked a bit before pulling her husband on top of herself with a loving giggle…
{…Oxford Street And Westfield Stratford City…}
The next morning came to fast for the matriarch and the patriarch of the Greengrass family. Astoria slowly opened her eyes before kissing her husband Martin awake letting the sheets and blankets fall from her chest showing off her ample 46DD chest. Martin lovingly kissed his wife before he spoke to her. "Good morning love of my life. You look just as sexy the day we met, and nine years ago just after Daphne was born. To this day I still can't imagine you actually said yes and then two daughters later, you still have the same figure before having them. You make me so happy and I so love you with all my heart. I can't ask for a better life without you or our kids." He told her with absolute love and devotion in his heart and words.
Astoria sat up since she had to wipe away the tears from her eyes hearing her loving husband which caused the blanket and sheets to slide down to her waist. Her breath hitched as she felt her husband's tender touch to her breasts causing her to look at him as she spoke. "Well someone wants some early morning loving. I am no Lilly Potter or Emma Granger, but for you love; I'll be more than happy to give you all that I am and even more children if that is your desire." She said and almost immediately Martin started to kiss his wife's neck making her breath hitch even more before a few giggles crossed her lips. They pulled their sheets and blankets over their head with a few giggles and enough time for their own fun before the kids barged in once they woke up…. Martin and his wife Astoria was awoken with a scream. They had to look at each other knowing it came from one of the kids and from Harry's bedroom. Throwing off the blankets and sheets, both adult Greengrass's jumped out of bed putting on bathrobes before heading to Harry's bedroom to see what was going on. They burst into Harry's room and had to stop dead in their tracks as they saw Harry being held by an adult woman who was naked. Daphne, Hermione and little Astoria looked like they were fine, but a bit shocked.
Astoria and Martin needed some answers on what was going on, and were about to ask one of the children. Lilly's portrait however spoke giving them the answers that Astoria and Martin were looking for. "Sorry Astoria, Martin. I told Harry about the night James and I died and that I was expecting a baby girl. Solar had to use a very special ability. She made herself look human to hold on to Harry after hearing the news. She can't speak, but as soon as Harry is calmed down she'll turn back. Solar is queen to all phoenix's and she alone has this ability. It is rarely used, but under the circumstances this was the only choice. Daphne, Hermione and little Astoria were in shock once I told them all what happened. Hence why there is a naked woman in Harry's bedroom holding him." She explained. Astoria and Martin understood before they went and gathered all three girls sitting them onto Harry's bed. Ten minutes passed when Solar felt that Harry was calmed down enough for her master and friend could be looked after by his betrothed or his new parents.
Stepping back away from Harry Solar turned back into a normal phoenix before flying to her perch and burst into flames. The portrait of Lilly spoke so Harry or the girls wouldn't get the wrong idea. "Harry, girls. Solar will be just fine. When a phoenix knows when it is time to die, they will burst into flames to be reborn from the ash. Solar will be good as new in a few days, she just used up the last of her magic." Said the portrait of Lilly. Once Harry was back to being himself, both of the elder Greengrass's left his bedroom to get showered and dressed for the day while the four kids did the same. They all met back up to have breakfast in the dining room. The family talked about what their plans were for the day before it got much later. Astoria the matriarch of the Greengrass family told her husband Martin that she would be taking the kids out into muggle London to do some school clothes shopping and to get a few other things the kids wanted to do.
Martin the patriarch of the Greengrass family nodded his agreement before he informed his wife and the four kids he would be at the Ministry for some work that was dealing with Harry. Both parents agreed to be a bit more careful since anything could happen. Right after Martin and his family finished breakfast he kissed his wife and his children goodbye and even Hermione wasn't left out. He flooed to the Ministry while the four kids went with Astoria Sr. to the study beginning their school work. Hermione found a book that caught her eye while Harry picked up the book he was originally reading. Daphne and Astoria Jr. pulled their school work and sat next to the coffee table. Two hours went by quickly and before long the four kids put everything away. The elder Astoria checked the four kids to make sure they looked clean an proper before having Nilley and Sionia, the two house-elves popping everyone into muggle London. Astoria Sr. looked around to get her barings, once she figured out exactly where she was with the kids, she flagged down a cab. She told the driver where she was headed and it was another ten minutes before the four kids were standing on Oxford Street And Westfield Stratford City. After the matriarch paid for the cab ride, she took Harry by the hand while her youngest daughter took the other.
Hermione and Daphne were not that far behind the elder Astoria. Harry, Daphne, Hermione and Astoria Jr. walked with the matriarch of the Greengrass family across the street to the building that was in front of them. Harry saw the large sign in big white letters which read: 'Westfield Stratford City Shopping Center'. Harry froze once everyone was inside. He looked around and saw shops on both sides of the building with many different people carrying bags walking in and out of the stores. Astoria Sr. had to giggle looking at her adopted son seeing his eyes go from store to store. Harry never saw anything like what he was seeing. He was told by his cousin Dudley once about a building that had many stores in it and he was able to look around each shop picking anything he wanted. Astoria pulled all four kids away from the automatic glass doors so she could speak to them, but mainly to her adopted son Harry. "Harry son, I don't want you to panic. If you feel that you're getting to nervous I want you to tell me immediately and we will leave. I don't want you to stress out alright." She told him causing Harry to nod in agreement. Astoria smiled continuing to speak. "Now I want you four kids to listen closely. This is a big place and if we get separated I want us to meet up either right back here or at the food court. Let's go over to the map and take a look at where we are and where the food court is." She said to the four kids before taking them to a map that was near the entrance to the mall. When Harry looked at the map he saw that the building was three floors and over 300 stores. The map was color coded to know where each store was and the map had a full list of what was the stores.
Once Astoria Sr. explained the map to the four kids she looked at the map again deciding where to go first. Astoria looked at the four kids before speaking up once again. "Okay kids, the first stop is to get your school uniforms fitted. We need to head to a quiet place really quick because I forgot something back home. Now be on your best behavior while we're here." She told them in a motherly tone which the four kids nodded immediately. Astoria Sr. nodded seeing the four kids agreed and set off to the nearest family restroom on the first floor which wasn't that far from where everyone was standing. She led the four kids past a few shops and into the family restroom and checked to see if the coast was clear. Once she saw it was, Astoria Sr. called for her house-elf. Nilley appeared with a silent pop and Astoria asked the little elf to grab the uniform list requirements and to see if Harry had a family house crest. The little house-elf nodded with a bow before vanishing. It took the house-elf to come back three minutes later with the list of uniform requirements and four crests. The little house-elf spoke while she handed everything to her mistress. "Mistress asked little Nilley to get young master's house crest. I have four that shows his royal birth, Potter crest can't be used yet. Sorry mistress little Nilley tried, but pointy ears said it would be a red flag to point old goat to where young master is at." She said before bowing her head feeling that she failed her mistress.
Astoria nodded with an understanding smile as she replied. "Thank you Nilley, I understand that we need to keep Harry's adoption secret away from Dumbledore as long as possible. We will need some help today, so please inform a few other house-elves and come back here. You'll need to stay invisible, and look after the kids, we'll be buying a lot of things today." She told her house-elf causing the little elf to raise her head before nodding so fast her ears flopped around. She had a smile on her face before disappearing and a second later Volrey, Aleesia, Sionia, Silsey and Nilley appeared before going invisible. Astoria opened her purse placing the list and crests inside, once she closed it they left the restroom and headed up to the second floor. Astoria passed several shops which Harry caught a few names and what they sold in their display windows. Harry saw the sign above the shop his adopted mother brought them to which read: 'Emerald Elegance'. The sign was lit up in red colors and they all walked in. Harry looked around and saw that this was no ordinary shop. This shop had comfortable leather black seats and small glass tables around them. A few books were scattered around sitting on a few tables while others were blank. The women in the shop were nicely dressed and he saw a few stools in front of three mirrors. Several slacks, shirts, blouses, skirts, and jackets of various sizes were hanging on racks.
A sales lady who had light-brown hair and chestnut-brown eyes came walking up. She wore a long white skirt with a light powder-blue blouse. She wore light makeup and she walked over to Astoria before giving a warm smile. The sales lady spoke looking at Astoria Sr.. "Good morning ma'am, welcome to 'Emerald Elegance'. My name is Julia Scott the manager, and how may I be of service to you this morning." She said politely. Astoria stood up before she replied. "Yes Miss. Scott, good morning to you too. I need a few school uniforms fitted for these four kids here." She answered with respect. The sales lady Miss. Scott nodded before walking over to a nearby table picking up a book before returning. Handing Astoria the book she spoke. "If you have the school's required uniform list that would be a help. Here is a book of all the private schools we service for the area. Please look through the book and find the school your children will be attending." She said and Astoria nodded before reaching into her purse pulling out the four badges and the school uniform list for Daphne, Harry and Astoria Jr.
The elder Astoria looked at Hermione and was going to speak but she beat her to the punch while Miss. Scott looked over the list for the school uniforms. "I don't need a new uniform mother, my mom already went out and bought mine at the start of summer. I have it waiting at' Emerald Elegance' in Crawley. West Green Primary School has different colors compared to the school Daphne, Harry and Astoria will attend." She said and this caused Astoria Sr. to nod before she returned her attention to Julia Scott speaking. "Can you please place those house crests on the kid's jackets as instructed, also can you send one of those crests to your other branch in Crawley. I will be happy to pay for the extra fee if there is one. " She said causing Miss. Scott to look between Hermione and the elder Astoria. The elder Astoria knew what Miss. Scott was thinking and chose to speak so there was no misunderstandings. "Oh sorry, I better explain. You see, this young man is a young king from a very small micro nation. I am his adviser while away from his home. These two lovely girls are his future queens. Unfortunally princess Hermione here couldn't attend the same school since all the positions were filled. The princess had to apply for West Green Primary School." She explained causing Miss Scott's eyes to widen. She went to bow, but The elder Greengrass stopped her before she could.
Julia Scott had to take a minute before she could even speak. "Uh, yes ma'am. please give me a minute or two. I didn't expect to have royalty come in today. Emerald Elegance has a private service for such an occasion. It is free of charge to our clientele, if you will excuse me for those few minutes, we'll be with you in a moment." She said as Astoria looked a bit shocked. She always came to this exact shop since her daughter Daphne started Kindergarten, but never knew that they had such a service. Miss. Scott walked off in a hurry closing the doors to Emerald Elegance putting up a sign in the door for others to read. She locked the doors before hurrying into the back of the shop and she returned a few minutes later with four other women. She was carrying a full tea service set and set it down onto the table in front of Astoria and the four kids while speaking. "Ma'am please help yourself to some tea and small sandwiches. We'll look after the children and be gentle." She said as one of the women went to grab Harry by the arm making him pull back with fear in his eyes. Both Hermione and Daphne stood up speaking in cold tones. "Don't touch our betrothed!" They both said demandingly which caused the woman to look at her backing off quickly.
Astoria looked at her adopted son who was frozen stiff before she turned to Miss. Scott speaking. "I don't want to air our family business, but I think you should know that the young king was hidden from his countrymen for 8 years. We didn't know where he was, and when we did find him he was badly beaten. He still has fears of people coming up and just grabbing his arm. My daughter and the future queen are the only one's besides his family that can touch him to where he doesn't react." Said Astoria. Julia nodded before she looked to Harry speaking. "My apologies your highness, we will not move to fast for you so you may relax. Miss. Cox was just trying to help you to your feet and show you to a stool so you can be measured." She explained. It took several minutes for Harry to come to his senses with the help of Hermione and Daphne. The staff of 'Emerald Elegance' took their time with Harry now knowing of his circumstances. The measurements and ordering Harry, Daphne and Astoria Junior's new uniforms only took 45 minutes. Mrs. Scott told the elder Astoria their uniforms would be ready within 3 hours. The three kids picked out their shoes, wallet's and shoulder satchel bag. Daphne and Hermione picked out small purse with straps in the required colors for their schools. Astoria Sr. paid £2,041.10 for everything.
After the elder Astoria led the kids out of the shop, she went and found a quiet out of the way spot to check on Harry. Once she knew that Harry would be fine for the time being the elder Greengrass pulled out the list she had in her purse looking at it. She checked off the school uniforms before looking at what supplies the kids would need. Harry, Hermione, Daphne and Astoria Jr. went to stores called 'Bits & PCs' to pick up laptops and other things. They walked into a shop called 'The Ordinary Pen' to purchase calligraphy pens and other writing supplies. Astoria Sr. looked at the school list after two and a half hours of shopping for the kids she saw that it was completely done. When she turned to look at Harry, Daphne, Hermione and Astoria Jr. she saw that they were worn out from all the walking around the mall with walking up and down the escalators. She spoke to all four kids seeing that they were tired. "I am so sorry kids, I have no excuse for not letting you all sit down to get off your feet for a bit. I was to focused on getting your school shopping done, I forgot about you and what you needed. Let's go up to the food court and have something to snack on and get you off your feet." She said to them and they all smiled nodding their heads.
The elder Astoria smiled and gave each child a hug apologizing to them personally. Once that was done they headed to the fourth floor straight to the food court so they could get something to snack on and sit down for a bit. Lucky for the Greengrass matriarch none of the muggles even noticed that during their school shopping their shopping bags magically disappeared, thanks to their loyal house-elves. On the fourth floor in the food court Harry, Hermione, Daphne and Astoria drug the elder Greengrass to each food shop choosing something they wanted. After all four kids got their snacks and Astoria got something for herself they found a large enough table to sit. While they ate Astoria smiled seeing the four kids talking about today and she looked at her adopted son Harry noticing that he looked happier then he has ever been. She looked at the four kids speaking. "Okay kids just a few more shops and that is for clothes. After that then we can look around each shop and you can buy anything you want. My treat since I drug you everywhere." She said and then looked at Harry before continuing to speak. "Harry son, after we get new clothes, you get to pick the first shop to explore." She told him causing him to smile with a nod. Out of the shops he passed he knew what shop he wanted to go to first. He looked at Daphne and Hermione he had a beaming smile on his face without them seeing. Astoria Sr. looked at the large clock hanging in the food court and noticed the time. She quietly whispered to Sionia one of the Greengrass house-elves sending a message to her husband for him to meet the family for dinner at the mall.
{….The Ministry….}
While Astoria Sr. was sitting with the four children at 'Westfield Stratford City Shopping Center', Martin Greengrass was sitting in his private office in the Ministry of Magic where all the Wizengamot members could look through the proposals for the next session. He looked at a moving photo of his wife and two daughters before sitting back rubbing his face. On his desk was a file that was opened which had a new law to add in more restrictions for the wizarding world. This new law would make it illegal for families not to have their children attend Hogwarts. This bill would take the parents rights away to choose what school would best be suited for their family. Martin knew just by the way it was written that Albus Dumbledore had his hands on this bill along with some of the more darker families. He at forward in his chair and begun to write to the ICW to see if this was legal. Just as he was half way through his letter there was a knock on his door. Looking up he saw the Director of the DLME Amelia Bones. He motioned for her to enter which she did and waited for Martin to finish what he was working on taking a seat in front of his desk.
Once Martin finished he closed the file and folded the letter before looking at Amelia. She spoke why she was there. "Lord Greengrass, I came to warn you about an emergency Wizengamot meeting. It was done by Albus Dumbledore and he has spread some galleons around to the darker families. They want a Wizengamot meeting in 30 minutes. I went to Cornelius about the speed in which this was going to take place. He agreed that it was too quickly done and by law an emergency Wizengamot meeting is set for the next day. He had the Wizengamot to be held at 11.00 tomorrow and Harry is to appear or the darker families will vote for his removal from your house." She told him and this caused Martin to sit back in his chair letting out a sigh while rubbing his face with both hands. After a few minutes he replied looking at Amelia. "Is this something that has to do with my adopted son Harry, I could see the old goat pulling something like this. However I didn't expect it so soon. Harry was adopted through legal means in the Family Wizengamot court." He said and then handed Amelia the file sitting on his desk continuing as Amelia opened the file beginning to read. "I suspect that he is doing this, and with that bill it shows that Albus is desperate to control my son for his own purposes." He said.
Amelia looked up as she closed the file setting it onto Martin's desk as she replied. "I think your right Lord Greengrass. I suspect the same thing and so does Fudge. If I may speak personally and not professionally for a minute. I would let you know my own feelings on the matter." Amelia told him and Martin nodded with a faint smile. He couldn't wait to hear what the Director of the DLME had to say. Taking a minute and a deep breath Amelia started to speak. "I'll be damned if I let that fucking old goat control my godson. That boy has suffered enough and has made such large strides in his recovery that I don't want to see destroyed. Albus want a toy but fuck him and the shit his is peddling. I don't give one fuck on what he wants, and I'll die for that boy now that I know he is my godson." She said ranting and Martin had to hold up his hand to Amelia stopping her from speaking. He folded his fingers together setting them on his desk before he spoke. "Amelia, since we're not speaking formally, I will say your rambling since your pissed off and I don't blame you. Please take a deep breath and then explain what the game plan is. We need to be prepared for anything Dumbledore and the darker families will throw at us." He said keeping his temper in check.
Amelia took calm slow deep breaths before she spoke. "I already contacted all of Harry's extended family about the Wizengamot meeting tomorrow. Their response was immediate and they will be there. Lord black and Lady Longbottom are speaking with everyone except the 10% of the Wizengamot to ensure Harry's safety. I was on my way to inform Director Taverx about this and see if he can help. I will suggest that you prepare Harry and the girls for a very stressful and rough day tomorrow." She answered and this caused Martin to give her a respectful and professional nod. Amelia left Martin's office five minutes later once they quickly came up with a gameplan of their own to fight against Albus. Sionia the Greengrass house-elf appeared sitting on a chair in front of Martin causing him to smile as she spoke. "Master, mistress sends message. She says to meet her at mall with young mistress's and master for dinner." She told him and she could sense something was wrong causing her to speak her mind. "Master, if something has happened you can tell little Sionia. I'll protect my family even if it costs me my life." She told him which caused Martin to smile even wider. Next to Nilley, Sionia was the next oldest house-elf to the Greengrass family. Martin knew that all of the Greengrass house elves were very loyal, but only three of them were entrusted with the more important matters of the family.
Standing up and shrinking everything on his desk placing them in his pocket he spoke to the little house-elf. "Thank you for giving me my wife's message Sionia. You are very loyal to us and honestly I don't know what we would do without you or our other house-elves." Martin said and this had the little house-elf in tears hearing such high praise coming from her master. Martin continued speaking while Sionia was wiping her eyes. "I need to get out of here and relax. Would you pop me to my family." He requested to the house-elf. Sionia nodded before she jumped out of the chair and took her master by the hand vanishing with a quiet pop.
{…Westfield Stratford City Shopping Center…}
A few seconds later Martin and Sionia appeared in the mall inside a men's restroom away from muggle eyes. Sionia made herself invisible so no muggle could see her before taking Martin to his family up in the food court on the fourth floor. Daphne, Astoria and Harry were completely taken by surprise to see the patriarch walking up causing all three kids to get up out of their chairs yelling. "DAD!" They all went running into this arms as he knelt down to hug them. What Martin forgot was with three kids running at full speed he got knocked onto his ass. Other families watched from their own seats trying not to show their own tears seeing three happy children to see their father. Astoria shook her head while walking with Hermione and helped Martin back to his feet. Hermione gave her soon-to-be father in-law a graceful curtsy as she spoke. "Hello father, we didn't expect you until this evening." She said and everyone who saw the interaction was stunned at the little 9 year olds way of speaking. Martin smiled and bowed to Hermione before he replied. "Daughter of The Most Ancient and Noble House of Granger, my future queen, it makes my heart happy to be back with my family. I hope your betrothed has treated you all well in my absence." He said before letting out a laugh grabbing her by the arm and dropping the formal talk. "Come here you little rascal, just because you're a queen don't mean you always have to be so dignified. Your married to my son after all and your only a little girl. Be a kid for once my dear daughter. You mother the late queen wanted you to be a kid and that is what I intend to make you be." He said wrapping her in a warm fatherly hug.
Several forks hit their plates while others were heard spitting out whatever they were drinking and everyone's eyes were big as dinner plates staring at the family. Astoria let out a giggle before kissing her husband on the cheek. "So how was work and what makes you come so early. I thought we were going to meet up for dinner tonight." She asked and Martin kissed his wife before whispering in her ear. "We'll talk about everything over dinner later, Dumbledore." He told her which made the elder Astoria to know it was serious. Martin looked at the four kids continuing to speak. "Well, since I got done with work early, how about we all do some shopping as a family. Of course treats first." He told them with a twinkle in his eye and a smile bigger than anyone had seen. The entire Greengrass family went back to their seats while Martin went to grab a snack coming back a few minutes later. While everyone was just talking like a typical family, a little girl a few tables away got up without her parents notice and walked over to the Greengrass's.
She pulled on Hermione's sleeve causing the young witch to look at her. The girl spoke at Hermione. "Are you really a queen." She asked and Hermione smiled before getting up from her seat to kneel down to eye level speaking. "Yes I am, and this is my husband and king." She told the little girl gesturing to Harry before continuing. "I am a little girl, so I have to have these nice people to watch over my duties for me." She said with a warm smile. The little girl's mother finally looked around for her daughter and soon spotter her running over speaking. "Samantha!" She cried and wrapped her arms around the little girl continuing to speak. "Oh my little girl, you scared mommy. Don't go running off like that again. You could have been very hurt." She said as tears came down her face. Hermione stood up and looked at the older woman as she spoke. "Your daughter was curious is all. I know everyone here heard the interaction between my father in-law and myself. She is a brave little girl for coming up and asking what everyone may be thinking, so don't be too harsh on her. She wouldn't have been hurt while my family was around. No one would dare touch an innocent." She told the woman as she picked up her daughter. The woman smile and then tried to be polite, but Martin shook his head to stop her. The woman thanked the Greengrass's before taking her daughter back to the table while the little girl waved bye.
Once the entire Greengrass family finished their snacks the elder Astoria led them to 'Brilliant Frame' once she looked at the map near the food court. The news that there was a king and queen inside 'Westfield Stratford City Shopping Center' hit all the boutiques like wildfire. All the managers and sales personnel stuck their heads out of their shop to see if the king and queen they heard rumors about would come in just to brose or buy something even if it was small. Lucky for the elder Greengrass's the 'Westfield Stratford City Shopping Center' was large and there were many people out shopping with their families today so they blended in with the crowd. Astoria walked into 'Brilliant Frame' with Martin and the four kids. Harry went a bit red in the face seeing bras and panties for girls and women and this didn't go unnoticed by Martin who knelt down to whisper in his ear. "You'll get used to it son." He said almost with a laugh behind his smile while a sales lady walked up to greet them. "Welcome to 'Brilliant Frame', can I help you find anything." She asked causing Astoria to nod a reply while Hermione and Daphne stepped forward. "Yes actually. These two lovey young ladies needs to get measured for some bras and the right size ladies panties. They're trainer bras don't fit any longer." She answered and the sales woman looked down at Daphne and Hermione with a smile.
She spoke while looking at them both. "Well two beautiful young ladies such as yourselves came into the right shop. Let me take you to our fitting room and we'll get you measured. Then we'll go to the right sizes and you can pick out what your taste is." She told them. The sale woman led the elder Astoria, Daphne, Hermione and Astoria Jr. to the back of the shop to get measured properly. Martin took Harry over to the boy's section and helped picking out what he liked. While doing so they both heard the sales woman's voice coming from the fitting room. "36C already wow!' She said in astonishment and Harry looked up at Martin who just gave him a knowing smile. After an hour the Greengrass's walked out of 'Brilliant Frame' with several bags in hand headed to 'Midsummer Night' a few shops down and walked in. Astoria saw that Harry was getting very bored from all the clothes shopping and decided that they should split up. Once Astoria knew Harry's correct size after getting properly measured Martin and Harry left the girls to their own devices. The two walked up one side of the mall and down the other side looking at various shop windows hearing the sales personal whisper about a king and queen inside the mall. Harry and Martin stayed quiet about the rumor looking at video games, art, RC Cars and several other things. However Harry didn't buy anything for himself, in fact he was really thinking of the two girls who have helped him with everything so far especially Daphne.
Just outside of 'Diamond Darlings' Harry looked up to Martin speaking. "Hey dad, can I get something for Daphne and Hermione. They have helped me so much and I think that I should get them something to say thank you." He told the older man and Martin smiled seeing that his adopted son wasn't wanting anything for himself, but he was thinking of others. Nodding Martin was going to ask what Harry had in mind, but instead he was pulled into 'Diamond Darlings'. Once inside both Harry and Martin were greeted by a disgruntled man who thought that they couldn't afford anything in the shop. Martin smirked knowing these types of people. They were always arrogant, self-absorbed and thinking that everyone was beneath them. How could he not spot it when he had to deal with it during a Wizengamot meeting. The salesmen walked up like he had his nose in the air and stopped in front of them both speaking in a I am better then you tone of voice as he sniffed. "Hhhuuummm, yes may I help you gentlemen." He asked testily. Martin stayed calm while Harry stayed quiet while he replied. "Yes, my son here would like to buy some of your jewelry." Martin answered politely.
The salesman looked down at Harry sticking his nose in the air folding his arms speaking. "You can't afford what we have sir.. Now if you don't mind, leave before I call security and have them force you to leave." He said feeling please with himself knowing that he was getting rid of two unwanted people. Martin knelt down to Harry whispering something in his ear since he knew how to shut the salesman down fast. After a few nods Martin stood up speaking. "Well your highness, I think this shop doesn't want our business. That's too bad because your mother the queen had her eye on that beautiful diamond and emerald tennis bracelet she saw here last week. Come along your highness, I am sure there are other shops that are willing to be of help to us." He said and this made everyone in the shop who was working, buying or browsing stop and stare at the three of them. Harry nodded before they left the shop with the arrogant, self-absorbed man having his jaw hitting the floor and his eyes as wide as dinner plates. Just outside of 'Diamond Darlings' Martin and Harry heard a woman speaking to a saleswoman. "Well, I never… In all my years as a Lady I never saw how disrespectful your employee's are. How dare this establishment treat a customer with disrespect and to a young child. I won't be coming back here to buy my jewelry and I'll be sure to tell my friends never to come in as well." She said and then set what she was looking at down onto the glass counter top, grabbed her purse and then left. Everyone that was in the shop followed suit.
The woman who spoke from behind Harry and Martin caught up to them a few shops down stopped them before speaking. "Your highness, and sir.. I am so sorry that you had to deal with such an arrogant gentleman. Please allow me to sit and have tea with the two of you." She politely as Martin noticed the ring on her right hand. He took her hand and bowed kissing her knuckles before speaking. "It will be our pleasure to escort a daughter to the ancient house of Everglade." He told her just as the arrogant salesman walked up before speaking. "I apologize, please come back to my shop and we'll be more than happy to be of service." He said and Martin looked to Harry who was shaking his head quietly. Looking at the salesman Martin spoke. "No, I am sorry. But due to the arrogant demeaner and the way you spoke. The young king will not be doing business with your shop. I bid you good day sir.." He said in a dignified tone dismissing the gentleman. Martin then turned to the woman continuing to speak. "May I take Lady Everglade's arm as we head to the tea shop." He asked and with a polite curtsy from the woman Martin took her arm before leaving the salesman behind with a dumbfounded look on his face.
The woman showed Martin and Harry to a sit down shop called 'The Rose', they ordered their tea. After the order was placed the woman fully introduced herself. "It is a pleasure to have tea with you. I am Lady Veronica Everglade, the daughter of George Parker Everglade." She said and Martin smiled with a polite nod to the woman before replying. "It is a pleasure to formally meet you Lady Everglade. I am Lord Martin Alexander Greengrass of the Most Ancient and Noble house of Greengrass, son of Berry Wade Greengrass. This is King and Lord Harry James Potter of the Most Ancient and Noble house of Potter, son to King James Fleamont Potter and my adopted son." He told her and the woman's eyes widened now looking at Harry. She spoke as their tea arrived to their table. Lord Greengrass, what do you mean that the young king is your adopted son. I thought I heard you say his mother was looking at a tennis bracelet last week." She asked a bit confused. Harry bowed his head and Martin sighed after looking at his son. Looking back to Lady Everglade he spoke. "Actually that really wasn't true about his mother. We were there for my adopted son's betrothed. My daughter Daphne and Hermione Granger. My son's parents were assassinated when he was still a baby when there was a civil war in our country. Our late king and queen made a request of my family since my daughter was betrothed to the prince at the time. They requested that if they should fall at their enemies hands, we are to adopt their son and raise him as our own child in hiding.
Unfortunately our king and queen fell to the blade. The young king was then taken and hidden away from his loyal supporters for 8 years. I and several of my countrymen searched everywhere and we almost lost hope. Then a miracle happened…" He told her and then was cut off seeing that lady Everglade moved her hand a bit making a silencing ward surround their table before she spoke. "Okay Lord Greengrass, let's cut the bullshit here. I have kept quiet up until now. Your right when you said I was the daughter of the house of Everglade, actually I am from the Ancient House Everglade. Martha Lily Evans was my sister and king Harry's grandmother. So in a respect I am somewhat his grandmother in her stead. Yes I am a succubus just like Lilly was and I would like to keep that a secret. You may tell your family close friends that you trust along with Director Taverx. I knew of Harry's kidnapping the day Lilly and James were murdered by Voldemort. I had to stay hidden since my kind are hunted. I live in France, so when I read The Daily Prophet about Harry's life, I came back. It took me a while to find you, and I am pleased to see my grandson is in safe hands. I support your adoption and approve. I will not go against Lilly or James, they were great kids, and if you are ever in France, please look me up. you and your family are welcome to come and stay with me whenever you wish. I also came to warn you about tomorrow, be careful. Albus wants my grandson and will attack his mind. I have a plan and it might work. If you let Albus probe Harry, then you can gain the Wizengamot seat that he stole from the Potter family. I suggest you go to Potter castle tonight and look in their private vaults. There you will find books on the history of the Potter's. I set the wards for you and your family only to enter the Potter grounds. This was James's request to me when he became Lord Potter. Now I must be going. It still isn't safe for me to be seen yet. Head down three more shops and to your right will be a jewelry store my granddaughter Erika Duncan owns, she'll be waiting for you both." She said and then subtlety removed the silencing ward around them before looking at Harry continuing to speak. "Harry yes, my granddaughter is just like you, so don't be taken by the way she acts. You sure do have the look of your parents, I will be watching over you and you be a good boy." She said before waking out of the tea shop.
Martin sat back for a few minutes while Harry looked stunned at the back of the woman walking away. After thinking Martin took Harry to the shop Lady Everglade said and with a polite introduction Harry chose two very nice sets of Jewelry for Hermione and Daphne. Of course he didn't leave out his adopted mother or little Astoria he chose something for them as well. Martin and Harry finished looking around and they both figured that the girls were done as well. They met up on the fourth floor with the girls and went to have a nice Italian dinner at a sit down restraunt in the mall. Over the course of dinner Martin told his wife Astoria Sr. along with the four kids about what was happening tomorrow. Harry then spoke about how he met Lady Everglade. This didn't sit to well with everyone else since she just appeared out of nowhere. Once everyone finished dinner they left the restraunt to head home after a busy day.
{…The Next Morning… In The Ministry…}
That night when Harry and the girls entered their bedroom they told Lilly's portrait all about their day at the mall. Harry even told his mom about meeting Lady Everglade and her granddaughter a short time later while Martin and Astoria Sr. while watched. Lilly was pleased as punch to hear that her aunt found Harry and reassured Martin and Astoria's worries letting them know she could be trusted. After the kids went to sleep Astoria and Martin took Lilly's portrait out of Harry's room so they could talk. Astoria and Martin told Lilly everything that was going to happen she came up with her own gameplan and explained it in great detail… The following morning the Greengrass house was busier than normal. Martin and Astoria was down stairs in their sitting room with Amelia and Director Taverx explaining what Lilly had planned. Meanwhile as they were talking, Lilly was telling the four kids what they should do once they got to the Ministry as they were getting dressed.
When it was 10 minutes to 11 in the morning the Greengrass's flooed into the Ministry. Harry, Daphne, Hermione and Astoria Junior's eyes widened seeing how big the place was. Since Martin Greengrass works in the ministry, he was happy to point out things to the four awed children. They made it to the courtroom doors which had the number 10 on it and looked heavy from the kids point of view. The doors swung open scratching against the stone floor as they all walked in. To Martin's surprise he saw that this was no ordinary Wizengamot. The courtroom looked like a trial instead. The entire place was filled as all eyes were on the Greengrass's. Martin spoke in his lords voice. "My esteemed members of the Wizengamot body. I beg your forgiveness seeing that we are late, If you will allow my wife lady Greengrass and I to place our children in the gallery we can proceed with whatever this is." He said with a bit of bite to his words. Martin walked the kids to their seat with the elder Astoria and then Harry saw a man with blue eyes and a long white beard. He spoke looking to his adopted mother. "Mom what is Gandalf The Gray doing here, is Bilbo Baggins here too. I want to say hi." He said which caused a good 80% of the Wizengamot to look confused including Albus Dumbledore himself. The rest couldn't help but start to boom with laughter.
Astoria smiled holding back her laugher so she could speak. "No son, that is not Gandalf The Gray, and Bilbo won't be joining us today. That man with the white beard is the Chief warlock Albus Dumbledore." She said and Harry's eyes went cold. Amelia was sitting in her seat with a smirk on her face which Albus didn't see. She knew that the Wizengamot was in for a real treat once her godson spoke. Albus Dumbledore cleared his throat and was going to get the Wizengamot back under his control. However Harry stood up and spoke. "Madam Bones, If I may, I understand that I am only 9, but I think I would like to ask Gandalf there why he placed me with my rotten aunt and uncle who abused me for 8 years; and what authority he had to kidnap me away from my godparents which is listed in my parents wills." He asked causing murmurs to echo throughout the courtroom. Albus was about to bang his gavel but Augusta Longbottom stood up speaking. "I agree with the boy, I want to know why myself chief warlock. I was told just a few weeks ago by Gringotts that this boy is Harry James Potter the son to the late Lord James and Lady Lilly Potter. I was also informed that he is the godson to my daughter Alice which makes me his god-grandmother. Furthermore, I want to know why that you drug a child who has been legally adopted by the Greengrass family with Lord Black's consent in the Wizengamot Family court were you have no authority. Only Minister Fudge, Director Bones and those who are tied to the Most ancient and Noble House of Potter were allowed to attend. Is the bill to make it illegal for children not to attend Hogwarts your attempt to get your hands on Harry Potter and his family's gold chief warlock. As Lady to The Most Ancient and Noble House Longbottom and who has been tied to the Most ancient and Noble house of Potter for over 600 years, I will not allow you to touch one galleon or one hair on that boy.
You are not a god and you have no say in where magical Britain's children must attend school when they come of age, it is up to their parents to decide that and their choice. As a member of this Wizengamot I will say that this bill to force our children and grandchildren to attend Hogwarts is a seriously bad move and takes away a parents rights. What is next Wizengamot members, are you going let the chief warlock tell you that you can't teach your children your family's proud history or teach them about sex when it is time for them to know about it. Look, I may be old but I am not blind. I lived through two wars and one left my children in St. Mungo's. That aside, I'll be very frank, what the fuck are you playing at Albus. Everyone here knows you like games and toys. It's not a secret that you can hide, so are you trying to get Harry Potter back to play with. Yes, I did some research on today." She said with a verbal slap to Albus.
Augusta Longbottom wasn't finished with Albus Dumbledore and she turned her attention to her fellow Wizengamot member continuing to speak. "Ladies and Gentlemen of The Wizengamot. You know I am a formidable witch within these walls and some of you have tried my patience on a few occasions, but that is not for today. Today we are gathered here for Dumbledore's whims. Let me explain; in 2,003 when the Dark Lord was banished, it was Albus Dumbledore who order everyone's loveable grounds keeper Hagrid to take the baby Potter from where he himself placed him and his parents. Poor Hagrid was heartbroken seeing the cottage which never told to anyone. However that all changed last night when I spoke with Hagrid myself." She said before pulling a phial from her robes. Augusta looked up at Albus Dumbledore speaking coldly. "This is Hagrid's memory of Halloween night 2008. Do you care to explain why you told Hagrid to not let Scion Sirius Orion Black, a son to the most Ancient and Noble House of Black take his godson." She asked as a crack echoed throughout the courtroom.
Everyone gasped as they saw a very pissed off goblin wearing golden armor over a nice suit with four heavily armed goblins. Harry smiled and waved to the goblin knowing who he was causing the goblin to smile giving him a bow before addressing the courtroom. "I am Director Taverx, head of Gringotts bank. Albus Dumbledore I am here to inform you that Your vault has been searched on suspicion of line theft. We found several items belonging to the Most Ancient and Noble House Potter, Black, Braithewaite, Evans, Fleamont, Granger, Parkenson, Robins, Zabini and 40 other houses. We found blood wards using Lord Harry James Potter's blood that you stole from him as an infant. I am here to inform that you are hereby banned from Gringotts persona non grata, and your vault was seized. All gold, silver and knutt was divided and placed in the vaults of those you stole from. All personal items belonging to the houses you had your fingers in have been returned. Now I will take young lord Potter with me and his betrothed who have a blood contract signed by their parents with me. I will not allow them to listen to a bunch of grown adult wizards and witch's squabble like a bunch of trolls fighting over meat." He said before walking over to Harry and the three girls. He bowed to them and Lady Greengrass. With a polite nod back Harry and the four girls were lifted over the railing by the goblin guards disappearing.
Director Taverx looked like he was going to kill Albus growling setting a piece of parchment on a table that faced the Chief Warlock before vanishing himself. Amelia summoned the parchment and read it out loud to the entire court. "No matter how crafty you may be, Goblins are master of wards. You can't stop us entering. Be for warned those who follow the dark one. Strike against the Most Ancient and Noble House Potter and those who are bound. Goblin wrath will be as swift as our blades." She told them. Lord Nott stood up speaking. "Madame Bones, what does that mean to us." He asked as his face was pale. Amelia stood to answer. "Simply put Lord Nott, Anyone connected to Voldemort will face the goblin Nation as a whole if anyone dares to attack the Most Ancient and Noble House Potter. That means that Harry James Potter and all the houses he is allied with are protected by the Goblin Nation. This is our official warning and there is nothing we can do against them since we rent their wards to protect this building." She told him causing everyone to go white as a sheet and Albus Dumbledore to slump back in his seat. Albus knew he needed to close the meeting and quickly because he didn't want to answer any of the questions young Harry and Augusta has posed. Banging his gavel he quickly left not saying a word to a packed courtroom.
{…Thistle Hill Academy…}
The last weeks of the summer was fun for Harry and the Greengrass's along with Hermione. They spent two weeks in France as guests to the Delacours. Fleur was introduced to Harry which they both took a shine to each other almost immediately which pleased both sets of parents. Fleur didn't like Daphne or Hermione at the start since they were Succubi, but after three days they started to act like sisters. The Greengrass's and the Delacour's were introduced to Lady Everglade. Harry told the Delacour's that his grandmother on his mom's side was her sister and that pretty much made Lady Everglade his grandmother. They welcomed her with open arms and invited her to come visit any time. The Greengrass's were shown the local sites around their town and even Paris. When Hermione was not reading a book she was fascinated with, she your typical girl dragging Harry into shops with the rest of the girls pushing his back from behind. This amused the parents with fits of laughter seeing the kids act like kids.
The Daily Prophet ran stories about Harry and a lot of questions were asked of Albus Dumbledore with no reply. That suited the Greengrass's just fine since it would allow Harry to be a kid at least for a few years. Martin found a good muggle pediatric psychologist who travels from France to Britain every week. He hired her to help Harry with his past on a weekly basis which was scheduled for Fridays. The last week of Summer was the hardest for Harry since Hermione had to go back home to start her new school year. Astoria Sr. put Harry's mind at ease saying that Hermione can come visit for the weekends. This put a smile on Harry face for the rest of the week. Mrs. French Harry and Daphne's teacher was pulled into Auror Shacklebolt's office two days before the new school year started. She was informed about the status change of Harry and Daphne which took her by complete surprise.
The New school year was now today and Mrs. French was just finishing up wiping down the last desk when she heard a crack from behind making her jump. Turing around she saw Nilley the House-elf holding onto Harry and Daphne's hands. She smiled walking over to them speaking. "Well good morning Prince and Princess. Or should I say king and queen now. Auror Shacklebolt explained your change. So I'll keep the fact that your king and queen for now a secret. I'll introduce you as prince and princess. Now head to the office. Auror Shacklebolt would like a word with you. I'll introduce you once you're done" She said. Daphne and Harry nodded before they left. All the students for Mrs. French's class came in and found their new seats an hour later.
As Mrs. French was going to do the announcements there came a knock on her classroom door. she looked and saw Auror Shacklebolt standing outside the door. she turned to her class speaking. "Boys and girls please let me have your attention." She said and her class looked at her quietly letting their teacher continue to speak. "We have a new student with us this year and one returning with a new change. I want everyone to make him and your returning classmate welcome." She said and the classroom door opened. Harry and Daphne walked in with Auror Shacklebolt as their teacher spoke to the class. "Class, this is prince Harry James Potter and his betrothed princess Daphne Victoria Greengrass. Harry here is from a micro nation and is an exchange student for the next two year. He has a very special pet he wishes to share with you. Princess, if you would please." She asked looking at Daphne. Daphne nodded pulling out a flute. She played some notes before waiting several minutes. Mrs. French spoke as Solar came flying into the classroom landing on her perch. "This is prince Harry's very special pet. Her name is Solar and she is to help the young prince to not be scared. The young prince has had a very bad past and this beautiful bird is here to help. you might hear her sing, but I warn you that the prince is not a scaredy cat. he is not glass but if you want to say hi to him or Solar approach just like you would everyone else." She told her class who was in awe of the beautiful bird.
Mrs. French told Harry and Daphne to go ahead and find their seat while everyone was looking at Solar. Tracey Davis, Daphne's friend since kindergarten spun around looking at Daphne who sat behind her speaking. "Since when did you become a princess Daphne. You better spill it." She said before looking at Harry continuing. "I can't believe you're here Potter. My parent's will be shocked to.." She said and Harry got up quickly leaving the class room. Daphne glared at her friend before chasing Harry out of the classroom. Daphne followed Harry outside to the swings on the playground and pulled him into a warm hug speaking in his ear. "Harry love, it's okay. I know your scared because this is a new school. It will take you time to adjust and I'll be right at your side. You won't be alone my love." She told him. Harry nodded while his head was buried into Daphne's shoulder. He softly spoke. "That girl scared me Daphne. How can she speak to you like that, and the stares from the class is even worse. I don't know if I should stay. Maybe I am better off staying home and learning that way." He said as tears started to fall onto Daphne's shoulder.
Mrs. French found Harry and Daphne ten minutes later standing in the same spot and walked up speaking. "Mr. Potter, are you alright? You left my class without permission causing Solar to sing. Was something said to you that made you leave." She asked worried. Harry nodded as he still kept his head buried in Daphne's shoulder. Daphne spoke looking at their teacher. "It was my best friend Tracey Davis. She rounded on me asking me when I became a princess and told me to spill everything I knew. Then she started in on my betrothed, coupled with the stares coming from the class made Harry get scared and run out. Sorry for that and we didn't mean too without your permission Mrs. French. As soon as Harry is calmed down we'll well come back in." She said and their teacher gently placed a hand on Harry's shoulder speaking. "Harry, since this is the first day of school you won't get in trouble this time. The class will be talking about what they did over the summer. You and Daphne don't have to share if you don't want too. But I hope that you can, because some of your classmates would really like to know about where your from and about solar. Maybe if you explain a little about how your country works it might help in Miss Davis to leave you both alone" She said to them.
Daphne shook her head before speaking. "That won't work Mrs. French, you see Tracey is a witch just like I am. She knows how famous Harry is in our world, but she doesn't know that he is an incubus king. I chose over the summer just after Harry met you to become a succubus. Harry's wife Hermione is not going to like this and as both of their mates I will handle Tracey on my own. Your more then welcome to be there as a witness, but I must warn you to stay out of the conversation and none of our classmate can be in the classroom when I confront my best friend for their own safely. This is now a matter of houses. You may not like what you hear, so please don't say anything." she said in a serious tone of voice. Mrs. French saw the flash of gold around Daphne's eyes and nodded understanding that this was not a muggle problem. She walked Harry and Daphne back to her classroom once Harry was calmed down enough to join. Solar flew over to Harry's desk once he sat down and nuzzled his cheek while Mrs. French spoke to Tracey. "Miss Davis, please stay inside when recess is called. I need a word with you privately." She said causing the entire class to oooo at her and this caused Tracey to shrink down in her seat.
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Author's Note 2: I have been trying to update a new chapter once a week, but I soon realized that for me it is impossible. With that mindset I have made a choice to update a new chapter once a month. for both of my stories. If you are a reader, reviewer and follower, then you have read the last chapter. I wanted to continue Petunia's part of the story a bit more in the beginning to show her anger towards Vernon and to her son Dudley. Sorry if her rant was long and I hope that her announcement to Vernon with divorce papers in hand don't piss to many of you off. Because of how brave Petunia was towards Vernon and Dudley, I had Martin and his wife show compassion to Petunia by helping her with a bank account, a new place to live and get back into school so she can follow her own path and dreams. I missed out on Harry's shopping trip since he had to be placed back into the Goblin medical ward. I hope I made up for it in this chapter when the Greengrass family along with Harry and Hermione go to a muggle mall. (Lilly taught Martin and Astoria while they were in Hogwarts about Muggle things.) I wanted to have Dumbledore be torn apart since he is manipulative old goat, and who better then to rip him a part then Augusta Longbottom after Harry confronts him. I didn't fully add in the Delacour's since they won't be showing up for a while. but yes the Greengrass's took Harry and Hermione to France. I thought adding in the sister to his grandmother would be a nice touch. it was a late addition and I hope you all enjoyed her appearance. Now School has started for Harry, Daphne and Astoria Jr. the next chapter I think will be the outline of their new school year. Now I pose this to you dear readers, reviewers and followers. How will Daphne confront her best friend since they started school together meeting in kindergarten. How will Tracey Davis react when she finds out the truth. You will just have to wait and see.
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