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Please note that Naruto and Harry will be used interchangeably based on the scene, so please don't get confused when I use Naruto instead of Harry in some scenes. If you want only 1 name to be used, let me know. Based on the response, I'll decide.
"Talking"
'Thinking'
"Familiar/ Ghosts /Goblins" talking.
'Familiar/ Ghosts/ Goblins' thinking.
'Parseltongue, Will/Memories, Portraits'
"Spell" is being used.
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Destined Saviour
Chapter 4
Relations
"Are you ok, Harry?" Ron asked as they walked through the carriages in search of an empty one.
"What do you mean by that?" Harry asked, turning to the ginger head.
"He meant you are oddly eating more and surprisingly wrote exams well," Hermoine answered. Though the condescending tone was not lost on Harry, who narrowed his eyes.
"I thought of trying my best and I never said I wrote exams 'well'," Harry said with his trademark smile, ear to ear.
"That's creepy," Ron said, unable to control himself. Harry laughed at their ghast faces. They finally found a carriage but it had a girl in it and seeing how they reached the end of the train, they went in.
"Can we enter?" Hermione asked, poking her head in.
"You can," the girl in question turned to reply and it is the same blonde girl that's curious about Harry's potion.
"Greengrass," Ron said in surprise though as Hermoine was already in, Harry followed her. Seeing that he had to walk back to Forge or be alone, Ron entered.
"It's a surprise to see that the great Harry Potter doesn't have a place to sit." She giggled.
"It's not like that, really. We were in search of an empty car and seeing there was none, we came in." Harry replied casually and Ron looked at him in horror, Hermoine not far behind him.
"Am I dreaming?" Greengrass asked in surprise.
"Um, what happened?" Harry asked, scratching his head. From Harry's memories, he doesn't have any beef with this girl to be a prick about.
"Well, as you are Gryffindor, I thought you won't like to talk to me seeing I'm a Slytherin," Daphne explained.
"Huh, Nani. Isn't school over? Why do I care if you are a Slytherin outside school? Unless you are Malfoy or that greasy bat." Harry said with a confused face and that broke the tension as everyone got Harry's reference to that bat.
The other 3 burst out laughing. "You know, if they heard you, they'll hunt you," Greengrass said.
"That's not new honestly. Even now, Malfoy is just there trying to get in." Harry pointed and as they turned, Malfoy can be seen shouting and banging on the door to open it.
"Open your damn door!" Draco exclaimed, sending his whales to attack it. "Alohomora," Harry said and the door opened, Crabbe and Goyle fell to the ground as they couldn't stop.
"I didn't think you were here seeking forgiveness, Draco," Harry said with a smirk. "I would have opened the door long before if I had known." He added making Malfoy's face go red in anger.
"Why you!" Draco said, pulling out his wand.
"Why stress on remembering spells you don't know?"
"I'm not here for you, Potter. Greengrass! Why are you sitting with these mu-idiots?" Draco changed his sentence seeing how Harry was ready to kick his lights out.
"As if I would answer you. Get out of my sight." Daphne said with a huff and turned away. Draco was frustrated beyond limits and pulled his wand out.
"Al-"
"That's not how you do things on my watch," Harry said and punched Draco in the face. The punch hit a little harder than Harry expected and Draco hit the window on the other side of the carriage because of the force.
Everyone was surprised by Harry's sudden outburst. Usually, he is not this aggressive. He doesn't want to get into a fight unless he doesn't have any option. This stunned them. Even Daphne.
"What happened here!?" Percy Weasley, the Head Boy asked, rushing to the scene. It was his last moments as Head Boy as he completed his graduation as the topper of the class as he desired. He doesn't want anything to go wrong at this point as that will look bad on his profile.
"Malfoy slipped and hit the window when he tried entering the carriage," Harry said and Percy turned to others for confirmation. They blankly nodded, unable to comprehend what Harry just did.
Though he thought it was too good to be true, he nodded in satisfaction and moved Malfoy using his goons to the makeshift hospital wing on the train. As soon as Percy left, all in the carriage turned to Harry who was innocently whistling, staring at the window.
"What's that, Harry?" Hermione loudly asked (demanded).
"What's what? I'm enjoying the scenery here." Harry innocently pointed to the moving mountains and river from the window. Though Daphne wanted to prod more, hearing the weary sigh of others, she understood that it would be useless.
They all silently contemplated what happened which gave the raven-haired boy peace of mind. He didn't expect Malfoy to be that sensitive(weak). 'Kids here are way weaker compared to the Shinobi world.' Naruto thought.
Though that gives him an unfair advantage as he is stronger than them, Naruto was always physically stronger than his peers even in Konoha but the students here are weaker than his friends. He noted to be careful with people in future.
There was a loud chatter about the Quidditch world cup which Harry knew was going to take place in Britain that year but he was sad that he couldn't go there. Ron had many things he wanted to talk about with Harry but the incident with Malfoy threw a wrench into everything.
Rest of the journey was silent and they soon reached Kings Cross station. Everyone moved to their respective family who came to receive them on the platform. Harry knew where his family would be and walked into the Station's parking.
Silently storing all his luggage in the car's trunk, Harry sat in the car. "How long will you bother us this time, boy?" Vernon asked in a disinterested tone. Not waiting for Harey's reply, he continued. "Don't try anything freakish in my house, is that clear?" Vernon glared at Harry as he sat in the back seat without replying.
"Daddy, let's go home and play with Apple pie," Dudley asked not bothering to greet Harry.
"Definitely Diddykins," Vernon said with a happy smile. Harry was pretty comfortable in the back seat as only he and Petunia sat in it. Both father and son are struggling in the front.
Though Harry didn't understand who this Apple Pie is, he assumed it to be some pet name as he knew Dudley was not smart enough to know many other names than food.
With many groans and pointless comments, their journey to the Privet drive was uneventful. As soon as they reached the house, the family's demeanour took a 360, moving all of Harry's luggage and 'caring' for Harry as they walked in.
As the main door was shut, everything was thrown away instantly without a care in the world. Harry is angry. Scratch that. Naruto is angry. He expected these people to have changed a bit. But no they didn't.
"Apple Pie!" Dudley called and down came a black dog. The canine was strong with a strong build and with its one-of-a-kind misty silver eyes. Harry instantly recognised those eyes.
"Go play with him, boy." Dudley said to 'Apple Pie' and expected the dog to bark and chase Harry for his life. But none of Dursleys expectations followed.
Apple Pie made a sprint towards Harry who opened his arms to welcome the dog and in a second, the 'dog' in front of them changed into a man. A man they remembered seeing.
"Padfoot!" Harry said as they hugged.
"I missed you a lot, pup," Sirius said with tears falling from his eyes. He thought Harry died when he didn't sense any life when he was in the hospital wing.
He didn't have much time as he had to escape. Sirius thought long and hard about how he can meet Harry and when he was passing a village, he saw a family play with their dog. And with a clear destination in mind, he made his way to Privet Drive; he knew where Lily's sister lived as he tried talking to Harry nearby last summer.
It was not that hard to impress Dudley to take him. He just barked at everyone Dudley is pointing at and got the attention of the mini whale. Soon he was brought into their home and became their pet.
As he doesn't hold any ill intentions towards Harry, the protection of Lily didn't stop Sirius from entering. Though he didn't like being a pet to the Dursleys, its purpose has been served. He reached Harry. This is the moment he was waiting for. It's a big relief seeing Harry in good health.
"I missed you as well, Padfoot."
"NNNNOOOOOOO!" Petunia screeched in horror.
"What is the meaning of this!?" Vernon's face filled with rage.
"Mom, Dad, where is apple pie?" Dudley asked his parents in sorrow. He liked the dog as it gave him a sense of superiority over other kids.
"Call the police, honey!" Petunia yelled and Vernon 'quickly' made his way to the telephone. But Sirius is faster than him and the telephone is broken before Vernon can reach it. He is careful to not use magic as he knows the implications it will have on Harry and it's hard for him to use it as well.
"I had enough of your bullshit, Dursleys. I can't imagine what you have put Harry through, but I'll promise you hell if you try something funny now. I'll take Harry and leave. I don't want him with you any longer." Sirius said in a serious tone.
Vernon's and Petunia's expressions changed from their rage to relief. "Wonderful. You should have told us that earlier. You can leave with that fre-boy immediately." Vernon said in a happy tone. He was about to say freak and heard Sirius growl and changed it.
"Remember Petunia, I know your house. I'll hunt you down if any of this is shared with others." He warned and Harry was too happy to say anything. He was thinking of ways to escape his summer and lucky for him, Sirius is here to save the day.
Petunia gulped at that and nodded. Harry released Hedwig and packed all his essential things into Dudley's bag. Sirius took 1,500 pounds from them for expenses and Dursleys felt that was a small price to pay to get rid of the boy.
He changed into his Animagus form and soon, Harry left No.4 to take Apple Pie for walking with a bag. Unknown to Mrs Figg, Harry left Privet Drive permanently with that.
Sirius explained Harry his plan of moving to his house at Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place, London with him. Harry is excited about that and so he happily followed Padfoot to his house.
Soon they reached an unassuming muggle building with windows. The Dog stopped there and Harry was confused by it. He can't see anything there even some entrance to go through. Sirius took him into an alley and changed into his human form.
"Can't see anything, pup?" Harry nodded.
"That's because it is protected by the Fidelius Charm. Let me show you." Sirius said and whispered into Harry's ear.
"I invite Harry Potter into the Residence of the Ancient and Noble House of Black and henceforth allow him see and get into it." And with that, an old building revealed itself to Harry.
It appeared, pushing aside its neighbouring houses, number eleven and number thirteen, out of the way as it appeared between them. The house had a worn set of front steps leading to a battered front door.
On the door was a silver knocker in the shape of a twisted serpent but it had no keyhole, handle, or anything else that would indicate it to be a door, as it opened only by magic.
"My Grandfather put every security measure known to wizardkind on it when he lived here. It's unplottable, so Muggles could never come and know. He went as far as using the Fidelius charm on it in his paranoia.
All members of the Black Family shared the secret and so they can invite anyone to the home. Come to think of it, I should have used my house for your parents' hiding. But because of my Mother, I didn't." Sirius explained sadly as the door opened magically, allowing them in.
"There was a doorbell - a "loud, clanging bell" that awakened Walburga Black, Sirius's mother portrait inside. Sirius is apprehensive about bringing Harry here as he knew how 'vocal' his mother can be. But he decided to go ahead as he didn't want Harry to spend any more time with the Dursleys. He also had a plan for how to shut her up if need be.
"Harry, as we enter, you'll see my mother's portrait, don't listen to anything she says. She has many dislikes." He warned and Harry nodded. He is surprised by the dark and gloomy look of the place and walked in.
In the dark and gloomy hall of the Black family's ancestral home, a portrait of Walburga Black hung on the wall. As Harry and Sirius walked by, they could hear her shrill voice ringing out.
"Well, well, well," Walburga sneered. "Look what the cat dragged in. If it isn't my bastard of a son, Sirius, and the filthy half-blood he towed." She hissed. Though Sirius didn't know how she found out that Harry is not pureblood, he didn't want to think about it.
Harry gave her a perplexed look, but Sirius merely rolled his eyes. "Hello, mother," he said wearily. "Still hanging around here, I see."
Walburga's eyes flashed with anger. "How dare you speak to me in such a manner you backstabbing blood traitor," she spat. "I am a pure-blooded witch, a member of one of the most esteemed families in the wizarding world. And you, Sirius Black, are a disgrace to that name."
Sirius chuckled. "Coming from you, that's quite the compliment."
Walburga's face twisted with fury. "You insolent brat!" she screeched. "You and that filthy little friend of yours have no place in the wizarding world. You're nothing but a troublemaker, bringing shame to the Black family name. You are not worthy of being the Lord of this Noble house."
"Lord you say, mother? How wonderful! You know I wasn't aware of that." Sirius said with a smug smirk which made Walburga's eyes widen in realisation.
"But as you so kindly put it, I'm not worth it? Now that should be rectified. Hmm. I know! I will make Harry the next Head then? How do you feel then? Don't you think it will be quite an irony?" Sirius taunted Walburga.
Walburga snorted derisively and retorted, "You imbecile! How shamefully you tarnish the very blood that fuels your existence. And now, you wish to further degrade our name by granting this Mudblood the lordship? Preposterous! He will never be deserving. I wish to sever any association with you both. Kreacher!" She called and with a pop, an old house-elf with a wrinkled, old face appeared.
"How can Kreacher serve my lady?" He asked in a raspy tone.
"Expel these 2 ungrateful bastards from my eyes!" She ordered and Kreacher turned to Harry and Sirius, his hands up with magic. Harry's wand is in hand in seconds as he braced himself for the attack.
"I, Sirius Orion Black, do solemnly swear on my life and magic, to uphold the duties and responsibilities as Lord of the Ancient and Noble House of Black," he intoned, his voice echoing in the hall. "I vow to protect, serve, and lead my house with courage, wisdom, and honor."
He said air thick with magic as House Magic started judging Sirius worth to the lordship and soon a black ring with Black family crest appeared on his right ring finger. Walburga's eyes were ablaze of fury but before she can speak, Sirius continued. Harry was watching in amazement while Kreacher was watching helplessly.
"Let it be known," he announced with newfound determination, "that this house will no longer stand for the old ways. We are reborn today, as a house that stands for justice, love, and loyalty."
A roar of applause thundered in the room. Sirius looked around, his gaze once again landing on Harry. The boy was smiling, clapping enthusiastically. As Sirius met his eyes, he knew he made the right choice and continued.
"I, Sirius Orion Black, as the rightful Lord of the Ancient and Noble House of Black, do hereby declare and affirm that Harry James Potter shall henceforth be recognized as my sole heir and successor to the esteemed position of Lord of House Black.
"Per the ancient and noble traditions of our esteemed House, I hereby bestow upon him the revered Heirship of House Black, to be treated as such by all who recognize his rightful claim. I do solemnly swear this oath, so mote it be!" Sirius said in a confident tone and the room was lit with a bright light.
A silvery black glow covered both Harry and Sirius, the House Magic ensuring that Harry is worthy and after a few seconds, the glow left with a ring appearing on Harry's right ring finger. Both rings are obsidian with the Black crest in the middle. With Harry's having a 'H' for Heir.
Harry felt disoriented by the sudden magic surge and after a few seconds, he adjusted to the new feeling of being tied to the place. Walburga and Kreacher watched in Horror as the Family Magic accepted Sirius's words and recognising Harry as the Heir to House Black. Sirius himself has official become Lord Black.
Being called Lord and recognised as Lord as 2 different things which Walburga and Kreacher knew. Even though her husband was Lord Black, Arcturus Black was recognised as the Black which shows their difference to command the house magic.
Recognition comes with access to everything that relates to the House and the names will be automatically updated in all Magically tied House activities from Gringotts to Ministry of Magic. Being recognised by the House Magic to be worthy of Lordship gives many perks as well.
Though it was a foolish act by Sirius who did it to taunt his mother than anything serious, pun intended, he never could have fathomed the consequences of his action. Only time will show him. Sirius was one of his dogish smirks to Walburga while Harry was surprised by all of it. He didn't expect this when he left Privet Drive.
Walburga screeched in terror as her son did the very thing she never wanted to happen to House Black and went silent. Kreacher on the other hand was bombarded with the new Heir's magic and his potent will.
He is Harry Potter, he knew the boy as he likes to keep his mistress up to date with wizarding affairs. He didn't expect the defeator of the Dark Lord to possess such strong magic. As a House Elf, he has a deep connection with the House magic which allows him to be summoned and bound to the house.
As soon as the House Magic accepted Harry Potter now Black, he felt a strong magic suppress his disobedience to the child. He knew that magic is Harry's as he didn't feel any such pressure from Sirius as he is passively(unoathed) the Lord of the House for many years.
He unconsciously gave an involuntary bow to his now Oathed Lord and his new Heir and vanished to clean the house to make it suitable for the Lord and his Heir.
"Woah, Sirius. You think it's needed?" He asked his dogfather who is smugly looking at his mother's closed portrait. Walburga couldn't bare what she witnessed and hid behind the curtain.
"Sirius. You think it's necessary?" Harry asked again, poking the older man with his hand. Sirius turned to him with a wide smile.
"Of course, pup. I don't want my House to fall into Malfoy's hands and this adds a layer of security to you and also allows me to better protect you. I don't want to lose another member of my family, Harry." Sirius said with tears forming at the edges of his eyes. Harry hugged the older man.
"In addition to that, you are worthy of being the Heir. That's why you are accepted. Don't doubt your capabilities, pup." He said ruffling Harry's raven locks. Harry looked up joyfully into Sirius's misty grey's.
"Dattebayo, old man," Harry said with a cheer and Sirius laughed at the weird word.
"Harry,"
"Yea,"
"I want to teach you something," Sirius said and Harry's emerald's looked at him in curiosity. He started roaming across the entrance taking everything in the ancient house.
"How about you learn protecting your mind?"
"Protecting Mind!?" Harry asked in surprise.
"Yes, it's called Occlumency," Sirius affirmed.
"Sounds like fun," Harry gave him a smirk and they both started. Though Sirius thought of starting with Animagus, as Harry became his Heir he thought Mind Protection is important now.
And Cut.
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