June 10, 1996
Persephone POV
The Great Hall is full of many people. The funeral for the fallen Order members was earlier today, and everyone is here to pay their respects.
Families slowly trickle out, leaving to grieve in privacy. Eventually, only the Order Members, and Order affiliated, remain. Dumbledore wants to have a meeting to give further updates on the injured members.
Andi starts, "Ted did permanently lose his arm, but all other injuries have heal. Dora is still healing, and on a number of medications. The curse Dolohov used was his own design, so it took longer to counter it. My leg is also fully healed, though I will have a limp from now on."
"Fleur and I fought Greyback. Thankfully, it wasn't a full moon, so I wasn't completely inflected. Unfortunately, Fleur lost a wing. She left with her mom after the service, so that the Veela healer can treat her back," Bill goes next.
"Sirius is still in a medically induced coma, but his head injures are fully healed. He should be awake and released in a few days. Narcissa is still in poor shape. Due to the length of Crucitus exposure, Narcissa can longer walk and has seizures. She's constantly monitored by two elves who escaped Malfoy Manor," I finish out the explanation of major wounds.
"I'm glad that everyone is healing well. Now, Madame Bones has a few words to say," Dumbledore tells the crowd, though he looks extremely solemn.
"Miss Gaunt," My eyes snap up to meet hers. "Due to your assistance in protecting the Ministry members of the Wizengamot have voted, unanimously, to award you 5,000 galleons. However, when I tried to contact you, I received a letter from your fiance." Amy hands me a large envelope, thick with muggle papers. "Regulus decided to use the money to purchase bigger accommodations for your Orphan-Refuge home." I'm overwhelmed with this development. I never expected a reward, let alone one so generous. I thank Amy, and start thinking everything over.
The meeting continues, though I miss a majority of it lost in thought. Half an hour goes by before Dumbledore's question catching my attention. "What more have we learned of the Horcruxes?"
Severus and Regulus share a pained look, then speak. "My theory was correct. Bellatrix hide a horcrux in her vault at Gringotts. Now that the LeStrange brothers are dead, their vault was added to the orphanage donations. The Goblins removed and destroyed the taint in from of me, and as payment took two percent of the LeStrange funds upon transfer," Regulus says to the crowd. "As for the final two..." He seems to choke on his words.
Severus decides to explain. "We can almost guarantee the last two are living horcruxes. Nagini is Tom's familiar, or so everyone thinks. Records show she's actually a maledictus, permanently stuck in her snake form." Severus takes a slight pause. "Harry has always had an uncanny connection to the Dark Lord, mainly through visions through Tom and Nagini's point of view and pain in his scar. We believe that the reason for the pain is that the soul shard is trying to reunite with the original."
The room falls into silence, however, Harry doesn't look surprised. He must have known already.
Preparations on the hospital are finished, ready for us to move in. Bill Weasley put many wards, curses and enchantments on the building to make it safer, including the Fidelis Charm. The potions lab, as well as the renovated operating/medical room, is stocked.
Sirius and Remus have already visited the place to look it over. Now, they're helping various House members pack. A loud knock at the front door causes everyone to go downstairs, wands drawn.
Sirius opens the door, revealing Neville and his grandmother. "Madame Longbottom, what can we do for you?" Sirius says ushering them to the family room inside.
"We received a letter from Lady Gaunt. May I speak to her?" We all sit down and I give her my full attention. "I wanted to discuss your offer. Do you really wish to have them moved?"
"If possible, yes. I believe this to be the safest option. If you and Neville approve, Frank and Alice will be relocated to a room on the top floor. It's a secured area on the top floor, containing four rooms. Narcissa will be in one of those rooms, so the two of you and Draco will be given rooms just down the hall." Remus takes Neville home to pack, while the Matriarch completes transfer papers.
The younger residents return to packing, assisted by the Black brothers. I quick use a few spells to shrink mine and Regulus's belongings and put them in our trunks, then return downstairs to start taking people to their new home.
After everyone has moved, including a portrait for Walburga to visit, I gather the teens on the second floor. "I'm not going to sugarcoat things. Tom has increased the attacks on high standing government officials, both magical and mundane. Our family will be gaining new members, taken in with open arms, just as all of you were. This means people will have to share rooms, but I'll let you decide with who and when to start."
Draco and Neville, with Ron and Harry, head upstairs to their rooms on the third floor. Each pair of boys offered to share to free up extra rooms. Colin and Dennis take the room at the farthest end of the hallway, with Ginny and Luna in the room directly across. Pansy and Hermione each take a solo room about have way down the hall, with Theo and Blaise, my newest ward, sharing the room directly across from the elevator. The Weasley twins are temporarily in the room next to them, waiting on their shop to finish.
In the middle of dinner, three house elves pop into the cafeteria/ dining room. Nixie runs over, frantic. "Missy Sef! Nixie was visiting my friend Rice and we overhears a bad man talking. Slave man gives him list, so hes can attack good cops."
He must have gotten ahold of the Auror registry. This isn't ideal, but at least we can warn them of the danger. "What can I help the two of you with?"
"We is Rolly and Bop. Nixie say yous good persons, and wes trust Nixie. Can we bonds to yous family?" It's Regulus who answers.
"There will be a few conditions. One, you will be given fabric once a month to make yourselves new outfits. Do not worry, this is not us giving you clothing. This is us providing you means to create clean and suitable options to wear." The older two elves hesitate, but Nixie nods excited. "Rule two, you are to eat with us for dinners. We want to make sure your needs are met. Rule three, you will take at least one day off a month, so that you do not overwork yourselves."
All three look ready to argue, but then think it over. Regulus has a good reason for each rule, and they appreciate the concern. They all agree. "Your first official job," I gain their attention. "is delivering these letters." Hermione, Draco and Harry had wrote quick notes to warn every possible department head and the Muggle Prime Minister. Amelia will keep in contact with him for the duration of the war and aftermath.
July 12, 1996
Third Person POV
The rain pours down as Harry and Regulus walk into Gringotts. Upon entry, the two are taken straight to the bank's treatment area to get Harry medically evaluated for possible horcrux.
The chief Medi-Goblin takes one scan of his head to confirm their fears. "Your scar is tainted horrendously. I can remove it, however, it will cause emense pain and you'll need to be asleep for a few days." Harry's scream tears at his brother in law's heart. When the deed is done, Regulus carries Harry outside to apparate home.
Harry experiences high fevers, migraines and nightmares for three days straight. When it finally stops, he is surprised to find his magic is stronger than before. The horcrux is no longer syphoning his power to survive, making him feel lighter inside.
June 30, 1996
Stepping off the train, the various members of my family grab an Order Member to apparate to Grimmauld. After making sure everyone leaves safely, Reg and I apparate to an alley on the outskirts of London, intent on getting a layout of the new place. The building with the corresponding address is an unused hospital.
The first floor is pretty simple, a large cafeteria, a few offices and a large recreation room, as well as the elevator. Looking at the second floor, the hallway is lined with rooms on both sides, totally twenty rooms. I write a quick description of each room, before going to the top floor.
The elevator let's us out right next to a large security door, leading to what I assume is an operating room. A few more rooms line the hall, stopping A little farther down the hallway is the ICU area, also closed off, but unlocked. Going into that section, I look over the rooms and jot more notes.
Regulus also tells me about the three rooms in the basement, perfect for brewing and "Moony Nights".
July 5, 1996
Preparations on the hospital are finished, ready for us to move in. Bill Weasley put many wards, curses and enchantments on the building to make it safer, including the Fidelis Charm. The potions lab, as well as the renovated operating/medical room, is stocked.
Sirius and Remus have already visited the place to look it over. Now, they're helping various House members pack. A loud knock at the front door causes everyone to go downstairs, wands drawn.
Sirius opens the door, revealing Neville and his grandmother. "Madame Longbottom, what can we do for you?" Sirius says ushering them to the family room inside.
"We received a letter from Lady Gaunt. May I speak to her?" We all sit down and I give her my full attention. "I wanted to discuss your offer. Do you really wish to have them moved?"
"If possible, yes. I believe this to be the safest option. If you and Neville approve, Frank and Alice will be relocated to a room on the top floor. It's a secured area on the top floor, containing four rooms. Narcissa will be in one of those rooms, so the two of you and Draco will be given rooms just down the hall." Remus takes Neville home to pack, while the Matriarch completes transfer papers.
The younger residents return to packing, assisted by the Black brothers. I quick use a few spells to shrink mine and Regulus's belongings and put them in our trunks, then return downstairs to start taking people to their new home.
After everyone has moved, including a portrait for Walburga to visit, I gather the teens on the second floor. "I'm not going to sugarcoat things. Tom has increased the attacks on high standing government officials, both magical and mundane. Our family will be gaining new members, taken in with open arms, just as all of you were. This means people will have to share rooms, but I'll let you decide with who and when to start."
Draco and Neville, with Ron and Harry, head upstairs to their rooms on the third floor. Each pair of boys offered to share to free up extra rooms. Colin and Dennis take the room at the farthest end of the hallway, with Ginny and Luna in the room directly across. Pansy and Hermione each take a solo room about have way down the hall, with Theo and Blaise, my newest ward, sharing the room directly across from the elevator. The Weasley twins are temporarily in the room next to them, waiting on their shop to finish.
In the middle of dinner, three house elves pop into the cafeteria/ dining room. Nixie runs over, frantic. "Missy Sef! Nixie was visiting my friend Rice and we overhears a bad man talking. Slave man gives him list, so hes can attack good cops."
He must have gotten ahold of the Auror registry. This isn't ideal, but at least we can warn them of the danger. "What can I help the two of you with?"
"We is Rolly and Bop. Nixie say yous good persons, and wes trust Nixie. Can we bonds to yous family?" It's Regulus who answers.
"There will be a few conditions. One, you will be given fabric once a month to make yourselves new outfits. Do not worry, this is not us giving you clothing. This is us providing you means to create clean and suitable options to wear." The older two elves hesitate, but Nixie nods excited. "Rule two, you are to eat with us for dinners. We want to make sure your needs are met. Rule three, you will take at least one day off a month, so that you do not overwork yourselves."
All three look ready to argue, but then think it over. Regulus has a good reason for each rule, and they appreciate the concern. They all agree. "Your first official job," I gain their attention. "is delivering these letters." Hermione, Draco and Harry had wrote quick notes to warn every possible department head and the Muggle Prime Minister. Amelia will keep in contact with him for the duration of the war and aftermath.
July 12, 1996
Third Person POV
The rain pours down as Harry and Regulus walk into Gringotts. Upon entry, the two are taken straight to the bank's treatment area to get Harry medically evaluated for possible horcrux.
The chief Medi-Goblin takes one scan of his head to confirm their fears. "Your scar is tainted horrendously. I can remove it, however, it will cause emense pain and you'll need to be asleep for a few days." Harry's scream tears at his brother in law's heart. When the deed is done, Regulus carries Harry outside to apparate home.
Harry experiences high fevers, migraines and nightmares for three days straight. When it finally stops, he is surprised to find his magic is stronger than before. The horcrux is no longer syphoning his power to survive, making him feel lighter inside.
The Death Eaters are in the middle of a meeting when an owl flies through the window, dropping an envelope. Voldemort picks it up examining the contents, before raging. The letter inside reads:
'Hello, Tom. While we may have different opinions on basically everything, we are still family. Therefore, I cordially invite you to my wedding on August ninth. I ask that if you attend, no attacks will take place upon my guests, and I'll guarantee the same for you. Signed, Lady Persephone Gaunt.'
"The audacity of this stupid little girl! Claiming my title, harming my man. Well, she just gave us a way to amb-" The self proclaimed Dark Lord collapses, while Nagini lets out a cross between a human scream and a snake's hiss, hurting the ears of everyone in the room. Horcrux six has been destroyed.