I walked over to where my boys were, the students whispering to each other as I passed, and nodded to Marco. It was time to go back to the manor.

"Come on, boys. There are things I need to get before we come back," I said, keeping my political mask up since we were still being watched.

"Do we have to come back, mom?" Hadrian asked with a frown.

"Yes, but I have a plan. Since the other two schools have some of their students with them, we will have some of the others with us. You will not be alone, kit."

I pay his shoulder as he and Ace got up, the older teen wrapping his arm around the younger's shoulders.

"It'll be fine, Ri. We can deal with these people, easy. Mom and dad are here now with the rest of the crew." Ace gave a smile. "Besides, some of them are okay."

I hummed and lead them out of the Great Hall, Marco pulling me close to him protectively. He didn't like being here anymore than I did. While some of the students would be good allies for Hadrian, others would need to be watched. I'll have to contact Remus and Sirius, too. They could help with Albus.

"Miss Potter, you cannot bring others here. This is a school."

I paused and motioned for the boys to go on and wait for me, Marco standing tall by my side. Turning around, I stared at Albus with a frown.

"I apologize, headmaster, but it will only be eighteen others. Much less than the other two schools, and I know there is room. Why deny Hadrian the moral support that the other champions get?"

I could see that my words had done their job. Albus hesitated before he finally conceded. How could he not when the other two heads were looking at him with frowns. Good. Put some doubt on the old fool.

"Very well. However, I would like to meet them when you return."

"Of course."

I would play his games for now. Let him think that he's won. After all, the best way to win a chess match is to always be thinking five moves ahead while letting your opponent think that they have you in a corner.

~MotP~

The trip back to the manor was short, Hadrian and Ace just about falling over as we landed in the largest foyer. I could hardly keep my laughs in as my son coughed just like James used to. Other than a broom, James had an issue with any form of magical travel. Always stumbling when he landed. Very ungraceful.

"Niichan!" twin squeals sounded.

I full out laughed as the twins ran over and jumped onto Hadrian, causing them all to fall over. More laughter erupted from around us, and I found all of the commanders and Oyaji sitting around the main foyer.
"Lizzie! Look at you!"

I smiled widely and turned to the portraits hanging by the floor. James and Lily's was right by mother and father's. Seeing them both broke my heart and made me happy at the same time.

"Jamie. It's been a while, little brother. There is so much to tell you." I walked over to the frame and felt Marco follow me as the rest watched.

"I can see! You found your soulmate and had some kids!" James smiled at me as Lily shook her head.

"James, let her get settled. They just got here," she said.

I leaned back against Marco and chuckled.

"It's fine, Lily. This is Marco, my soulmate and husband. Marco, meet James and Lily Potter. Hadrian's other parents, and my little brother and his wife."

"It's nice to be able to meet you, yoi. Lizzie talks about you both a lot," Marco said. He then turned his head. "Hadrian, Ace, girls, come here a minute."

The four quit playing around on the floor and quickly came over. They didn't usually keep Marco waiting when he called for them.

"Oh! My baby is all grown up!" Lily cried, grabbing onto James' arm. "Look at him, James!"

"Our little Prongslette isn't so little anymore, Lils. And Lizzie blood adopted him. Just like we wanted."

"You're my birth parents?" Hadrian asked, his voice thick with emotion as Ace held his hand in support.

"That's right, sweetheart."

I watched Hadrian talk with his parent's portrait, introducing them to Ace with a huge smile on his face. While I wasn't too happy about why we were back in this world, the look on my son's face was worth it at that moment.

"Are we just chopped liver, daughter?"

I laughed at my father's question and gave my parents' portrait a smile.

"Of course not, father. Marco, these are my parents, Fleamont and Euphemia Potter. Mother, father, this is my soulmate and husband, Marco." I then motioned to our twins. "And these two are Sakura and Camellia, our daughters."

"Mommy, grandpa is funny!" Sakura said with a giggle. "He told us stories while you and daddy were gone."

Camellia nodded her head as Marco picked her up. She really was a daddy's girl with how she gravitated towards the man most of the time.

"Lady Magic did a wonderful job pairing you with your soulmate, Elizabeth," mother said with a smile. "You've gained a wonderful family. In all of them."

"Yes, to think that my eldest would end up being a pirate. I would've expected it more from your brother and his friends." Father gave me a knowing look before looking at Marco. "Son, you take care of my little girl. I may be dead, but I'll be very cross with you should anything happen to her."

I sighed as Marco nodded.

"I'll protect all of them with my life, you. You can count on that."

"Good," mother stated. "We would expect nothing less from our daughter's soulmate. Now, why don't we meet in the family room so that Elizabeth can tell us her story?"

~MotP~

It took three hours to finish telling them my story. How Death took us away for our safety. How I met Marco and joined the crew. How Oyaji is another father for me. James and father commented often, grandfather joining in with how he knew that I had a love for the sea since I was little. I would often play on the shore in my free time or go sailing with him when he was alive.

Introducing everyone was another task all together. Especially those deciding to stay at the manor. Not many were, but everyone was free to come and go as they please while we were here. I would be keeping the gates open for them.

"That old bastard!" Lily yelled after I finished telling them what Albus had done. "He's lucky that I'm dead!"

"Calm down, Lils. I'm just as angry as you, but let's not catch fire to the portrait," James said, trying his best to calm his wife. Even in death, Lily's temper was scary.

"Elizabeth," mother started, "there's a black book in the heirloom vault. It should be useful for you."

I nodded and turned to Oyaji and the commanders.

"I have two people to contact before we leave for Hogwarts. Hopefully they will be here once they get my message."

I pulled out my wand and cast my patronus, the silvery fox running around the room before settling in front of me. This was the fastest way to get my message to them. I just hoped that they were okay. And that Sirius hadn't done anything stupid while I was away. I didn't want anymore headaches.

"We're back. You know the place," I stated. And they would know where to go. The manor had been where we always met.

As the silvery fox dashed away, I looked over at the man who I saw as my father. He may be captain, but this was new territory for everyone but me. I needed him to let me take charge of this for now.

Our eyes met and he gave me a nod.

Good.

"Okay, everyone has two hours to get ready before we leave. We'll be going to a school, so Blemenco, could you store everyone's weapons that can't be concealed in your pockets? I don't expect a fight, but I also don't know what the old coot is planning." At the large man's nod, I clapped my hands together. "Thank you. Meet out front when it's time to go."

After getting several nods, I turned to Marco and the kids with a slight smile. The girls were sitting on Marco's lap, snacking on some fruit that Tilly, the head kitchen elf, had brought out for them, and the boys seemed to be whispering to each other about something.

I locked eyes with Marco as I walked over, my husband giving me his usual lazy smile.

"We'll need to go to Diagon Alley soon to get Hadrian a wand," I stated, taking a seat next to him. "I don't want to let others know that he doesn't need one."

"I agree, yoi. I think we should also keep our Devil Fruits a secret unless we have to reveal them." Marco looked over to where Oyaji was sitting with a few of the other commanders. "It's best for them to underestimate us, right Oyaji?"

The man in question gave us a smile before he replied. "While we do not hide our strength, I can agree that our abilities are best left unknown in this world for now."

"Most will regard you as muggles here," I added. "The fact that you don't have magic will automatically make them not see you as a threat. That will be their mistake if it comes down to a fight."

"Gurararara! Quite right, daughter. I will let you lead while here since you are familiar with this world."

I appreciated his confidence in me. While I didn't expect a physical fight from Albus, I wasn't naïve enough to not plan for it.

"I'll discuss any plans with you first, Oyaji. You're still captain, after all."

He nodded to me and then got up, leaving the room. I watched him until I felt a tug on the wards. One or both of them had arrived.

Vio appeared before me just as I stood up.

"Mistress, yous has a visitor," the elf said. "Mister Moony bes in the foyer."

"Thank you, Vio. Marco, I'll be right back. One of my old friends is here."

The blonde didn't look pleased that I was meeting Remus on my own, but he nodded as he began talking to the twins about what we were going to do.

I headed for the foyer with a small smirk on my lips. I couldn't wait to see the warewolf again. It had been too long, honestly.

Walking into the foyer, my eyes landed on the tired-looking man that was smiling sadly at James and Lily's portrait.

"Remus Lupin. I see you got my message," I said softly.

Said man turned and looked at me with wide eyes before he rushed over, pulling me into a crushing hug that I returned without hesitation.

"Lizzie..." he whispered. I could feel him taking in my scent. Making sure that it was really me. "Fuck, I've missed you. I...I couldn't stop it. Siri...they locked it up, Lizzie. Without a trial. How..."

I felt my blood run cold as my eyes narrowed. Sirius was in Azkaban? Damn that old fool.

I pulled away from Remus and looked at him with a piercing look. I would not be letting him blame himself.

"Don't you worry, Remmy. We'll get him out. That is, if he hasn't already broken out after receiving my partonus. If anyone can do it, it's our Siri." I squeezed his arms gently. "Come, we have much to talk about before we head to Hogwarts. And I'm sure Hadrian is dying to finally meet his Uncle Moony."

~MotP~

Miles away from where the Whitebeard Pirates were settling in and getting ready to head to Hogwarts, a shaggy black dog sat in a cell after listening to the message a familiar partonus had given to him. His grey eyes watched the magic fade before standing. This is what he had been waiting for. This was his chance.

He shook out his fur and carefully approached the bars of his cell. In this form, he could easily fit between the bars due to the starvation he'd suffered from. And since the patronus had kept the dementors away, he had an opening. One he was going to take advantage of.

He quietly slipped between the bars and made his way down the long hallway. Due to being in a high security cell, the guards never came by. They left the dementors as the only guards on the level. Their mistake.

He easily made it down to the ground level of the prison, only having to hide twice from the actual wizards that were supposed to be guards. Pathetic.

The cold winds of the North Sea blew over his fur and chilled him to the bone. He didn't stop though. He couldn't. Not now that they had returned.

With his resolve strengthened, he jumped onto the stormy waters that surrounded the large, gloomy prison. After 13 years of waiting, it was finally time for him to go home.

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A/N: Finally! I am so sorry that it's taken me so long to update this! Life has been so busy and I haven't had the time or motivation to work on this until now. I have two more chapters written up that I just have to type to post. Gonna try and at least get one more posted this weekend. Please leave a comment to tell me what you think. I love reading them!
~Em