Welcome to a new chapter of Griffin's Prophecy!

Kiradiean: The story will take a slight AU route from this point and yes it did solve some issues with cannon. Well to tell you the truth Harry has allies but they don't have any evidence to help so things are going to get frustrating for everyone really soon.

Xerzo LotCN: I know but just think about the sheer power Voldemort has and factoring his experience and battle experience, Harry was glad to escape with his life. The blood was just a detail and sorry to boggart fans I forgot about it. Well, thanks and Apolline will have her Harry soon!

BSCE: Sorry but no younger or same-age girls. Only older women from this point on! I know I love her too!

kent-jensen: Thanks here is the new chapter.

Chiku11: Well yeah and ready this chapter to know Bella's reaction.

boricuagizmo: Thanks and here is the new chapter!

zazjesus: I will address this chronological question with all others in a separate update in the future.

Well without any further rambling lets move on to the chapter!

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Malfoy Manor

In an ornate hall of manor, at the end was a throne upon which sat Voldemort, and in front of him kneeling were his loyal subjects. With a snake-like smile, he called "Lucius" in a raspy cold voice as his eye moved to see a golden blond-haired man stand up. "Rookwood" another man with jet black hair stood

"My Lord!" both said still bowing their head

"I want complete prophecy this time around, Lucius and you will bring it to me. That is your task to complete by this time next year our common friend Augustus Rookwood will help you in the infiltration in the Department of Mysteries, Hall of Prophecy. Severus reported that Dumbledore has his Order members guarding it."

Malfoy looked up in disgust snarling " That Half-blood is not loyal to you Mi'lo…"

"SILENCE!"

Dark Lord roared, glaring in at Lord Malfoy saying "He is much more loyal than you will ever be Lucius! He was not the one who lost my precious item to a twelve-year-old brat! He is important as he gained old fool's trust and is giving me valuable information. Now do what I ordered to and do not disappoint me cause I am a merciful lord but only once not twice. Do. Not. Fail. Me. And for your nerves to interrupt me, Crucio!"

The Red bolt struck the Blond man in the chest as he went down on the knees screaming in agony under the torture curse. It lasted a minute leaving the man trembling, convulsing, and spasming on the knee. Voldemort snapped at him once again "See to it that you don't fail me Lucius cause I won't be so forgiving next time" seething.

"I wi-will no-not fai-fail you Mi'lord" Lucius answered in trembling voice.

Voldemort didn't say anything instead he glared at the blond-haired man. He turned to his other subjects saying "You are all dismissed aside from Yaxley and Swelyn" as others left he continued looking at the two-man left "Start recruiting and that to not only from our country but from all over the world I want to see numbers increasing every month. Do it with caution, not even your shadow should know about it. I will not tolerate any failures" he emphasized before placing subtle commands on men as he received nods he added "You can leave too"

He leaned back on his throne thinking back what all he had done to get this power and what he will need to sustain it and increase it to achieve his goal of having pure-blooded magical supremacy in the world.

He was born Tom Marvolo Riddle. Jr to Merope Gaunt and Tom Marvolo Riddle. Sr in 1926. His mother was a squib witch of the Gaunt family who was the last descendant of Salazar Slytherin.

His mother loved his father who was a muggle aristocrat. So she gave him a love potion and slept with him which resulted in him being conceived. His mother was foolish to think that his father would love her and live with her for his sake so she stopped giving him the potion. And he left her alone and Pregnant.

Her mother gave him birth in an orphanage as she was too weak after the delivery. She was alive enough to name him on his father's name before dying. He lived in the orphanage since then. There he found his true self. It was there that he found out about magic. A few years and he found out about his family and heritage and that was when he started to come on his own.

On his 11th birthday, he was found by Dumbledore who enrolled him in Hogwarts and he was sorted into Slytherin. He hides his sadistic tendencies under his charisma.

He was a fast learner and Dumbledore's favorite as he was privately tutored by the greatest wizard of the century who went and defeated Grindelwald. But that was not enough for him so he started to fiddle around with Dark Arts.

He always felt that human life was feeble, he wanted to triumph over Death. It was not fear of it but his anger over Death having power over him.

After he graduated from Hogwarts he studied the Dark to the dept that was only rivaled by Dumbledore. He found what he was looking for, a way to immortality. Slowly he started

Soon he started his rise to power, towards his rightful place in the society. From there on he recruited and ensnared his way into the high and wealthy of the magical community in Britain. He hated muggles who didn't understand what magic was they were scared of what they can do and they methodically drove magical communities around the world into hiding.

His motivations were clear since 1930 it was to liberate magical communities around the world from their muggle oppressors. But that was only a stepping stone to his goal of immortality and power. Cause there is nothing such as right or wrong, light or dark there is only one thing in this world is Power and those who seek it.

He made sure to take time in building his base and recruiting people to his cause. Then he waged war on the world in 1970

His campaign was met with resistance which he squashed either by force or subterfuge. The only one who stood against him was Dumbledore and other light fractions. Even then he was winning until he heard a prophecy that foretold his downfall. It was told to him by Snape.

It was then that he attacked the Potters on the night of Halloween of 1981. He didn't expect what happened that night at Godric's Hollow. He was defeated by old magic cast by a mudblood whore to save her son that destroyed his body leaving his spirit to wander for 13 years until today when he was resurrected with his own body.

He was back but still not at its full strength as he once was. He needs his anonymity for one more year so ministry that is denying his return and slander so-called savior of the magical world along with leader of light. It would destroy people's faith in them and leave them vulnerable to his manipulation.

Then he would strike with the hammer instead of a scalpel. He needed time to prepare for his plan. He grinned as he thought about the success of his plan. He stroked Nagini saying in parseltongue $It will be sssssoon my friend, really ssssssoon$ the snake hissed back.

Hogwarts Infirmary, 25th June

'She remembered herself and Harry facing the Sphinx who explained how they had one chance to answer its riddle. If answered correctly it would let them pass if not it would attack them. They were about to answer but suddenly she was in immeasurable pain, she felt like every nerve ending in her body was on fire. She looked a Harry panicking beside her and then the pain ended blackness to over.

What Happened? Was I under the Cruciatus curse? It was so painful. Oh god, Harry went through that more than once to save me. Harry where is he? Is he okay?'Arry! 'Arry?'

"Arry!" screaming Fleur woke up seating up sweat pouring from her forehead, looking around frantically all around. "Flower!" a startled Apolline exclaimed looking at the teenage veela with a hand over her chest trying to calm down her breathing.

"Flower Dear you startled me!" Apolline admonished Fleur with a smile she continued "Oh Flower I am so happy you are alright" she said taking her daughter in a warm hug whiled tears of happiness rolled down her cheeks. Fleur hugged her back flinching a little from aftereffects of the curse and reassuring her emotional mother "I am Okay Maman but where is 'Arry? Is he okay?"

Older Veela replied chuckling " He is okay and sleeping just across from your bed" Fleur looked in the direction her mom described only to see a sight she was awfully familiar with, Harry sleeping. Taking a breath of relief which soon turned into a frown as she asked "Why is he here? What happened this time?"

Apolline was more than apprehensive about relaying the tale of what happened to Harry. Seeing this Fleur asked "Maman I know something happened and he would downplay whatever it is. So just tell me so I can reprimand my noble idiot of the boyfriend/fiance and be there to support him"

Sighing in defeat Apolline said " Fine I will but let me tell you that it was not his mistake or he didn't try to save anyone in danger. Regardless it was the most dangerous thing or being he had to face" and then she started to relay the story which Harry told everyone earlier about how he faced Voldemort

By the end of the story, Fleur was horrified and concerned. Horrified listening Harry faces the most powerful dark wizard known in history and concerned about his health and emotional state. Fleur's resolve was strengthened as she was not going to leave the man she loves back to face the monster and live in the protection of her house in France. She was not going to abandon her sister's wives to face a Monster. No, she will stay here with him to fight whatever fate throws at them and their family.

Apolline saw the determined expression on her daughter's face and smiled thinking how it was the same as she was from a few years ago.

"Fleur?" came a voice from the bed across them. It was sleepy Harry smiling while rubbing his eyes. The teen veela moved faster than eyes could track. One second she was sitting in her bed talking with her mother the next she was in black-haired teens' arms. Harry was left blinking as it took a moment for him to realize that Fleur was hugging him.

Hugging his girlfriend he reassured her "Fleur I am okay" French champion broke the hug glaring at him.

She gave a fake sweet smile (that can give a certain pink toad run for her money) sassing "Oh I know you are okay, zats why you are here in 'Ospital wing looking pale and tired. So I will ask Mademoiselle Poppy about 'ow 'Okay' you are" huffing.

Harry narrowed his eyes retorting "Well you are none better your muscles are still convulsing and I can see yours in a lot of pain. So back to your bed. We both need rest so let's do each other a favor by doing just that"

Fleur grimaced as another pain shot through her body from another muscle convulsion which proved Harry's point. Reluctantly she nodded and tried to stand up but tumble a little walking towards her bed only to be supported by her boyfriend "See you need more rest than me, Love" smiling. Fleur nodded as she made her way back to bed. Apolline helped her to be comfortable in her bed.

"I will go and call Matron Poppy to check on you" smiling Apolline left. Only a minute later she was back with Poppy following her.

Poppy started waving her wand over Fleur, finishing she offered her a flask of potion saying "Pain reliever potion it will help ease the pain."

Fleur took the flask of blue potion and drank it empty. Poppy took back the empty flask adding "Now I want you to take it easy for someday until the aftereffects fade away" the French champion nodded.

"Very well I will have elves bring you lunch in minutes" with that Poppy returned to her office. True to her word within a minute there were two pops near Harry and Fleur's bed with a tray of food. Dobby was the elf bringing Harry his lunch saying "Dobby brings Great Master Harry Potter sir Lunch" excitedly

Harry smiled at him while simultaneously embarrassed by the names Dobby called him "Thank you Dobby but I told you not to call me all that just Harry is fine"

Elf shook his head saying "But it true! Harry potter sir is the Greatest wizard in history, he freed poor Dobby from bad Masters" jumping up and down after putting the tray on his bed table.

Harry shook his head "But I am not your master Dobby I am your friend so just all me Harry like all my other friends do" this line of his gained stunned expressions by veela duo across and two teen witches near the entrance of the ward looking at him.

But he didn't notice as Dobby started crying saying "Great Harry Potter considered lowly poor Dobby a friend, Dobby is Honored" and with that, he disappeared with a pop

Harry smiled and turned only to look now noticing stunned women across him before seeing a smile on Fleur's face.

He looked at Apolline saying "it's a long story" and was about to start eating before hearing Daphne's voice "and you can't tell that long story because?" making him look at the entrance where she was standing with her hands crossed along with Susan.

The redhead swatted her sister's wife in the shoulder saying "Let him have lunch first Daphne. After that, you can interrogate him to your heart's content"

Hearing this Harry flashed her a thankful smile before returning back to his lunch. Susan smiled back before turning to Daphne saying in a hushed voice "Keep it up Daphne and he will never open up to you"

The former Slytherin huffed "I don't think it's nice to keep things for each other when you will be married soon"

Susan shook her head saying "It's not much about sharing as it is about trusting another person to tell you when they feel like doing so. Look when all this about contract came out my Auntie and I had some concerns. Hell, I was worse than you as I was going to ask him about how he defeated you- know- who that night. But Auntie told me to let him take his time and one day he would open up when he feels like it. Pushing him to tell us everything will likely cause him to close up even more than he is now"

Daphne made an irritable sound before starting "But Susan we need to know in terms to protect him better from Dark Lord. I mean there are so many questions like I don't know let's start with the reason why Harry? Why is the targeted by Voldemort who is much more powerful them him? Why did the most powerful dark lord known in history feel threatened by a baby? What about the fact that in reality, Dumbledore is the most powerful opponent of his but instead he focuses all his power in trying to kill Harry?" Susan stood stomped in her place while Daphne continued

"And I have questions about Dumbledore too. Like he was fairly influential at the time when Sirius was framed for the crimes he didn't commit. So why didn't he help in getting Sirius a trail? Okay, let's back up a moment according to what my parents told me Potter's were a light-sided family but they were not blind followers of Dumbledore like say Weasley's. They had Familial ties with one that is considered the darkest family the Blacks until Sirius's father became Lord Black. So why was Harry never sent to Tonks Family? Seeing they were his living family by the blood that is! Andromeda could have raised him as her own son instead he was placed out there in the muggle world with his uncle and aunt who we know nothing about. Add to that the fact that Harry's paternal Grandparents were alive when his parents were killed. Then within a week, they were declared dead in papers by Dragonpox a disease that all kids are given shorts for before starting school. That is mandated by the minister. So how can they die from diseases they are already secured from? There is a lot of fishy stuff I learned since yesterday by a letter from my parents and it's making my headache." Daphne finished sitting in a bed near the door rubbing her temples.

Susan stood still for a moment before sighing and shaking her head. She sat beside Daphne rubbing her back "I think your Questions are right Daphne but your seeking answers at the wrong place at the wrong time from the wrong person. He doesn't even know that you are thinking all of that. He just fought a psychopath hell-bent on killing him. What he needs right now is our support and love with some teasing sprinkled on top of that for some fun. Maybe some intense snogs from next year. So forget about all those questions for now and focus on helping him heal & happy"

Daphne nodded bit her lip "I know Susan but it's my Slytherin side that comes up from time to time making me observe and question things others don't" she let out some air she didn't even know she held continuing "Okay let's get to him I don't want be away from him even for a minute"

Susan smirked saying "Oh! who knew ice queen can be so romantic"

Making the brunette witch blush and retort "Well at least I didn't harbor a crush on her own fiance for three years" making redhead blush in return too adding "We are hopeless aren't we?" Susan nodded as they both stood up making their way to Harry's bed.

Daphne sat beside him smiling "Well Mister you already met Fleur's parents I hope you are ready to meet mine"

Harry's eyes widened comically as he stared at the brunette witch. Realizing he was just staring and not answering he gulped in nervousness before asking "Um…. Daph are you saying they are back from Switzerland?"

Daphne chuckled at her boyfriend seeing him all nervous only by the idea of meeting her parents replying "Don't worry Harry they will be here on the first weekend of our summer hols and relax they are not going to eat you" Harry could do nothing but just smile and nod.

Apolline chuckled asking " You were the same before meeting us too. Were we zat bad 'Arry?" quirking an eyebrow.

He smiled before saying "No but that's because I already met you once. Alain was nice to me. From the way, he talked to me for the first time that he knew about me and Fleur back then. You, I was a little apprehensive to meet as I thought I messed up when we met at the world cup. But you are the best. Gabrielle is like a sister to me same as Hermione."

Apolline beamed at him before settling into a small smile saying "Zen don't worry about meeting Monsieur & Mademoiselle Greengrass will like you just like us" reassuring Harry.

Harry gave a nervous smile saying " Thank you Apolline. I wish Alain was here to give me some pointers on how he convinced your parents" shaking his head. Apolline's smile flattered hearing Harry's comment also relieved that Alain was at work at that moment.

Fleur smiled at his comment saying "Just be you 'Arry . zey will like you any way you are too adorable not to" making her boyfriend blush at the compliment.

Harry nodded saying "Okay I will just be me" Daphne beamed at him with a nervous smile knowing her parents would love him but still she was nervous after all her boyfriend was going to meet her parents.

Suddenly a scream rang through the infirmary from the bed near Harry's. Drawing attention of all the occupants also bringing Poppy out of her office in a panicked state running towards a bed all knew was of Viktor's

Poppy reaches the Bulgarian champion's bed waving her wand and "Mr. Krum are you okay can you hear me?"

Viktor groggily woke up saying "vere am I? Vhat happened?" clutching his head groaning.

Poppy answered saying "Mr. Krum you're in the hospital wing. You were stunned by Mr. Potter after you Crucioued Ms. Delacour"

Viktor looked gob-smacked hearing this he asked in disbelief "I used cruciatius curse on Fleur? But I don't remember doing it" Poppy looked pensive for a minute before leaving Viktor without a word leaving a bewildered Champion.

It was only a few minutes she returned with Dumbledore, Kingsley, Bulgaria's Minister of Magic, Ivan Dragovich, Minister Fudge, and Head of DMLE Amelia Bones. With her mask on she only looked at Harry giving him a blink and you miss a smile. Which was noticed by him who gave a small smile back

Dumbledore took a seat beside Viktor's bed asking "Mr. Krum can you tell us what you remember before waking here?"

Viktor started "Da, I vas getting ready for the last task in the locker room. That vas vhen High-master Karkroff came in and then I voke up here"

Minister Dragovich huffed in anger while Dumbledore stroked his long beard before standing up turning to Amelia saying "It looks like Mr. Krum here was imperious-ed by High-master but to confirm it you can interrogate him under veritaserum which I am authorizing as Chief Warlock and will also oversee the administration"

Kingsley nodded before turning to Viktor asking "Mr. Krum if you would please consent to answering questions under truth serum then we can get this over with" Viktor opened his mouth allowing Kingsley to give him three drops. Amelia as head of DMLE was about to start before Minister Dragovich interjected saying "Please Madam Bones let me do the questioning" Amelia nodded

Dragovich turned to Viktor Starting "Vhat is your name?"

"Viktor Asen Krum"

"Age?"

"17"

"Did you attack other Champions?"

"No"

"Did you use Crucitaus on French Champion?"

"No"

Ivan looked pensive before asking "Did you enter the maze?"

"No"

Ivan nodded in understanding, turning to Kingsley saying "Please administer the antidote Mr. Shacklebolt" nodding Kingsley gave Viktor the antidote.

Ivan looked at Viktor saying "Don't worry Mr. Krum you are innocent of the crimes as it is confirmed that you were imperious-ed by Igor Karkroff who is missing from before the task even began and we are searching for him since then. I will appoint a new High-master who will escort the delegation back"

Dumbledore sighed saying "Now that statement is recorded I think it seems proper to let Mr. Krum rest as our work here is done" with that he led all the dignitaries back out of the Hospital wing.

Viktor got out from his bed and made his across to Fleur's bed. He came to hear foot of her bed saying "I am sorry Fleur I…"

He was cut by Fleur saying "Non, Monsieur Krum you were not in control, so you don't need to apologize"

Viktor smiled nodding before turning to Harry stopped him from speaking by saying "Just as Fleur said, you were not in control of your actions thus you are not one in guilt"

Viktor smiled saying "Thank you both of you for understanding I would never do anything to harm any of you" with that he left the wing as he was only stunned and didn't have any major injuries but only some cuts and scrapes. He was cleared by Poppy.

As Viktor left he crossed Sirius who was coming back with Remus following him.

Harry smiled seeing his honorary uncle behind his godfather. Remus reached his bed asking in concern "Hey Cub! You alright?" with a small smile. He looked worn down tired and his clothes were an old tattered suit. He was wincing in few minutes intervals.

Harry smiled saying "I am okay Prof- err- Remus but I think you are not, it was yesterday wasn't it?"

Remus winced before giving a strained smile answering "Yeah it was but I can not, not come and see my godson when he is in hospital after such an incident what kind of uncle would I be, right?"

His comment made Harry chuckle before he said "You're Moony but I think you should go and rest. After all, Padfoot is here to keep company along with my future brides."

Making Remus looks incredulously at him before turning while pointing at Sirius saying "This Mangy mutt, I can't leave you under his care next thing I know you are jinxing a 5th year Hufflepuff girls dorm to vanish their undergarments" that made everyone laugh and look at Sirius in amusement.

"Oi! I was not alone in that James and you were involved too. And if I remember correctly it was your idea and it was not a jinx but runic array on the dorm room" Sirius replied in indignant tone huffing.

Causing another round of laughter in between Remus replied "Well only thing I remember is all those girls chasing you to kill you in the corridors screaming 'I am Sorry' until Lilly had to intervene to save your arse by hiding you in a classroom for a week along with James" making all everyone laugh harder.

Sirius chuckled as he added "Well Lilly and Bella both while latter was more injuring me than saving in the process"

This stopped Harry's laughter in its track as his face turned into one of concern and worry as he exclaimed "Sirius! What about Bella? I can't even think how she would react to all this? I have to see her can we leave now?"

Sirius's face mirrored his as he shook his head saying "I wish I could take you home right now but you need Poppy's care until year-end but then you can meet her" gave him a nod Harry with a small smile.

Headmasters Office, June 25th night

In the Fireplace, the green fire flared as Severus Snape entered. Only to see Dumbledore sitting working on some parchments. He called "Dumbledore!"

Looking up Dumbledore said "Ah! Severus is it true? Is he really back? What is your report?"

Severus started "He is and he fought Potter brat in the graveyard. He almost killed the Potter spawn before he escaped with his life. He was furious that he summoned all the inner circle members at Malfoy Manor. To add to his rage he got news about Bellatrix and Igor's betrayal. But right now his focus is on obtaining the Prophecy by any means. He is still weak it will take some time to regain his original strength back. I say it's perfect time to strike now and end him for good"

Dumbledore shook his head saying "It's not advisable Severus, we still don't know how he managed to stay alive after Halloween of 1981. Before we find that we can't move head recklessly. All we can do is activate the order and then we can guard the prophecy at any cost"

Severus in his mind said 'the old fool will get the boy killed from his inaction' with a nod saying "I will activate the order" before leaving.

Leaning back in his chair Dumbledore thought 'This next year going to be a decisive step of my plan. Everything is on the track but the boy is too confident and free. But with the next part of the tournament starting, I can't act directly. To get him under his control he will have to desert him from everyone. The school will be easy to influence as the idiot Fudge is disregarding any & all claims of Tom's return. Prophecy is a tool to rip the last of the family from the boy, his Godfather or one of his friends. That will make him vulnerable and open to his manipulation. So he can tell him full prophecy which will be his final stroke in painting the sacrifice of the boy who liv- no- died. Then the rise of Albus Dumbledore who killed two dark lords. Then his plane for Magical Pureblood supremacy all over the world will start for Greater Good of a magical kind' like the maniac he was.

Black Manor, Same night

By the time Sirius returned along with Remus and Andi. They were followed by Amelia and Dora in the living room via Floo. All of them were greeted by very anxious Bella and Rose waiting for them.

Bella asked the moment she saw them "What happened during the task? How is Harry? Is he okay?" before anyone could answer Rose snapped at him "For Magic's sake answer the questions will you" her face morphed in great concern as she was too worried.

Amelia retorted "Let us at least speak Rose". Younger women gave her a stiff nod.

Sirius started "well before I start please all of you take a seat" everyone did as such and Sirius continued "The task was going as it was supposed to but when Harry and Fleur were near the end they faced a sphinx. They were about to ask for a riddle when Viktor hit Fleur with a torture curse in the back but was stunned by Harry who in anger overpowered it causing Viktor to be knocked out for longer than normal that is until this afternoon. After which Harry made sent a red flare using Fleur's wand. He answered a riddle of Sphinx it let him pass. Past it Harry took the cup that was a cup to the graveyard were in a ritual his blood was used to revive…"

He paused seeing a feeling of dread in eyes of Bella as he was about to inform them that the monster who ruined her life was back and almost killed the person who she loves more than anything in this world he felt useless as a man as he was not able to protect his family as he finished "….You Know Who "

The room fell in silence as everyone felt the heaviness of the situation before Bella broke it asking "Wh…" she gulped and with a dry mouth saying "What happened to Harry? Is he okay?"

Sirius nodded saying "After the ritual of reviving Dark Lord. He summoned some of his loyal inner circle members including Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle, Macnair to name a few. Then he tried to kill Harry but he fought and escaped via the cup which still had an original portkey to the staging area. While there he saw Barty Crouch Jr and Wormtail. Barty Crouch Jr was under polyjuice as his father he was the one who put Harry's name in the Goblet at the start of the year"

Bella had a look of Horror mixed with relief an expression mirrored by her younger sister Narcissa.

The rest of them too had grime looks on their faces as they contemplated what the future holds for the world and especially for the one person they collectively cared so much about.

Dora once again broke the silence saying "Last two days were pretty taxing on all of us. We can all sleep knowing Harry is well. So I think we should all turn in" nodding everyone turned in and just like the night came to an end at Black Manor but no one was sleeping they merely went to their own room as night was longer than ever for all of them.

Black Manor, Night of 25th June

The night was longer than ever for Bella and others in the house. She was sitting in front of the fireplace in her room nursing a cup of hot cocoa while absentmindedly staring at the fire.

All her horrors were back the monsters from her nightmares were climbing back slowly back in her life. Fear of turning into a murderous psychopath who was a mere puppet of Voldemort and her ex-husband. Before her thoughts could go any further she heard a knock on her door without breaking her stare she said "Come in"

Opening the door and entering was her sister, Narcissa. The blond-haired woman seeing her sister sit near the fireplace asking "Can't sleep?" a small smile playing around her lip.

Bella's intense staring shifted from the flame as she turned to Narcissa as she answered sighing "No I can't and it seems you can't either"

Younger of Black sister shook her head sitting across her "No for reasons same as you" she said her face getting pensive. There was an awkward silence between them before it was broken by Bella seething in anger saying "aren't you angry on that bitch Walburga? I would have hit her with a blood clotting curse point-blank before ripping spine out of that son of bitches named Lestrange brothers"

Narcissa shook her head saying "I know you are angry Bella but think what will happen once you do that. The Dark Lord would recruit even more followers who are both wealthy and powerful. I was married before I was even 16 and had implanted false memories of pregnancy in my mind by that bitch" she seethed before she shook her head calming herself saying "The point is He can always replace wealth and muscle. To defeat him would it will take a long and bloodiest war in history" she stared in the fire with nothing but anticipation and horror for conflict coming in near future.

"And in the middle of this conflict is our family. No one knows what that monster is planning while we are seating ducks here cause the ministry is denying Harry's claim that Dark lord is back. It's so frustrating!" Bella snarled in irritation.

Narcissa chuckled saying "it was bound to happen sister as my husb- urgh ex- Husband has Minister fudge in his pocket. He is bribing the buffoon while playing on his paranoia of coming war. The moron is a good peacetime minister but is more incompetent than a fubblerworm in time of war"

Bella shook her head as she took a deep breath schooling her face with determination as she stood up saying "This war is bigger than anyone can imagine cause there is more than we can even think going on. Every minute we sit here magical, no our whole world is inching towards an event that will change everything forever. And in the middle of this change is us or more accurately Harry, he will be a focal point around which the conflict will revolve, and with him all of us too. We are in the eye of Tornado Cissy, those who want to end it and win it all will strike at us without mercy" standing near the window looking at the almost full moon.

Turning to Narcissa she added "These coming years will be challenging in every sense of the word" she paused before saying "I won't lose him Cissy" in the voice of concern, worry, and grim determination.

Narcissa smiled at her standing up and walking up to her elder sister placing hands on her shoulders guiding her towards the bed saying "Don't worry Bella dear, it will all be okay"

Bella gave a nod saying "I know Cissy, I know. *sigh* I think I can sleep now so I am going to turn in, Goodnight"

Narcissa was no better than her sister. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. She was living a miserable life but it became unbearable a few months ago when she found out the Draco was not her child but he was the result of her husband's incestuous relationship with her squib of a cousin who lived in a flat in Knockturn Alley. She was imperious-ed by him to raise Draco as her own son.

She found out when Lucius came home drunk so badly that he vomited everything in front of her. But the final straw broke when Draco told her that he never loved her and knew his real mother all this time. It was all to keep up the appearance for the world to save their pathetic House Malfoy in the public eye.

It broke her heart hearing that child cared for, one she breastfed when he was a baby, and the reason she was enduring her miserable life with Lucius all because of a kid she thought loved him. But in the end, it was all for nothing. She was done being miserable and trapped in a loveless marriage that was nothing more than servitude in disguise. It was the night of the cup when the effect of the subtle compulsion charm that was put on her was broken by the wave of magic.

Until that night everything was hazy in her mind but after the wave, it was crystal clear. It was after that she started snooping around pretending that she was still under the compulsion charm. It all culminated in her writing Sirius to annul her marriage with Lucius. It was done and Lucius didn't retaliate in any fashion. It only meant that he was waiting for the right time to strike like a true snake he was.

But she was not going back to the life of misery. She too was Slytherin and a better one at that but if the information Sirius gave her was true then she needed to be vigilant for her and her family's sake. For now, she was tired and sleepy, so she made her way to the room she was staying to turn in for the night.

Lounge Area

Sirius emptied his 3rd glass of Firewhiskey while Remus finished his fourth one.

"Why is it always Harry? Why is it always James and Lily's son?" Sirius growled in frustration slamming his glass on the table before he burped a little fire.

Remus shook his head saying "I don't know mate all I can only say is that we need to prepare him for anything and everything" taking the last swig from his glass.

Sirius sighed saying "I agree Mate, for now, it's all we can do for now. I was thinking we should start his Animagus training along with some advanced auror drills."

Remus chuckled saying "I remember when you and James started trying in our 3rd year it almost took 2 years to achieve the transformation completely. After that first full moon was such a disaster"

Sirius chuckled nodding "Yeah, I still have the scar on my back from that night, you were out of control when you smelled as I and Prongs entered the shack. Smart Lad that's what James was he knew you would attack us so he made me enter first. But again his stag was only one to subdue Moony"

Remus nodded in nostalgia "Yeah that still surprises me till this date how strong that stag was. Something that will remain a mystery forever" he said as his eyes teared up a little remembering his late friend. Sirius nodded saying "I think he was far more powerful than any of us and most skillful too. And Lily was the most powerful and skilled witch of our generation. She was scary to the level she took 2 inner circle members down alone once during the war"

Sirius remembered the mentioned incident shaking his head "Don't remind me of that mate she was outright bat shit crazy when fighting those two! It was was miracle those two escaped alive" before he started laughing and saying "Oh what a fun it was seeing them run screaming top of their lungs 'crimson death is here! " waving his hand in the air with a fake expression of fear, making Remus laugh too who winced a little laughing a little too hard.

Remus stood up groaning in pain saying "I am tired I have to tuck for the night. Still, not all recovered from last time you know"

Sirius nodded saying "yeah mate it's too late anyway I think I will turn in too" standing up adding "Goodnight Mate" and with that, both men made their way to their rooms.

Amelia's Room

Laying on her bed with her eyes open staring at the ceiling of her four-poster bed. Sleep was not coming to her easily to her tonight. She was worried, afraid, frustrated, and angry.

Worried about what all this meant for Harry and what all of this meant for people around him. She was afraid to lose the first man she ever loved, frustration was cause she couldn't find any clues to prove Harry's claim that Voldemort was back and her uselessness was not helping this feeling of anger.

Her life was nothing but work before she came to know about the contract and all the madness surrounding it. Her life was not easy but it was not as complicated as this moment. On one hand, she had to handle a minister who was denying the truth staring him in the face, and simultaneously she had to investigate the return of He- who- must- not- be named. Which will be impossible to do without the minister knowing about it.

So that was impossible and she was sure that the minister would try his best to slander Harry in the public eye and declare him a lair. It was not the press she was worried about but the mental effect it would have on her fiance. This would not help the already minimal amount of confidence that was the result of all of his ladies instilling it in him, especially Fleur. It would once again break him.

No! She won't let it take its toll on him. When the storm hits she would be there standing there steadfast with him and her family of 8. Which would grow to a family of magic knows how many wives and 1 husband. She chuckled thinking what would her husband's reactions would be when he learns about all those women out there waiting for him and also imagining him handling multiple Pregnant witches all at once. Thinking about Pregnancy she turned bright red thinking about the process that would lead to that.

Suddenly she remembered that for her happy thoughts to convert to reality Dark lord was to be defeated. But that was a dream which was a mile to go because for that to happen everyone needs to accept he is back and…..she was stuck in a loop. Grunting in a mix of emotions she tried to sleep and it was not long before sleep overtook her completely.

Just a wall adjacent to her was Dora's room where both Dora and Rose were sitting on the bed in silence before Rose asked "Why does it always happen Lady Tonks? I mean in every era why must there be someone who wants to take someone I love from me" with her lips trembling and shuddering shoulder

Dora put an arm around her saying "That's just the thing, Rosie. No matter what the time there will be men who seek power and those who they target to get it. But also there will be people like us who defend everything that's good"

Hearing this Rose nodded before sighing and wiping her tears as her face morphed to one of his determination saying "You are right Lady Tonks. We have to be strong for Aurthur and help him learn everything he needs to fight that evil dark lord. I will train him the way of the sword"

Tonks didn't register the declaration as she was too tired from her day and worrying about Harry she imply passed out after saying "Yeah we will cause I love that big dumm…."

Rose smiled before tucking Dora Properly and leaving to turn in herself.

The night truly came as all occupants were asleep in their room. Unaware to all of them that events set in motion were much larger than anyone could imagine.

A/N: Harry's Core is 39.1 Percent unblocked.

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