Harry was outside flying. He loved being able to fly when not at Hogwarts. He hadn't heard from Ron or Hermione yet and wondered why. Thinking over what he told his sister, he spent this time in the air, thinking over his friendships. He knew there were some others in his year that he wouldn't mind being friends with but for some reason, people didn't really approach him. He also had to think of that 'boy who lived' crap. He wished people could just be honest about their intentions.
He knew his sister wanted him for him, same with Sirius. Harry thought that if he could just stay with them, he would. He honestly didn't care to go back to Hogwarts, a complete change from last year, even a month ago.
Hopefully once Thalia finished her plan, they could add more people to their little family.
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Thalia had just sent off a letter to Remus Lupin. She watched Sirius curiously. He seemed jumpy while she was writing. Having enough, she asked "How long were you and Remus together?"
"Since sixth year" He said before blushing, "What gave it away?"
"You were kind of obvious." She laughed, sobering, she asked "When was the last time you seen each other?"
"We had an argument before he left to meet with the packs on Dumbledore's order. Peter had been whispering in everyone's ears, trying to make us distrust each other." Taking a deep breath, he continued "Remus wouldn't stay, I begged him but Dumbledore needed his help. I said some things and took off. When I got back home, Remus had already left for his mission. We didn't see one another again, and then James and Lily died."
Thalia wrapped Sirius in a hug, "I'm sorry. Maybe you can say what you didn't get to Friday" He looked to her in confusion, "I invited Remus to lunch, here."
Sirius didn't know what to say. Most people weren't comfortable with their relationship. Purebloods were the only ones who understood, shockingly, that magic tended to lead a person to their other half. He squeezed Thalia in a hug, "You're a lot like you dad. Your mom must have been a great woman to raise such an amazing witch."
She smiled, "Thank you. Why don't you go fly with Harry. I need to send a few more letters." He nodded and left her to her writing.
Sitting at her desk, Thalia sent Lord Malfoy a letter. She needed to get information on the Wizengamot, since she held the Potter seats, she wanted a run down of what to expect and how to handle the other Lords and Ladies. She also needed to see how her seats had been used since her fathers death.
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Lucius Malfoy had been surprised when he received the letter from Lady Potter. He had told her to reach out if she needed anything but had thought she would steer towards a light wizard for help.
When Lucius had told his Lord of the new Lady Potter, they had decided to leave her be. Voldemort wanted to see what kind of damage the witch could cause on her own. Receiving this letter, Lucius quickly moved to the floo.
Exiting in Slytherin Manor, he moved to his Lords office. He knocked and waited.
"Enter"
Walking in, Lucius bowed "My Lord"
"Lucius, I'm surprised to see you again so soon. Sit"
He sat in the empty chair, greeting the younger man in the other. "Lady Potter has sent a request to meet. She's to take up the Potter seats and needs information on the different factions and on how her father's seats have been voted since his death."
Voldemort nodded, "She seems like an intelligent girl. You should help her Lucius, maybe become a mentor."
Lucius nodded, "I wasn't sure how you wanted me to approach it. It seems like she took Black to Gringotts today. He may have claimed the Lordship."
"Maybe your wife could reach out to her cousin. Welcome him back and show him who betrayed him and who still supports him." Grinning, Voldemort then asked "What of the boy? Has he been freed of Dumbledore's control?"
"I know he claimed his heir ring. If I were to guess, Lady Potter would have had him checked when they were at Gringotts. Do you think they will hear you out?" Lucius was honestly curious about this.
"I can only hope so. They deserve to know what actually happened that night." Voldemort sighed, he wished things wouldn't have happened the way they did. Looking to the younger man, he said "What if you approached Lady Potter?"
Reddish brown eyes looked up, "Do you really think either of them would listen to me? I'm sure Lady Potter would curse me before talking to me."
Voldemort scowled, "I have kept you out of everything. If anyone has a chance, it would be you."
Lucius nodded, "Lady Potter doesn't seem to hold to dark means evil. Maybe that could work"
The three spoke for a bit longer and the younger man decided he might just look into meeting with Lady Potter.
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Sirius was pacing a hole in the carpet. The siblings watched him, holding back their comments. When everything had been explained to Harry, he agreed with his sisters plan. His godfather deserved to be reunited with his other half. When the floo went off, Sirius paled.
Pushing Harry towards Sirius, Thalia went to greet their guest. She may have forgotten to mention Sirius would also be attending lunch. It seemed the two men needed to be shoved together.
"Mr. Lupin, thank you for coming. Tilly has lunch prepared." She greeted the nervous man.
Remus stared, she looked so much like James. "Lady Potter" he started but she cut him off.
"Please, call me Thalia" she said with a smile.
"Thalia, call me Remus. I want to thank you for allowing me to visit. I was surprised to find out about you but I'm hoping you will let me get to know both you and Harry"
"Of course Remus. I don't have a large family, adding you will be a great addition." She smiled, leading him to the living room. Right as they entered, she said "This one has been waiting to see you"
Remus froze when his eyes locked onto Sirius. The two men could only stare at each other.
Thalia walked over to her brother, looping her arm through his, she grinned, "You two can meet us in the smaller dining room once you're finished."
As soon as the siblings were out of the room, Thalia threw up a silencing spell. At Harrys curious look, she said "We really don't need to hear that" a laugh escaped her when he shuddered.
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When a flushed Remus and grinning Sirius entered, Harry blushed while Thalia matched Sirius grin.
"I assume you two cleared the air" She asked the two.
Sirius nodded and Remus looked to Harry, "You look so much like James but you have Lily's eyes."
Harry smiled, "I've been told. I'm sorry I never replied to your letters. I never got them."
Remus looked confused. Thalia spent lunch explaining everything they had found out, even what they had found at Gringotts. When she was finished, Remus had to take deep and calming breaths.
"Moony, we are with them now. Both Thalia and Harry want us here" Sirius told him, trying to calm the werewolf who was breaking through.
Moony looked to James's children. They were pack, they were cubs. He wouldn't let anyone take them away again. Getting himself under control, he asked "Do you both know what I am?"
The siblings nodded. Harry spoke up "A werewolf. That doesn't change anything for us. I know Dumbledore made you think you were dangerous to me but I don't think you would hurt us."
"Moony sees you both as cubs of the pack. I would never hurt either of you. I couldn't" Remus told them.
Thalia smiled, "That's settled then." Everyone looked confused until she said, "You will move in here with us" Remus tried to decline, he didn't want to intrude but she cut him off. "Other than my grandfather, you three are the only family I have. I want to make sure no more time is missed."
That seemed to settle it. When lunch was over, Sirius and Harry left with Remus to pack his things. Thalia received a letter and had to decline helping.
Lord Malfoy had invited her to tea with him and his wife. They could discuss her request, and Thalia could speak with Lady Malfoy about her cousin. This should be interesting.
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Harry hadn't wanted his sister to go to the meeting alone. He didn't want to chance her being hurt. Since the cleansing with the goblins, his thoughts on the dark had changed. He knew they weren't all evil like he'd been told.
After a few discussions with Thalia, he realized he needed to apologize to Draco for rejecting his handshake. His sister had given him an etiquette book and Harry now understood things about this world better. Remus had taken up helping him catch up on his schoolwork and get to where most were when they started Hogwarts. That was how they realized he had been set up to fail compared to other muggle raised students.
Noticing Thalia was about to leave, he walked over to her, "Sis" she looked up from her wand holster. "Could you see if Heir Malfoy would receive this?" he handed over an envelope with the Heir Potter seal.
Thalia smiled, taking the letter, she said "Of course. Will you be okay while I'm gone?"
Harry nodded, "Remus and I are going over my potions books. Maybe Snape will leave me alone this year."
She scowled, it seemed she would need to have a talk with that man. Hugging her brother, Thalia said "I will be a couple hours. Make sure Siri doesn't burn the house down."
Harry laughed and told her goodbye. He waited until the green flames died down before returning to the library.
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Thalia exited the floo in Malfoy Manor. Lord Malfoy was there to greet her. "Lady Potter, welcome."
"Thank you for meeting with me Lord Malfoy. I wasn't sure who else to ask for help on this." She returned.
"I'm sure many wouldn't advise using my help, being dark aligned and all" He led her to the sitting room.
"I'm sure many will have issue with how I plan to lead the Potter family. Luckily my brother and I are all that matters there. Harry agrees with how I want to move forward." Thalia explained.
When they entered the sitting room, Lucius introduced his family "Lady Potter, this with my wife and son."
Thalia gave a small curtsy, "Lady Malfoy, Heir Malfoy. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Lady Potter" Narcissa curtsied while Draco gave a bow.
Thalia looked to Draco, "Heir Malfoy, my brother asked that I give you this" she pulled out the letter "He was raised by horrible muggles and wasn't given the text other muggle raised are before attending Hogwarts."
Getting a nod from his father, Draco took the letter "Thank you Lady Potter" he then left so the adults could speak. Narcissa led them over to the sofa.
"Lady Potter, have you been approached by my cousin yet?"
Thalia smiled, "Please, call me Thalia" they agreed and returned the gesture. "Sirius is actually staying with Harry and I. He wants to get to know us better. Remus Lupin is also staying with us, he's been helping Harry catch up on the things Dumbledore kept him unaware of. Sirius also claimed the Lord Black title."
The Malfoys looked intrigued, "I thought Aunt Walburga had disowned him?"
"It seems she never completed it. Sirius was just as surprised. We've also been waiting for Dumbledore to reach out. We've taken to scanning our mail."
"Why would you need to scan you mail?" Lucius asked curiously.
Thalia handed over her brothers report from the goblins. Harry had agreed to this, thankfully. "We believe Dumbledore put compulsions on Harry's Hogwawrts letters." She watched as the Malfoys looked over the documents.
Lucius looked up, "Have you shown Madam Bones? You could bring charges."
Thalia shook her head, "Unfortunately, his magical signature can't be traced. Even if we know it's his doing, the proofs not there."
"You said you wanted to lead you family a certain way, which may that be?" Lucius asked.
"I am a dark grey core. Surprisingly my brother is grey core. We want to enact change but not that the light will want. I celebrate the Old Ways, and I've introduced Harry to them. After our discussion, he agreed that we need to keep the muggles and their influence out of our world. Even Sirius and Remus agree with that, we need to keep ourselves safe." Seeing the Malfoys surprise, she adds, "In America, we are completely separated. That's how we've prospered and kept the Old Ways intact. Muggleborns want to bring in their traditions and change ours, we need to stand firm on keeping Mother Magic alive."
"What are you wanting to propose?" Lucius asks.
"At a child's first sign of magic, they should be monitored continuously. Muggles do not understand magic and are ruled by the church. They see magic and think their child has been possessed or is evil. How many actually make it to Hogwarts and how many are lost before then. We need orphanages for our own kind. Also, our Wizarding CPS needs an overhaul. My brothers file only had his DOB and address. Not one check in or medical record." Thalia watches as it sinks in.
"How could that have happened? Harry was the 'savior', as they called him. Who didn't check on him in all that time?" Narcissa asked. She may not know the boy, but she knew a child was a precious thing.
"Dumbledore placed him illegally." Thalia was stone faced. "He sealed the wills, and I believe he kept my existence from my father as well. Somehow he found out because Harry was supposed to go to my mother if Sirius was unavailable."
Lucius asked, "You mentioned your mother tried to gain custody"
"Multiple times. That's why when I turned seventeen, we had planned to come together" Narcissa pat her arm consolingly. Taking a deep breath, Thalia continued "Her last words to me were to continue our plan. So, here I am and I plan to make those responsible for keeping us apart pay."
The Malfoys shared a look while she collected herself. At his wife's nod, Lucius asked "If what happened the night James and Lily were killed, wasn't what everyone believed, would you be willing to listen to the other person who was there?" They knew how much a risk it was but they both believed Thalia wanted revenge on the same person they knew their Lord did.
"You're speaking of Voldemort, correct?" She asked and they both nodded. Sighing, she thought it over. "If he is willing to agree to vow, I will come to no harm during this meeting, I will go."
The Malfoys relaxed. Lucius nodded "That shouldn't be an issue. I will contact him later but now we should talk about the Wizengamot." Handing over a document, he added, "It seems Dumbledore has been voting with the Potter proxy. Most of it's been decent items, but some are very curious for a man that's supposed to be the leader of the light."
The three spent the rest of the afternoon going over every vote and seeing which ones she could appeal.
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