Thalia had been right when she said her grandfather would offer his help to the auror department. Madam Bones had been grateful for his offer. It seemed Dumbledore had gone into hiding after someone tipped him off. Now, the whole department had taken a vow to not give away any information regarding the case.
She had been really surprised to receive a letter from Mrs. Weasley. It looked like the woman finally realized what a monster Dumbledore was and sent an apology to Thalia. Lucius had even told her how Mr. Weasley had spoken with him in the Ministry to check on Harry and Thalia.
Tilly was ecstatic when she was told about the dinner party. She knew why her Mistress was having guest and couldn't wait for the wedding. Tilly knew all these men were overprotective, but Malachi would impress them, just like he had Tilly.
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Harry entered his sisters office. He watched her for a moment. Sometimes he couldn't believe how much his life had changed in just a little over a month. He really couldn't believe the Malfoy's were considered family now. That's actually what had brought him in here now. He had freed Dobby from Lucius and even though he had apologized, he needed to ask his sister for help.
"Hello brother, what can I do for you?" Thalia asked, looking up from her paperwork.
Harry sat in a chair in front of her desk. "At the end of school, Lucius and I kind of had an argument and I freed his house elf. Remus and I were going over different magical creatures and I'm worried about him."
"You're worried he hasn't found a family?"
Harry nods, "He's a hyper little guy."
"Call him. We can talk to him and see if he needs help."
"Dobby" he called, they didn't have to wait long.
'POP' The elf looked around before his eyes landed on Harry. "The great Harry Potter calls Dobby?"
Thalia had to hold back her laugh while Harry winced. "Dobby, I wanted to check on you. I've been learning things this summer and wanted to make sure you were okay."
Dobby looked at Harry wide eyed, the he noticed someone else was in the office. "You's magic feels like the great Harry Potters magic."
Her eyes widened at that. This elf had bonded with her brother, he wouldn't be able to tell that if he hadn't. Smiling at the little elf, she said "Harry's my brother. It's nice to meet you Dobby."
Dobby smiled, "Just as nice as the great Harry Potter."
"Dobby, can you just call me Harry" he asked the elf.
Thalia added, "Dobby, if you haven't found work, we could always use another elf. Tilly is amazing but I think we're wearing her out. She's taking care of five of us."
Dobby's eyes widened, "Dobby would lobes to work for you's both!"
"Tilly's in the kitchen preparing dinner. We will be having guests, the Malfoys will be here so you don't have to go near them if you don't want to."
Dobby nodded, "I's help Tilly but stay away from Malfoys. Thank you's!" he ran over and hugged her before hugging Harry and popping away.
Before Harry could ask, she said, "He bonded to you." Her brother's expression was very amusing.
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Thalia greeted the Malfoys when they arrived. She had introduced them to her grandfather, and they seemed to hit it off. When Malachi and Tom arrived, she walked them over to her grandfather. Tom greeted him and then left the two to face him.
"Lord Graves, it's great to finally meet you." Malachi greeted.
"Heir Slytherin" her grandfather greeted. "My granddaughter has told me a lot about you."
Thalia gave him a look, he only smiled in return. Thankfully, Tilly popped in to let them know dinner was ready. Letting everyone else go first, she held Malachi back.
"I'm sorry. I may have mentioned your offer and this is kind of a grilling."
Malachi smiled, "It's fine love. I can handle the questions. I knew this would happen if I wanted to marry you." He gave her a quick kiss before leading her to the dining room.
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Dinner actually went well. Her grandfather asked a lot of questions but seemed to like the answers he received.
Once they were finished, they were all sitting around and talking. Tom had gotten Thalia aside, he wanted to ask her something without an audience.
"Thalia, dear, can I speak with you?"
She smiled, "Of course Tom." She led him to the back patio. Harry and Draco were flying around above.
"My son mentioned to me that he brought up his intentions."
"He did" she smiled.
"Would tonight happen to be because of that? I noticed your grandfather had a lot of questions."
"He's very protective of me, especially since my mother passed. I had a family discussion with everyone, and grandfather wanted to see who Malachi was for himself."
Tom smiled, "Hopefully my son passes his approval. You would be a great addition to our family."
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Perceval looked to the young man before him. He had been impressed at dinner but now is what mattered. "You want to marry my granddaughter."
Malachi nodded, "I do. Thalia's an amazing witch. She's strong, beautiful, powerful and also loving and forgiving. I want to cherish and lover her. I know nothing will happen unless I have yours and Harry's approval. Our families' pasts haven't been good, but we know the truth now. I want to give her an amazing future."
"Thalia's the only piece I have left of my Colleen. I won't part with her to just anyone. Malachi, you seem like a good man who will cherish and love my girl. I will give you, my approval."
Malachi smiled and shook his hand. He couldn't believe Lord Graves had approved. Even knowing who his father was. He would make sure he never regretted it. Now, he just had to get her brother and uncles approval.
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No one could miss the smile on his face when they entered the room. He had to tamp it down or he would give himself away. Narcissa had to hold in a chuckle when she seen him. Tom and Thalia entered, and he grinned at her.
Everyone had left after dinner, but he stayed behind, he wanted to speak with them now so he could get his witch. Harry noticed he was lingering and walked over. "If you ever hurt my sister, I'll find a way to kill you, painfully."
Malachi looked to the younger teen. "Does that mean I have your approval?"
Harry nodded, "She deserves something for herself, and I know she like you. After everything she's done for me, I don't want her to miss out on something like this. I'll just have to deal with having you for an in law" he laughed at Malachi's glare.
Sirius and Remus noticed the two talking and knew they should too. Walking over, they looked to Malachi. "She deserves happiness, do you vow to make her happy?" Sirius asked. Malachi nodded and Remus then said, "I know you have feelings for her, do you think that will turn into love?"
Malachi stood straighter, "It's early but I believe it will. I was amazed when I first met her and ever since, there has been something in me that has been hers. I will make her happy and I won't let anything happen to her."
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Dumbledore didn't know how his plans had gone so wrong. Everything had been going to plan until James Potter's daughter showed up. He knew she was behind the wills being released and Harry leaving the Dursleys. She had also gotten Sirius out of Azkaban. Years of work, down the drain because of one girl. He should have taken her out when he thought of it years ago. Now he was on the run and without any information.
Losing all of his powerful positions really pissed him off. Who had told that blasted Skeeter woman his secrets?! Some of those, only he and Grindelwald knew. He knew his ex-lover hadn't talked. He couldn't tell anyone due to the spells he had bound him with. Even his faithful spy, Severus didn't want anything to do with him. When the article of Peters trial came out, he lost his spy.
Dumbledore knew Voldemort wasn't dead. He wanted to get his glory back and was hoping to do it using Harry. He just needed to find out where the boy was, and he could take him. Maybe he could get rid of the girl at the same time.
His auror contact hadn't been back to speak with him. He needed to know the Ministry's movements and couldn't without speaking with him. Too bad Fudge was an idiot, he could have gotten all of his charges dropped if he could get the Minister on side.
For now, he would just have to disguise himself and go out. It was less chance he would be caught if he used glamours and Polyjuice.
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The full moon was upon them again, Remus had thanked her for the potion and of course told her she shouldn't have wasted her time. Thalia just rolled her eyes and forced him to finish it. Sirius was preparing the area they were going to use that night. She wanted to join them but knew they would throw a fit if she asked. Luckily, she could enter the wards after moon rise and then they couldn't argue.
Sirius slipped into his form of Padfoot and watched as Remus began to shift. With his attention on that, he never noticed as the creature entered the area. Remus was the first to notice the company they had.
Thalia watched through a sepia color wheel, her vision always went colorless when she was in this form. Walking over to Sirius, she bumped him with her head and even in dog form, he looked shocked. Remus walked over in his werewolf form and sniffed her. When he bumped her with his head, she gave him a bump back.
That was when Sirius realized it was her. She chuffed as he bounced around her on all fours. The three of them, grim, werewolf, and panther spent the night running through the warded area.
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Harry looked surprised when he stepped out to greet Sirius and Remus, there was a giant panther walking up with them. He looked to the men and asked, "New friend?"
Thalia laughed when she shifted back, "Just me little brother."
Harry's eyes looked like saucers, "Since when could you do that!"
"For a couple years now. I don't tell people, it's a good secret to have" she grinned.
"I'm starving" Remus moaned, heading towards the dining room.
"Tilly and Dobby made a feast." Harry replied.
Seeing her grandfather already sitting there, she went over to greet him. "You smell like outdoors. Were you running with wolves last night?" he joked.
That actually got a laugh out of everyone, even a bacon stuffed Remus.
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