The next morning Hadrian and Theo ate breakfast and then readied themselves to head to Diagon Alley.

As Theo got ready to leave he looked in the mirror and frowned, as much as he liked his horns, he couldn't go out with them. Concentrating he attempted to make them disappear, they flickered out of existence before reappearing a few seconds later.

Scowling he turned to Hadrian "What should I do about my horns? Creature inheritances aren't exactly common, and I'm not sure I want the attention they'll bring."

Hadrian walked over and ran his hands gently over Theo's horns in thought. "Ah, I know. Kreacher," He called.

Kreacher popped into the room with a small crack, "What can Kreacher be doing for Master Black?"

"Can you please fetch Theo a hat that will cover his horns?"

Kreacher eyed Theo for a moment before popping away. When Kreacher returned he had a large knit cap with him. Handing the cap to Theo Kreacher asked "will this be working for Consort Black?"

Theo put the cap on and it perfectly covered his horns. "Yes, this is great, thank you Kreacher."

Kreacher turned to Hadrian "anything else Kreacher can be doing for Master Black?"

Hadrian smiled "no, that will be all Kreacher, you may go."

Kreacher gave them both a nod and apparated away.

In Diagon alley Theo and Hadrian decided that they would both get new trunks for the new school year. As such their first stop was the trunk shop.

As they entered the shop they were greeted by the shopkeeper, "welcome to Roberts Trunks, what can I do for you young gentlemen this fine morning?"

"We're looking for new trunks for the upcoming school year, something with separate compartments for our wardrobes, books, and potions supplies." answered Hadrian.

"Ah," smiled the shopkeeper, "right this way gentlemen."

The two boys followed the shopkeeper deeper into the shop.

When the shopkeeper came to a stop he gestured to a shelf. "These are our selection of three compartment trunks. First at 100G, you have our basic trunk, which has no additional features. Next you have our nobel trunk at 500G, this trunk comes with a shrinking charm and the most basic of security spells. The third trunk is our royal trunk at 900G. This trunk is equipped with the shrinking charm, mid level security and an expansion charm. Lastly we have our imperial trunk at 1500G. The imperial trunk comes with a shrinking charm, the highest level of security spells and wards, a full wardrobe, and your choice of a potions lab or library. Of course all trunks sold are equipped with a featherlight charm. We also offer to make any additional cosmetic changes for 30G each."

After hearing the sales pitch Hadrian and Theo stepped away to discuss their options. After some discussion they decided to go with two imperial trunks, both with the Potter crest on the lid. Theo's would be in slytherin colors and have a potions lab while Hadrian's would be in Gryffindor colors and contain a library.

Once their trunks were ready Hadrian paid and they made their way to Flourish and Blotts. Inside the bookstore they first picked up their standard book of Spells Grade five then went to pick up the new book for DADA.

As they made their way to the register Theo skimmed through their new books. "Look at this Hadrian," he whispered, "The new DADA book is absolute rubbish. Who the hell could have approved this?"

At this Hadrian opened his DADA book. "Well," he groaned, "looks like we'll have a shit year for DADA. I guess we'll have to do a lot of self study to pass our OWLS."

Theo nodded as they reached the register.

Next they headed over to Slug and Jiggers to restock their potions supplies. Hadrian let Theo take the lead in the Apothecary; just buying what he was told. As they made their way to the apothecary's register they met Snape.

"Mister Potter" drawled Snape, "doing your school shopping I presume." Snape's eyes raked over Theo "And Mr. Nott, so surprising to see you with Potter. Whatever could the two of you be doing together?"

Theo and Hadrian looked at each other, taking a careful look around before Hadrian leaned down and whispered in Theo's ear "you know him best, you go ahead and tell him."

"Hello professor," said Theo. "I'm a Mr. Potter now, and Hadrian is actually Lord Potter." Theo grinned "We've been courting this summer, and we were married this past Sunday. I trust you can keep all of this to yourself, won't you Professor. We want to be able to tell people in our own time."

With each word Theo said Snape's eyebrow just seemed to rise higher.

"This is most unexpected," uttered Snape. "I will remain silent, provided you both come see me in my office the morning after the welcoming feast. I will want the full story on how this came to be."

Hadrian nodded "yes sir, we'll be there."

Snape sneered "good, off you go then."

Both Hadrian and Theo wished the professor goodbye before hurrying off to pay for their items. After leaving Slug and Jiggers they wandered the alley, buying a few odds and ends before ending their day at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream.

On the night of August 14 The Order of the Phoenix was once again gathered at the Burrow.

As their meeting began Dumbledore announced "I attended Sirius trial. Unfortunately I arrived too late to take part in the proceedings, however even without my input Sirius was proven innocent. After the trial I was able to make contact with young Harry, it is to my relief that he is safe and that he has been staying with Sirius all this time. I was to my regret I was unable to convince Harry to return to his relatives or to accompany me here to the Burrow."

"Well," interrupted Kingsley, "he's probably just enjoying his time with his godfather. And then there are those letters some of us received, I don't think anything has been done about them yet. So it's not that surprising that he wouldn't want to spend time with certain people."

Dumbledore glanced at Kingsley and put a look of concern on his face "yes Kingsley you are unfortunately right, and I am working to remedy that situation. Now as I was saying, at the trial Harry and Sirius were accompanied by an unknown woman and the young Mr. Nott. I am afraid that they are influencing the poor boy to reject his friends and run away from home. To my sorrow they also seem to have a hold on poor Sirius."

"Oh poor Harry," wailed Molly as Arthur gently patted her shoulder in comfort, "he has so many poor influences in his life, and now living in that awful house with just Sirius. That can't be good for the poor thing and I doubt he's getting enough to eat."

"Not to worry dear," assured Arthur, "I'm sure once he's back in Gryffindor tower he'll start behaving again."

"I have to agree with Mr Weasley." replied Dumbledore "I'm sure once Harry is back in school he will see the error of his ways and return to being the boy we all know and love."

As Dumbledore assured the Weasley's Madeye Moody spotted Snape smirking in the corner. "Do you know anything, Snape? You certainly look like you have something to say."

"I know nothing," droned Snape, "I'm mearley thought it was funny that anyone could think that the boy has ever behaved correctly."

Snape began to head towards the floo, "now if you excuse me, I have brewing to do."

Kingsley got up from the table "I need to leave as well; work in the morning, you know how it is."