I DON'T OWN HARRY POTTER OR ANY OF ITS ORIGINAL CHARACTERS, ONLY MY OCS AND THE SITUATIONS I PUT THEM IN. WARNING: There will be cussing, lemons, and violence. (Also, someone said I should put please don't steal. Didn't think I needed to, but ok. Please don't steal my stories.)
Some characters may seem OOC at some points at different times in the story, but I hope I explain that in the story when the time comes. Some things happen pretty fast at first (like certain relationships or legal stuff), but again I try to explain it. Some people may go back and forth at times, but I'll explain it! You get the idea. Spelling and grammar errors, I recheck constantly, so sorry if some slip by. Some character bashing in the beginning and for a little while, but that doesn't mean it will last the whole story. I don't hate certain characters though it may seem like that at times. Reviews are appreciated, but no hate please. If you don't like for whatever reason, just please don't read. THIS IS A WARNING. Though I will put a warning at the beginning of the chapter if needed. I do not condone all of these things, but my mind can be really fucked up, I apologize now. So, I am mixing both movie and book but I'm mainly following the movie. Though I will try to make a good blend between the two. Big thank you to everyone who reviewed, followed, and/or favorited. You guys rock! Seriously, your reviews have been so great. PanduhBabyy: Thank you so much! That's so sweet. MadnessInTheHeart16 and Sillygabby: Thank you, I was so worried about that! I'm glad it's running/makes sense as I hoped. Amber0522: Thank you. As of right now, it is Remus/Dora pairing. Though as you know I've had the two Marauders together before and have stories like that planned in the future. I have someone planned for Sirius. Though that's a surprise for later. If I missed anyone, then I'm sorry and know your comment still meant a lot. I didn't go into great torture detail. However, in future chapters I will put a warning if there's going to be graphic anything.
Chapter 3: Only Spill Secrets You Want Repeated.
Petunia Dursley whimpered as green flames continued to lick her skin before Remus and Sirius finally extinguished them.
They stood, breathing hard over the broken body of one of their nephew's tormentors. All was silent with the exception of their heavy pants.
Slowly, Harry began clapping and the others joined in happily.
"You two did well. Very creative, very painful. I liked it" he told them approvingly before looking them over. "How do you feel?" he asked them carefully.
"I feel…alive" Sirius admitted, cracking his neck.
"And you Remus?" Harry asked from his seat.
"I…I don't know" he told them, blinking rapidly.
"It's alright to not enjoy it at first" Hermione told him softly. "It's your first time actually torturing someone. I'm sure you had never thought of doing it like that" she said motioning to the crispy woman.
"It's not that, well not completely" he said, looking down before looking at them. "I don't know how to explain it really" he told them lowly.
"You liked it?" Vivian guessed with a raised brow.
"I did…a bit" he said with some shame.
"But you don't like how much you enjoyed it" she continued and he nodded. "That's normal" she assured him, "Many of us felt the same way" she told him. "Though some of us took to it quickly, like Sirius" she finished.
"We're not asking you to go around torturing people Moony" Harry said. "We can do that ourselves. But your willingness to do this and complete it has spoken volumes of both of your loyalties" he told them with a smile.
"Welcome to the Death Knights" he said and the others saluted them closed palms over their hearts with excitement.
"Welcome" Hermione said with a smile as the others congratulated them.
"Now, I think we'll leave them here for now. We have a lot to do, and it's only been a day" Harry said shaking his head and standing.
"Neville, show Remus and Sirius our codes and rules" he said and the dirty blonde boy nodded.
"Luna, please check all of our things and move them to Potter Manor" he continued getting a nod.
"Hermione, prepare the walrus for his containment at Potter Manor" he said sending a significant look at his still bound uncle.
Vernon looked beyond terrified.
He was sweating excessively unable to take his eyes off of the broken image of his wife.
"Luna, clean up my aunt and heal her as necessary. Keep her in a separate area from him" he gestured his head to the still alive, but extremely hurt woman. Harry wasn't going to kill his aunt. He just wanted to give her back what she gave to him.
After learning more about her, Neville and Hermione had suggested keeping the woman alive. Even if she was more or less just a recluse in the house.
Though Harry could honestly say he hated Vernon, he still couldn't bring himself to completely hate Petunia. No matter how much he wanted to. There were times when she showed him some mercy.
So, he'd have her heal for now and kept away in her own little room. He'd figure out how to handle her eventually. Right now, she had to heal. Heal and reflect.
"Vivian, go with Ron. Meet his family. Capture the rat" he ordered, and Sirius and Remus looked at them sharply.
"Bring him to us" Harry told them, and they nodded again.
"We have school in about a-" he turned to Hermione.
"A month" she put in.
"Yes, we need everything ready before then" he told them. "Train our bodies to be both mentally and physically capable to handle our expanded magic".
"You're going to do everything in a month?" Sirius asked in disbelief making Harry smirk.
"No, we're making a game out of some of them. To be a good ruler you must keep those close to you happy" he informed them. "But there are somethings I want set up before we go back".
"Are you sure it's wise to make a game out of capturing and killing Vol-Voldemort and his Death Eaters" Remus asked concerned with only a slight stumble.
"I asked that as well" Neville told him. "But if we did it all now it would be too soon, too brash. And I do think a game would be the best way. We know what is going to happen, so we can hopefully avoid any major disasters. Calculate most of the outcomes" he told them.
"Also, unless we're going back to a dictatorship, some things require time and patience" he explained making the two men nod.
"Besides, if we do everything right away then we could be caught unaware. This way we'll be able to see it and plan out how to handle the unavoidable changes" Luna contributed.
"This strategy allows certain cogs to begin working and turning. It gets them in motion for whenever we are ready for them" Ron explained. "People need to be led to certain conclusions. It makes them think they're believable. No questions asked. You give them a little and they do the rest" he reasoned.
"Perhaps a game isn't the best way to describe it. Hmm, this way we can avoid making any mistakes by jumping the wand, so to speak" Harry told them with a scrunched brow as he tried to explain it better.
"Our bodies have to still adjust to the power change and everything" Hermione told the men.
"There are many factors to take into consideration" Vivian concluded for the group. "We have power, but our bodies aren't the same indestructible vessels as before… It's complicated" she ended with a chuckle at their slightly confused faces.
"We'll get into more of it later" Neville assured them. "For now, pretend it is just a harmless game" he gave them a wink before his face was one more almost perfectly impassive.
"I would say don't worry, but it's in your nature" Harry teased Remus making him huff as Sirius chuckled, though he coughed roughly at the end.
"We also need to heal Sirius, and you Remus" he said before cutting the shaggy blonde- and gray-haired man off. Remus still tried to protest, pushing the blonde and gray hair out of his face before patting Sirius' back at another cough. "You don't take proper care of yourself. Can you start on that Love?" Harry asked Hermione.
Sirius and Remus realized that there would be no getting out of the young witch checking them over.
"Of course" she agreed.
"Good, everyone knows their assignments? I have an elf to find" Harry hinted before whooshing away.
Harry, with his cloak on, arrived outside of Malfoy Manor.
"Dobby" his distorted voice called to the air. There was soon the familiar pop of an elf next to him.
The small, obviously abused long eared and big-eyed Dobby looked up at the unknown figure. He shook as he looked up at Harry, holding onto his dirty pillowcase nervously.
"Yous be calling Dobby, sir" Dobby stuttered out. "This is my Master's home. Is you a guest?"
"Hello Dobby" Harry hissed with a kind note. Dobby looked at him confused. "How would you like to be Harry Potter's elf?" he offered. Dobby's eyes widened drastically.
"Wha- be the great Harry Potter's elf" he stumbled out in shock. "Dobby couldn't. Dobby is filth and his masters is cruel" he revealed before cutting himself off and trying to attack himself with a water can before Harry froze him.
"If you can promise me that you will keep all of his secrets and the secrets of those he deems suited, I can promise you that I will make your master an offer he cannot refuse" Harry firmly swore.
Dobby looked at him with hopeful eyes.
"Are you sure he wants Dobby. Dobby did…something bad" Dobby said looking down with a blush causing Harry to chuckle lightly.
"Are you referring to the cake incident?" he asked, and Dobby looked up at the hooded figure in in horror. "He's already forgiven you. He knows you did it for a good cause, though perhaps leave Mr. Potter's safety to me" was suggested.
"Are you a friend of the great Harry Potter?" Dobby wonder curiously.
"You could say we're practically the same person" Harry knew the elf didn't understand.
"And he wants Dobby?" Dobby asked amazed, tears gathering in his eyes.
"He does, but there will be rules for you to follow. Though Mr. Potter doesn't want you to hurt yourself ever" Harry said before smiling softly, not that Dobby could see. "In fact, Harry told me that he'd like to consider you a friend".
"A f-friend?" Dobby asked before throwing himself on Harry's legs and sobbing. "Harry Potter sir is too kind" he cried, "And Mr. Harry Potter's friend is too good to Dobby" he blubbered when the cloaked Harry conjured a handkerchief.
"So, shall we go in?" Harry asked. He stood his full, magicked height getting back into the role of Master of Death.
Dobby nodded, ears flapping crazily. "Dobby needs to announces you sir. What is your name?" he asked.
"Just tell Lucius that the Head of the Noble and Ancient House of Black is here to see them" Harry said and Dobby nodded and popped away.
Yet not before Harry attached a compulsion charm to the little elf that would ensure that Lucius let him in.
Just as he thought, the black gates opened for him, and the protection ward lifted enough for him to pass.
With a smirk, Harry shredded them as he walked. He did so very sneakily.
'The Malfoys won't be needing them' he thought with narrowed eyes.
Gliding up looking more than a little eerie Harry made it to the majestic dark Manor doors, which Dobby opened for him.
"Thank you, Dobby" he told the little creature as he was led to a luxurious parlor where Lucius Malfoy sat with his wife and son.
Everything was in predictable shades of green, silver, and black with dark oak finishing. It was a very nice Manor.
He had almost forgotten how nice.
'Blood money does pay well' he thought letting the silence get to the family of blondes. 'Perhaps Ron and Vivian would like it as a gift' he idly wondered.
Narcissa looked on edge as Draco looked more than a little curious. He tried to mask it with a bored expression, but as always, he lacked the skills his parents attempted to drill into him. It was almost like reading a book. A very simple, pitiful book.
'Not very Slytherin' were Harry's humor-filled thoughts.
Harry found himself excited over the prospect of unsuspecting, unbroken Draco. The little blonde prat had no idea what the coming years would soon thrust upon him.
Harry did a quick magical scan of the house. He was mildly surprised that there were no other house elves in the property.
Surprised, but pleased since it made his task go by faster.
"Hello Lord…" Lucius trailed off as he looked at the figure. The family looked very regal.
None stood though Lucius did tip his head. It was a power move to show they believed themselves better than him.
He had almost forgotten how Lucius and Draco looked when not on their knees and groveling.
Memories of the future began to battle with memories of this present. It was more than slightly disconcerting.
Even so he didn't let the headache that followed distract him. It wasn't nearly as bad as having that soul piece inside of him. Even if it was easier to control.
He almost twitched at the thought of the Dark Lord's soul sucking itself to his like a parasite. But the Master of Death had plans for those soul pieces. So inside one would stay, no matter how much he hated it.
Pushing down his thoughts, Harry got back task on hand.
None of the purebloods noticed his distracted manner.
"Names are not important. Just know that I am the last Lord of the House of Black" he claimed confidently.
"That's impossible, Sirius Black is the last heir" Narcissa stated with dainty nose in the air.
"True, but after I freed him, he was generous enough to pass the title on to me" he announced loving the red that was taking over a pouting Draco's face.
'You will never oversee the Black family' he silently swore.
"You released Black?" Lucius asked slowly in an attempt to mask his fear. Harry smirked which they still couldn't see, but the glee was apparent in his glowing eyes.
"I did have assistance from my Death Knights" he corrected tilting his head.
Lucius cried out as Harry sent magic out, freezing all of them, even Dobby. Lucius' palm sizzled briefly as he had secretly been reaching for his wand.
"That is…unwise" the dark tones warned as magic whipped about making the three humans try to cower away. Even the portraits fled their frames.
"You're the Master of Death. The Prophet was telling the truth?" Narcissa gasped faintly.
"I am the Master of Death yes" he told them before looking at Lucius, "And I will have your master" he told him. "I know your plans, and I encourage you to continue them. It will amuse me" he told him with a sinister chuckle. 'Even if you're disobeying one of his orders' Harry couldn't help but think.
There was a reason Voldemort had been so angry at the Malfoys upon his return. Getting caught was only like adding gasoline to the flames.
Lucius felt as if his heart was about to pound out of his chest.
"Now, I have an offer for you" his smoky, reptilian voice hissed out keeping the blonde man fixated. "I would like your house elf, Dobby" he said pointing to the frozen creature who was watching in awe.
"And what do I get in return" Lucius asked before flinching at the dark laugh that followed.
"I'll let you live…for now" the figure told him. "What will it be?" he asked.
"I need to move to be able to release him" Lucius tried. That only caused the figure to make a clicking noise with his tongue.
"I think we both know that's not true Lucius. It isn't smart to try to cheat death. It only makes your suffering worse…and more enjoyable for me" he told him.
"What do you want" Narcissa asked with fear.
"Only Dobby" he told her. "For now, I only want Dobby" he silkily replied.
"We'll have you reported to the Aurors" Draco spat, afraid and angry. "My father is a respected member of society-" he was cut off by roaring laughter.
"That...is…funny. I had almost forgotten the sound of your voice" he said to their confusion and unease.
"No, your father is a bribing, killing, raping Death Eater who has had nothing special about him, but a name associated with money" came the accusation mixed with more chuckles. "And I hope you tell the Aurors. I still have many of them to take as well. Very few are spared from my wrath" he said. "In the end, none are. It only depends on how they greet me that truly matters".
"And they will never, I mean never catch me! They would not survive trying to take me in" he announced easily.
"Now, are you going to give me your elf, or am I going to have to torture you first?" he asked pleasantly.
Lucius tried once more to get out of his chair. He tried to even move one of his arms in order to do anything. He was beyond baffled at how none of the Manors emergency or protections wards were activating and taking out this stranger.
"Simple" Harry said, answering the unspoken question. "I took them down".
Now Lucius looked at him in true fear.
Not only had he read his thoughts without even making eye contact, but he had disbanded Malfoy magic. That should have been impossible for anyone who wasn't a Malfoy.
What was more disturbing was the fact that the house magic failed to alert any of them.
"Fine" Lucius finally spat looking away. He was attempting to control his breathing.
"I, Lucius Abraxas Malfoy bestow the house elf Dobby" he said, snarly but unable to do anything about it as a tendril of magic snapped at his pale cheek cutting it shallowly. "Onto…" he trailed off looking at the figure. "Onto the Master of Death" he finished the small ritual.
There was a small bang and blue lights left the three Malfoys and popped to Harry, who caught each in his hand before placing it in a pouch under his cloak.
"You need to accept that" Narcissa said quietly.
"I am aware. He will not be serving me" the Master said.
"Who is he for?" Draco couldn't help but nosily question.
"That is none of your concern. I will be leaving now" Harry brushed the boy off before turning and walking away. "And if you do decide to report this, make sure they get things right. I do hate when the Prophet spews fairytales".
With that, he was gone before their very eyes, taking Dobby with him. They weren't even sure how he had done it.
Lucius had only seen travel like that when he was serving his Lord. Even then, something about how the man vanished was distinctly different. Unusual.
As soon as the tall stranger was gone the three could move.
Narcissa moved to heal her husband's hand as Draco moved behind them. The heated look on his face not truly covering his terror.
"Shall I call the Aurors, Father?" Draco asked haughtily.
"No" Lucius declared quietly, sharing a looking with his wife.
"But he-" Draco went to say in shock.
"I said no Draco. Now go to your room. See what you need for school. We'll be going shopping in a few days" he told him in the usual posh, disapproving voice.
Draco looked at his father for another moment before stomping up to his room.
"Are you still going to…hand out the diary?" Narcissa asked her husband nervously.
"Yes" Lucius said after a moment.
"Do you think he will stop you?" she asked.
"No…you heard him. He won't stop me, for whatever reason. I cannot change my plan now" he said.
"I suppose we can only hope that he will lose" she said though her beautiful face showed her true worry.
They didn't look at each other. Both felt a sense of dread at her words.
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"This is going to be difficult" Vivian said as she and Ron landed outside of his family home. "How are we even going to explain us knowing each other?" she asked. She couldn't hide the note of nerves in her voice.
She just wanted to make a good impression!
"I figured we would say that you knew Harry and Remus. Add that we started owling each other" he said before noticing her amused smile. "What? You don't think it will work?" he asked with a frown.
"I'm sure it will" she said, "I'm just thinking of Molly's reaction to realizing that her precious Ronnikiens has a girlfriend" she grinned amusedly.
"Well, she'll have to get used to it. Imagine her shock if she knew we were married" he added with a snort making her laugh.
They met up with his golem that had told Molly and Arthur he was going to pick up a friend.
Apparently, the announcement had his whole family in quite the tizzy.
"Mum, Dad?" Ron called out as he took Vivian's hand leading her through the front door. Vivian ran a thin hand over the modest lilac blouse and jeans Hermione had leant her.
She figured it was the best suited to make a good impression on his family.
They were met with the surprised stares of his whole family at the breakfast table, minus Bill and Charlie.
The children themselves weren't doing much better. Ron had seen his sleeping family members earlier, but it was still a lot to take in. Both he and Vivian had missed them all greatly.
"Uh, Ronald, who is your friend?" Molly asked blinking rapidly.
"This is Vivian, my girlfriend" he proudly introduced, and she smiled charmingly while not showing teeth. The gesture lit up her beautiful face as she waved with some timidness.
Timidness she hadn't felt since meeting his family the first time around.
"It's lovely to finally meet all of you" she told them. "Ron has told me so much that I feel like I know you myself already" she said sweetly.
"Girlfriend" Molly repeated, wide-eyed as her voice went up at the end.
"Wicked" Fred and George said smiling. They were thinking of all the stories they could tell her. Not to mention the new pranks they could try.
"Wow" Ginny whispered next to a shocked Percy.
"Yes, well, very nice to meet you" Arthur greeted standing and awkwardly shaking her hand. "Did you meet Ron at Hogwarts?" he asked.
"No, but I'm going this year. I wasn't able to last year" she revealed.
"Oh, why not" Percy asked curiously.
"I wasn't allowed to" she told him.
"Why?" Ginny asked curiously.
"It's private" Ron cut in, putting a protective arm around her shoulders.
Fred, George, Percy, and Ginny looked at him oddly. Something about him seemed…different.
"Your parents didn't allow you?" Molly pressed. She needed to know who her little boy was running around with.
"I don't have parents" Vivian said simply making Molly flush. "But my new guardian, the man who saved me, said that he thinks I can start as a second year. He's tutored me" she told them pleasantly.
"What did he save you from?" Fred and George asked confused.
Ron sighed but Vivian took his hand again.
"I was sold to a circus when I was a toddler" she told them making everyone stare in shock as the air became awkward. "Luckily Remus Lupin" she said, catching Arthur and Molly's looks at the name. "Taught me how to write and read, and everything" she told them.
She figured getting some of her history out now would be the best move.
Especially if Rita ever got a hold of her story before they got a hold of the beetle. She didn't need Molly reacting like last time the bitch of a trash reporter had written about the young werewolf.
"Sorry" the twins apologized abashedly though she smiled kindly.
"It's alright, you didn't know" she said easily, and their shoulders relaxed.
"Here Viv" Ron said, holding a chair out for her before taking the seat next to her. He served them both while making sure that her plate consisted mostly of meats. Something that Fred and George caught onto.
That's when they saw the scar around her neck when her collar folded slightly as she moved.
They shared a look, missing Ron and Vivian's own look as they caught onto the twins' thoughts. It did payoff to be master legilimens.
"Why would anyone do such a thing to a child" Arthur said appalled. He was still shocked over what she said.
"I'm…different" was all Vivian said, looking down as Ron rubbed her back.
"You're amazing" Ron said, "And Harry agrees" he told her.
"You know Harry?" Ginny asked with a blush.
"He's like my brother. I know Hermione as well, and Neville and Luna" she told them as Ron nodded.
"Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood?" Percy asked with raised brows. He knew Neville from being a prefect, and they lived near the Lovegoods.
"They're our friends" Ron agreed. That surprised the other redheads since they didn't think he was that fond of Luna. Though, most people acted like they weren't fond of her, besides Ginny.
They also didn't think he was that close to Neville.
"So, what house do you think you'll be in?" Percy asked, sitting straight with his nose in the air as he pulled out a charms book.
"Slytherin" she said matter-of-factly making some of them choke on their juice. Their surprise was doubled when Ron simply nodded.
"Why would you think that dear" Molly asked eyeing her.
"As I said, I'm different" Vivian answered.
"You're amazing" Ron restated making her look down and smile.
"You don't like smiling?" Fred ventured.
"He means you don't like people to see you smiling?" George asked. They couldn't help but ask, it was like she kept purposely hiding her mouth.
The twins loved secrets. More importantly, they loved learning other people's secrets.
There was no malicious intent behind the two pranksters. It was just part of their curious, sneaky and clever natures.
"Oh, I don't mind" Vivian said as Ron hid his chuckle in a roll. "But it usually tends to frighten most people" she told them.
"Why would it frighten people?" Ginny asked. She didn't see anything wrong with the girl. In fact, she wondered how her brother Ron, who she loved dearly but thought could be a bit pig-headed at times had landed such a pretty bird.
'Maybe there is something wrong with her' was the joking thought in Ginny's mind.
Vivian smiled widely showing her noticeable slightly pointed canines making Ginny's eyes widen as the twins only made humming noises. Arthur looked curious as Molly took a step back and Percy leaned forward slightly.
"I think you have a great smile" Ron said firmly.
"You think everything I do is great" Vivian snorted amused.
"True…though you can't cook" he teased, and she laughed.
"That's why I have you" she joked as the family watched on.
"Well, I can see you two are just smitten" Arthur said fondly. He looked at Ron with a teasing head bow, "Don't go losing a pretty girl like her Ronald. And remember, the woman's always right" he joked.
"But Arthur" Molly said lowly, though they heard. "She's a…" she trailed off in a hushed tone.
"Vivian is wonderful" Ron said, jaw tight as his blue eyes became cold making Molly gasp. "I don't care what she is, just that she's with me" he said.
Everything was tense for a minute before Ron once more broke the silence. Vivian held his hand comfortingly.
"After lunch, we're going to visit Harry" he added in a calmer tone.
"I thought you said his relatives were awful" the twins said, and Vivian and Ron shared a look.
"They've been persuaded to take on a kinder approach since this is Harry's last summer with them" Vivian settled on.
"What do you mean? Where is he going" Molly demanded with concern.
"We're not allowed to say" Ron said, "Just that he's going to the people he should have been with from the start" he told them.
"Ronald Weasley" Molly said in her threatening Mom tone, demanding answers.
"What?" he asked simply.
Once more, the whole room besides Ron and Vivian were shocked mute.
"Thanks for the food mum" Ron said, standing and going around hugging everyone making them look around wondering what was happening.
Especially when he hugged Percy.
"Missed you guys" he said lowly, but the twins caught it making them share another curious look.
"It was nice meeting you all. I'm sure we'll see each other again" Vivian said. "Thank you for breakfast" she said as Ron led her to the front door.
"I'm going to get Scabbers" Ron said, running up the stairs. He came back not a moment later with the rat in a small cage.
"That's too small for him" Ginny said, wondering where he got the cage.
"Don't worry, we have a bigger one waiting for him with Harry and Remus" Ron said making Scabbers go crazy, running back and forth.
Ron took Vivian's hand as they walked out the front door. He shook his head with a grin when he saw she had wrapped some of the bacon in a napkin for them.
"Do you need a ride?" Arthur asked but they shook their heads.
"No, we'll be fine" they said together, walking out and into the tall grass, seemingly disappearing.
"Ronald!? Arthur, we can't just let them go. They're children, they can't just come and go as they please" Molly snapped.
"Let them go Mollywobbles" Arthur tried to soothe her. "He's growing up, and there's nothing we can do to stop it. They're in love" Arthur said, happy for his youngest son.
"I don't know about that girl" Molly said as she began muttering to herself. "Do you think Ron should really be around…someone like her" she asked Arthur who waved her off with a grin.
She personally had nothing against werewolves. However, she did read a lot of Skeeter's articles on them. She felt more than worried for Ronald.
"It's fine Molly. She seemed lovely" he said, and Molly shook her head at him, muttering about her Ron getting mixed up with all sorts.
"How do they expect to get there" Percy asked with a scoff as he shook his head at the twelve-year-olds.
'How did Vivian get here to begin with' Fred and George silently wondered together as they decided to keep a closer eye on the two.
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"We're back" Ron called out when they made it to Number 4 Pivot Drive. The others minus Harry walked back in. "We brought a special treat" he smirked, holding up the cage containing Peter.
"Peter!" Sirius shouted as he and Remus grabbed for the cage.
Vivian caught the two with gentle, but firm palms to each chest.
"You might want to hold off on that" came the voice of Harry as he walked in, still cloaked with a nervous looking Dobby.
"Where is Mr. Harry Potter?" Dobby asked, pulling on his ears. His giant gold and green colored eyes took in everything anxiously.
"Here Dobby" Harry said, revealing his face making Dobby gasp. "Now, I'm going to give you a choice" he told the shocked elf. "You can work as my elf, or you can be free" he stated.
It looked like Dobby was about to pass out.
"Dobby would like to be the great Harry Potter's elf" the elf managed in a shaking voice.
"Alright Dobby" Harry said, smirking at Hermione's slight huff. "But you will never punish yourself. You will wear a uniform and take a wager. You're family now, this is our family" he instructed before introducing the others.
"And this is my wife" he said motioning to Hermione making Dobby bow to her. "Hermione" he said.
"Please, just call me Mione, Dobby" she said, and he looked at her amazed.
She knew that was slightly easier for him to say.
"Dobby knew that anyone friends with Harry Potter must be great" he breathed.
"And this is my Uncle Remus and Uncle Sirius, he's innocent" he quickly said when it looked like Dobby was going to blast Sirius.
"My sisters Vivian and Luna, and my brothers, Ron and Neville" he said, and Dobby looked at them all with amazement before his eyes snapped back to Harry with obvious hero worship.
"There is something else Dobby" Harry said as he pulled up the blue ball that would bind Dobby to him. "We are going to be hurting people, bad people. We will seem scary at times and do terrible things. Can you live with that?" he asked seriously.
Dobby pulled on his long ears, eyes glossy and torn before he stood as tall as he could and puffed out his little chest.
"Dobby will do what Dobby must…for Mr. Harry Potter sir" he said confidently.
Harry grinned.
"Just Harry, Dobby" he said, "My friends just call me Harry".
Dobby's eyes widened to impossible sizes as he threw himself on Harry, hugging his legs and sobbing words of praise.
"Now" Harry said, clapping his hands together. "Why don't we set up meetings with everyone's families? Can't just surprise them all with our new friendships" he told them all.
"We can throw you and Neville a birthday party" Hermione suggested out of the blue. Knowing the brunette though, it was anything but random.
She was excited for the chance to give her lover the proper celebration he deserved.
Harry went to protest when Ron nudged his arm and lightly motioned to the now perked up Marauders.
Remus and Sirius were almost in tears over the thought of being able to celebrate Harry's birthday.
Neville saw too and simply shrugged.
"Alright" Harry relented awkwardly.
"We could invite a few special guests" Luna added making a smirk reappear on his face as he started to catch on to what she was insinuating.
"That we could" he said pleasantly.
"We'll need to figure out something as a disguise for Sirius" Vivian said, ignoring the now screaming Scabbers. "Padfoot is cute, but maybe something without a tail?" she teasingly suggested.
"How would you do that? Magic can be detected and I'm not very good with the muggles means of disguise" Remus admitted regretfully.
"We could just add glasses or dye his hair. No one here is big on common sense" Hermione joked.
"Yes, but then Snape would be extra aggressive over proving who he is" Vivian put in. "But could you imagine him having a muggle stroke trying to prove it" she chuckled at the image.
"We'd probably have to bring him back if he's going to be any use to us" Luna reminded her.
"I'm sure that Snivellus would love to catch Sirius" Neville said with a sneer. "But don't worry, no one has been able to break our enchantments, especially Harry's. Not Snape. Not the Ministry. Not even Dumbledore will be able to do anything. All of us would be putting magic in. That's a force to be reckoned with" he promised.
"I mean" Vivian added. "We've managed to conquer death, age, and everything along with it. Albus Dumbledore doesn't seem to compare to that" she told them amusedly. The adults looked at her confused.
"For another time" Harry said, "Just know I've become quite…selfish" he said. "But again, another time. For now, Sirius, think on what you want to look like" he told him.
"We should go school shopping first, and register Viv" Ron said with a small grin and wicked gleam.
"I can take you. I'd like to" Remus offered before briefly ducking his head. "I'd-I'd" he stumbled a bit. "I'd also like to register Vivian under my last name, if you'd allow me" he said smiling awkwardly but with true care.
"I-I'd be honored" Vivian said, looking at the only man she'd ever considered a father. "I just didn't think you'd be comfortable with the idea. At least not so soon" she told him.
"You said we become close. I would like that" he said with a grin. "For all of you really, but I believe I owe it to Harry and in a way you" he told them.
The others understood where he was coming from.
She surprised him by hugging his middle, which he returned after a moment.
"So do I" Sirius said, smiling at the touching scene as Harry reached up and slowly placed a hand on his shoulder. "I'd offer you my name as well, but it's a bit banged up at the moment I'm afraid" he told the green-eyed girl, who turned to also hug him.
"Vivian Black-Lupin, you'd just say Lupin then add of the Noble And Ancient House of Black. I like the sound of that" Luna hummed in her musical tones. "It has a nice ring to it".
"Would definitely start rumors" Neville told them with a chuckle.
"What? That I'm the love child of Remus and Sirius?" Vivian asked making the men balk and sputter before seeing the children laugh and eventually joining them.
"I think you should do it" Harry cut in with an elated expression. "I really do" he told them.
"Why the hell not!" Sirius said, picking up on the eagerness of his godson.
"One hell of a prank" Remus had to agree while shaking his head with a chuckle.
"I love it" Vivian told them honestly making them smile wider.
"It's only temporary anyway" Ron said with a shrug. "We all know that Vivian Weasley suits her the best" he told them cockily making Hermione giggle.
"Of course dear" Vivian cooed making their amusement grow as Dobby watched it all in amazement and awe.
"I think going shopping is just what we need" Neville said, bringing the conversation back on track. "Don't you agree Ron" he asked with a matching gleam of the redhead.
"You've never been fond of shopping" Luna pointed out to the baby cheeked boy.
He nodded and tapped her button nose, "But a certain diary wasn't on the market then, now was it" he asked making her large eyes widen even further. "Right Ron?" he asked again.
"Let the games begin" the redhead smirked darkly.
"Ron, this one is yours to get. Make sure you nab it before Ginny gets a chance to write in it. The sooner the better" Hermione said seriously.
"Of course. No slimy little bugger of a failed Dark Lord is going near my sister" Ron scoffed with a set jaw.
Everyone knew how strongly Ron felt about his family. And how much having them back meant to him.
"Not this time" he murmured as Vivian took his hand.
Remus and Sirius shared another look.
"Then when are we going?" Remus asked them.
"I have all of our schedules written down" Hermione said, floating a book down to her as she stuck her nose in it.
"Of course you wrote it down" Ron said before facing the Marauders. "Had us study it countless times before we came back, but never enough for Hermione" he teased.
"That's right" she said, nose crinkled stubbornly before slamming the book into his stomach making him humph and let out a small laugh as the others chuckled.
"So, birthday party here with some toys and choice players" Luna said. "How fun" she told them tilting her head.
"We should invite all of the staff. Oh Gods, can you see Snape's face when he gets an invitation?" Vivian asked before Hermione went into an incontrollable laughing fit.
"Why in the world would he invite him?" Sirius asked in disgust.
"For many reasons" Harry smirked as he had to hold Hermione up right from her laughing attack.
"It would no doubt annoy the soggy bugger. Albus will make him come and I can play the sweet innocent, forgiving child" he went on before dramatically fluttering his lashes.
Sirius and Remus smiled fondly as Harry looked uncannily like James at that moment.
"Oh Harry, what a sweet boy he is. Never holds anyone's actions against them" Sirius played along. "He's even trying to include that unpleasant potions master of his".
"And I'm sure that all the positive words will not only have the Slytherins and pureblooded children writing home making their parents question Snape's loyalty, but I doubt he'll be too fond of the son of James and Lily being so kind" Remus pointed out, hands in his pockets as he watched amused.
"I didn't even think of that" Harry said happily, but it was obvious that he had. "Oh, joyous day".
"Your birthdays are in less than a week. Mrs. Weasley will take everyone shopping in two days, the same night they would have broken Harry out of here" Hermione told them before looking at everyone.
"I suggest we tell the adults then send the invitations out tomorrow. After that we'll prepare this house for guests. We'll move the real Dursleys to Potter Manor and set up the decoys. We'll send Peter there as well".
"Should we invite Susan and her Aunt Amelia Bones and Shacklebolt? That way we can get her headed in the right direction with getting Sirius a trial. She should be busting to know why he was freed" Vivian thoughtfully contributed.
"Yes. Ron, you make another Wormtail to give her when the time comes. In case we aren't done with the traitor by then" Harry ordered.
"We should invite Tonks too" Luna said with a cute giggle.
"If they'll let her. She's finishing training, remember" Neville said. "I'm sure we'll be seeing plenty of her anyway. Though remember not to call her Nymphadora…to her face" he gave a small half grin.
The adults wanted to ask why they were talking about Sirius' cousin, but Neville's smirk said they wouldn't get any information.
"This will also give us time to figure out Sirius' disguise and let Dobby get acquainted with Potter Manor. Then we'll figure out what to do with Grimmauld Place and Kreacher" Neville told them.
"Do we have to?" Sirius pouted as he sat down and laid his head back.
Dobby popped him in a drink.
"Yes, we need that locket" Harry said reminded Sirius that his little brother didn't die a Death Eater. "What you do with it after that is entirely up to you, though I would suggest you take the girls with you" he told them.
The three females looked at each other and smiled.
"It's amazing what they did to your mother's portrait last time" Harry said, lost in thought before shaking himself.
"I need to get to work" Remus spoke up embarrassed.
"No, you don't" Harry said smiling. "I know you'll protest, but I added all of you to the Potter Family. Technically you are…my family. Now you work for the family, it pays well" he said making Remus' mouth dropped.
"But Harry-" he tried but Harry held up a hand. It made for a slightly humorous sight.
The long-legged, lean adult Remus quieting with just a gesture from the small, sickly skinny twelve-year-old Harry.
"No buts, it's done. Leave it" he playfully ordered. Remus knew he was serious from the look in those green eyes.
"Now, why don't we find a more suitable room for our little rat friend" Harry's smooth voice was laced with cruel intention causing Wormtail to begin to scream in his cage once more.
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Albus was sulking a bit in his office. Harry had yet to respond to his letter. To top that off, Fawkes wasn't back either.
'Perhaps I should pop over. Just to check on the boy' he wondered just as his majestic familiar finally flamed in holding post tied to his red and orange leg.
"Patience, that's all that is needed" Albus spoke out loud taking the parchment.
He was a little surprised to see two letters but allowed it none the less.
As far as he was concerned, nothing happened without his allowance. Despite the reality of any situation.
He was even more surprised, and now a tad worried, upon noticing that one of the letters seemed to be from Remus Lupin. The fact that it was paired with Harry's is what made him worried.
He didn't know how they found each other but he didn't think it was the right time, not yet.
He sighed lightly, he'd worry about it after he read the letters.
He smiled reading that Harry was fine. Apparently, his guardians realized how bad to him they had been and were trying to make it up to the darling boy.
He was happy for the youngster. Albus didn't want them to treat him poorly.
At least, not any longer…
He didn't know what Harry meant by his letter. Not understanding the depth of what Harry was saying.
Though he would soon, everyone would.
And what a storm it would bring.
But, since Albus didn't know such things the old man didn't see the clouds on the horizon.
Harry had invited him to a birthday party for both the young Potter and young Mr. Longbottom. Apparently, they had invited all of the staff, Severus included.
That truly surprised Albus but brought an even bigger smile to his face. 'The boy is forgiving. Choosing to not be upset over Severus' attitude towards him. That speaks volumes of his and Mr. Longbottom's character'.
Albus set that aside happily and opened the second letter. It appeared he'd have a new student coming next year, already prepared for second year.
"A Miss Vivian…oh my" he breathed. He picked up a paper and quill. He'd have to ask Remus to clear this up right away!
Behind him, the name Vivian Black-Lupin was added to the registration book.
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A few days had passed and now it was time to go shopping. Remus had told them about the letter they had gotten from Albus.
Well, after he and Sirius had been pried away from the room that had Pettigrew in it. They hadn't touched him…yet.
Though that could have been Harry's ward around the now human Peter's cage paired with an order from the raven-haired boy himself.
Hermione said she found something special for the traitor which required a little more patience.
So, they moved onto the next task. The handsome thirty-one-year old werewolf had told his old headmaster that he adopted Vivian. He'd also indulged the knowledge that Sirius had made her and Harry his heirs.
Mention of the other children and their ties to the jail-bird prankster was left unsaid for now.
The news of Sirius choosing Harry and Vivian wasn't that unusual. A son and daughter were both prized and hopeful in pureblood culture. Both for political reasons.
Albus didn't need to know why Sirius had stuck to the old tradition.
Remus refused to divulge any more on Sirius besides the fact that he was innocent.
Albus had been upset over the unwillingness to provide information. He decided he would try to get more out of Remus later. It would be easier in person.
He still had yet to find out just how Remus and Harry found each other.
Albus was dying to know yet didn't want to appear too eager.
"Is everyone ready?" Remus asked as Sirius once again began to check out his new appearance.
'It's amazing' Remus shared similar thoughts to the other man as he looked at his all but brother.
Thanks to the others' magic, the man now looked like a long-lost brother of Malfoy. He was nowhere near the dark-haired and grey-eyed handsome Sirius Black.
"Still lady killer" Sirius said, "Can't change that" he held his arms out as if it was out of his hands. Remus held in a snort at his friend's vanity.
He guessed he deserved it though. Sirius had spent almost twelve years in hell. Besides, Sirius was attractive, and with good food and company he'd be well on his way to being just as dashing as he once was.
The same for Remus, who wasn't as tired looking yet not at his full glory.
Something the girls secretly vowed to fix.
"Your face isn't going to change…again" Remus teased him.
"Don't be too jealous Moony old boy. You've got your charms and I've got mine" Sirius told him. "You're the handsome, gentle bookish gent and I'm-".
"The roughish, drop dead, devastatingly attractive rebel Black. Yes, I remember" Remus sighed dramatically before they smiled at each other.
They had talked last night, before bed. Mostly they relived the good times.
Not everything was out in the open, obviously. That would take time. They still had a way to go, but it was definitely a good start.
"We better get going" Remus gestured.
"This means we'll have to run into that prat Lockhart" Sirius sighed turning away from his new sharper and blonder reflection.
"Right" Remus nodded. "He was an idiot in school and according to the others, he's a ruddy idiot now. Just more dangerous".
"I can't believe Neville said Hermione had a crush on that louse" Sirius shivered. "Such a bright girl".
"Yes, well you'll remember many of the girls in his year had crushes on him as well" Remus said before Sirius shot a look at him. "After realizing you were unattainable of course" he amended with a teasing grin.
"Daft dodger. What was the hat thinking putting him in Ravenclaw" Sirius muttered about the pompous blonde twit known as Lockhart. Neville had already had all of his books and brought one for them to look at.
They were disgusted and instead the two offered the group tutoring. They had been embarrassed when remembering what the children had already accomplished, but the young tweens eagerly took them up on their offer.
Hermione said they could never learn enough. It was true, but the preteens would also take any time or assistance the two men offered.
They missed them and wanted to get to know them even better. Above that they wanted to make sure the two knew they were needed.
"We're ready" Hermione said as her and Harry walked down. The others followed in pairs.
"It's so early" Ron complained as Vivian smiled.
"It has to be, you have to get back. Put the dummy away. I'd hate to imagine your mother's face if she knew you were in a girl's bed all night" Vivian said with a sizzling snicker.
"Mother Molly would probably give him a howler, face to face" Neville teased making Ron stick his tongue out at him.
"Imagine what your Gran would do if she knew you were here" Ron countered and Neville swallowed.
"Right, let's go shall we" Neville cleared his throat.
"The sooner we go, the sooner we can get away from Lockhart and his screaming band of girls" Harry grumbled.
"Are you sure Hermione doesn't want an autograph" Sirius teased.
"It was a long time ago!" the bushy, curly haired brunette defended herself.
"Right, into the floo. One by one" Remus said, smiling happily. "We all know where we need to go and where we'll meet up".
"Yes" they called out.
"See you in a bit" Neville said as he and Luna left. He had already told his Gran that he'd be fetching the blonde for shopping.
Needless to say, after that and learning about his new best friends, his Gran had been very shocked over Neville's seemingly overnight change of character.
"See you soon Love" Ron said kissing Vivian's cheek as he shadowed out. He didn't want his family to see him use the floo.
"You sure you don't want your parents to come this time?" Harry asked Hermione who nodded.
"They'll be at the party unless they have an emergency appointment. Daddy said he can't wait to meet my boyfriend" she giggled at his groan. "But I don't want Malfoy getting a good look at them, not again" she said lowly while looking away as he nodded.
With that, Harry and Hermione plus Vivian flooed out with Sirius and Remus just a step after.
Luckily, Harry was much better with a floo this time around and they found themselves in the Leaky Cauldron.
The nested hair boy only tripped a little, barely knocking into anything. A vast improvement from his original youth.
"Hello Harry, Hermione" Tom, the bartender who remembered both students waved. "Hello Remus" he greeted. "Who are your friends?" he asked in a friendly manner.
"This is Lord Rectus Latronem" Remus introduced as Sirius smiled at the name Luna had suggested. It was Latin for 'rightful Marauder'.
"Pleasure my Lord" Tom said with a slight head bow.
"The same" Sirius said, his thin lips pulling into a kind smile as his ice blue eyes took everything in. "This is Lady Vivian Lupin of the Noble and Ancient House of Black" Sirius announced. Vivian gave a small curtsy showing her long black pants and dress shoes topped with deep red velvet, long sleeved and old aristocratic styled shirt.
The whole crew had new wardrobes, despite some protests. On Vivian's part it was more than needed. Not only did she not have any clothes, but she also had to look the stereotypical part of her new title. At least for a while.
She wore it to tease Ron. Despite them being too young, she found it wickedly funny. Ron loved her in red.
Even though, title or not, she still refused to wear a dress. She had only worn one on three occasions. The Yule Ball, her wedding and Remus' wedding.
Tom almost dropped the glass he was cleaning at the name.
"Black, uh, Lupin? So, you're Remus' girl eh?" he asked playing off the title, chuckling awkwardly.
"I've adopted the lovely lady, yes" Remus said figuring out what Sirius was doing. Sirius knew that if this was revealed to Tom then it would be around in everyone's homes by lunch.
The man was faster than Rita Skeeter, and usually more accurate.
"But she was also made the last heir, along with Harry here to the house of Black by Sirius Black" Remus said and now the pub was dead silent.
"Black-" someone said as a woman fainted.
"Didn't you know, he's innocent" Sirius said nonchalantly.
Whispers broke out. "The paper did say!"
"Can you believe it!"
"What is going on?" was heard around the room.
"Well, we're going school shopping" Remus easily told Tom who nodded.
"Good luck to you then. Lockhart's here in the village. The wife's joined his barmy group of followers" Tom said with a breath of a chuckle and head shake making them chuckle as they waved to him and went through the door.
They walked into Diagon Alley and already people were looking at the Boy-Who-Lived, barely taking in the others with him.
"There's Neville and Luna" Vivian pointed and they made their way over to the two and Lady Longbottom.
"Our friends are here Gran" Neville said as they approached. "You can properly meet them at the party" he told her.
Neville was dismissing her.
Not something Augusta missed.
"Alright Neville" she said, still eyeing him critically. "I shall see you at home". With that, she nodded to the others and left with her usual dignified walk.
"She's been…difficult" Luna said in ways of explaining.
"Ah, well let's find Ron. Shouldn't be too hard, just listen for-" Harry was cut off by the voice of Molly Weasley shouting for the twins to behave.
"Harry!" the Weasley children yelled as they came upon the big group. Ron went to Vivian's side immediately.
"Hello all" Arthur said happily. "Harry, Hermione, Vivian…Remus, and um-" he said looking at Sirius.
"Excuse me, I am Lord Rectus Latronem" Sirius said causing them to give little bows. "And you apparently know our charge, Lady Vivian Lupin of the Noble and Ancient House of Black" he once more introduced.
Molly seemed to almost faint as Arthur tried to pick his jaw off the ground.
"I told you Sirius was innocent" Ron said as his siblings and passersbys stared at him.
"You're Sirius' daughter?" Molly asked Vivian weakly.
"He and Remus adopted me, joint adoption it's called. Lord Latronem watches over me with Remus" she said with a smile.
"They'll be adopting me next" Harry said with a beaming smile.
"But…but-Sirius is-" Molly stammered.
"Innocent" Remus stated with a set jaw. "We're hoping to have it looked into" he said before beginning to usher everyone into Flourish and Blotts. "Grab what you need everyone" the tall man said as he stood in a corner, picking at his new clothes self-consciously.
Harry picked up a copy of Lockhart's books, as did Ron. They would share with the girls.
"Here" Vivian said, handing Ginny a story book with a leading female hero. It had been hidden in the very back of the bookshelf.
She was surprised it was there in the first place.
"What is it?" Ginny asked curiously with a head tilt.
"It's a fairytale about the princess saving herself" Vivian said with a wink making Ginny smile.
"So, we need to tell you about our little Ronnikiens sometime" the twins said, seemingly popping up on either side of Vivian making her chuckle.
"There is nothing you could tell me about Ron that I don't already know. In fact, I believe I could tell you a thing or two. But I look forward to the talk" she gave a friendly grin.
"By the way…" she said slyly, handing them something covered.
She made sure Molly didn't see.
"You didn't get this from me" she spoke-sang. It was a small handwritten journal on pranks. On the inside it had the identities of the Marauders.
Remus had given it to her to pass on.
"What- Harry's dad?" Fred asked. He just barely remembered to whisper. "You're having us on" he said disbelievingly.
She shook her head. "Just found out" she promised.
"Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew?!" George added as they both looked at Remus in wonder.
"Hmm, maybe if you're nice they'll talk to you about it sometime" Vivian teased walking away.
"They?" the twins asked, looking at each other. Did they know where Sirius Black was? Or were they talking about Harry and Remus?
The twins decided they really needed to keep an eye on these kids!
They just had to focus on not getting distracted.
"Well, well, well" they spoke together smiling. "Looks like our little Ron finally did something right" they decided, referring to the pretty girl. Vivian winked from her spot before moving closer to Ron.
"Hello everyone, hello" came the charming voice of Lockhart as women swooned over him and a short, squat man took his picture.
The same man almost knocked Vivian and Neville over before Remus grabbed him. "Oi, get off" he demanded of Remus.
"Apologize" Remus said with a taut, pinched face.
"What" the man laughed.
"He said, apologize" Sirius said, looking down his sharp nose at the shorter man.
"I ain't-" he was cut off when Remus squeezed his shoulder tighter.
Remus usually fought with his words. That was if he ever fought, which was pretty rare.
He wasn't like his younger self with the other Marauders anymore.
Not completely at least.
However, he really didn't like anyone laying their hands on his cubs. After everything learned then dealing with Petunia, a little physical aggression was not above the often resigned and refined man.
"Alright, alright. I apologize" the camera man relented with big eyes before Remus practically tossed him away.
"Are you alright Nev, Viv?" Harry asked and the man realized that Potter knew them.
"Sorry" he muttered again.
"Harry Potter, as I live and breathe" Lockhart said in amazement. "Come up here, son. Come on" he urged and the photographer went to push him before Remus' big, thin yet strong hand found its way on his shoulder again making him realize he had to tread carefully.
"Would you go over Mr. Potter?" the man asked politely.
"Can my sister come?" Harry piped up innocently.
"Sister?" Lockhart asked with perfect brows raising as it was whispered around the shop.
"We've just been adopted together. Soon I'll be away from the Dursleys and they can't hurt me anymore" Harry said excitedly before looking scared. "I shouldn't have said that" he whispered, though everyone heard.
"They can't hurt you anymore Harry" 'Rectus' assured, and Harry smiled tentatively.
"Your relatives abuse you?" a woman asked and Harry looked down looking scared and uncomfortable as he fiddled with the front of his robes.
It was answer enough.
"But your sister?" Lockhart asked, tired of the attention off of him. The sooner this was over, the sooner everyone would look at him again.
"This is Lady Vivian Black-Lupin" Harry told them smiling at the girl at his side. Like the ignorant child he was supposed to be, he didn't state the correct title. "We've just been adopted by friends of my Dad's, Sirius Black and Remus Lupin" Harry declared with a bright smile.
One could have heard a pin drop in the dead silent room.
Vivian all but burrowed into Harry's side with her own scared, shy attitude. She eyed everyone with anxious, untrusting yet captivating large forest green eyes.
Remus and Sirius held in their amazement. Already the crowd was hanging on everything the kids did and said!
It looked like these children knew how to work a crowd.
If they didn't know any better, they would have bought the act too.
The children both looked so sweet and pure.
"The-the paper said he was innocent. Is that true?" a woman asked, looking between them.
The men couldn't believe how these people, these adults were asking questions from children. They were acting as if the children should not only have the answer, but it had to be the correct one.
It was definitely an eye opener for the two about how easily led others could be.
"Yes" Vivian answered tentatively in her little girl voice.
"And you're their heirs" a familiar blonde, Lucius Malfoy, asked from the back of the room as his nostrils flared. It was a dead give-away despite his cool, uncaring exterior.
Harry gave a cute smile, happy with the man's scowl.
"Yep" he replied.
"Do you know where Black is?" someone else pushed.
"No, he's hiding until he can get a trial since they never gave him one" Harry released causing more whispers.
"I think that's enough. They've been through a lot" Remus decided making some people nod respectfully.
"Well come up here my boy. The pretty little girl can come as well" Lockhart said, flashing his charming smile making women swoon.
Hermione harrumphed as Luna giggled with Neville. Harry was just happy that his wife wouldn't be another Lockhart fangirl this time.
"Not falling for him, are you? He's a choice piece" Ron whispered to Vivian. He was joking but there was the underline worry in his tone that only she could hear.
"A choice piece of dinner" she corrected too lowly before following Harry and making Ron smile.
"Smile" Lockhart whispered as they got by him and the camera flashed.
"Harry Potter and Vivian Black-Lupin" Lockhart said loudly, throwing both of their names around. Potter was already big. Black-Lupin was bound to be big as well.
Everyone knew Black. That was a given. By a slightly lesser extent, everyone knew about Lupin due to his tight friendship with the Potters. Not to mention his friendship with Black. It had earned him attention since his school days.
The combination of the two men, the men connected to the deceased James Potter, obviously led to big news coupled with theories that everyone wanted answers too.
"They had no idea that when they walked into Flourish and Blotts that they would be receiving complete editions of my book series for free" he said with a theatrical flourish when handing them both stacks of books.
People cheered loudly.
Ron could clearly be seen looking around in disgust.
Sirius and Remus weren't doing much better than the tall, freckled Gryffindor.
"I will be teaching them this year at Hogwarts" Lockhart said to more applause. "As the Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts I will be passing on my knowledge to all of the eager children" he finished.
"I'm so glad you're not worried about the curse Voldemort placed on the job" Harry slipped, smiling.
"Curse?" Lockhart stuttered as others screamed at the name.
"Yes, he cursed it after being denied the position himself. But that was before he was Voldemort" Harry said, pausing for more screams.
"When he was just plain, halfblooded son of a muggle, Tom Marvolo Riddle" Harry dropped that bomb as nonchalantly as possible.
"A half-blood?!"
"Impossible!"
"Son of a muggle!"
"But no one knows where he came from!" came from all over the room as Vivian and Harry walked back to their group.
"Didn't everyone know this?" Vivian asked as if confused while looking at Harry who made a show to shrug.
"I thought so. His wraith told me himself last year when he possessed Professor Quirrell at Hogwarts" he told her as if forgetting about the adults. "I thought everyone knew".
If that didn't get certain people beating a path to their door, they didn't know what would.
"Eh, yes. Well, right" Lockhart said, now sweating before he smiled again. A big toothy smile on his perfectly polished face. "Fear not. No curse can stop me from broadening minds" he promised.
"Now, if you'd approach in a line, I'll sign your books" he said as Vivian gave Ginny her books. Harry didn't want to support her crush. He handed his to a random girl who thanked him.
It was Pansy Parkinson.
As she realized who she was talking to her eyes widened and she walked away briskly making him smother a laugh.
"Do try to keep yourselves calm" Lockhart chuckled, happy when the women began pushing and punching to be the first in line.
Molly Weasley was the winner.
The kids made the way towards the entrance by the stairs. It was out of the way of the fans as the adults talked on the side.
"Bet you loved that, didn't you Potter" Draco spat as he walked down the stairs. "Love being in the spotlight. Precious Potter couldn't miss a photo opportunity".
"Ah, Malfoy. I was wondering when you'd show up" Harry drawled making Draco look at him.
Draco didn't see the group's smiles turn sinister when hearing his voice.
They contained themselves when facing him. It was just barely on Hermione and Vivian's part.
He was their favorite toy after all.
"Vermin have the habit of popping up at the worst times" Harry continued and Draco narrow his eyes.
Harry's voice was much different now that grownups weren't paying attention.
His tone was much quieter, though Draco could still hear. It was also icier and lost that almost squeaky naivety it had just moments before.
"Leave him alone" Ginny told Draco with a glare making him snort.
"Look Potter, you've got a girlfriend" he taunted making Ginny blush before Hermione and Luna put hands on her shoulders.
"So you know about me and Hermione. That will make things easier. Won't it dear?" Harry asked Hermione.
"Certainly will" Hermione said making Draco's jaw drop.
Ginny looked crushed though Luna squeezed her shoulder comfortingly.
"The mudblood" Draco spat shocked.
"I'd keep quiet if I was you" Vivian said, tilting her head as he looked at her.
The skinny, pointy faced blonde did a double take. He looked her and up and down for a moment before smirking.
"Vivian Black-Lupin? How lovely" he tried his charm making her snort as Ron took her hand. "Don't tell me you're with the Weasel!?" he asked scandalized.
"He's pretty" Vivian teased, chuckling as she kissed Ron's cheek.
"That's disgus-" Draco went to say before he was stopped by his father's cane resting on his shoulder.
"Now, now Draco" Lucius said slowly. "We must not be rude" he said.
"Mr. Malfoy, I presume" Harry said, lazing looking over the man.
Lucius was taken aback at the boy's tone but didn't show it.
"Mr. Potter" he said, raising his cane to touch Harry's forehead. Before he could contact however, Harry gripped the top of the snake and pushed it away from him.
The boy's facial expression never changed.
"I don't like to be touched" Harry shrugged, ignoring Lucius' stare and Draco's glare.
"You'll have to forgive me" Lucius said, not sounding even slightly apologetic. "But your scar is famous. Almost as famous as the man who gave it to you" he told him in his usual high-class infliction.
"If you can call him a man" Harry said with a slight sneer before wiping it off. "Voldemort killed my parents yet failed to kill an infant. I call that pathetic" he clarified matching the older Malfoy's speech pattern.
Draco was balking as if he was mad. Luckily, no one else heard what the group was talking about, though Remus and Sirius looked over from time to time waiting to see if the children needed them.
The other Weasley children were looking at Harry in muted awe.
"Speaking the name makes you either incredibly brave" Lucius drawled, eyeing Harry. "Or incredibly stupid" he pointed out.
"Fear of the name only increases fear of the thing itself. Take away the fear and you take away the power" Hermione said with her chin up and a smirk as Harry placed an arm around her.
"You must be Ms. Granger" Lucius inhaled deeply while looking her up and down. He was taking in her dark eyes, wild hair and unwavering expression.
"Draco's told me all about you" he finished.
"Have a crush on my girl, Malfoy?" Harry asked amused but with a possessive edge ringing underneath.
"Ew" Hermione scrunched up her nose, smacking Harry's chest making him chuckle.
"EW?!" Draco demanded, voice rising in pitch as his pale face and tip of his ears took on color.
"That's what she said" Vivian said, smirking.
"And you're Black's new heir" Lucius said, looking between her and Harry. "Along with Potter" he clicked his tongue. Her smirk grew wider.
"Wherever did he find you?" he asked Vivian with viper like eyes.
"Wouldn't you like to know" she asked back, laughing lowly.
Draco flushed a little as he looked at her before smirking and putting on a cocky expression. He was puffing his chest out, preening like the white peacocks that surrounded his family's estate.
An act that Ron caught and was more than annoyed with.
"She's taken Malfoy" Ron growled, pulling Vivian into his side.
"Ah yes" Lucius said, making his son hold his retort in as the older man looked at the red headed brood. "Hand-me-down robes, secondhand books" he sneered, picking up Ginny's book making her glare with her brothers.
"Must be-" he went to say before Ron rolled his eyes and grabbed harshly at the book along with the 'unknown' addition. He knew what Malfoy was doing causing his temper to flare.
"Yeah, yeah, must be a Weasley. Very unoriginal" he snorted, placing the right book in Ginny's bucket while slyly sneaking Vivian the diary to store in her book bag, all unseen. "Must be a Malfoy trait" he told the older man with his own sneer.
Both Lucius and Draco looked enraged and shocked at Ron while his siblings' awed looks moved to the youngest male.
Neville and Luna snickered making Draco glare at them, which only proved to amuse them more as Hermione muffled her humor in the smiling Harry's shoulder. Vivian was looking up at Ron proudly as he raised a brow at Lucius.
"What" Ron asked challengingly just as his father walked over.
"Children, are you ready to go?" Arthur asked pleasantly.
"Arthur" Lucius drew out making Arthur sigh as he turned his spectacled gaze onto the blonde man. Blue eyes took on an unhappy shine as the tall, gangly-skinny man turned his slightly bolding attention to his natural rival.
"Lucius" Arthur said trying to be polite.
"All those extra raids, they must not be paying you well" Lucius taunted. "How disgraceful" he said lowly.
"We have a very different idea about what a disgrace is" Arthur proclaimed, trying to control himself.
"Obviously" Lucius shot back. It looked like the two were almost about to get into a fist fight.
Which they would have, had Neville not spoken up.
"It's alright Mr. Weasley" he said, standing straight as both men looked at him and his almost blank expression. "I speak for all of us when I say we have no respect for Mr. Malfoy or…people like him" he said making Lucius sound like trash.
Lucius, who recognized the boy, put a hand on Draco's shoulder keeping him silent as both of their expressions twitched.
"You should learn to respect your betters" Lucius practically spat at Neville.
"I was taught to never respect Death Eaters" Luna smiled sweetly swaying slightly, now gaining other people's attention.
Lucius stood even straighter as he fought to not react.
"You should be careful of who you accuse of being a Death Eater" he snapped tight jawed.
"Well, you could always expose your arms and prove here and now that you aren't. Oh, but wait" Neville said puffing out his cheeks.
More people listened in.
If there was one thing that most wizards and witches loved, it was gossip.
"You did plead guilty, but only to being forced into it. That was never proven though" he hummed lightly shaking his head.
Harry took over then. "Silly me. Here I am with an innocent Godfather in Sirius Black" Harry said, pretending he couldn't hear the whispers. "A position that should have magically prevented him from doing me any harm according to the books Hermione read" Harry said making Hermione nod.
"Yet, you didn't even have to prove that you were under distress to follow Tom Riddle" Harry continued making Lucius' face slacken once more briefly in shock over Harry's knowledge of the Dark Lord's name.
"You did know that Voldemort's real name was Tom Riddle and that he's a half blood, didn't you?" Harry asked innocently.
"We did just say that a minute ago. It would be bad if you were tricked into following someone who wasn't even a pureblood, wouldn't it?" Ron asked with a smirk that the rest of the store wasn't privileged too.
He wiped it off when his father turned to look at him.
Harry had already said this, but they wanted it drilled into these people's heads and repetition seemed the way to go.
They wanted people to ask questions. For mobs to probe and get so massive that no one could cover it up.
The children already had a plan on what to say if…when asked on how they knew what they knew.
Simplicity at its finest.
"How did you-" Lucius asked before snapping is mouth shut as more people went into another frenzy.
"And he was the son of a muggle too, not even a muggleborn" Vivian said, shaking her head. "I wonder what his willing Death Eaters would think about that?" she asked her friends in a mock whisper.
"I doubt they'd be pleased. Or even believe it. They don't seem very grounded in reality" Hermione said casually.
"I don't know" Ron said, rubbing his chin before locking his blue eyes with Lucius' silvery blue. "What do you think about it Mr. Malfoy" he asked far too casually.
It was obvious that the group was once more accusing Malfoy of being a willing Death Eater.
His family again were just staring at him in shock, even Arthur.
Lucius went to spit something when Remus and Sirius walked over.
"Is there a problem here?" Sirius asked in his disguised voice as Remus narrowed his eyes ever so slightly as they stood behind the children.
"I don't know, is there?" Harry asked Draco and Lucius.
The two blondes glared before Lucius took a deep breathe, keeping his calm. "See you at work" he spat at Arthur. A look was sent at Sirius, wondering who he was but not willing to ask at the moment.
That was followed by a sneer towards Remus.
The Gryffindor that Malfoy knew there was something off about. Always has been since they were all in school. He just didn't know what that something was, though Severus had made hints enough.
Something kept his black-haired companion from divulging.
Right now, that lack of information, possible blackmailing or life ruining information annoyed the Malfoy head of house more than ever!
Remus grinned pleasantly with a touch of arrogance which served to piss Lucius off more. Sirius' disguised expression matched his companion's.
With that, Lucius stormed out as gracefully as possible.
"See you at school" Draco sneered at Harry and the others before running to catch up to his father.
"So, ice cream?" Remus asked everyone making the Death Knights and Sirius chuckle as everyone else stared in wonder.
A/N: What do you think? Next chapter has the party and much more. What do you think is gonna happen at Hogwarts? To certain people like Lockhart? What about the main task? There's a lot coming. Review, ask, or suggest if you'd like. Until next time, have a great day.