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"Cursebreaker Weasley. We would like to examine this further. It may be possible to see if there were others that were made. Do we know who the evil coward was that did this?" |
"Tom Marvolo Riddle." Sirius answered. "The king is aware of one other that we found in the vault of Bellatrix LeStrange. Any help that the Goblin nation can give would be appreciated. |
"Globinses not be taking Master Regulus’ locket!" |
Kilrok looked at the elf with what passed as a raised sardonic brow for a goblin. "We will cleanse the dark magic, and return it elf. You have done a great service to your house." |
Kreacher looked to his Master, and Sirius nodded. Kreacher nodded and popped away. |
Kilrok turned to the other goblins. "We’re leaving. Curse breaker Weasley come with us. Lord Black expect to hear from the king soon." They left via floo. |
"Well that was fun. So how many of these things do you think are out there? And did you see the S on the locket? It’s familiar for some reason." Sirius was lost in thought. |
"By the Goddess! I didn’t even think about it until you said it was familiar. That was Slytherin’s locket!" Andromeda exclaimed. |
"Slytherin’s locket. Are you sure?" Sirius asked. |
"I am sure of it. I’ve seen it enough times in the Slytherin common room Siri." |
"Alright." Remus stood and went over to the large board in the room that they had been using to map out their ideas. "We have Harry." Next to Harry’s name he wrote "accidental’ with his wand. It had been agreed upon, that you would never want a human horcrux. What if they died? "The diary." Next to that he wrote "Destr... |
"Taking Harry out of the equation, The Diary was personal. The locket was part of his heritage, but it was also a Founder’s item. As well as the cup." Andromeda mused. |
"Look into missing Founders items.’ Remus wrote, then under that, "Look into family history.’ |
"That’s enough for today, but I need to talk to both of you privately. Andi, I’ll speak with you first. I know you need to get going. Remmy please wait in the kitchen for me?" |
"Sure Padfoot." Remus left to go into the kitchen. He was a little weary about what Sirius needed to talk to him about. But he had a feeling of what it was. |
"He’s hurting her Andi." Sirius said evenly as he held Andromeda’s hand after he had sat beside her. |
Andromeda’s eyes glowed to a vicious violet. "That French bastard is hurting my baby sister?" |
"How do you know?" |
Sirius went through what had happened at Madame Malkins. |
"We’ll get her away from him Andromeda. In the meantime, we will work to destroy him from within. I promise you." |
Andromeda Tonks nee’ Black fell into her cousin’s arms and sobbed. |
"It’s ok Andi." Sirius crooned as he held her. "We’ll get her back. Family first." |
Andromeda nodded. "Family first, cousin." |
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Sirius went into the kitchen after he left Andromeda. She was Slytherin enough to know that she had to wait, but she missed her baby sister. Bellatrix was the oldest, but she was tainted by madness. Sirius had made her the Elder of the House. The elder of the house was an honour given to the oldest female. Andromeda wa... |
"We need to talk about Harry." Sirius didn’t waste any time. |
"What is it Sirius? Is he alright?" The wolf in Remus was panicked. |
"I never asked you my friend, but we both want to know why you were never involved in his life until now." |
"Sirius I tried. I tried so many times, but Albus made it clear that there was no way in hell that the ministry would allow me to take custody. He thought it was best to leave Harry alone, and give him a chance to be happy with his new family." Remus growled that last part. |
"I can see not getting custody, but what about when he started Hogwarts? You could’ve written to him Moony." |
"I did! Many times! Until finally I got a letter back from Albus that said that it was best for Harry to not live in the past." Remus gave a parody of what The Headmaster sounded like. |
"He didn’t?!" |
"He did. I went to the continent after that. I found work where I could. Managed to get my Mastery of Defence and History. But here in England it didn’t matter. I could get work sometimes with publishing companies, but the laws are so restrictive I usually just worked under the table. Sometimes I didn’t get paid at all... |
Sirius growled at that. Then he calmed down. "And his third year?" |
"Oh well that was the worst. You see Albus made me swear an oath not to tell him about his family. I was allowed to mention that I knew his parents, but I couldn’t go into detail." |
"And you took the oath?" Sirius looked at him like he was insane. |
"What would you have me do Siri? My pack was gone, the only one left was my cub and I was just happy to get the chance to see him!" Remus stood and began to pace. "I know you feel like I hide behind my curse Pads, but the truth is that Moony is a part of me. Without my pack I was nothing. I needed the job and I needed ... |
They were silent for a while and then Sirius spoke. "You didn’t notice the abuse?" |
"Oh the glamours? The smell of the scars with the stench of infection? Yes I noticed dammit! I asked Harry. He said "quidditch’. I asked Albus he said "boys will be boys’. Pomphrey just sighed and said "it’s always something.’" |
"So you gave up?" |
Remus gave him a cool look. "Some of us were not born with the clout of being a Head of House Padfoot. I sent a note to Amelia Bones. She sent one back saying that Albus was handling it." |
Sirius hung his head once again cursing himself for his stupidity all those years ago. He then looked up to his friend. "You need to write to Harry. No write to Longbottom. Put Harry’s letter inside of it and seal it. If I’m right, Harry’s mail is being monitored. Harry still won’t get a box. He doesn’t want to hurt He... |
"I’m sorry Padfoot. I wish..." |
Sirius placed a hand on his friend’s shoulder. "We all have regrets my friend. For now we learn from them. Write him in a week or so. Give your mind time to gather itself." Sirius looked at the time and groaned. "Time to go do the pretty. I hate these gatherings." Sirius whined. |
Remus gave a hearty laugh. "It’s times like these I don’t envy your status. Go on. Get dressed. I just need to finish the report on the property in New York. I’ll write Harry soon." |
"Ha. Not on your life!" |
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Neville Longbottom loved his life at the moment. He had lost weight over the summer, and had gained muscle. He took to heart Andromeda’s teachings about how most wizards only thought about the strength of their magic, and not the strength that a punch to the jaw or temple could knock someone out. |
He would wake up early to do some exercises in the halls of the tower. He had changed his eating habits to include more vegetables and protein. He still had the occasional treat, but he didn’t gorge himself like he once did. He would never be lean like the twins, but he wasn’t all puppy fat anymore. |
So when he entered into Professor McGonagall’s office for a monthly meeting in a plain white button down and brown slacks, he almost laughed at her shocked expression. |
"Mr. Longbottom. You are looking well." |
"I feel well. I had summer tutoring with Mrs. Andromeda Tonks. She emphasized combining physical training and magical. Something that she learned from her husband I believe." Neville leaned back in his chair, crossed his hands over his lap and waited. Harry said that today he should tell her about his wand. |
Minerva cleared her throat. "Yes well. I’m looking over your scores, and I must say that your practical leaves much to be desired." |
"You are referring to my wand work? The wand work that my grandmother is forcing me to use my father’s wand for? The father that I visit in hospital on all school breaks? The wand that hums when my father is near to it?" |
Minerva was floored! "Do you mean to tell me, that Augusta has been having you use Frank’s wand? When I know the Longbottoms can afford to get you your own?" |
"Harry told you about the Lost ones?" |
"I’m one of them." |
"What’d you..." |
"My gran has been trying to make me into my father. I’m not him. As you can see, I thrive in Herbology. If not for "Professor’ Snape I could have thrived in potions. My gran doesn’t think that plants hold the key to me being an Auror. I don’t want to be an Auror. I want to grow quality ingredients to help sell potions ... |
Neville hesitated, but decided to plow on. "I was there that night professor. I watched my parents being tortured by the LeStranges. The Healers thought that it had a hand in my magical growth being stunted, and that I would be a late bloomer. Gran and Uncle Algie wouldn’t accept that. Uncle Algie dropped me out of a w... |
Minerva turned away to hide her eyes. But at the same time, she felt a rage build in her. "You’re free to go Mr. Longbottom." |
"Good day Professor." |
All that he received was a curt nod in return. |
Once he was gone she cried. "I missed another one. This one was the grandson of a friend’ |
Once the tears had finally dried, she stood with determination. She walked to her floo, and threw the powder in because she knew he was there. "Albus Dumbledore! Get your arse down here!" |
Albus arrived in a swirl of purple robes and green stars. "My dear, what seems to be the matter?" |
Minerva stood in front of him and stared him in the eyes. "This!" |
She stood there as her shields lowered and she revealed her conversation with her student. |
Albus withdrew from her mind. |
"We’ve overlooked another one. Dear Merlin." Albus said sadly. |
"We need to get the boy a new wand, but I fear Gus’ response if we interfered." |
"I agree. How about this. You take him to get a new wand when the Wizengamot is next in session. I will explain the situation to Garrick, and we will place a charm on it to make it look like his father’s wand." Albus suggested, and he continued at Minerva’s nod. "Young Neville will be sixteen next year, and he can wres... |
"Agreed. When is the next meeting? This coming Tuesday I believe?" |
"Yes. We will do it then. Thank you for letting me know the situation. I would like to call a meeting of the Heads of House. We will have to explain Mr. Longbottom’s increased levels and will have to construct a plan of action." |
"Very well Albus." Minerva nodded, turned and left her office. |
"I hope that one day you will forgive me old friend." Dumbledore murmured. |
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Mr. Garrick Ollivander was livid. He had just ended a floo call with Albus Dumbledore about the situation with the Longbottom heir’s wand. He had half a mind to bring Augusta up on charges! As such he could not. After he had taken a vow of secrecy, he found out about the abuse. But he would help the boy any way that he... |
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Sirius was bored. He hated these things. All of these pompous people, tittering around each other while trying to make boring small talk. |
"You’re projecting cousin." Andromeda smirked. |
Sirius immediately fixed his mask, but then whispered to her. "But it’s so boring." |
Andromeda smirked at Sirius’ whine. He truly hated doing the pretty. She however thought it was hilarious that all of the Pureblood snobs who had shunned her socially, were constantly trying to invite her to tea or some meal solely because she held all of the Potter votes. "I know it is, but it’s just a few more hours.... |
"Have you seen Lucius? He doesn’t look happy." Sirius questioned. |
Andromeda snorted lightly. "Does he ever? They’re taking up a new bill." They both put their game faces on. |
"The Wizengamot recognises Lord Timmons." The scribe called out. |
Lord Timmons was a slender man of around sixty years old, and if Sirius was correct, a Voldemort sympathiser. |
"My Lords and Ladies of this honoured body. I put forth a bill to make NEWTs a requirement for all Muggleborns, otherwise they lose their magic. It has come to my attention that quite a few of them did not return to Hogwarts this year." |
Dumbledore looked grave but put the bill to the floor for debate. |
"Why do you care?" Sirius asked in a casual cool tone after he was recognized. |
"I beg your pardon?" Timmons sneered. |
"I asked why do you care? You have been vocal over the years on putting restrictions on Mundane Born. So. Why. Do. You. Care?" |
"That has no bearing on these proceedings Lord Black." |
"I believe it does Lord Timmons. Why do you care if the Mundane Born come back or not. You have in the past tried to get them barred from attending Hogwarts out of fear of breaking the ISS. So tell me what has changed your mind hmm?" Sirius stood. |
"Could it be that you own stock in shops in Hogsmeade? Or you have shares in various businesses in Diagon? And what does it really matter? It’s not like they could get a decent job in our world anyway. So again why do you care? Tell me Lord Timmons. It wouldn’t be because you might lose money would it? You yourself in ... |
Andromeda stood. She could see Sirius was pissed off. "House Potter does not support the amendment." She shot a look to her very livid cousin. |
"House Black." Sirius ground out while still looking at Lord Timmons. "Does not support the amendment. |
"House Greengrass does not support the amendment." Lord Greengrass looked to Mrs. Tonks. |
Dumbledore actually supported the amendment. The muggleborn were crucial to their survival. "Now Sirius, let’s not be hasty. A child of magic needs their education. And Andromeda. I’m shocked that you would believe that Harry would support your position." |
Sirius made to stand again, but his cousin beat him to it. "If you ever again disrespect us in this chamber again...Albus, I will call for a vote of no confidence in your position as Chief Warlock! And trust me when I say that there are many people here who want you gone. The only thing saving you is public opinion. If... |
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