Memento Mori
Valentino was always a man of his promise. Something that not many people knew, was Valentino's Family origins. Something that he strived to keep a secret.
The entire Wizarding World knew about the Deathly Hallows, the Three Brothers, The Wand, The Stone, The Cloak. A very known story. But what nobody know is, what happened after the Brothers all died. Death was pissed, about the whole deal. So he did something that changed the structure of the world and Magic Herself. Death had a child. He persuaded a Mortal Witch to spend a night with him, and after that, the witch got pregnant. She gave birth to a son. Said son was the first of his kind, the first Reaper. The line kept growing, when it finally reached Valentino. To make things clear, Valentino is not exactly human, he is a Reaper, a Descendant of Death Himself. Admittedly they weren't Immortal per say, but his family has a bigger life span, than a 'normal' wizard. Where wizards do live up to almost 200 years. The De Castellas live up to 1000-2000 years. Valentino is considered a 'child' in his Family's eyes, his son is an infant!
But here is where the fun begins. The British Wizarding World and probably the Entire Wizarding World, belives that if you gather the ' Hallows', you'll become the Master Of Death. That's where they are wrong, Death did create those Hallows for the Peverel Brothers, but the Master of Death story, is simply that, a story. Death is an independent being. He is something like a spirit, well actually Death is a God! And it is imposible for Mortals to gain acces to Him, even more so to 'control' said God. That's where Valentino's Kin comes in. They do not control Death, simply because they come from Him. They are a part of Him. Every child in their line had the same powers, it passes from father to children and on, and on.
Another factor for their powers, is the witch that birthed the first Reaper. She wasn't a simple witch. She was a Necromancer. So, combine Death, with a Necromancer and you get....Chaos! That's what you get. Pure unlimited, destructive chaos!
To be fair there were a couple of people in Valentino's line that went insane on power. They weren't satisfied with the ability to live longer. They wanted immortality, so much so that during their searching for immortality, lost their minds. That was the first and last time Death interfered with his children. He killed those who went against him and taught the rest of his children, their most importand lesson. It was a simple phrase. ' Memento Mori', remember you'll die.
And that was exactly what Valentino was thinking as he was looking at Calvero's panicked face, as his plane was covered in flames. Calvero was dead and Father Death, would come to collect his soul. Valentino had done his job, he had protected the youngest of the family, his own son and as his great-grandfather always says ' Family Above All'. He was going to explain their family history to his son, once he got back. While Henrique might have not been originaly born a De Castella, he now had their blood, he had His blood.
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Valentino walked to the livingroom, to find his son talking to his snake. "Hello my Little Emerald" he said and Henrique's head snapped to him, the boy smiled and run to his father "Papa! You're back!". Valentino picked him up "Yes my dear. But I need you to know, that we are going to have a big chat. Since we started training you to become a Don, you'll need to know our Family's history." Henrique nodded. His papa then walked them to his room. Henrique figured that it must be, something very importand if his papa took them to his room. Valentino sat down on his bed and pun his son on his lap.
"Henrique. There are somethings that you need to know about our family. As you may have noticed, we are not the most, normal family." He nodded "The reason for that, is not only my 'Job'. It has to do with our Ancestors. The De Castell family comes from two different sides. The first woman of our family, was a witch, but not any witch. She was the most powerful Necromacer of her time. Her name was Veronica De Castella. The next part is going to shock you, but please do not inderupt me. Veronica gave birth to a son, not for herself, but for somebody else. That someone was Death Himself. That child, was Death's Child and was the Firts man of our Family. After him, every child to ever been born a De Castella, was automatically considered a child of Death. That is the reason for our powers. We are the Descentands of Death, and since you are my son, that makes you a child of Death too! Now listen very carefully. No one and I mean No one is to know our history. I know it is a big burden to cary, but you must. Now, do you remember the third Rule?". Henrique had to shake his head "Memento Mori" he answered and Valentino nodded, with a smile.
"Correct. That phrase, also has it's own history. That is the exact phrase Death told his children, as an advice. Always remember that you'll die. We might be able to live for a very, very long time. But we are not Immortal and that's okey. This is the natural way of the world. Many of our family weren't happy with the fact that they could live longer, but not forever, these people did despicable things. So when the De Castella family was at her worst, Father Death appeared. Nobady ever saw him again after that, but he is always watching. Do not be afraid of Him. He is part of you, He is part of me." Henrique was holding his papa's shirt, like he would disapear. He wasn't afraid per say, but he was still a child. Venom, thankfully was still around him, offering some comfort. "Papa, have you ever seen Death?" he asked in the smallest voice possible. Valentino looked at his son and petted his hair "No my Little Emerald. I've never seen him. But there is also something else you should know. There was a name for the first child of our family, a name we still carry, a name I have adopted." Henrique's focus was back n his father. "I am called a Reaper. The one that steals the souls. That is the name of our family's children. And I hope in the future, once you are old enough that is, that it ould be your name too!".
Henrique looked up with determination, one that you could only see in a De Castella's eyes. "I would be proud to carry that name papa! To make you and the Family proud." He took a deep breath "To make Father Death proud!".
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Unbeknownst to them Death wa watching them, with a faint smile. "I am already proud of you my child!". The real reason Death ever had a child was because he needed an Heir. One that would step on his shoes when the time was right. Even tho he was aming toward one heir. He gained multiple. All of his children were worthy, well not all of them, maybe most of them. And that's what was making it difficult for him to decide which one to choose. But now it was not the time.
Now it was time to torture the souls of the bastards that tried to hurt his youngest child! Valentino took care of them, as he should have. But now it was Death's time to have a chance at them, and unfortunately for those poor unfortunate souls, there was no escape from Death and no end either. He had eternity.
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Henrique was practicing his aim, when he felt a cold breeze. He stoped and looked around, but there was nobody there. Venom was hissing at a corner, making Henrique frown &Venom. What are you doing? There is nobody there!&. The snake kept hissing but answered &There is someone here. He is dark and smells ancient. I don't like this Master&. Henrique looked at where Venom was hissing, but there was still nothing. Although he could feel something. He concentrated, as his uncle showed him and finally felt it. He knew exactlly what that was.
"Hello Father Death". Venom almost went balistic, when a hooded figure appeared out of nowhere "Hello Child." He walked closer and kneeled in front of the young boy. "What brings you here? Papa said that you never show up, without a reason." The God chuckled. This child was smart. "Well. Your father is a wise man. It is true that I do not show my face, unless there is a reason. This time there is a reason. You" Henrique looked at Death and crook his head on the side. Death had to admit that his youngest looked like a puppy. "I am the reason for your visit Father Death?". He nodded.
"Yes my Child. I am here for you, to warn and protect you" he answered. Henrique narrowed his eyes, that didn't sound good.
"Protect me from what Father Death?" he asked. Death appeared to sigh, as he waved his hand to conjure a comfortable armchair for hismelf and a smaller one, for Henrique.
"There is a wizard named Albus Dumbledore. You might remember him from that trial, back in England. That man is a manipulative old goat. He only cares for himself and what he can gain from others. He has the entier British Wizarding World, believing in an imaginary war. He was also the one that left you with your 'relatives'. He has no idea that you are here, do not be afraid. As I was saying, he has a specific plan for Harry Potter. He wants Harry Potter to be his 'Savior', or more accurately is Scapegoat. He was obssesed with the ' Deathly Hallows' and is currently the owner of the Elder Wand.
Another one you need to slightly worry about, is Voldemort. Commonly known as Tom Riddle. He is a powerful wizard, or was. Since he is as we speak, a wraith, courtesy of you. Thank you for that. But, that annoying mortal, was so terrified of me, that he tried to avoid me, anyway posible. He used a Dark, Dark ritual to stay alive. He split his soul, creating Horcruxes. You were one. But thanks to your father, you are now free of that disgusting leech. Voldemort was and still is set, to destroy Harry Potter. Not that I'll let him do that.
Both of those indivituals want something from you, from Harry Potter. What none of them knows, is that Harry Potter does not exist. Now you might wonder, why they want you correct?". Henrique nodded and blinked. "There was a Prophecy. That Prophecy stated the end of the Dark Lord, both Albus and Voldemort thought it applied to you," Henrique cut him off "What did the Prophecy said?". Death hummed .
"'The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches... born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies... and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not... and either must die at the hand of the other, for neither can live while the other survives... the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies...' That was the Prophecy, that lead to Voldemort's destruction. As for the power he knows not, Albus the blabbing idiot thinks it's 'Love'. Bullshit! Honestly that crazy goat. No. The power is simply me. You see I had decided to adopt you, as my son, long before Valentino. Although now, it's even better, since he did my job for me. But, there is something I want from you, that could solve both of our problems."
"What is it?" Aksed Henrique, Death looked at his Child, his innocent, pure, sweet child. "I want you to destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes. I'm not going to send you to a merry hunt. You are after all a child. Your ancestor, Victoria was a Necromancer. Thankfully she passed that ability to the Family, to you." Henrique looked shocked, he did know that, but to lern he could destroy the man that killed his birth parents, was a big deal for him. "What do I have to do Father?" Death smiled, or at least appeared to be smiling. "All you have to do, is read the incantation on this paper." He said as he gave said paper to the boy.
Henrique read the paper and nodded, he then took a deep breath. "I Henrique Valentino De Castella De La Muerte, Child Of Death Hereby invoke the soul of Tom Marvolo Riddle. I call upon Mother Magic, I call upon Father Death. I call upon the Sea, The Wind, The Earth and the Fire. As I say so Mote It Be". As he finished, there was a screeching sound and a wraith showed up. Death grabbed it with his Scythe..... And ate it. He literally ate a soul. Death then turned to his child and kissed his head.
"Thank you, my Child. Turns out you had inherited the gift of my Beautiful Veronica. You have the gift of Necromancy. Now before I leave, I need to know if you remember the most important Rule". Henrique nodded.
"Memento Mori"
"Memento Mori. Remember you'll die"
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Henrique was curious, about what Father Death had said. There was a Prophecy about him. A prophecy, that had cost him his birth parents. But Father Death allowed him revenge, he avenged them. As for Albus Dumbledore, that man was a mystery to him, not that he had to worry about him yet. One more thing Death told him, was that he has a Godfather.
When he asked where he was, Death said he was in jail. He was in jail because, the Wizards thought the he had betrayed his parents. He was locked up, while the true traitor was free. He could ask his papa to help, but then he had to explain how he knew all of that, yet he couldn't betray Father Death. The only thing he could do, was wait. Father Death said that, his Godfather would be free, when it's time. So all Henrique could do was wait and train.
But most importantly. To always remember Father Death's Rule. Memento Mori!