The Returned

Orion had been sitting behind this desk for over half an hour. The healer, Flora, had started the process of healing Hades. His youngest grandson. His lion’s son. The guilt he felt over not knowing about Hades’ or his disgusting treatment and his son’s own imprisonment was never ending.

Sirius had twelve years of Dementor exposure he needed to get help for. And who knows what else. If he could make Bagnold and Crouch Sr pay, he would. Crouch had always hated his family. They had everything he wanted. Power, Money, Influence. His own Son spent more time at Grimmauld place then his own home. And then the man threw his own son in Azkaban. For what, Orion didn’t know.

He didn’t even know where Regulus was. Orion could only hope his son was still with James. At least that way, both could be found easily and hopefully, healthy.

“Chief Ragnar? Lord Lestrange is here to see you.” A guard announced. Orion stood as the man stepped into the room.

“Thank you, Ironclad, you may go. Thank you for coming Lord Lestrange. I’m sorry for the early call, but as you can see, Lord Black wanted the audience. His found something that could release your sons from Azkaban” Ragnar grinned at the Lord.

“Corvinus, what do you remember of the night your sons were arrested?” Orion asked his old friend.

“Well, hello to you to, you old bastard” Corvinus snorted “but to answer your question, Not much. All I remember is the Aurors storming the place. Why?”

“Do you remember either of your sons being married?” Orion was trying to see what he remembered. If his friend remembered nothing, he would make the man take one of the tests.

Corvinus raised his brow. “I think I would remember if either of my sons were married Orion.” What was the man playing at?

“Please Cor, Do an identity test.” Orion sighed. Just as he thought. “Something came up and I’ve discovered that not only was Regulus married but he has a son. A son that is currently undergoing Healing in these very halls. Please my friend” He wasn’t above begging.

“Reggie has a son? With whom?” His godson married and apparently no on knew. The kid was to much of a Slytherin sometimes.

“James Potter.” Orion watched as Corvinus went pale.

“Who is your grandson Orion?”

“I think you know who Cor” Orion didn’t need to say anything else as his friend swore.

“Alright. What do I need to do?” A lot being said with little information and plus what harm could it do. He would placate his friend. But if he could free his sons, he would. Their ‘trial’ was so rushed neither of them could speak to defend themselves.

“Excellent. Lord Lestrange all you need to do is place a drop of blood on the parchment. It will tell us your name, parents, any living relatives you may still have and if you’re under any potions or compulsions.” Ragnar handed him the blade and placed the parchment down in front of him.

Corvinus placed the blade on his thumb and cut. He watched as a single drop of blood dripped on to the parchment.

Name: Corvinus Rodolphus Lestrange
Parents: Rabastian Corvinus Lestrange
Celestia Persephone Lestrange nee Yaxley
Age: 66
Marital status: Widowed husband of Hellena Rosalie Lestrange nee Thorson

Children: Rodolphus Corvin Prewett-Lestrange - Heir Lestrange
Rabastan Bjorn Longbottom-Lestrange – Lord Consort Longbottom

Living Relatives:
Rodolphus Corvin Prewett-Lestrange (Illegally held in Azkaban)
Fabian Balan Prewett-Lestrange (Compromised)
Rabastan Bjorn Longbottom-Lestrange (Illegally held in Azkaban)
Frank Neville Longbottom-Lestrange (Compromised)
Fredrick Bruin Prewett-Lestrange (Known as Fred Weasley)
Gideon Kaeden Prewett-Lestrange (Known as George Weasley)
Neville Rabastian Longbottom-Lestrange. (Known as Neville Longbottom)

Potions/Compulsions
Memory removal and replacement potion- administered by A.P.W.B.D (applied on the 3rd of November 1981, still in effect)

Corvinus had to sit down. Hands shaking, he handed the parchment to Orion.

It only Confirmed what Orion thought. Orion placed his hands on his friends shoulders and squeezed.

“I can assure you, the Weasleys had nothing to do with this Cor. We believe they to, are victims in whatever this is.” Orion was hoping they got here soon. This mess was getting bigger and bigger. And he had a feeling it all revolved around a certain headmaster. “I’ve asked for Amelia to join me here as well. She should be arriving soon. Ragnar is there any way you could contact Dowager Longbottom? Ask for a meeting tomorrow. We may need Amelia to for that.”

“it will be arranged, Lord Black” Ragnar was wondering when his day would finally allow him some rest. And it was barely 10am.

“I think it might also be time to bring Emris in.” Orion said, looking at his friend.

Corvinus’s head snaped up in shock. “Why do we need to bring Riddle into this? I thought he was keeping a low profile what with his brothers return?”

“Low Profile? Don’t think he knows how to do that. His actually trying to find a way to rid the world of his HALF brother. Matteo is currently staying with me. Emris’ dear sister-in-law has decided to sunbathe her way around the Mediterranean with her new toy. I’d wager he isn’t happy with her. Again. She’s supposed to be keeping Matteo safe but again her tan is more important” Matteo wasn’t a problem, he was a good kid. But until His father was sure Tom was gone, he wouldn’t risk his son staying with him.

“Makes sense, he knows you would kill to keep them all safe” and Orion would, he was already planning the old coot’s demise. And Toms. And the Dursleys. And anyone else who’s fucked with his family.

“I do hope that was said in a joking manner Lord Lestrange” a voice sounded behind them making the men jump, and Ragnar grin. “I do apologise but I did knock”

“Of course, All said in jest” Orion said. That couldn’t be Amelia.

“It’s been a long time Orion. You’re looking well for a dead man” she said with a grin.

“At least you noticed, this one didn’t even reply to my letter the first time I sent one after everything” Orion scoffed, jerking his head to the side towards Corvinus, who just rolled his eyes.

“Not my bleeding fault I thought it was a trick now, is it?” he grumbled.

“Did you even open it?” Orion asked.

“Of course I didn’t, I threw it into the fire” Corvinus threw his hands in the air, exasperated.

“Good thing I know you’re an idiot then and didn’t put anything important in it. You’ve known for years I was alive but still I’ve not had one ‘you’re looking well Orion. Did you do something different with your hair my friend?’ no all…” He would have continued if not for Amelia’s laugh sounding throughout the room.

“Good to see you two idiots are still the same” catching her breath, Amelia removed her monocle and gave it a wipe down, still chuckling over her old friend’s behaviour. Nothing ever changes.

Orion laughed at Corvinus’s scowl. Then turned back to the woman standing before him.

“It’s good to see you Lia” He pulled the woman into a hug. Gods his missed her.

“You’re an ass you know that?” but she hugged him back tightly.

“I do. Now there is a reason I had you called in. I need you to look at these, read them, then I will answer any questions you may have. You’re probably going to need an extra strength calming draught not even halfway through. You won’t be happy”

For Ten minutes the group sat. Amelia mumbling under her breath occasionally. Swearing out right, over others. Orion waited.

“Chief? The Weasleys have arrived. Do you wish for me to escort them to the healers?” Griphook took in the room. Seems Madam Bones was gearing up for a fight, if her tense shoulders, heavy breathing and tightening of her fists was anything to go by. He was sorry to miss it.

“Thank you Griphook. Fetch myself and Lord Black once the tests have all finished being administered.” Ragnar waved his hand and dismissed the other goblin.

Orion waited and watched, as Amelia grew angrier and angrier. He was positive she would side with him, especially after reading Hades’ test.

“And this is true? Everything in these results is true?” Amelia looked towards Ragnar.

“Everything Madam Bones.” Ragnar was nodding his head slowly. It had been a long day and night, and it would seem he was nowhere near being done.

“Oh merlin. Is Harr…Hades here? Is he ok? How is the boy alive! Dumbledore has a lot to answer for” She was getting worked up, so she turned to Orion and held out her hand.

Orion snorted but handed her the calming draught. “You lasted longer than I did.”

“Yes well, I’m the Head of the DMLE. If I lost my temper, all willy nilly all the time, I would be out of a job. So, my Godson is married to one of my best Aurors. Might make it easier to track where they are if you don’t have any leads. I can have Auror Shucklebolt head that team. Your Nieces kid, Tonks, they can be on the team to. It will be good experience for them. I would say contact Moody, but I don’t know were his loyalties are. As for your grandson, well I know you. I know you have backup plans for your backup plans. So even if they do get prison time, they will be dead before the night is over. Correct?” Amelia asked. Orion just gave his friend a shark like grin. Rolling her eyes, she continued. “Right, on to the next matter. I always thought their trial was odd. The boys just remained quiet even after being asked questions. All Bellatrix did was laugh. Barty was the only one to say anything and it was that he didn’t do anything. I don’t even remember Sirius’ trial. I’ll have to look into it. Possibly get them a retrial, Sirius possibly even freed seeing as their alive. If I could talk to them all it would help, you wouldn’t happen to know where your son and Barty are would you?”

“I know where Sirius is yes. Barty on the other hand, I honestly don’t know. He would still believe I’m dead.”

“I need to talk to him Orion. We can meet here, I won’t be able to arrest him here, neutral territory and all that” She looked at her old friends, the hope in their eyes was something else. “I can’t promise anything, But I will try my hardest. This had to have been planned though. To many major players have been weakened because of this.” But why would the old man do this?

“I can talk to Sirius, he will want this done quickly. Will you arrest him if the conversation isn’t here? I ask because due to other factors, He and Remus are reintroducing themselves to their children. Remus isn’t going to want any of them out of his sight.”

“Unfortunately, I will have to, Fudge still has the kiss on sight order on him. It has to be neutral territory, I’m sorry Orion.” And she was.

“It’s your job. I’ll talk to them, but you will have to deal with three wolves in the room to.” Orion sighed. He needs a Nap. It’s been a tiring day already.

“Three wolves? What do you mean by that?” Amelia was a little weary of that.

“Sirius and Remus’s children are born wolves. They are part of the reason I faked my death. Alya’s as well. I’ve raised them for the last fourteen years, so their pack bonds need to be re-established.”

“Ah makes sense then. They may come but they will need to remain quiet. Will Harr… Hades want to be involved?” Amelia was trying to cover all her bases.

“I will ask him when he wakes. You might want to stay and talk to the Weasleys to… and to protect Corvinus from Dowager Longbottom tomorrow morning.” He lent in closer to Amelia and stage whispered “I think his scared of the dear”

“She’s bloody Terrifying so I don’t blame him” Amelia agreed though. It would be for the best.

“Thank you Amelia, I’ll appreciate anything you can do for my sons. And at least someone recognises my pain, before this, it was warranted, she believed her son was tortured by my boys. Let’s hope that isn’t what happened. I’m also staying, I want to meet my grandsons and make sure they are alright” Corvinus would be right here, they may not know him, but he wanted to remedy that.

None of the friends noticed as Ragnar slipped back into the room, a frown on his already wrinkled face.

“Excuse me Lord Black, Lord Lestrange, Madam Bones. The Weasleys have finished their tests. We may want to make our way to the hospital wing.”

“Lead the way Chief Ragnar” Amelia was up and ready. Plans already forming in her mind. She will have to call an emergency council meeting.

They followed behind all quietly thinking, until Orion Remembered something he wanted to ask.

“Amelia, I would like to take a seat on the school board. Is there a way we can do that quickly and quietly? I don’t want Dumbledore knowing just yet.” Orion asked.

“You just need a majority vote on the Wizengamot and seeing as Dumbledore has been removed from his position as chief warlock, he can’t stop it. But it won’t be quiet. He still has a lot of supporters on the Light side.” Amelia had to get names of those blindly loyal to the old man.

“When is the next meeting?” Corvinus would make sure he was in attendance for that one. Maybe he could sneak in some popcorn.

“As soon as I call it.”

The rest of the way, they walked in silence. Each of them with their own heavy thoughts whirling through their heads. When they got to the hospital, it was silent. The only noise was Flora and the other healers walking around checking on things.

Orion looked over to his Grandson and saw all seven of the Weasley children either curled around him, the twins specifically, or sitting around the bed. All just sitting their silently, faces tear stained. He walked over to the group and when they looked up, he smiled.

“Thank you for looking after my grandson, are you all alright?” He said softly. Bill stood up first and held out his hand.

“Lord Black, I am so sorry for my behaviour yesterday. But thank you. Thank you for getting him out of there.” He tried to stop the tears, he really did, but they were relentless. “Harry didn’t deserve that kind of treatment.”

“It’s alright Bill, please call me Orion. where are your parents?” He was touched that his grandson had so many people that cared for him.

“Ah, that’s the thing… all of us only know what was on the tests. And its not what we thought.” Bill still had to process everything. He had his memories back, but he was just feeling more confused.
“You can read them, you might better understand them.”

“May I pass them on to Madam Bones or Lord Lestrange? They are here at my request, and I trust them” Orion watched as the Twins lifted their heads and looked over his shoulder. “Lord Lestrange has just done an Identity test himself.”

Bill looked over to the twins, heart hurting. He didn’t care what the test said, they were still his brothers, just like the rest of them.

Charlie moved to stand in front of the three boys curled up on the bed. Like hell he was letting this lord take his brothers “Are you here to take them away from us?” growling like one of his dragons.

Orion moved to the side when Corvinus placed his hand on his shoulder.

“I can promise you I would never do that. I know my family’s reputation isn’t good, but not everything is as it seems.” Corvinus was happy to see his grandsons so well protected. “I will never try to separate you from them. I swear on my magic, so mote it be”

The group settled after that.

“Is Harry going to be alright?” Ginny asked. all seven faces now turned towards the three adults.

“Hades is going to be fine. Has Healer Flora said anything to you?” Bill, Charlie and Percy gave him a nod, it would seem the healer trusted them enough to know the information.

“It suits”
“Him better”
“Then harry”
“Ever did”
The twins switching between each other. Two of the adults just looked confused. Corvinus grinned.

“You never get used to it, but you learn to understand it. Are you Bowie’s grandfather? Sorry you just look alike that’s all.” Percy was very confused. His mum wasn’t his mum. His younger siblings weren’t his siblings, and one of his dads was missing.

“Twins speak? Oh, I understand it, I had twin sisters who did it. Unfortunately, they passed in the same accident that claimed my parents. Otherwise, they would have been very enthusiastic about meeting you all.” Corvinus chuckled. Fred and George gave him a smile each.

“Yes, Bowie is my granddaughter. Hope she wasn’t to much. She tends to throw herself out there rather than reel herself in.” he shook his head. He adored her, she was just very unapologetic in her way’s.

“Not at all. She was very polite.” Percy looked over at Charlie, who had gone bright red at the mention of the young woman.

“Bill, who are these gentlemen? Amelia nice to see you again” Arthur walked out of the office and over towards the group surrounding Hades’ bed.

“Dad, this is Lord Black and Lord Lestrange” Bill introduced them quickly “Dad, its ok, they’re not here to take the twins or harr… Hades” he had seen his father start tensing.

“Hades?”

“Harrys real name is Hades, as the twins put it, it suits him better.” Ron whispered, tear filled eyes on his best friend.

Arthur looked over to his … nephew, damn that hurt. He walked over to the boy and hugged him. Ron’s sobs breaking through the tight hold. Everyone watched, tears in their eyes as the two hugged.

“Lord Black, you should call them back, we’re going to wake Hades in a few minutes.” Flora didn’t want to startle them. But needs must.

“Thank you, Healer Flora. I’ll let them know” Orion was about to start walking towards the doors when he was stopped by Griphook.

“I’ll go Lord Black, you stay here” and Griphook was off before Orion could thank him.

“Dad where’s mu… um aunt molly?” damn Charlie was confused. Now that his memories were back, he knew she wasn’t his mum, but it was hard thinking of her any other way.

“she’s in the office talking to one of the mind healers. She’s not good. Adam was an amazing man and he adored her. She didn’t get to grieve him when all this happened.”

“Your still my dad.” Ginny stated. She didn’t know the other man, Arthur is her dad, always has been, always will be.

Arthur smiled at the young girl. She was right, in a way, he raised them all. They were all still his children.

“As happy as I am to hear that Ginny, he was still your father. You may not have known him long, but he adored you and Ronald. I know your angry and upset right now, but please, be there for your mother. I will always be here for you, in any way I can be sweetheart.” He gave the fiery girl a kiss on the top of her head. “Now, I need to talk to the adults in the room.” He looked at Bill, Charlie and Percy, silently asking them to stay with the others. “You all stay here for now, ok?” once he got their agreement, and made sure Ron was being taken care of by Charlie, He walked over to the two lords and Amelia. “What can I do to help? I was an Auror before all of this. A damn good one to.”

“I remember, come to my office once were finished here. I can get you reinstated, but it will be on the downlow. I don’t want anyone we don’t trust finding out. Think you can keep it from the headmaster?” Oh yes, Amelia was very happy with this. Arthur was one of the best back in the day, on par with Moody, being trained by him helped.

“I can do that. It will be good to get back into it, do you know who we can trust in the department? Don’t rule out Moody all together. Remember the man isn’t completely infallible, he just spent a year in a trunk. His trust in albus may be in ruins. Those wards should have picked up on it.” Then Arthurs face started paling. “In fact, the wards should have picked up everything that’s happened at the school”

Orian raised his brow at that. He filed that bit of information away for later.

“Well then, it’s a good thing you’re coming back. Think you’re up for some undercover work?” Amelia grinned. With Arthur back, she had an in with the headmaster.

“Of course, we can go over details later.” Arthur said. “Is anything being done about those missing?”

Before any of them could answer, Griphook entered with a large group of people. Sirius and Remus in front, followed closely by Alya, Bowie and Phoenix.

Sirius paused when he saw Amelia. Remus’s hand tightening around his.

“I’m not here to arrest you Siri, neutral ground remember?” Amelia walked over to her somewhat nephew, reaching out, she pulled him in to a hug. “This used to be so much easier when you were a little boy”

“It’s good to see you aunty” Sirius relaxed into the hug.

“Oh merlin, haven’t heard that in while, other than from Suzy of course. You’re looking good Kid” she snorted.

“Yes, well, being on the run keeps you surprisingly in shape” Sirius joked.

“I’m looking into that. I’ve come across some new information” she winked as she pulled away.

Everyone looked over to where Hades lay, still asleep. Draco pushed past everyone and went straight to Ron.

“Ron?” all he got was a pained sob before being pulled into a very wet hug.

“How didn’t we know? Why didn’t he tell us?”

Draco looked up to see the shock crossing everyone’s faces, excluding those who knew of the friendship. “I don’t know, but we’re talking about harr...Hades here. Those pigs made him believe he was nothing. I trust they will be getting a visit Madam Bones?”

“As soon as I get back to the office Heir Malfoy” last she heard they hated each other. Clearly, she was wrong. She got a nod in reply from the blonde.

“Is everyone here? May I now wake my patient?” Flora, while appreciating all the support for the youngling, wanted to get the ball rolling.

Arthur made his way to the office to get molly. A minute later he came back with a very red eyed witch.

“We’re all here healer Flora, you may wake him” Orion said. He watched as his son and son in law took one side while Ronald, Draco and the twins stayed on the other, Viktor and Matty standing behind them.

“Thank you” Flora started chanting in Gobbledygook, her hands slowly tracing down from the top of his head right down to his toes. After a few minutes she slowly tapered off. Flora took a deep breath, raised her arm and quickly brought it down in a slicing motion. They watched as the glamour fell, Hades’ appearance changing. His hair became darker, still the mess James was famous for, his face became more androgynous, lips and cheeks fuller. Flora then stepped forward and placed a vial to his lips. She massaged his throat to help the potion make its way down.

“Why is he changing?” Ginny asked

“This is how he was supposed to look, Gin. He had a Glamour placed on him” Bill said, Flora had allowed him to see Hades’ results.

After a few moments, Hades started waking. He blinked a few times, taking note of the quiet surrounding him. He looked around taking in the sombre, worried faces.

“Who died?” It was a bad joke, but he couldn’t think of anything else.

“That is”
“not funny”
“Hades”
“But we appreciate the effort” the twins finished together.

“How do you feel cub?” Hades turned to his other side and saw two very worried uncles.

“Outnumbered” there was a few chuckles amongst the crowd. “How did it go flora?”

“Very well youngling. Do you remember the unbinding?” Flora brushed past Sirius and Remus to check his stats.

“Vaguely, felt lots of tugging, then an overwhelming feeling to be somewhere else.” Hades looked confused at that, he rubbed his chest, he still had that feeling.

“Are you in pain Hades?” Orion made his way closer to his grandson.

“Not exactly. Its more of a pull, and it just keeps getting stronger. Like whatever it is, is close” Hades was very confused.

“I believe what you’re feeling is ‘the call’. When I reclaimed Grimmauld place, I sent out a calling, very single person with enough Black blood will have felt it. Although I’ve never heard of it doing that.” Orion said.

“Chief, there’s a group asking for an audience. Their saying it’s an important matter” a guard said from the doorway, pulling the attention of everyone in the room. If he wasn’t a goblin, he would have been very intimidated.

Ragnar sighed and excused himself.

“His going to crash hard” Hades chuckled “Guys, I’m alive. I’m all good now.” Looking around he watched as they slowly came back to themselves. “Well? Who’s introducing me?”

“Do you need a reminder of who I am? I’ll be slightly offended, but I’ll let it go…this time” Bowie grinned at her new cousin. She was just as worried as the rest of them, but she could see he needed to move on.

Hades chuckled “Bit hard to forget the girl who spear tackled 300 pounds of Bulgarian muscle to the ground”

“Bowie, you didn’t” Orion groaned.

“What? I think it was called for” smirking at everyone.

“This is Sirius and my youngest, Phoenix and your aunt Alya. Besides them is Andromeda, her husband Ted and daughter Tonks” Remus pointed to everyone as they waved and said hello.

“Wotcha’ Cuz” the pink haired witch grinned. They were enjoying all the family just popping out everywhere.

“I believe you know the Malfoys, Narcissa and Lucius” Hades’ head snapped up and grinned.

“Did you know your one of my godmother’s Lady Malfoy?” that seemed to shock almost everyone.

“I am? Oh merlin, I didn’t know” Narcissa was very surprised by that.

“It’s ok. I wonder how Snape will take that his one of my godfathers” Draco snorted from beside him while Ron just looked confused.

“This is Amelia Bones. She is an old friend of mine and head of the DMLE. And this surly looking gentleman is Corvinus Lestrange” Orion finished of the introductions. “I believe you know everyone else”

“Nice to meet you all, Madam Bones how is Susan?” it had only been a day, but he liked the girl. She was smart and funny.

“She is well. Thankful to be home. Now I really must go, I will be back later to start the questioning Sirius, I will have to bring another Auror, but I’ll make it someone I trust. You four” she said pointing to Remus, Hades, Bowie and Phoenix “can be there, but you have to stay quiet. Remus, you may be called to ask a few questions as well”

“we’ll be here” Sirius said. His hand still tightly grasped around Remus’.

“Don’t look so nervous Siri. By the end of today, you may well be a free man” with that said, she winked, “Besides, Fudge is going to be made a fool of. And I so enjoy watching that man squirm”

“Boss? I think you might have just stunned everyone” Tonks knew just how much Bones loathed the man they call minister. It was well known amongst the department.

“Free?” Sirius asked, shock running through him. He looked over to his father and saw the same thing written on his face. They were all in shock.

“Of course, why would I just ask you some questions and not do anything about it? Thought you knew me better kid” Amelia had to brace herself as she received a very enthusiastic hug from a very tall Lord.

“Thank you, Lia,” Orion was almost in tears… almost.

“Don’t thank me yet. But I expect a bottle of the good stuff. You know the one” she said as they broke apart.

Orion chuckled at his friend. “Of course, I know just the one.”

“Now, if you will excuse me. Arthur! stay here, we can reinstate you later tonight. Less people around to see that way.”

“I’ll see you tonight then” Arthur was thankful that she allowed him to stay, but he also wanted to be out there looking for Gideon and the others.

“Uncle? We must go. Lucius has a meeting and I have an event to organise.” Narcissa didn’t want to leave, she finally had her family back and she wanted to bask in it a bit longer.

“That’s alright cissa. I can keep you informed. Draco is welcome to stay if he wishes” Orion said looking over at his nephew. Draco and the other teens were all in conversation. “I think they will be fine.”

Narcissa Looked over to her son and smiled. She loved seeing him happy, He didn’t have many people he called friends, Majority just sucking up to him because of his father. But she could tell he had a genuine friendship with the other boys. Making her way over to the little group, she was greeted by silence.

“Don’t stop dears, I’m just letting Draco know his father and I have to go. Uncle, has said you may stay, so we will call if we are running late.” She gave her son a kiss on the cheek. “Behave your self young man”

Draco groaned. “I’m not Five Mother. I’ll behave. Someone has to keep this lot under control”

“Very well dear. I hope you don’t strain yourself to much Hades” Narcissa turned to the young man.

“I’ll try, but I think I’m stuck in this bed until flora gives permission for me to leave” he liked Flora… but he hated hospitals. Everyone turned and looked at the fierce healer. She was quietly talking to Molly. Narcissa said her goodbyes and made her way out with her husband on her arm.

Bowie took a deep breath and looked around the crowded room, looking for a certain healer. She could tell Hades was starting to get overwhelmed in a small place with so many people. Once she spotted Flora she made way over, she grabbed her gramps on her way past him.

“Healer Flora? When can we take Hades home? His starting to get overwhelmed here.” Bowie asked quietly so only the healer and her gramps could hear. “It’s a small space with lots of people and he may be more comfortable not being in a hospital. From what I’ve been told by Draco, His in there a lot during school”

“It shouldn’t be anymore the 20 minutes miss Lupin-Black” Flora had also noticed the youngling’s growing anxiety. “You may take him then”

“Is there anything we can continue at home for him?” Orion wanted to make sure Hades was taken care of.

“I would suggest a mind healer. The things he has been subjected to would have broken a weaker man. I can give you the details of a few, if his comfortable with it, I can ask one of ours to make himself available to him. There are a few potions he will need to take. Nutrition, Bone strengtheners, etc. we gave him his inoculations whilst he was under. Other than that, He really is doing well. His strong Lord Black, stronger than most. And not just in power” Flora was impressed with her charge. “I would like him back in here to see me once a week until he goes back to school. I will be the one to look after him medically from now on” she raised a brow at the lord.

Orion Gulped. “It will be done madam” she was intimidating.

“Good, you may inform him of this” Flora then turned and walked back to her office.

“She’s terrifying… I like her” Bowie grinned. She gave her gramps a kiss on the check and made her way back over to Hades. “I’ve got good news, 20 minutes and we get to take you home”
She watched as Hades relaxed a little and gave her a blinding smile.

“Home sounds good”

Meanwhile, on the other side of the bank, Ragnar was in shock as he looked at the four men in his office.

“So, you came to me because a letter told you to? Why is that of any importance?” He asked the very familiar looking men.

“Yes, you may read it if you like.” Finn handed the letter to the Goblin. “It’s been a very strange few days sir. but I have this feeling, like I’m meant to be here and that you can help me. Maybe all of us. The letter itself was found in a photo album. One neither myself nor my husband had seen before.”

Ragnar took the letter and slowly started reading. Once he reached the end, he grinned. ‘Well I’ll be’ he thought to himself. “Would you Four agree to do a test? Its similar to our identity tests, but it only writes your names, spouses, children and if there are any potions or compulsions in your system.”

Finn looked at the others, with a nod he turned back to Ragnar. “We agree to do the test. What do we need to do?”

Ragnar started pulling out pieces blue of parchment and four crystal blades.

“Place a single drop into the circle on the page. It will then write itself out”

He watched as the four men placed a cut on their thumbs then lower them onto the parchment. He reached out and took the results. Looking down he grinned. Today was definitely full of surprises.

Name: Regulus Arcturus Potter-Black (known as Finn Perran)
Marital status: Married to James Fleamont Potter-Black (known as Kal Perran)
Children: Hades Charlus Orion Potter-Black (known as Harry James Potter)
Potions/compulsions
Memory removal and replacement potion- administered By A.P.W.B.D (applied on the 31st of October 1981, Verge of breaking)

Name: James Fleamont Potter-Black (known as Kal Perran)
Marital status: Married to Regulus Arcturus Potter-Black (known as Finn Perran)
Children: Hades Charlus Orion Potter-Black (known as Harry James Potter)
Potions/compulsions
Memory removal and replacement potion- administered By A.P.W.B.D (applied on the 31st of October 1981, Verge of breaking)

Name: Fabian Balan Prewett-Lestrange (known as Fallon Luan)
Marital status: Married to Rodolphus Corvin Prewett-Lestrange (Illegally held in Azkaban)
Children: Fredrick Bruin Prewett-Lestrange (Known as Fred Weasley)
Gideon Kaeden Prewett-Lestrange (Known as George Weasley)
Potions/compulsions
Memory removal and replacement potion- administered By A.P.W.B.D (applied on the 3rd of November 1981, Verge of breaking)

Name: Gideon Oberon Prewett-Weasley (known as Gareth Luan)
Marital status: Married to Arthur Septimus Prewett-Weasley
Children: William Fabian Prewett-Weasley (known as Bill Weasley)
Charles Septimus Prewett-Weasley (known as Charlie Weasley)
Percival Oberon Prewett-Weasley (known as Percy Weasley)
Potions/compulsions
Memory removal and replacement potion- administered by A.P.W.B.D (applied on the 4th of November 1981, Verge of breaking)

Ragnar looked over to the four men waiting. “Gentlemen, I will need you to accompany me to the hospital wing. It would seem your memories were altered, we shall have to remedy that.”