Chapter 15
Bowie’s POV
Watching Hades and the others make their way to the counter, she turned to Charlie.
“Does he react like that a lot?” she asked.
“When there’s creatures or creature-beings involved? yes. Should see him with the house elves at Hogwarts. They adore him, especially since he took the time to listen to them as to why they work for wizards… unlike Hermoine” shaking his head, he grabbed her hand and followed the others out the door.
“What do you mean?”
“She took it upon herself to ‘free the slaves of Hogwarts’, so to speak. She doesn't listen to anyone unless they’re an authority figure. So, when one of the elves tried to explain their relationship to wizards, she insulted them, called them brainwashed and tried to force them to take clothes, well that's what the twins and Ron have told me. They tried to tell her, along with Neville and Hades, but she won’t listen, said they were part of the problem. And it’s not just house elves either. If she doesn’t like something in the wizarding world, its backwards and wrong. Including traditions and holidays. Dumbledore didn’t help that fact, with his banning anything to do with the olde ways” he sighed “Not a big fan of her if I'm honest” he said quietly.
“Bushy haired chick? She went to the yule ball with Vik. he hasn't really told me much about her, even in his letters. Didn’t really get a good impression of her at the station either. Should I keep an eye on her?” she asked, squeezing his hand.
“I honestly don't know, I’ve only met her a handful of times, but Bill doesn't like her and neither do the twins or Percy. Personally, I think Ron and Ginny just put up with her for Hades. I know dad and aunt Molly do. She spends the majority of the summer at the burrow but doesn't help out. Even Hades takes them all out for lunch or dinner and helps out around the house when his there, and it’s not like dad and aunt molly would ask him to, he just does it. Merlin's tit they try to pay him back and he just stares at them blankly until they back down” they both chuckled at that before he sobered “But she’s not once offered to help. We don't care, we get by but it’s the offer that's appreciated”
“You two alright?” Sirius asked, wrapping his arm around her shoulders.
“We’re fine. Um dad? What do you think of this Hermoine chick?” she asked, leaning into his side.
“She’s alright, Brave when needs to be. Kinda bossy from what I've seen. She demands Hades tell her everything and from what he and your papa have told me, does not like being second best. Why do you ask?” his brow raised.
“Wow, right. Kinda get why you don’t like her char...” she trailed off, as a Patronus stopped right in front of them. The Niffler sniffed around Charlie’s boots, before climbing up his leg and settling on his shoulder.
“We’re at the leaky. Blaise, Theo and Sophia have had to reschedule. Hurry up would you!” Bills distorted voice demanded before it vanished. Charlie groaned as he rubbed his face.
“Merlin his impatient” he sighed.
“Who is?” Hades asked, Ari wrapped comfortably around his shoulders, hissing in his ear.
“Bill. Their waiting at the pub” Charlie said.
“Oh. ok” was all Hades said before turning back to Luna, Nix and Matty to continue their conversation.
“Right then, we should make a move” Charlie clapped his hands to get everyone’s attention. “More clothes to buy” Seeing Hades wince he added “I promise this will be fun”
“Hope so” Hades mumbled before passing Ari to James, she assumed he was telling her to behave. The man smiled as she wrapped herself around his shoulders before he pulled Hades in for a hug.
“We will be with Griphook and the Chief if you need us. Send a Patronus immediately if something happens and stick together. If you have to separate, if you can, go in pairs. If your being followed, stick close together and find the Busiest store you can. It’s less likely they will attack that way. Always, and I mean always, watch your surroundings, take note of where you are. Name of the store, how busy it is, all of it. Do you understand?” Orion asked “And Bowie, I had an appointment set up for 5pm today to come and talk with the Chief”
“Sure thing Gramps”
With promises to behave and to contact them if something happened, they separated and made their way to the leaky. Bowie threw her arm over Hade’s shoulder, giggling when he scowled. happily noting he didn’t try to shrug her off.
“I promise, it won’t be like your robe fittings. No pulling or prodding or tape measures flying around. You see something you like, pick it up and try it on. Simple, painless and much more fun” she said.
“If you say so. Where are we going anyway Char?” He asked.
“Some of the newer stores in London cater to a more ‘alternative’ look. Personally, I think it will suit you. Lots of freedom to express yourself in what you wear. The ripped jeans you’re wearing now, suit you so…” He trailed off. Hades eyeing him sceptically.
Entering the Leaky cauldron, Hades started to pull back. The place was packed, and she knew he was nervous with the amount of people around. Without even realising it, everyone moved back into the same positions from outside the bank, this time with Luna and Hades in the middle. Looking around, they found the others and quickly made their way over.
“Wotcher guys, fun morning?” tonks grinned.
“If you mean watching Hades go badass motherfucker, then yes I would say it was good” Charlie shook his head, grinning.
“Bloody hell, who pissed you off this time?” Ron groaned. Clearly, he had seen Hades do that before.
“The shop assistant at the menagerie. We can talk about it later” Hades told them.
“Did you find what you were looking for?” Ron asked.
“You will meet her when we get back” Hades grinned as Ron shivered.
“Right, well. The boss lady has given me the day off. I was also able to pick this up” Tonks held up an old sneaker. “Boss thought it was a good idea to give us an open portkey. It will go wherever we want to go and bring us back here. As long as I bring it back by tonight”
“Brilliant. So where are we going?” Ron asked excitedly.
They landed in a dense area of trees, the wards around it preventing the muggles from seeing them. Once they landed Bowie and Charlie spent fifteen minutes transfiguring Ron, Draco and Ginny’s clothes for them. They really had no idea what muggles wore, and she hoped they could at least get some basics today for them. Draco may be an issue, due to his expensive tastes but she could work with it. Once that was done, they waited For Bill and Aly to finish up with Marcus, Neville and Luna, not that the girl needed much, just shoes really. the twins and Percy seemed to know the basics and were in jeans and T-shirts already and Hades and tonks had a muggle upbringing.
“Sorry I couldn’t help, transfig is not my forte. Give me charms, potions and defence any day” tonks sighed as they left the area.
“Being a metamorphous doesn’t help in that aspect. It’s, its own form of Transfiguration, and because its already a natural part of you, it goes against your magic when you use the ‘artificial’ form. So, nothing to be sorry about” Phoenix told them with a shrug.
“Why is it that, that made more sense than anything else I’ve been told?” They asked. A completely dumbfounded expression on their face.
“Because the education Hogwarts offers is not only sub-par but decades behind the rest of the world. You offer how many courses? Around twelve? Drumstrang offers twice that, not including electives. We study everything from Charms to Muggle biology. We also have pre-schools and primary schools, which teaches the theory of most wizarding subjects as well as English, maths, science and physical education. Vik and I, along with the rest of our company and the Beauxbatons contingent had to self-study our subjects because of the tournament, even had to send home for the books because your Library holds next to nothing. The information there hasn’t been updated in over four decades, and your librarian is a menace” Matty grinned at the confused Wixxen around him. “But we can talk about the courses later… we have to get you all appropriate clothing if you expect to traverse the muggle world. Lucky for you, you have us” He swung his arm over Hades shoulders and started walking.
The walk through the park took a good twenty minutes before they hit the main street. She had to keep herself from laughing when she looked at their faces, it really was an experience going muggle.
Bowie watched as Hades practically bounced as he looked around. “Ever been to London?”
“Only to the station to get to school. The Dursleys usually left me with Mrs Figg, they didn’t like taking me anywhere and she lives not far from them”
“Arabella Figg?” Tonks asked.
“Yep. She has so many cats. I broke my arm tripping over one of them once”
“Give me one minute” Tonks waved them off, Bowie and Charlie staying back with them.
“what’s going on?” she asked, looking around as she cast a notice-me-not charm.
“Arabella is a squib. She’s also loyal to dumbledore. If she was watching him, then she knew what he was being put through and she was most likely reporting back to the old man” they said, writing down on a note pad. “Alright, that should do it”
“What exactly did you just do and what are those?” Charlie asked.
“Instant message pads. Similar to your notebooks bo, just only used in the DMLE and not as sophisticated. There connected to Amelia’s that way when we’re in the muggle world, instead of a Patronus we just write in these. Less chances of muggles discovering us”
“Makes sense. Let’s catch up with the others” Bowie grabbed both Charlie’s and Tonks’s hands and pulled them towards their group. “Well, Lets get shopping”
It was easier than she expected. The number of stores they visited started to blur together, but everyone found something to their tastes, including Draco. She had to fight with Charlie and Bill over buying Ron and Ginny some things and won. It helped when Ginny turned around and gave them the biggest puppy dog eyes, their resolve crumbling faster than you could say quidditch.
“Mum’s going to hate that Gin, you can see your belly button and I don’t like how short that skirt is” Ron was not impressed. And neither where the older boys. Bowie happened to think she looked great.
“Well, I like it” Ginny gave him a smug little smile then turned and looked in the mirror. The Top had giant sunflowers all over it, the skirt was above the knee in a solid black. She had teamed it with some Black platform Marry janes and over the knee white socks.
They went in and out of a few stores until Hades finally found a store that interested him. After going through the store, she ushered him in to the changing room, while the others looked around.
“Hades? How are you going in there?” She called through the closed door.
“Ah… don’t laugh” his nervous reply was almost whispered.
She took a step back and waited. When he opened the door she couldn’t help but grin. The pants he had on where in a red plaid paired with a simple black t-shirt, a long black cardigan and a pair of Doc martins. She gave him a whistle and pulled him out of the room.
“Well, well, well look at you” Fred grinned as he walked over.
Hades ducked his head and mumbled ‘I know I look ridiculous’ before he tried to go back inside the changeroom.
“You do not look Ridiculous. You look hot” She grinned at him.
“Really?”
“Really Hadz. Told you the grungy look would suit… though those pants could be more punk” Charlie said.
“MATTY” She yelled.
“WHAT”
“GET OVER HERE”
“Did you have to yell?” Hades asked, brow raised all the while blushing to the high heavens.
“How else was I going to get his attention?” She made herself look confused, cocking her head to the side. Hades just sighed.
“What do you want… holy crap. Hades you look hot” Matty stopped and looked him over, ginning. Ginny and Tonks nodding in agreement.
It wasn’t long before he bags full of Jeans, another pair of plaid pants in green, t-shirts, jackets, jumpers, Pyjamas. you name it, he had it boots and all.
“Can we stop in here?” Hades pointed to the pharmacy. “They do piercings as well”
“I don’t know Hades, your dads might not be happy with that” Alya told him.
He ended up convincing her to let him get his ear and nose pierced after assuring her that he would take the blame. He walked out with a double Helix and lobe along with his nose pierced.
“Ok… that was fun” Hades chuckled as he played with the sleeve of his new leather jacket. She had to admit it felt like butter.
“See, told you. Shopping for stuff you like is so much better. Is there anything else you want to check out?” she asked.
“I do want to do something with my hair” Hades looked around looking for a salon.
“Already bet you to it. Apparently, Tonks here, knows hair” Alya held up the bag “doing it the muggle way. More fun that way”
Bowie looked in the bag and laughed. Inside was all different coloured hair dyes, bowls, brushes and Lightner.
“We got scissors as well. Just need to get some gloves” Tonks grinned.
“So were playing home salon when we get back. Anything else Hadz?” Charlie asked him, grinning like an idiot.
Hades’s eyes landed on an old antique dealer “Actually, I want to check that store out”
Bowie turned to Viktor and bill. “Why don’t you guys go to the food court? We will meet you there”
Once they agreed, they moved the others along with them. She turned back and smiled “Alright, lets go check out the golden oldies”
Charlie shook his head and held out his hand, it really was surprising her how quickly they just fit together. Hades was walking in front of them with Matty and Phoenix, talking in low voices. About what she didn’t know. But it was keeping them entertained.
“So, when is Gramps birthday?” Hades asked, curious eyes watching her.
Smirking, she raised her brow “Why do you ask, dear cousin?”
“Well, he is family”
“July 31st” she grinned.
“I share my birthday with him?” he asked her, stopping in his tracks.
“Actually, I think he shares his with you” Charlie chuckled.
“Is that why you wanted to check this place out?” Phoenix asked, having paused outside of the doors.
“I don’t know, I think it looks cool” Hades shrugged as he looked down at his feet.
“Well, May I offer some suggestions?” the blonde-haired teen grinned as hades waved his hand. “Gramps loves Fountain pens. Prefers them over quills actually, we got him a set for yule last year. Uses them for everything. His a big fan of Elvis Presley, Elton John and Stevie wonder. He has a soft spot for David Bowie because he was God in dad’s eyes. Should have seen his face when he found out the man was also a wizard” Hades and Charlies jaw dropped. “Oh yeah, he attended Beauxbatons in his youth. Now on to the next list of things, Bowie if you will” he bowed dramatically to his sister.
“Why thank you brother dear. He loves clocks. No Idea why just does. He loves old movies and westerns, Fred Astaire, Audrey Hepburn, Clit Eastwood, Doris Day etc etc. his an avid reader and in his free time likes muggle Fiction. C.S Lewis, Feist, Tolken and Ms Anne Rice. Theres plenty more but we would be here forever if I named them all. Anything to do with animals and he melts. Oh, and a bigger chocoholic then Papa”
“Now if were talking more Magical means. The man is killer with charms, Potions and the Dark arts. Anything to do with the ‘Big three’ as he calls them, he will love. The Rarer the better. He found a journal of Salazar Slytherin in a market in Eygpt. Authenticated by the Goblins, but it’s in Parselscript he would love to have it translated. His just never had the time to get it done. The founders and anything about the most Honourable Ancient and most Noble houses of Le Fey, Emrys and Pendragon. So, Arthur, Morgana and Merlin themselves. Anything to do with them, he will salivate over” Matty winked as she glared at him. “And yes, my father was named after merlin, apparently my grandmother was a huge history nerd”
“And that my dear cousin, is a discussion for another time. Excuse us for a moment” she growled, grabbing Matty’s arm and dragging him away. She looked around and cast a privacy ward around them. “What the hell was that about?”
“Come off it bo, they need to know sooner rather than later. Especially Charlie” he growled back “I know that it’s never interested you, but you have the ability to bring about change for this place. good changes bo, changes that affect the lives of everyone. Why not claim the right you were born to. Phoenix, Vik and I will support you, gramps will support you. You are not going into this alone”
“Why do you think Gramps has organised a meeting with the chief this afternoon for me? Fucking hell Matty I know. I have known since I was 11. You know my reasons as to why so just trust me for a little while longer” she looked up to find Charlie staring intently at them. She gave him a tight-lipped smile and lowered the ward. Putting on a fake smile they made their way back over “So, shall we?”
She watched as her brother dragged the other two off, glaring daggers into the side of Matty’s head.
“What was that about?” Charlie asked quietly as they entered the store.
She turned down an aisle and picked up a brass telescope “what was what about?”
“You and Matty”
“Don’t worry about it” she smiled at him, stood on her tip toes and kissed his cheek “This is pretty cool, think I’ll get it”
20 minutes later they exited the store with another bag to add to their collection.
Hades looked down at the bags in his hand and sighed. “Can we find somewhere to shrink these down please?”
After finding an area completely devoid of Muggles and surveillance cameras, they shrunk down their bags, and put them in to their pockets, then made their way back to the escalator and went down to the second floor to eat with everyone else. Grabbing the burger Viktor held out as she sat down. She found it amusing watching the group eat. Draco’s face when they told him he didn’t need to use cutlery was defiantly a highlight.
She grabbed Charlie’s wrist, checked the time and swore. “Shit, we need to go. I have an appointment to get to in about an hour”
They all scrambled to their feet, laughing when Tonks took a nosedive only to be caught by Viktor and Hades.
“Yeah, yeah laugh it up you lot. Let’s go” they grumbled, straightening their skirt.
Moving quickly, they made their way back to the park and to the tree’s. tonks pulled out the sneaker and held it out. The familiar hook pulling them away.
Landing in the ally way beside the leaky cauldron, the group got themselves straightened up. Hades had his hands on his knees breathing heavily, eyes closed tight. She stepped up beside him and started rubbing his back.
“You ok?”
“Yeah. Portkey’s and I don’t mix. Doesn’t help with my past experience” he said quietly.
“Hey guys? We can meet you inside, just give us a couple of minutes” she said over her shoulder. Bill gave her a thumbs up and started directing the others back towards the pub.
“Thanks. Sorry about this” He sighed.
“Don’t apologise. I hate them to… what are you guys doing?” she asked, looking over her shoulder to see Charlie, Luna, Phoenix, Viktor and Matty standing near the entrance.
Luna smiled and just waved off her question. “The Nargles seem to be congregating inside. We should probably go help”
Bowie raised her brow as hades straightened himself up. He took a deep breath and smiled. “Well, Lead the way Luna”
Charlie held out his hand, and she smiled. Reaching up she kissed him on the cheek. “You might want to come with me for this appointment, you need to know what you’re getting yourself into”
The red head just nodded in agreement, bringing her hand up to kiss her knuckles before they made their way to the entrance. Entering the pub, they noticed just how quiet it was. Releasing her wand from its place in the holster, she looked around for the others. She scowled when she saw what was happening. The pubs occupants were watching as Bill stood red faced.
He looked like he was about to hex someone, and that someone was standing in front of him aggressively poking him in the chest as she spoke. She could see Alya was about to lose whatever composure she had, while Tonk’s hair was bright red as they tried to calm themself. The twins, Ron and Neville looked like they were two seconds away from yelling and Marcus and Percy were holding on to a fuming Ginny. As they got closer, she caught bill’s eye and the bushy haired witch spun on her heel, her eyes narrowed.
“HARRY JAMES POTTER! WHAT IS THIS?” Hermoine yelled, holding up a copy of the morning prophet.
Heads turned in their direction, Bowie and the other’s tensed, closing in around Hades as he lowered his head, eyes to the ground. People were starting to stand up to try and get a look at him, and whispers were starting up.
Watching him close in on himself, anger surged through her. She squared her jaw, straitened her spine and marched towards the frizzy haired witch, grabbed her elbow and pulled her out of the pub’s London entrance, all to the witch’s protest. The others quickly rushing out behind them.
“What the hell is wrong with you?” she growled, roughly pushing the girl away “Just announce it to the whole fucking world next time why don’t you!”
“Excuse me!” the girl spat.
“You just screamed for the whole pub to hear that HADES was in the fucking room, you idiot”
“HARRY has always gotten that kind of reaction” Hermoine said, crossing her arms in front of herself. “And I am not an idiot”
“They didn’t even know he was there until you screamed at him. If you were his friend, you would know that kind of attention makes him uncomfortable. Bloody hell, I’ve known him barely two days and I fucking know it” she took a step towards the frizzy haired witch and growled.
“I’m his best friend, I think I know Harry better than you” she said, her nose in the air.
Bowie took a deep breath to compose herself, she will not lash out at this bint. “His name is Hades and if that’s the case, read the room before you shoot off”
“Mia, stop. What are you angry about?” Hades asked as he stepped in between the two witches.
“THIS!” Hermonie yelled, thrusting the paper into his chest “How dare that woman lie like that, saying you and Neville have two fathers” she scoffed “Its disrespectful and I won’t stand for it, Harry. And the lies about your family and professor dumbledore, that woman has some nerve. Professor Dumbledore has only ever looked out for you, its absolute madness to say otherwise. And a retrial? For those four? Neville honestly how can you believe such lies, I thought you and your grandmother…”
“Blood doesn’t lie Granger. Both Myself and Gran had to have ourselves cleansed. So yeah, I do believe it when my own blood and memories, no matter how few, tell me the truth” Neville growled.
“Honestly, you believe some filthy creature’s test over Dumbledore? Your dumber than I thought” Hermonie sneered.
“ENOUGH” Bill yelled, he was almost as red as his hair. “Are you honestly trying to defend them?”
“Theres nothing to defend. Professor Dumbledore is a good man and has only ever done what is best for harry and the rest of the wizarding world. To disrespect him in such a way is disgusting”
“Come off it Granger, are you serious right now? you know what Hades put’s up with at school and with those Muggles. How can you honestly say that?” Draco sneered.
Bowie stood back, Charlie wrapping his arms around her to keep her from jumping the bitch.
“Mia… none of that is a lie” Hades said quietly.
“Harry, men cannot have children, it’s physically impossible, they do not have the means to carry. Those filthy creatures lied to you” she said, arms crossed over her chest.
“Wow… you are an idiot” Phoenix sighed, rubbing the bridge of his nose. “you’re supposed to be the ‘brightest witch of our age’ and yet you know nothing about the reproductive systems of Wixxen. It just so happens, two men can in fact have children. You are literally surrounded by people with two dads” he said as he waved. “And keep insulting those ‘filthy creatures’, see what happens”
Bowie smirked when the other’s stepped forward, glaring at the witch. Hermonie took a step back, eyes wide as she paled.
“It’s wrong and unnatural. Two men shouldn’t even be together let alone having children together. Harry, you need to distance yourself from these Perverts before they infect you as well” she grabbed Hade’s arm and pulled. Hard. Bowie growled and tried to get out of Charlies hold. His arms clamping down and straining as she trashed around.
“Mia, stop… HERMONIE” Hades yelled, pulling his arm back and holding it close to his chest “What the hell is wrong with you?”
“It’s against gods will for two men to lay together harry, you know that” she sneered.
“He also condemned witches, Hermonie. The witch trials is proof of that” He tried to reason.
“Its wrong Harry” she said shaking her head.
“How is this wrong?” Hades asked “How is two people loving each other wrong? Give me a good reason Hermonie. Because whether you like it or not, I have two dads. Neville has two dads. The twins, Bill, Charlie, Percy, Bowie and Phoenix have two dads. And dumbledore kept all of us away from our family. You can’t tell me you agree with what he did!”
“Yes, I do, especially If it keeps you away from these… freaks” She spewed. Hades took a step back, face pale and she smiled. “You should be thanking the headmaster and your family for keeping you safe and away from those freaks”
“HOW FUCKING DARE YOU” Ginny screamed as she launched herself on the girl. Charlie let go and raced forward. It took him and bill to drag her off of Hermonie, her legs still kicking as they dragged her away. Viktor and Ron held Hermonie back as she struggled to get free, her lip and nose bleeding from Ginny’s fists.
“WHAT IN MERLINS NAME IS GOING ON OUT HERE” boomed behind them.
Bowie spun around to see Orion standing there with her dads. James and Regulus rushing out of the door, Percy and Marcus coming up behind them, out of breath. She made her way over to her dad’s, still growling. Her wolf wanted to rip into the bint. Charlie was still holding a struggling Ginny back, Her respect for the little firecracker soring. Remus wrapped his arm around her shoulders as Sirius took her hand. She took three deep breaths as she tried to calm herself down.
“Who the hell are you” Hermonie snapped.
Bowie growled louder, squeezing Sirius’s hand hard.
“Reel it in sweetheart. You can’t attack her” Fenrir’s voice whispered in her ear.
“Uncle?” she whispered back, she felt a hand press into her back.
“I’m here, currently invisible but I’m here” He chuckled.
“I, Little girl, Am Lord Black” Orion said as he crossed his arms against his chest, perfectly shaped brow raised as he stared her down.
Hermonie scoffed and straightened herself up. Bowie heard Hades and Ron groan. “Is that supposed to scare me? Your just another death eater trying to make Professor Dumbledore look bad. It won’t work you know! Professor Dumbledore told me all about the Black family and how they were You know who’s biggest supporters.”
“Hermonie, shut up” Ron hissed.
“And what, pray tell, did he tell you?” Orion glared.
“Only what he thought I needed to know. I know you practice dark magic, it’s the reason he wanted harry kept away from Black and Lupin. He said they would turn Harry against the light. Dark magic is evil and so are the ones who use it” She attempted to look down on the man.
“Ah, I see. And yes, we do practice ‘dark magic’ as you call it, but we are most certainly not Evil. But tell me, Girl, were these little history lesson’s before, during or after you both ransacked my grandson’s vaults? Because I would very much like to know” Orion’s eyes glowed almost white. Alya moved closer to him and placed a calming draught in his hand. He swallowed it down and took a deep breath “thank you princess”
Bowie snarled, she could feel her fingers and teeth lengthening. Her eyes must have turned Black, as Viktor swore. Hermonie paled and attempted to step back only to be stopped by Bill, Viktor and Tonk’s.
“CHARLIE BLOCK HER VIEW. SHE WONT LISTEN TO ANYONE ELSE” Viktor yelled frantically, his arm tightening around Hermione’s waist.
“Fuck” Fenrir swore, his hand catching the back of her shirt as she launched forward. “Keep her between you”
Remus tightened his hold around her shoulders as Sirius tried to keep hold of her hand.
Charlie pushed Ginny at the twins and raced over. His hands cupping her cheeks “Reel it in love. Orion and the others can handle this, but you need to calm down” He kissed her forehead as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders. It was rather difficult to do though, as Fenrir, Remus and Sirius hadn’t let go of her.
“Hermonie… is that… is that true?” Hades whispered. James and Regulus came up beside him, Ari slipping down James’s arm to get to him. Regulus held his hand and was running his free hand through his hair while James spoke quietly in his ear, his arm around his waist. Ari hissing as she wrapped around his shoulders. Matty standing behind him, his hand on hades back as he stared daggers at the witch. “Please tell me that’s not true”
She whimpered at the hurt in his voice and Charlie held on tighter. She managed to look over his shoulder to see Tonks writing in her instant message pad. She then buried her nose into his neck and took deep calming breaths. Her teeth and fingers slowly going back to normal.
“I…I…” Hermonie spluttered before her face became tight and she raised her nose in the air “I deserved it. how else was the headmaster to know what we were up to. I would have told him about you becoming friends with snakes, if you hadn’t wised up and got a magical oath from me to keep it quiet”
“So, you’re admitting to the theft?” Tonks asked the girl. Amelia, Kingsley, Malcom and another Auror silently appearing behind them.
“It isn’t theft if it was something I earned you stupid bit…” Hermonie spun herself around and stopped. Taking a step back, she cleared her throat “Madam Bones… what are you doing here?”
“My Job Ms Granger. Malcom, Tonks, Visit her Parents and escort them to the ministry. She maybe 17, but she’s still a minor in the muggle world. You will find their address in the records room”
“On it boss” Tonks and Malcom gave the woman a nod and Disappeared back to the ministry.
“Hermione Jean Granger, you will be accompanying my Aurors to the ministry. You will be given Veritaserum once the questioning begins. Kings, Cathal. If you will” Amelia waved at the witch. “Cell 4 is clear and well away from Dumbledore”
“Yes, mam” Kingsley stepped forward, manacles in hand.
“YOU CAN’T DO THIS! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM!” She shrieked.
“Nope, and Frankly I don’t care” Cathal sneered as Kingsley clamped the manacles shut. “Those are to stop you using any kind of magic”
“I’ll be there shortly. Make sure she’s not questioned until I arrive along with her parents” Amelia ordered. The two men gave a nod before turning and took the screaming girl away.
Once she was gone, Bowie pushed Charlie out of the way and tore away from Fenrir, Sirius and Remus. She rushed over to Hades and took his arm in her hand gently. He was still holding it up to his chest. He sucked in a gasp, and she growled.
“Aly, can you check him out please. Get a calming draught to, I think his going into shock”
“I’m here, hades can you show me your arm please” Alya asked him. “I want you to take this to please” she handed over the vial to Regulus and he tipped it in to Hades’s mouth. “Good, now, your arm is broken. But I can either fix it here or we can get you to Flora. I won’t take offence if you choose Flora” she said gently.
James stiffened. “She broke his arm?”
“She grabbed it quite hard, and its one of the bones still healing”
“I want Flora. Sorry” Hades whispered.
“No apologies needed. She’s been wonderful to you, so of course you trust her” Alya smiled gently, leaning down slightly to kiss his forehead. “Now why don’t we head over there and get this sorted, do you want a pain reliver?”
Hades shook his head “No, its fine”
“Hades, its ok to need it” Bowie looked at her cousin and saw he was still shaking. He looked up and sighed.
“Please”
Alya smiled again and handed him a pain reliver. “Its only a mild one and it won’t make you drowsy”
“Thank you” he let James lead back towards the pubs entrance, Regulus and Matty following. They stopped when Amelia held out a hand.
She hated seeing him like this, she just wanted to wrap him up and hide him away from the world. She Felt arms wrap around her waist and slowly move her back.
“I’m ok Charlie” she sighed, turning in his arms she buried her head in his chest.
The man just held her tight then started moving them back to the others. Phoenix was tucked under Remus’s arm and Sirius looked like he was about to start jogging on the spot. She planted herself against Charlie’s chest and tried to relax.
“You alright now pup?” Sirius asked as he rushed forward.
“Yeah, sorry about that” she rubbed her neck and looked up. “She was hurting my family, my pack and Venus didn’t like it”
“I know sweetheart, But you need to control it better. Especially here” Fenrir whispered causing Charlie to jump and pull her closer to him. Fenrir chuckled “relax Kid”
She giggled when he released an annoyed huff. “He can’t be seen here, so his currently invisible”
“I gathered”
She wriggled back against his chest and wrapped his arms around her tighter.
“Don’t Hurt my pup kid, or I will become the monster your ministry claims I am” she could hear the grin as he spoke and laughed along with Phoenix and Sirius. Remus just shook his head and sighed.
Orion’s POV
“Nix, Bill, Percy, Viktor do you mind getting them home? We will be back as soon as we can” Orion asked as he rubbed his forehead. This shouldn’t have happened like this.
“I’ll head home to. Mother will get worried otherwise” Luna skipped over to Hades, planted a kiss on his cheek and went inside.
“Sure thing Gramps” Viktor said. “Come on you lot, I think that’s enough excitement for one day”
Orion shook his head, more like a lifetime he thought to himself as he watched the four gather up the others and escort them inside. He made his way over to Amelia, who was standing with the others, asking questions.
“I think that should be enough for now. I will stop by tonight and let you know what’s happening. Again Hades, I’m sorry this is happening” Amelia gave him smile and patted his shoulder.
“Thank you for coming so quickly Aunty” Regulus said softly.
“How about we head back to Gringotts, Flora will be upset if we delay his healing any more than necessary” Orion spoke softly. Hades looked up and all he wanted to do was to take him home.
“I’ll stop by tonight. Make sure the chief sends the statements along to me” Amelia told him.
“Of course. Thank you Lia, I’ll see you tonight” she gave him a pat on the arm than said her farewells.
“Wait… is Ginny alright?” Hades asked, his head swinging around as he searched for the girl.
“She’s fine, just a little bruising. I gave bill a calming draught and told him where the salve was” Alya smiled gently. “She’s a little firecracker, isn’t she”
“Oh… good” his eyes focused on the ground in front of him.
Orion shared a look with Regulus as he wrapped his arm around his son. They made their way quickly to the entrance of diagon ally, ignoring the people around them. He kept an eye on their surroundings, eyes flicking towards the shadows. He felt a hand grip his shoulder gently.
“Their safe, the only threats here are my fighters. They know you and will do what needs to be done, should the situation arise. Just keep walking forward my friend” Fenrir whispered.
Orion gave a slight nod, acknowledging he had heard. He felt one more squeeze before the pressure disappeared. He held his head high and kept walking. The steps of Gringotts quickly came into view and he made his way to the front of the group. One of the guards took one look at them and raced inside.
As they entered and approached a teller, Griphook opened a side door.
“Lord Black, please follow me. Your company as well” Griphook raised his brow as he saw Hades. Shaking his head as he closed the door “Flora and the chief are waiting in his office. Do you need a pain reliver youngling?” he asked, walking beside hades.
“No, Thank you. My aunt gave me one” he gave a shy smile when Griphook looked him over.
“Good, follow me” he had them follow him down a long corridor before reaching Ragnar’s office. He knocked loudly and opened the door when a growled “enter” was heard.
Both Flora and Ragnar looked furious.
“Sit” Flora pointed to the plush armchair, staring at hades. “What happened to my youngling” she growled.
Everyone paused for a moment at the claim of ‘my youngling’, then he cleared his throat. “He was accosted by Ms Granger, she forcibly grabbed him by the arm and pulled. Alya said it was still healing.”
Flora swore in gobbledygook and set to work. She gently took Hades’ arm and started waving her hand over it. they watched as the swelling and bruising slowly faded away. Hades gave her a tight smile and said thank you. She pat his knee than turned on her heel and glared at Ragnar. She pointed a longer finger at him. “He will be given a bracelet. I can’t help him if he is not with me” she growled.
“Of course, see it done” Ragnar said quickly, lowering his head in submission. She seemed happy with the response so turned her attention back to Hades.
“Please everyone, take a seat” Ragnar waved his hand and chairs appeared. Fenrir dropped the invisibility charm and handed the totem back to Ragnar. With a nod, he placed the item in a drawer of his desk before turning to Bowie. “Now, are you ready youngling?”
Orion saw Sirius and Remus turn to look at her as she waved her hand.
“Right, you know the drill. 7 drops on this, and your inheritance will be known. Will you be claiming your birthright today?” The chief asked as he pulled out a crystal blade and black parchment.
“Yes, I will be” She said calmly. She stood up, brushed her hands along her jeans and reached for the blade. She pulled the blade along the palm of her hand and squeezed it into a fist. Watching as the drops landed on the parchment below. When the seventh drop fell, she pulled her fist back and held it out for Alya to heal.
Orion watched as the goblin reached forward and pulled the results back. Brows raising as a sharp toothy grin appeared. “Oh, this is certainly going to ruffle a few feathers”
“What’s going on?” Sirius asked.
“Father?” Regulus to looked confused.
“You will see. Chief, is everything as it should be?” He asked.
“Very much so, this will change everything Lord Black, Youngling. You know this?” The chief stared intently.
“I’m aware, sir. May I?” Bowie asked. Ragnar handed over the parchment as she took a deep breath. She turned and made her way back to her chair.
Sirius, Remus and Charlie all read over her shoulder. They gasped in unison as they read through it. Fenrir smiling behind them.
“Pup?” Sirius asked.
“What’s happening?” Hades asked quietly.
“Gramps, can you?” Bowie handed him the parchment and walked back to the desk. Picking up the rings that appeared.
Orion cleared his throat. “Right, well. When Bo was 11, we visited the dwarfs in Amsterdam. It’s customary to visit the bank as that is when your inheritance becomes known. It’s the same here. Well, we weren’t expecting the result’s we got” He cleared his throat again and straightened out the page in front of him.
Name: Bowie Narcissa Lupin-Black.
Age: 18
Parents: Remus John Lupin-Black (sire)
Sirius Orion Lupin-Black (bearer)
Siblings: Phoenix Regulus Lupin-Black
Magical core level: Silver
Creature status: Born Werewolf (active, Switch Alpha)
Mate: Charles Septimus Weasley-Prewett (Dominate)
Titles:
Heir to the Most ancient and Most Honourable house of Le Fey (maternal, given due to creature status and magical core level…Silver)
Heir to the Most ancient and Most Honourable house of Pendragon (Chosen by magic, given due to magical core level… Silver)
Heir to the Most ancient and Most Honourable house of Ravenclaw (paternal)
Secondary Heir to the Most ancient and Most Honourable house of Emrys (Maternal, given due to magical core level… Silver)
Heir of the ancient warrior house of Odin (Chosen by Alpha Fenrir Grayback)
The room was silent. Orion watched as Sirius stared at his daughter. Bowie straightened her spine and started placing the rings on each of her fingers. With each ring, an otherworldly glow surrounded her.
“Well, now you know” she smirked at the shocked faces. “Chief, is there any way the Wizengamot can deny my claim?”
“None, Morgana Le Fey herself was a Dark elf. Only a female of her line, with active creature blood and core level as high as yours can claim this right. Arthur Pendragon, no matter what history tells us, was close to his half-sister and supported her views. Magic chose you, for what purpose we don’t know. With your secondary heirship of the house Emerys, you may remain heir and act as proxy until the true Lord or Lady comes forward.
Now, the reason you became Lady Ravenclaw is also due to being female. You officially own 25% of Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Mr Lupin-Black will remain Hair until you and your mate can produce a daughter. She will be the only one to inherit. We won’t know if she will inherit the Le Fey line until the age of 11. If you also produce a son, he will need to come in once he turns 11 as is tradition. Pendragon may not pass to him if his core is not strong enough.
As your father is heir to the house of Black, you will not inherit. It is a patriarchal run family. Your brother will inherit from him and if he refuses, the title will go to Regulus and so on. I believe Alpha Grayback announced your being his Heir when you were 15 yes?”
“Yes, those who opposed met their deaths by my hand” Fenrir growled. Ragnar grinned, his sharp teeth in full effect. “She will do well as alpha when I pass”
“That won’t be happening for a long time, will it uncle” Bowie turned golden eyes on the man as he chuckled.
“No sweetheart, I expect to be around to see any future pups you have” he kissed her forehead and stepped back.
“So, she knows her responsibilities?” Ragnar asked.
“She does”
“I’ve never heard of the house of Odin. I mean I know who Ravenclaw, Emrys, Morgana and Arthur are and that Odin is a Norse god, but…” Hades said, clearly confused.
Orion groaned as he lent forward. Placing his head in his hands. “Has the education at Hogwarts really gone so far down? Do they not teach this?”
“They don’t. the education offered has severely decreased over the past twenty years Lord Black. Most of the subjects were removed after your youngest son’s graduation” Ragnar told them.
Orion’s head flew up and stared, gapping at the goblin
“Don’t worry Gramps. We will fix it. Hades will get tutored before going back, Nix can see to it” Bowie grinned. “The Wizengamot aren’t going to like me very much, considering”
“Because of your creature status?” Charlie asked. He had remained quiet but quickly snapped back to reality.
“Nope… well yes. But they actually can’t do a thing unless I approve it, no laws, no bills nothing, I can even scrap previous laws. The houses of Le Fey, Pendragon and Emrys are basically royalty. They were the ones to create the ministry of magic and the Wizengamot. Basically, my word is law” She shrugged. “The fact I’m also a founder’s heir means I can push for subjects to be added, updated and or removed. My being creature born is just a bonus”
“Now Hades, we will need to do this test for you also. It will not have come up on the test you had done earlier. Is that acceptable?” Ragnar asked.
Orion watched as his grandson just gave the goblin a nod. He got an encouraging smile from his fathers and moved towards the desk. Reaching for the blade, he did the same thing as bowie. Holding out his hand to Flora to heal.
“Can you just read it to us Ragnar?” Hades asked.
“Of course, youngling”
Hades made his way back to his fathers and Matty. The teen sat down in the chair while Matty sat at his feet, his back against his legs. Orion turned his head, to stop the grin he could feel building. He caught bowies’ eye, and she wiggled her eyebrows. He shook his head and waved his hand for the chief to continue.
Name: Hades Charlus Orion Potter-Black
Age: 16
Parents: James Fleamont Potter-Black (Sire)
Regulus Arcturus Potter-Black (bearer)
Siblings: None
Magical Core Level: Gold
Creature status: shadow Fae (inactive, will become active after 17th birthday, Switch)
Mate: Matteo Constantine Riddle (Switch, Wixxen)
Titles:
Heir to the Most ancient and Most Honourable house of Emrys (Maternal, Given due to Magical core level… Gold)
Heir to the Most ancient and Most Honourable House of Gryffindor (Paternal, chosen by magic)
Heir to the Most ancient and Most Honourable house of Slytherin (Through conquest)
Heir to The Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Peverell (paternal)
Heir to The Ancient and Noble House of Potter (Paternal)
Fourth Heir to The Most Ancient and Noble House of Black (Maternal)
Again, Orion sat stunned. His grandson was powerful, as powerful as Merlin himself. He knew the lines crossed through the Black Lines but to have Two of his grandchildren hold enough power to command the house of Emrys… that was unheard of.
“KNEW IT” Bowie yelled as she jumped to her feet, she did a little victory dance before smiling at Hades and Matty, both of which sat there stunned. She chuckled as she sat in Charlie’s lap. “Oh, Nix is going to be so pissed”
“Shadow Fae?” James croaked. Regulus took his hand and squeezed. Ragnar gave another toothy grin and started writing. He threw the parchment and copies of their results into the air, and they disappeared.
“Baba?” Hades asked hesitantly. “Is something wrong”
“No, nothing’s wrong… just… wow” James fell back into the chair he was sitting in. a goofy grin spreading.
“But I don’t look like an elf? Do I?” Hades looked around the room, stunned. His hands coming up to his ear’s feeling the tips.
“You won’t, Fae and Elves while related look vastly different. but you should after you turn 17. It’s when most creature inheritances become active. Unlike born werewolves and few others where it comes into play around 6 or 7” Regulus looked at his son in awe.
“Youngling, your androgynous features are a trait from the Fae. Did none of you read the second page of his results earlier? It would have shown his creature status. The only things that test doesn’t show are mates and Titles” Ragnar watched as the adults shuffled around.
“Forgive us chief, but we were more focused on making sure he was healing” Orion sighed, he could feel the headache building.
“Understandable, and not to worry. Once we meet with the king, he can contact a member of the Fae council” The goblin gave them a nod.
Orion turned to look at his grandson. To really look at him. There was no denying it now, he had wondered where the androgynous features came from, while yes, his own children where more so than he was, it was still … more. He was slim, and from what he had heard, agile and almost feline in his movements, especially in the air. His eyes were an odd mix, but they certainly added onto the Fae like appearance.
And Matteo? The boy was still shocked by the revelation. Mouth slightly opened. He was going to have to see if Emrys was in the bank still.
“Chief, can you contact Emrys Riddle please? He should be somewhere in the bank” Orion called out after clearing his throat.
“It will be done” Ragnar was still grinning.
“Ah Gramps?” Matty asked hesitantly. Body tense and eyes wide. Hades’s hand coming to rest on the back of his neck.
“It’s alright, I just thought your father should be here” He smiled, watching as he relaxed. He wasn’t sure if Hades was even aware of what he was doing.
After ten long minutes of near silence a loud knock sounded throughout the room. “Chief, the King is currently in the states. He will arrive home in three days. His messenger said he left a note”
“Thank you Ironclaw” Ragnar sighed as he started searching through his desk “so he did. Is Mr Riddle in the bank?”
“Yes sir, I brought him with me” The guard stepped aside as a man stepped into the office.
“Father” Matteo jumped up and raced forward as the man grinned and opened his arms.
“mi hijo, are you well?” Emrys asked, holding his son close.
Orion chuckled as Matteo just gave an inaudible response, arms tight around his father. “It’s good to see you Emrys”
“Hello Orion, fancy meeting you here” The man laughed, taking a seat between Orion and his son. “So, what have I been called for?”
“May I Hades?” Ragnar asked. Hades just gave the chief a nod and watched as he handed the result to the older man.
“Well… that’s not what I was expecting at all” he murmured.
“I think the only one who did, was Bowie” Orion chuckled as she beamed at them from her seat on Charlie’s lap.
“Is she playing match maker again? Remember that Italian witch she tried setting you up with? What was her name again? Horribly boring in my opinion” Emrys laughed, waving at the girl.
“She was incredibly dim. I’m sure my darling granddaughter set it up as a prank”
A throat clearing caught their attention. “Perhaps you can reminisce later. Now Hades, like Bowie, there are rings that accompany your titles. Except for the Emrys lordship, his is a pendant. Will you be accepting them today or would you like a few days to get used to the idea?”
Hades stayed quiet for a few minutes, his brows knitted together in thought. “Will it matter if I claim them now or once I turn 17?”
“You will need to claim them before your 21st birthday. So, if you wish to wait, you may” Ragnar said.
“But I don’t know how to be a lord, wont I have to go to meetings?” Hades stressed, standing he began to pace. He threw his arms in the air crying out “I’m still in school! I’m about to start my NEWTS year” Regulus stood and started comforting him while James had to hold Ari out of the way of the panicking teens arms. Regulus managed to get him to sit back down, Ari slipping from James hands and wrapped herself around the teen’s shoulders.
Taking pity on his grandson, Orion stood and walked over. he crouched down in front the young man and explained. “You do not need to straight away, as Ragnar said, you have until your 21st birthday. You can still claim Lordship and not sit on the council, you can name a proxy. But right now, the only houses you can claim lordship over are Emrys and Slytherin. James, I believe, is still Lord Potter-Gryffindor-Peverell. Now, Bowie is an Heir to the Emrys line, but you are the Lord. She can sit as Proxy for you until you’re ready to claim your seat. All she will do is pass votes and bills the way you want them to go. You just need to read the information sent to you before letting her know if you support it or not. She, James or I can sit as proxy to the Slytherin line if that is what you wish as well. As for not knowing what to do, we can help you. Bowie may not look it, but she knows laws and politics better than most. I am sure she will happily tutor you. as will any of us.”
“One plus to it, you can strip tom of the Slytherin family magic” Emrys added.
“You hate your brother that much?” Hades asked.
Emrys sighed as he sat forward “Our father spent 15 years looking for him, but because he was a muggle, there was only so much he could do. When he met my mother, she told him she was a witch within the first month of their courtship.
At first, he was weary, given his past with Tom’s mother. The woman used love and fertility potions on him, effectively raping him. She thought that after she fell pregnant, he would stay, but he didn’t. he ran. And she gave birth to tom and passed away. When he told my mother this she was outraged. She swore a magical oath that she would never this to him. A year later they wed, and I was born.
My mother helped search for tom through her connections in the Spanish ministry and finally 6 years later, they found him. My father wanted to bring him home, to his family. So, they organised to meet at my grandparent’s manor in little whinging, but he refused to let me, and my mother come with him. She was in the early stages of pregnancy, and he didn’t want to risk her getting worked up.
The last I remember of my father is him telling me he would be home soon, that tom would be home soon. We were so excited. Then an owl arrived later that night. In it was my father’s family ring and a note saying ‘he suffered as a mudblood should, you and the bastard are next’ my mother said nothing, just packed our things and we fled back to Spain. Tom killed our father and grandparents, and I believe he was the reason my mother miscarried”
Orion watched Matty as the young man comforted his father. He had known Emrys long enough to know this still hurt. The deaths of his parents and then wife had hit him hard. It was why he was so protective of his son. He didn’t trust many and those he did were few and far between.
Hades POV
Hades took in the room around him “Alright” he said as steady as he could.
“Alright?” Orion asked.
“I’ll do it” he said as confidently as he could.
Ragnar grinned his toothy grin as he placed the boxes on the desk In front of him. “Start with your Heir rings. You will start with the Potter ring, then Gryffindor than Perevell. Newest to oldest. Place them on your forefinger on your right hand”
Hades picked up the rings and placed them on his finger, each time he felt warmth pool in his stomach. Each ring had accepted him.
“Good, now. you will place the Slytherin Lordship ring on your middle finger first, then the Emrys pendant around your neck”
He picked up the last ring. He had barely put it on when the room temperature rose and filled with hissing. Ari perked up from around his neck, hissing back in excitement. All he could hear was the relief in the words. Ari got so excited her constant movement had caused her to fall from his shoulders.
Matty had noticed her wriggling and caught her before she hit the ground. She was still hissing excitedly, causing the teen to chuckle even if he couldn’t understand what she was saying, Hades did, and he had to refrain from blushing. He slid the ring on completely, feeling as the magic settled around him.
He gave Ragnar a goofy grin before reaching out for the pendant. It was rather beautiful. A sword sat in the middle of a knot-work circle, at the hilt an amethyst sat. The words ‘it is the doom of men that they forget, forged by a god. foretold by a wizard, held by a king’ written around the circle. He picked it up and it started shaking. Violently. Before he could drop it, thinking it was rejecting him, a large sword appeared in his hand.
Hades breath hitched… not just any damn sword…“This… its Excalibur”
“No fucking way” Bowie exclaimed jumping to her feet and raced over.
“Yes, fucking way” he murmured as he starred in awe.
“As in, lady of the lake, Merlin and Arthur, Excalibur?” Matty asked from behind them. Ari slipping from his shoulders back to Hades.
“How is that possible? Everything I know about Excalibur said it went back to the lady” Orion said quietly.
“Try willing it back to its pendant form, Youngling” Ragnar told him.
Hades looked up at the chief than back down. He closed his eyes and pushed his magic toward it. he felt a warm tingle in his fingertips that started to spread up his arm. His magic started building, wrapping around himself as another force collided with him. The unknown magic entwined with his own before it crashed into his core. He staggered backwards, bringing Matty and Bowie to the ground with him as he panted heavily. He could feel the magic settle as thoughts not his own raced through his mind.
“HADES” James and Regulus jumped up out of their seats and raced over.
“I’m fine” he groaned, sitting up. “Sorry ‘bout that”
“What the fuck was that” Bowie gasped, hand to her chest.
“You felt that to?” he asked wide eyed as they panted.
“Yes, I fucking felt that. What was it” she heaved, Charlie helping her up off the ground than proceeded to look her over “I’m fine”
“Youngling?” Ragnar actually looked concerned. Hades looked up than back to the pendant in his hand.
“I’m Merlin” he whispered.
“Yes, you’re the lord of the house of Emrys, Merlin's house” Emrys said, as he helped Matty up.
“No, I mean… I am Merlin” he groaned, taking a page out of Nevilles book he added “why is it always me”
While the rest of them sat in stunned silence, Hades sighed, reaching up to aimlessly stroke Ari’s head.
“Masster? Iss ssomething wrong?” she hissed.
“I’m not your masster Ari. i’m your friend. Nothing really iss wrong. Jusst a lot sseemss to happen to me” he told her gently.
"But why doess your magic tasste different now?” her tiny forked tongue seemed to be going into overdrive, tickling his ear and then his cheek.
“Different how? Iss it bad?” and how in merlin’s name could she taste his magic?
“Not bad, jusst different. Sstronger,”
“Chief, is there anything in our Vaults that can explain what just happened?” Bowie asked.
“I’m not sure. There are portraits though, perhaps they can be of some assistance” Ragnar told them. He summoned a guard and ordered the retrieval before he turned curious eyes on him “That was very unexpected”
Hades sat back in his seat, starring into space. He could see Bowie was in much the same state as he was, what the hell was happening to them. he could feel her magic, could feel the power she held. He had flashes of a round table, a large cave and the ministry. He knew instantly that all three were important.
“Lord Slytherin-Emrys, would you like to disavow the dark lord?” Ragnar’s growl like voice called through his daze, shaking his head slightly he stood.
“Yes, but I’ll need help” Ragnar pulled out a large tapestry, a blood-red quill, pointed to Tom’s name and explained what he had to do.
“I, Hades Charlus Orion Potter-Black, Lord of the most ancient and Honourable house of Slytherin, Declare Tom Marvolo Riddle, Disowned from the house of Slytherin. I strip him of the family magics and declare him Traitor. May Magic judge him and find him wanting, as I will it, so shall it be” Hades declared forcefully. He picked up the quill and struck a line through Tom’s name, watching in morbid curiosity as the name bubbled than disappeared.
“Good, about time someone disowned that disgrace to my line”