Chapter 2
Petunia Dursley neé Evans woke up early as usual and checked whether her little Dudders woke up or not. She is a woman in her twenties and with a big neck which she usually use to spy on her neighbours. After checking on her son she made her way to downstairs, she have to change the milk bottle outside. She was still in a bad mood. Yesterday night her husband reminded her about her sister. It was a very sensitive topic for her.
Petunia opened the door to find a little baby sleeping on their doorstep. She screamed loudly and fainted. Petunia woke up on their couch. Her husband looking at her worriedly and asked "Pet, Are you Ok?". Petunia nodded, then her husband handed her a letter. It was written by headmaster of that freak school that her sister went to. The summary of the letter was her sister and brother in law died because of war. Since they're the only living relatives she needs to look after her nephew. "Those freaks left him on our doorstep Pet. I don't want to raise that freak with my son" said Vernon Dursley angrily. He is a fat man who likes to remind everyone that he's normal and dislike anything and anyone who are not normal.
Suddenly Petunia got an idea and said "How about we contact my cousin. He and his wife already looking after his sister. They won't mind taking the boy. Afterall he and Lily were close." "Do what you can Petunia. I want that boy out of my house as soon as possible" said Vernon. Petunia nodded and went to call her cousin.
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On a far away island called Athens which is invisible to anyone who don't know about the people who are living in a castle named Zale castle in that Island. The island was a gift to their greatest heroes from gods one can say a retirement gift. "Percy someone's calling. Go and pick up the phone" Annabeth said to her husband without waking up. She is a beautiful woman with blonde hair with princess curls and stormy grey eyes. Some people knew her as famed daughter of Athena while remaining people knew her as youngest architect and CEO of Athenian Jackson Architectures(AJA). Beside her, her husband mumbled "Let it ring". He is an handsome young man named Percy Jackson. He has the most attractive seagreen eyes and windswept black hair which he inherited from his father Poseidon. While some people knew him as legendary Percy Jackson others knew him as youngest Marine biologist and CEO of Atlantis Jackson Aquariums (AJA).
While the both of them normally wake up early for their trainings, today they're tired after their meeting with Lady Rhea because she requested their presence. "Go pick it up before Stella woke up Percy" said Annabeth and pushed her husband from the bed. Percy fell from bed with a thud sound and groaned. "Who the fuck is calling this early in morning" Percy mumbled while getting up.
The telephone was a gift from Hephaestus that's why it's still getting calls even in the island which is not known for normal humans. Even the telephone was in the parlour the ringing will be heard to all people in the the castle. Normally he will call elves to bring him the phone. Suddenly Percy stopped midstep in the hallway cursing for not calling the elf and called "Mary" a female house elf with big eyes and bat like ears wearing a Greek toga popped infront him with phone. "Thank you" said Percy and taking the phone and the house elf popped out.
"Hello, Jackson residence" Percy said. "Hello Percy, I'm Petunia talking" replied other person on phone shocking Percy. He remembered his step cousin. She is one of Paul's niece. They never had a good relationship unlike Lily who is in touch with Percy after both of their parents died in a car crash. "Petunia, How are you?" Percy asked. "I'm fine. I — I need to talk to you something personally not on phone. It's — it's about Lily's son. Can you come to my house immediately" said Petunia. "Okay tell me your address" Percy said. "Ok write it down. House No.4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey" said Petunia. "Thankfully we're in London. We'll come as soon as possible" said Percy.
Percy called Nico on phone. "Hello, who the fuck calling me at this time" Nico groaned from the otherside. "Nico it's Percy. We need a babysitter ASAP. You're the only one that can come to the castle immediately" Percy said hurriedly and cut the call.
"Wisegirl, wake up. We're going to my cousin's house" Percy said while going to the bathroom to freshen up. "Lily's house? Didn't they went into hiding or something?" Annabeth asked while getting up from bed. "No, not Lily, her sister Petunia called she said she has something to talk about Harry. I'm little worried" said Percy from bathroom.
Annabeth knew Percy was worried about his cousin. Lily is very kind person. They offered Potters to stay in their house till war was ended but Lily's husband refused saying that would put all of them in danger. And yesterday's meeting with Lady Rhea more or less is about Potters. She practically confirmed that Lily and James will die and a new member will join Jackson family. "Don't come to conclusions Percy. We'll go and check what's your other cousin want to talk about" Annabeth assured even though she is worried.
After 1/2 hr both of them got ready. They dressed normally since they're going to muggle area. "Who is going to look after Estelle. Thalia left as soon as she saw us entering the castle. She can't come back on such short notice" Annabeth said. "I called Nico. He should be here." Percy said called Mary. When the elf popped infront of him Percy asked "Mary. Did Nico came and where is he?" "Master Nico here sleeping on couch in drawing room Master Percy" Mary said.
"Ok how are we going to their house" Annabeth asked. "Petunia told me their address. We'll go to Manor in London using floo and can go to their house by car" Percy said. "Ok do you have the car keys" Annabeth asked. "Oh.. . . . Do you remember which car is there in London Manor?" Percy asked with a questioning face. Annabeth rolled her eyes mumbling seaweed brain and turned to Mary and said "Bring Key no.5 from the car keys section" and Mary disappeared.
Both Annabeth and Percy made their way to drawing room, and on the way they looked into 3 year old little Estelle's room, she is sleeping peacefully clutching her stuffed unicorn. When they arrived in drawing room Mary appeared and handed Percy no.5 key. Nico is sleeping on the couch. "Nico wake up, you have a room here. Go and sleep there. Mary will wake you up when breakfast is ready. You know the drill, you just need to keep an eye on Stella and elves will take care of the rest" Annabeth said and took a small handful of floo powder and threw it into fireplace. "Is bloppy here? Mary is too cheerful for me in the fucking morning" Nico grumbled sleepily. "Yes he's here and he'll wake you up. And don't you dare curse infront of Stella" Percy said and took a small amount of floo powder and threw fireplace. Percy entered into green flames and said "Jackson Manor London". With a blazing sound he disappeared from the fire place. Nico shadow travel to his room while grumbling about sacrificing his sleep for annoying cousins.
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Percy came out of fireplace in his manor in London. He saw Annabeth giving instructions to Manty the house elf who is looking after this Manor. Since he and Annabeth became very successful they bought and build many manors, houses and little cabins (cabins were made as safe houses for demigods on their quests or their way to camps) around UK and US and bought many house elves to look after them and most of the elves are abused by their previous owners who were died in the war. In Zale castle they have approximately 50 house elves since it's impossible for 2 or 3 elves to look after a gaint castle.
"——— Prepare milk to feed a baby" Percy heard Annabeth is instructing Manty. After that they both decided they'll eat breakfast on the way and went to garage.
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They stopped infront of house no.4 in private drive. Even though the neighborhood looks good their new Maserati looks way too polish. Annabeth pressed the calling bell, a fat man opened the door Percy gave a polite smile and said "Hello, I'm Percy Jackson, Petunia's cousin" while giving a hand for a shake. The mans eyes were landed on his car and brightened "Come in, I'm Petunia's husband, Vernon Dursley" said the fat man shaking his hand. Percy had a feeling that the respect was given to him because of his car.
They sat on the couch in the living room. After Petunia came into the room with coffee and some cookies they exchanged normal pleasantries. And finally Annabeth asked "Where's Harry?" Petunia went into other room and bought a sleeping baby in small bundle of blankets. Annabeth took him in her arms. "Just slept an hour ago, woke my little Dudders with his loud crying" Petunia started complaining.
But the Jackson couple were busy looking at beautiful baby boy who just woke up and looking at them with curiousity in those emerald green eyes. "He is cute. Isn't he?" Annabeth asked and Percy just nodded. "So how did he came here?" Percy asked. Petunia just handed him a letter.
Dear Petunia Dursley,
I'm very sorry to inform you that your sister and her husband died in the recent attack on them in our war which your sister may informed you. Your nephew Harry Potter is the only survivor and received the scar on his head. From what we knew you and your family are the only living relatives he has.
So we leave him in your care until he attends Hogwarts school.
Yours sincerely,
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore,
Headmaster of Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry.
By the end of the letter Percy's eyes were filled with tears he lost yet another family member. Annabeth just squeezed his hand showing her support. She knew Percy became even more sensitive to loose people after Sally and Paul's accident, the same accident in which Lily's parents died. That's why she stood beside him on Olympus council to ask to cut contact from mythological world for the sake of Stella, she left the position of architect of olympus to follow Percy. Gods too understood their wish and send them into magical world saying as a well known demigods they can't fully live a normal life. Gods granted them the Athens island and build Zale castle for them to live.
"So what did this Dumbledore guy told you when he gave you Harry?" Percy's voice brought her out of her musings. "Nothing, I — I found him on my door step with the letter this morning" Petunia replied. "What!!" Both Jacksons exclaimed. Little Harry who is completely unaware and undisturbed of the discussion and outburst is playing with pretty lady's golden hair.
"We don't know much about magic unlike you. My husband and I can't raise two one year old children. That's why we decided to call you. Since Stella is 3years old. And Lily would want you to raise Harry" Petunia said. "We'd love to take Harry with us" Annabeth said.
After some discussions Percy and Annabeth stood up. "Please eat some lunch. Petunia_" Vernon offered them, normally he wouldn't stand this type of abnormal people but they seems to be well off, so he won't mind them they maybe useful in future. "Sorry Mr Dursley, we've some urgent business to do. We'll plan this lunch some other time" Percy said.
After their goodbyes they reached their car, Annabeth slowly sat in front seat without waking Harry who slept in her arms in the middle of their talking. "It seems my grandma words came true, we've a new member in our family" Percy said smiling his eyes still misty. "So it seems, Stella would love to have a baby brother" said Annabeth giving a reassuring smile. "We've to buy so much for him. He should have his own toys, dresses,——" "a new cot——" "a new toy broomstick—" Percy and Annabeth talked about what they have to buy for Harry for the rest of the ride to London.
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Percy and Annabeth reached London Jackson Manor. Annabeth started feeding milk prepared by Manty to Harry as soon as they came to manor. After that they ate their lunch Percy and Annabeth played with Harry till he fell asleep. And they floo travelled to Zale castle.
Both of them came out of the fireplace of drawing room in Zale castle. "Mary" Annabeth called as soon as she stepped out of the fireplace. When the elf popped up she instructed to ready Stella's old cot for Harry till they bought new one for him.
Suddenly someone called "Momma! Daddy!" and Stella ran into Percy legs. Even though Estelle knew Percy is her brother she likes to call him and Annabeth dad and mom. After the accident she cried for Sally and Paul and only stopped when they let her call them mom and dad. On her second birthday they officially adopted her. Percy picked up the giggling girl and said "Did my little princess is good with uncle Nico?" "Yesss!" Stella said giggling at the same time Nico who is following Stella said "No!"
"Daddy, what's it?" Stella asked pointing to Harry who is still sleeping in Annabeth's hands. "Well princess you asked for someone to play with you right, so meet your new baby brother Harry" said Percy. Stella started to screech to get down, once Percy put her down she went infront of Annabeth and started jumping "Can I hold him Momma! Please please pleaaassse" "No Stella, he's sleeping now. You can play with him later okay. And don't give me those puppy dog eyes they won't work on me" said Annabeth. "Okay I'll meet you later Percy" Nico said.
"Stay for the night Nico" Annabeth said. "And don't you want to be the first to meet your new nephew" Percy said. Nico rolled his eyes and take a good look at the sleeping baby. Suddenly his eyes gotten hard and he looked at Percy seriously and said "Percy, Annabeth there's something I want to tell you about Harry. Don't panic listen patiently." "Is it really serious?" Percy asked when Nico nodded he turned to Stella and said "Princess Why don't you go to your room and select what toys you want to play with Harry when he woke up?" Stella nodded happily and ran to her room ignoring Annabeth's warning to don't run.
"What's it Nico" Percy asked worriedly. "From what I understand there seems to be another soul attached to Harry. Not like normal possession but something attached to his scar. I need to talk with my father and Lou Ellen from Hecate cabin she may know something afterall Harry is a wizard" Nico said. Both Percy and Annabeth looked at each other and at Harry worriedly. Nico continued "Normally i use my stygian iron sword to separate souls but we don't know how Harry's magic will react. I suggest you to come to Newyork—"
"—Nico we haven't visited Newyork or California for two years. Not since after Gods granted our wish" Percy said. It is true they usually avoided meetings in California or Newyork, if they can't avoid them they'll send their assistants. "I know but this is important, you have a Manor there right! It has all wards, you can stay there and even can show Harry to a magical Healer. I'll bring Will" said Nico. Percy and Annabeth looked into eachother's eyes and had a discussion and finally Annabeth said "Ok Nico, how much time do you think it will take. We've to inform our assistants how many days we'll be away" "I don't know but I suggest atleast one or two months" Nico said.
"Okay, Percy you inform both of our assistants. I'll pack our bags and some of Stella's she'll come with us" Annabeth said. Percy just nodded. "Ok I'll go talk to my dad and I'll meet you at OWL Manor" Nico said and shadow travelled out. OWL Manor is the manor in Newyork it got its name because it looks like owls head. Percy sighed if they go to Newyork they'll have to cut contact with remaining world otherwise they may get attacked by monsters. What ever happens I'll always protect Harry as my own son. I promise Lily, i swear on the river Styx Percy thought and sighed one last time and went to call his and Annabeth's assistants that they'll be unavailable for a month or two.