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Chapter 7

A plump redheaded woman was moving about a crowded kitchen as she waved her wand like a conductor's baton, causing dishes and food to fly and dance to an unheard tune. With simple flicks and flourishes of her wand, the woman quickly prepared the large breakfast for her equally large family. The standard British fare of porridge, bacon, toast along with tea and pumpkin juice was quickly arranged around the battered old table. Finishing her touches on breakfast, the woman nodded with a satisfied smug before the sound of tapping drew her attention.

Looking at the French Window that headed to the back garden, the woman saw a large tawny screech owl was sitting on the ledge and tapping on the glass. The woman saw that the owl was carrying what seemed to be a wrapped up newspaper roll in her talons. Fishing out a silver coin, the woman let the owl into the kitchen and took the scroll from her as the woman placed the silver coin in the pouch attached to the bird's leg as he placed a bowl of water in front of the bird. The owl quickly gulped down some of the water and flew away as the woman untied the newspaper and placed it on the chair at the head of the table.

It was exactly at this very moment that something caught her eye. The headlines were to be precise. Unfolding the paper, the woman read the headlines with shaky hands while sitting on the very chair she had previously laid the paper on.

It was some time later that her family came down to find the woman in a near catatonic state, staring blankly at the newspaper while muttering over and over again, "Finally! I know what happened."

The eldest redheaded man in the room walked forward. Gently placing his hand on her shoulder, he gave the woman a little shake and asked with concern, "Molly, are you alright dear?"

Behind the man, his six son's and only daughter were curiously staring at the woman, eager to find out what could cause such a change in the normally energetic woman. The woman looked up with tears in her eyes as she stuttered out, "They finally caught Fabian and Gideon's killer Arthur. The bastard even had the guts to force them to write a will in their favour using the imperious. I always wondered if they secretly hated me like mother and father did, but now I know what happened."

"Molly, Gideon and Fabian could never have hated you. Now who was the killer and how did they get caught?"

"Read the Daily Prophet and you will find out Arthur. Now, take your seats. I will cast a quick warming charm then we can have breakfast." Molly said rubbing at her teary eyes.

Everyone nodded as they took their seats. Arthur took the seat at the head while Molly took the other end. On the right side were seated three of her six sons. Charlie, the second eldest followed by the twin terrors, Fred and George. On the left side, sat two of her other three sons – Percival, the third eldest with Ronald, the youngest – and her only daughter, Ginevra. Her eldest son – William – was somewhere in Cambodia at the moment perusing an apprenticeship in Curse Breaking under the employ of Gringotts Wizard Bank.

As everyone partook in breakfast, Arthur read the newspaper. After a few minutes, Percival spoke up. "Father, what does the headlines say?"

Arthur narrowed his eyes as he contemplated if his third son was old enough to know before shaking his head deciding that telling him the headlines wouldn't be that bad. Besides, it wasn't like it was some kind of secret.

Delores Umbridge, Victim or Conspirator!
Fate of the Prewett Twins, a mystery revealed!
Imperious, willing or unwilling victim!
Black for Minister, The Future of our country!

"Interesting headlines. I believe that it was the second headline that holds the story of our dear uncles passing?" Percy asked with a serious frown, that was quite comical on the face of a thirteen-year-old.

"And what about the others. Didn't you say that Delores Umbridge was a very dangerous and disliked woman?" Charlie asked with interest. Arthur nodded as he started reading some excerpts for the reports in the Daily Prophet.

Delores Umbridge, Victim or Conspirator!

Delores Umbridge of the Minor House of Umbridge, the head of the Department of Control of Magical Creatures was found to be under the imperious when she tried to assassinate Lords Emrys and Black using Fiendfyre. Thanks to Lord Black's quick reaction, Chief Warlock Ogden was saved while Lord Emrys used the counterpart of Fiendfyre – Seraphfyre – to combat and snuff out the cursed flames. Madam Umbridge was quickly suppressed and an emergency trial was called in which Lord Emrys brought out an Emrys Family Artefact that works like a Pensive.

The artefact was attached to Madam Umbridge's head and her recent memories were displayed. What was found was quite disturbing. It seems that Madam Umbridge would willingly submit to the Imperious to have an alibi as she attempted the murder of two distinguished lords, one of whom was the lord of multiple houses of high standing. After a quick trial, Madam Umbridge was found guilty and was sentenced to life in Azkaban. Normally her crimes would have had her kissed or thrown through the veil, but Lord Emrys and the rest of the High Council stated that Madam Umbridge be moved to the Pendragon Section of the Fortress Prison with 24/7 Dementor surveillance.

During the trial, it was found that Walden McNair of the Elder House of McNair, a formerly acquitted Death Eater, was the accomplice and had plotted with Madam Umbridge to remove these two distinguished gentlemen for personal reasons. Mr. McNair was immediately caught by the Aurors and was forced into Trial. More on the trial of Delores Umbridge on Page 7.

"What about Uncles Gideon and Fabian? What was found?" Percy asked with interest.

"It seems that McNair was one of the ones who had attacked and killed your uncles. Before that happened, he used an Imperious to make them forge a will. That will was still in contest, last I heard, but with McNair's questioning under Veritaserum and Lord Emrys' artefact, the will was dismissed as fake. I remember you mother receiving a copy of the will. In it, she found out that she was formally disowned by for, as it stated, marrying a blood traitor. It is good to know that isn't true."

"And the Imperious one?" Fred or was it George asked with interest.

"The High Council has issued an order. All old cases where the accused claimed to be under the Imperious was to come in for questioning and their memories examined with the Emrys Artefact before they were to be allowed their freedom. Many doubts have been drug up due to Umbridge's case. The Imperious will no longer be a valid excuse unless the accused was an unwilling victim."

"That's good, isn't it? I mean – then those who may really be Death Eaters will be caught!" Charlie stated with excitement.

Arthur nodded before Percy asked, "Black for Minister? Is it talking about Sirius Black?"

Arthur shook his head, "No Percy. It is Lord Arcturus Black who became the new Minister of Magic yesterday after the trials were done with. With Arcturus ascending to the chair of Minister of Magic, he abdicated his place as Lord Black to Sirius."

"I am not too sure of Arcturus Black being the Minister of Magic. The Blacks are a very dark family. Many of our generation are Death Eaters after all." Molly stated with a frown.

"Only Bellatrix was proven to be a Death Eater. There are rumours that Regulus was killed by He-who-must-not-be-named himself, so we don't know if he was a Death Eater or someone secretly opposing him. Andromeda married a muggle born and was said to have been disowned but was recently revealed that she was never disowned. Narcissa Malfoy is not believed to be a Death Eater but may be a sympathiser. As for my mother's generation, only Wulburga Black and Pollux Black were supporters. The rest were, as far as I know, neutral."

Molly nodded right as a large dog shaped Patronus appeared in the room. Arthur and Molly instantly recognized the patronus. It was Amelia Bones' German Shepherd. Sharing a confused look, Arthur and Molly focused on the silvery conjuration as Amelia's voice emanated from it.

"Arthur, I am coming over with Lord Emrys, Lady Emrys, Lord Black and Minister Black. We wish to talk with you and your family, so please gather them. We will be over in half-an-hour." With its message delivered, the patronus dissipated into silvery smoke and vanished.

Everyone sat in silence for a few moments before Ron asked, "Who is Lord Emrys? I don't remember you talking about him, dad?" The rest of his family except for his sister and twin brothers gaped in shock at the nine-year-old boy as a strip of bacon hung from the boy's mouth.

Sighing, Arthur asked, "Ron, who was the greatest Wizard of all time? The one who taught the basics of magic to our ancestors?"

"That's a silly question dad. Everyone knows that it was Merlin!" Ron stated with an excited look as he took a bite of porridge.

Arthur saw the rest of his family except his twin sons and only daughter shake their heads in exasperation, Arthur decided to explain. "Merlin's family name was Emrys. Lord Emrys is the heir of Merlin, the first to appear since Merlin's passing. Not to mention that he was raised by Morgana Le Fay and is the Lord of the Le Fay family as well."

"You don't say? I find it hard to believe that Morgana is still alive!" Percy stated in an arrogant tone.

"You would question Gringotts Lineage Rituals, Percy? Besides she gave the reason of her apparent immortality. It seems that all beings have the ability to gain immortality by casting off their mortal selves and achieving enlightenment. They become one with magic. She even appeared in the Wizengamot accompanying Lord Emrys when he came to take up his seats."

"Cool!" Fred and George stated with wide eyes.

"Behave yourselves, all of you. Now you must know that Lord Emrys is also the heir of the four Founders of Hogwarts and lord of each of their respective houses. Along with that, he is the Lord of Peverell and Potter. Do not offend him!" Molly stated with a stern tone causing her children to nod.

As they quickly finished breakfast, Percy suddenly realized something. "Did you say Lord Emrys was also the Lord of Potter? How did that happen? Wasn't Harry Potter the heir?"

All of his siblings turned to Percy with shocked expression while Molly and Arthur just sighed and stated, "He is Harry Potter. He goes my Emrys as that is the highest house he holds the Lordship of. Now, don't badger him with questions unless he allows you!"

"Then how can there be a Lady Emrys?" Ginevra asked with confusion.

"Ginny dear, Lord and Lady Emrys are soul bonded. An accident that nearly caused Lady Emrys to lose her life was the reason. From what I have read, Lord Emrys had used his own life force to heal Lady Emrys, but doing so had caused their souls to come into close proximity. The bond manifested faster than usual due to the circumstances."

Ginny nodded with a sad expression when she felt her mother rub her back and state, "Besides, the Harry Potter you have read about doesn't really exist. Don't let the stories guide your judgement. Lord Emrys was nearly killed as a child by his own muggle relatives and thrown into a river. Morgana Le Fay and an associate of hers saved him and then raised him as their own. Don't ask questions that would be embarrassing to both you and him."

"Better not ask anything at all then! Unless Lord Emrys allows us." Percy stated getting a nod from his father and elder brother.

"How can Harry Potter already be a lord? He is nine, like me!" Ron exclaimed in annoyance.

"Because the Revered Houses of the Founders and Most Revered houses of Le Fay and Emrys are members of the High Council. They are exempted from the standard laws of the Wizengamot. Besides the Soul Bond causes magic to recognize Lord and Lady Emrys as adults, so they are considered emancipated. Now tidy up. It's almost time, and I want you lot to be ready!" Arthur stated as he stood up from his seat.

"It would have been better if Bill was here, but I am sure that Lord Emrys won't complain. After all, it takes time to arrange for an International Portkey." Molly stated as she waved her wand causing the dishes to fly to the sink and start cleaning themselves.

"William Weasley! Please head to the main tent! I repeat, William Weasley, please head to the main tent! Master Headcrasher wishes your immediate presence!" A woman called out over the announcement system set up around the dig site.

"William, you better get going. Master Headcrasher isn't the most patient of Goblins!" An older man said.

Bill looked a bit startled. He had heard what happened to those who were called up to Headcrasher's tent. He just hoped it wasn't because of his mistake yesterday that nearly cost a couple of trainees' their lives. Nodding with dread, Bill stood up and shakily made his way to Headcrasher's tent. As he walked by, he could hear the sad murmurs from his seniors. All lamented that Bill would be punished for his beginner's mistake, something that Headcrasher normally ignores unless lives are lost. Then again, all the senior Curse Breakers had picked up on Headcrasher's suddenly foul temper that has been prevailing for the past few weeks.

Bill gulped as he stood in front of the tent watching with trepidation before screwing up his Gryffindor courage and peeked in as he called out, "You requested my presence, Master?"

"Took your sweet time Weasley! Take this portkey and get back to London! Some kind of family emergency requires your presence. Also my brother personally requested your presence at the meeting, so I believe that your family must have gotten on the bad side of Hordemaster Ragnok. Hope that isn't so, because I like you, child. You have a proper head attached. Now get going! You will be portkeyed directly to my brother's office."

Bill looked surprised for a moment at the vote of confidence from the usually strict mentor. Nodding his head, Bill took the chain from Headcrasher's hand and said, "I hope so too Master Headcrasher. I would like to keep learning under your expert guidance."

Headcrasher nodded before he waved his hand causing the chain in Bills hand to glow blue for a moment before the eldest son of the Weasley clan vanished from sight. After he was gone, Headcrasher grinned and stated, "I doubt you will be leaving that soon William. Not for what I recommended you."

"Lord Emrys, Lady Emrys, Lord Black, Minister Black and Madam Bones, good day to you all. It is an honour to host such a distinguished party to our humble home." Molly stated as Harry and his group appeared in the living room of the Weasley Clan in a flash of white light. Though the Weasley's were surprised, they hid it to the best of their capabilities, though Ron and Ginny's awe was perfectly visible to all.

Fred and George muttered out a quiet, "Merlin's beard! That was amazing!" Percy and Charlie only had a slight sparkle in their eyes easily giving away their awe.

"No, it is pleasure to meet such upstanding citizens. I am sure you all know who each of us are, so why don't you all introduce yourselves before we get to the point of the meeting." Harry stated getting nods from the rest of the group.

Arthur looked around for a moment before stating, "Alright, but I must inform you that my eldest son, William, is in Cambodia pursuing an apprenticeship in Curse Breaking with Gringotts. So he is unable to be here at this moment."

"That's alright. I just got information that Ragnok has already had him retrieved. I will beam them here." Harry stated with a smile as a flash of light appeared beside Harry. From the light, Bill emerged still dressed in his curse breaking gear with a surprise on his face.

"Ah – what happened?" Bill asked with surprise. He had just appeared in the posh office of Hordemaster Ragnok, who – Bill had realized with a start – was Headcrasher's brother, only for Ragnok to state that he was being recommended for a transfer to a new department and needed his Head of House's permission, before he was suddenly engulfed in white light and reappeared in front of his family with an owlish expression.

"Mr. William Weasley, you were recommended by Master Curse Breaker Headcrasher to be one of the three candidates to join the Xeno Archaeology Department that the Great Alliance is starting up. I will get back to you on that later. First you and your family must watch this memory, but that will happen after your father finishes the introductions."

Bill just stared at Harry with a confused expression as he walked up to stand beside his father, who greeted him with a smile and stated, "Good to have you home Bill." Turning to Harry and his entourage, Arthur said, "As you know, I am Arthur Weasley. This is my wife Molly, my heir Bill, my second son Charlie, my third son Percy, my fourth and fifth twin sons Fred and George, can't tell which is which, my youngest son Ron and my only daughter, also the youngest Ginny." Everyone nodded or waved with smiles when their names were called out as Harry nodded to each in return.

"Harry, I believe that William is unaware of who most of us are, so if you would…"

Harry nodded to Yuri and as he began his introductions. The long winded introductions of himself and his wife caused Bill to look startled and when Sirius and Arcturus were introduced, Bill winced, remembering his grandmother's words about her maiden family. Amelia Bones, he had met before. After he was finished, Harry waved his hand causing all of them to be suddenly flashed away and reappear in a large comfortable sitting room with a butler standing beside the door.

"Welcome to the Tower of Aisling, also known as…"

"…the Tower of Dreams! How in the nine circles of hell did you find it?" Bill asked with incredulity while the others in his family just looked confused. Harry smirked with a raised eyebrow causing Bill to blush and state, "Right, you are Merlin's heir. It is only natural that you would know where his Sorcery Tower is and also have access to it."

"Wait! This is Merlin's Tower!" Percy exclaimed in shock causing the rest of his family to gasp in realization.

Harry nodded before he stated, "Please take any seat you want. I will activate the artefact and show the memory. I must advise you that I have had the disturbing parts of torture censored."

"Before we start, P-2210, please have a light brunch ready within an hour. We will be taking it here." Yuri stated causing the Weasley's to look confused at the strange name.

"As you wish High Councillor. Will I make it a standard English, Japanese, Nox, Alteran or a Furling one?"

"Make it an English one please, though make mine a rice with baked salmon and miso soup." Yuri stated causing Harry to gag when Yuri stated miso soup. P-2210 nodded and walked out of the room to make preparations.

"I still don't know how you can eat miso. I find it quite revolting." Harry stated causing Yuri to glare and state, "And I find your love for Treacle Tart to be just as revolting. How can you eat something that sweet?"

"Alright, break it up you two. We are here for a reason!" Sirius stated with a sigh, before muttering, "You two remind me of James and Lily with their own love for the opposites hated food."

"Huh, did you say something mutt?" Harry stated with a glare causing Sirius to quickly shake his head. He wasn't about to get into another duel with Harry. Not after the beating he got last time. Turning back to his guests, Harry stated, "Please watch before commenting."

The memory was not censored in the slightest. If Molly knew, she wouldn't have allowed the younger children to view it, but it was too late now. All watched with horrified fascination as McNair led some young Death Eaters through the process of torturing and insulting the Prewitt twins until he forced them with the Imperius Curse to sign a Last Will and Testament that signed over their collective fortunes to McNair.

One particular clause caught everyone's attention. The disownment of Molly Weasley nee Prewitt and her children from inheriting citing the cause of being Blood Traitors. Right before the twins were killed, they defied McNair stating, "That Will and Testament will be contested! We can assure you of that. We love our sister and her children. They will find out your duplicity and then you will pay McNair!"

"Oh shut up Blood Traitor scum! By that time the Dark Lord will be reigning supreme and all Blood Traitors and filthy Muggle lovers will be executed!"

"In the name of Balor of the Evil Eye! We curse you to never be satisfied and in time wither away!" The Prewitt Twins exclaimed as a faint black aura appeared around them for a moment before a shadowy shockwave erupted from their bodies just as McNair and another of Death Eater casted Killing Curses at them.

The last thing they ever saw was McNair hunched down in pain as his body started rapidly ageing and withering. It was at this moment that the memory ended. Molly and the younger four Weasleys released a sob when Bill spoke up, "I thing that was the Evil Eye Curse! How in Merlin's name did Uncle Gideon and Uncle Fabian get access to such dark magic?"

It was at this very moment that P-2210 entered and transported a whole feast in front of the group. Harry shook his head and stated, "That isn't the question William, let us partake in this wonderful brunch while we discuss the true reason for this meeting."

Everyone nodded, but it seemed that most didn't have much appetite, only nibbling on their portions. While they ate, Arcturus spoke up, "Molly Weasley, I would like to apologies on behalf of the previous administration for never truly investigating Heir and Mr. Prewitt's deaths. With this new information, the High Council decided to overrule the will with Hordemaster Ragnok stating that the Prewitt Twins had left strict instructions that any Will and Testament of theirs will be contested by the Goblins if a certain spell was not cast before signing. The whole inheritance has until now been sealed. You may go with your second eldest son and claim the inheritance and the Prewitt Lordship Ring."

"Ahh – I don't know what to say!" Molly stammered out only for Arthur to pat her shoulder in comfort.

"Say nothing. It was what was meant to be. I believe that young Charles is already seventeen, so he is quite in his right to accept the Lordship, though I would advise that he spend some time under Sirius training in the protocols demanded of his station."

"Will I have to change my name?" Charlie asked with a frown.

"Fortunately not, Prewitt and Weasley are both Ancient and Noble Houses, though the Weasley have lost their monies and with it their right to a Hereditary Wizengamot Seat."

"Really, and who authorized that? I though the only one who could authorize change in Wizengamot Hereditary Composition were the High Council?" Harry asked with a sudden menace in his tone.

"I believe that it was Minister Muller. My Great Grandfather had lost all of his monies in a bet against the recently arrived Malfoy family head, Cassius. Seeing that we had lost our monies, Minister Muller decided to open up the seat for – as he stated – a more deserving House. I believe that the Lestrange got that seat." Arthur stated with a frown.

Harry nodded before grinning, "It seems that the High Council has its next issue to correct."

"Be careful this time Harry. Some of the present affluent families got their seat though Muller and the successive Ministers. If I am not mistaken, the Malfoy had been trying to get the Peverell Seat reassigned to them." Arcturus stated with a cautionary tone.

Harry nodded in return before he turned his attention back to Arthur and Molly, "The High Council will look into the situation. Anyway, onto the next point of the meeting. William, as I stated before, Master Headcrasher recommended you for a position in the Great Alliance Xeno Archaeology Department. You will be working under some of the best in the whole Alliance and sometimes with members of other Xeno Science Departments as well like Yuri here and Heimdall of the Asgard. The monthly pay will be at five thousand credits and all on job medical bills will be handled by the department. What do you say?"

Bill and his family just looked confused when Yuri stated, "There is much that you are yet not privy to. I would like to invite your whole family to visit Tartarus so that we may explain in greater detail. Just know that one credit is equivalent to seven galleons and twelve sickles and four knuts today. The rate changes a bit but for what I have seen, it is always around seven galleons."

The eyes of all the Weasley's were wide open in shock. If Yuri was right, then they were offering Bill a monthly fee of no less than thirty-five thousand galleons. It was something that was unthinkable for them. Seeing the stunned expressions, Harry chuckled and stated, "You don't have to answer now. Let us explain this Sunday and then you can decide. You will need a written permission from your Head of House before you can join."

"Now the next point of the meeting. Arthur, the High Council has decided to abolish your department and transform it into a new one. Instead of Misuse of Muggle Artefacts, your job will be to help integration of Muggle and Magical. To be exact your job will be what Harry called Magitech. Technology that works on magic as a power source. It is a lost knowledge that you will be slowly bringing back to the wizard populace. For that reason, you are going to be working with the Department of Mysteries from now on." Amelia stated as she handed over an official letter to the stunned man.

"Congratulations on becoming the first Director of the Magitech Department, Arthur. As of this moment, you are the only member. I would advise that you seek out young and knowledgeable Half-bloods and Muggleborn for your department." Arthur just blankly nodded as he stared at the letter in his hand.

"Well, that's done. How about a tour of the Tower?" Harry stated breaking the tense atmosphere that had formed.

"What are you going to do Lucius? I doubt you can bribe Grandfather, especially since he hates your guts!" Narcissa stated, her nerves easily distinguishable on her usually stoic face.

"I don't know Narcissa. I don't even want to fathom what his reaction will be if I try and bribe him. I don't doubt that Arcturus would take that chance and destroy me, both financially and politically. He is known for his incorruptible nature. He may be a Dark Wizard, but he is firmly Grey in mentality."

Narcissa nodded before an idea entered her mind, "I think I may be able to convince Sirius to talk with Grandfather to give you a second chance. After all, ever since your trial, you have been an upstanding citizen."

"I don't think that it will be that easy Narcissa. Especially since Sirius is the new Lord Black. You forget that we do not get along. Luckily, the only crimes I really did were murdering that muggle man when I took the Dark Mark and the bribes and coercion I used to manipulate the politics during the Dark Lord's reign. If I come clean along with some of the intelligence I possess on other Death Eaters, I should be able to get leniency."

Narcissa nodded in agreement as she sipped her tea in silence while Lucius stared out of the window with a desperate expression.

"Forget about it Narcissa. No matter what you say, I nor will Grandfather agree with you on this matter." Sirius stated with a glare. "Besides, even if we wanted to, the High Council could easily overrule us. If Lucius truly wishes for a second chance, then he will have to earn it. The High Council have already planned for such an opportunity. After all some of the Death Eaters were quite young. Youth tends to misguide us. I should know!"

The haunted look in Sirius's eyes caused Narcissa to frown. She hoped that Lucius would be allowed a second chance. Taking a deep breath, Narcissa asked, "Then will you arrange a meeting between Lord Emrys and I?"

Sirius just stared at Narcissa with a raised eyebrow causing the woman to squirm in discomfort. If anyone would have told her that Sirius would be a Lord Black, she would have laughed at them. Sirius was someone who used preferred horseplay over seriousness. To see him be such an efficient Lord was quite shocking. Sighing, "I know I could request a meeting, but I am afraid I don't know how to approach him. I would be in our debt if you would arrange the meeting."

Sirius chuckled before he said, "Alright Narcissa, I will see what I can do. I would like to inform you that Lucius could approach the DMLE and confess. It would be a better alternative to this politicking. After all, Karkaroff was let off. He may just have to sign a self-geas scroll."

Narcissa frowned at the information. For some reason, she felt that she should know what a Geas was but for the life of her, she couldn't remember where she heard it. Nodding, Narcissa finished her tea and stood up, "Thank you for the tea Sirius. I must be going now."

Sirius nodded with a small grin. Oh how he would love to be there when Narcissa and Lucius found out what a Geas was.

Lucius was pacing about his study eagerly waiting for Narcissa to return. He hoped that she had succeeded in her endeavor, but was still afraid that failure was the outcome. So when the sound of heels entered his ears, he turned to the door and waited for the news with an apprehensive expression.

When Narcissa entered the room with an unreadable expression, Lucius feared the worst had come to pass. Taking a deep breath, Lucius croaked out, "He declined, didn't he?"

Narcissa nodded before stating, "He gave me an alternative path. It seems that the High Council would give second chances like Dumbledore does, but unlike that old fool, the will be enforcing the signing of a self-geas scroll."

"That's good. Then we won't have to grovel to anyone!"

"This is very bad Lucius! I couldn't remember where I heard the word Geas, so I took a peek at the Black Family Library. A Geas is a type of oath. It is a blood oath that is far more flexible than an Unbreakable Vow but just as deadly. In fact, breaking a properly made Geas can have immensely severe consequences on both oath taker and their progeny. Geas is old magic. Old as magic itself. In the times of Merlin, it was a common but extreme precaution taken between families and individuals. I don't know what Geas you will have to sign for a pardon but be prepared for it to be absolutely draconic." Narcissa snapped at her husband as he took a seat on the chintz armchair in front of the fireplace.

Lucius paled at the revelation. A blood oath that was even more binding than an unbreakable vow. Taking a deep breath, Lucius asked, "Do you think it is too late to move away?"

"Don't be silly Lucius!' Narcissa exclaimed with a mocking jeer. "You really think that you would be able to hide from Emrys? A fat load of good that did for Pettigrew."

Lucius nodded before sighing, "Then it is best that I prepare the written confession and sign it with a blood quill when I am at the DMLE. I can already hear the mocking tones of Bones."

Narcissa nodded as she stood up and left the room. After a few minutes, Lucius shouted out, "Dobby!"

"What can Dobby do for master?" A pitiful looking being stated after appearing with a pop. The being was as tall as a toddler with large floppy ears and tennis ball sized green eyes. The being was wearing a dirty rag and had bandages wrapped around its long fingers and around his left ear.

"Go and prepare my secret pack! You, worthless house elf. Be sure that Narcissa doesn't find out! When it is done, bring it here!" Lucius commanded before kicking the pitiful creature. Dobby screamed out in pain before popping away to carry out its master's orders.

"Captain! It seems surveillance target DE-021 is planning to run away." The communications officer X-2231 said drawing the captain's attention. The captain was a late teenaged girl. She had mesmerizing hazel almost silver eyes and long deep brown hair pulled up in a top knot. Due to her Japanese heritage, she wasn't very tall at only 5"3' but many her age considered very attractive.

"Send the information to the High Chancellor, Amelia Bones and Algeron Croaker as ordered. Keep a transporter lock on his signature and make sure to calibrate the sensors for possible teleportation signatures."

"As you wish Captain! Transmitting information to target recipients in... 3… 2… 1… Transmitted! Sensor calibrated and picking up a dormant Portkey signature. Extrapolating the de-fold point… Extrapolation places de-fold point at Galactic Coordinates X101023.23 Y213123.33 Z2132.12 P2233.02 T2453.3 Planetary Coordinates LT123.22 LN62.36 HT252.05. Locking onto position and standing by!"

The Captain nodded just as three holographs appeared in the bridge. One of them was Harry wearing the traditional robes of the Alteran High Chancellor. The other two were Croaker and Amelia, both wearing their usual work robes.

"What's going on Hanabi? Why did you send such an urgent call?" Harry asked with a frown. Hanabi was very reliable and had a very cool head on her shoulder and rarely needed advice before taking further actions as needed to handle a situation. So her calling for an emergency conference meant that something had happened that was out of her pay grade.

"Sorry for the interruption High Chancellor, Directors, but target DE-023 is preparing to run away. As you had commanded High Chancellor, I have notified you and am now waiting for further orders to handle the situation." Hanabi said with a salute.

Amelia, Croaker and Harry shared looks before Harry said, "I thought I had made it clear that you have full authority to capture and handle the temporary incarceration of the target with our permission?"

"That you have, but there is a complication, sir!" Harry raised an eyebrow in interest causing Hanabi to continue, "It seems the target is planning to escape with his whole family. How should I proceed? With innocents involved, I am at a loss."

"Amelia?" Harry asked causing the woman to frown before stating, "Transport DE-023 to the DMLE Holding Cell G3. As for the Family, transport them interrogation room A2. I will have a Master Auror handle the situation."

"There you have it Captain." Hanabi nodded but before she could respond, Croaker spoke up, "Why did you request my inclusion?"

"Oh, it was just standing orders, though I would like to request that you examine some of the artifacts DE-023 and his family is carrying. From the ZPE signatures, I would hazard to put them in the category of dark and malicious."

"As you wish Captain. What rating would you hazard to assign them?"

"Three would be D-class, one B-class and an A-class by the concentration of the energy signatures. Unfortunately, we don't have sensors that would be able to accurately distinguish the threat level of individual items depending on the effects they will have on organic lifeforms."

Croaker nodded and said, "I will personally handle it with my lieutenant. It should be enough to prevent any mishaps."

"Then we have a plan of action. Until the next we meet Captain. Keep up the good work." Harry said as his hologram vanished with Amelia and Croaker, the latter two only giving nods of acknowledgement to the young Captain.

"Welcome to Tartarus the Capital of the Nova Alteran Nation!" Harry said in greeting as the Weasley Clan exited the Astria Porta with awed looks on their faces.

"Is this all created through the use of Magitech?" Arthur asked with shock.

Charlotte chuckled as she approached the group and said, "That is correct, though we call magic Zero Pont Energy, so to us it is just Technology that uses ZPE as an energy source. Welcome to Tartarus. I am Councilor of Education, Charlotte Pierre, and I will be the one to give you the tour."

"Nice to meet you Miss Pierre. I am Arthur Weasley and this is my wife Molly. Our children; Bill, the eldest; Charlie; Percy; The Twins, Fred and George; Ron; and our youngest and only daughter, Ginny."

Charlotte smiled in greeting as everyone waved or smiled at their introductions. When they were finished, Charlotte said, "Excuse Harry, but he will be leaving us. There is a Council Meeting detailing the newly discovered intelligence on an enemy of our race, so all non-civilian Councilors, the High Councilor and the High Chancellor are need to attend."

"Enemy of our race?" Percy asked in shock.

"Yes, that's right! We aren't the only ones in the vast cosmos. There are many hidden enemies and possible future allies all around. You just need to look. Anyway, please follow me. I will give you the standard tour and then help you understand some of the new information you will be learning."

"Alcatraz, are you sure about the information?" Nikolai asked with a frown.

"As sure as I know that I am HFR X-2210, Designation 'Alcatraz', sir!"

"Alright then Alcatraz. We have read the summary. Please elaborate."

"The humanoid race calling themselves the Genii have multiple planets under their control. They seem mostly farming communities but are some of the most advanced of the races there with technology comparable to that of present day Terra, to be exact about a couple of decades back. Unfortunately, they aren't very trustworthy. They use the guise of traders and attack other, less advanced races."

"That is concerning, and as they are comparable to Terra, the must be dependent on the Astria Porta Network. Please continue Alcatraz." Harry said with a frown. Beside him, Yuri's face was expressionless, but everyone could see the fury hidden behind her black eyes.

"The next are the Wanderers. They are a nomadic nation who move about in salvaged starships they call Generation ships. They aren't dangerous, but from scans, I conclude that they are nearing the extinction of their race. Their ships are overcrowded and are barely functional. If a proper solution isn't found soon, then we shall see the loss of a peaceful nation."

Harry, Yuri and Nikolai nodded and waited for Alcatraz to continue. "Then there are some Asgard. From our intelligence, they call themselves the Vanir. They have been blending genetic materials from the humanoid races to prolong the viability of their clones."

"That's good news. We must inform the Asgard before we make contact with the Vanir. I am sure they will be overjoyed to learn their problems have been solved." Yuri said with a smile.

"I am sure they will, but I would caution approaching them without an Asgard Representative." Alcatraz said getting nods from the Council Members.

"Then there are the Wraith. Their numbers have decreased much since the time of the Exodus, but are still enough to easily overwhelm us through sheer numbers." Alcatraz hesitated for a moment before stating, "Though there are hints of infighting. Not completely confirmed but possible."

"Extermination is not something I would like to consider, but we must keep that in mind. If we are able to turn them against each other, it would be a good tactical advantage." Nikolai said with a frown.

"My thoughts exactly Admiral." Alcatraz said before he frowned and said, "There is something else I would like to inform the council. I have used some of the nanites left over from the dissenting Asurans to construct the new subspace multiphasic scanner platforms and deployed them all around the Pegasus Galaxy. As of this moment, we have full network coverage. The scanning network has picked up certain derelicts that interest me. I believe that the original Aurora and its Crew may still exist. Other than that, it seems that control tower of Pacifisa is being used by humans who have a high percentage of the Activation Factor. From scans, I conclude that Pacifisa may still be salvageable, though mostly buried under the ground. It still has an operational Drone Launch Platform and a compliment of Drones that the people are using to protect themselves from the Wraith. Finally, I have picked up certain anomalies originating from the Galactic Void between Pegasus and Avalon. I believe that we should investigate as the anomalies signify the use of the old archived FTL Drives."

"FTL Drives? Are you sure?" Harry asked with interest. The only reason such a signature would originate would be if the Hyperspace Engines were damaged forcing the ship to use the FTL Drives. Archaic they may be, but quite stable and energy efficient.

"Very well. Anything more to report?" Harry asked with a smile.

"Yes, we have replaced the Potentia on the Atlantis and with the nanite swarms in concert with the Nyx Class Precise Matter Constructors, we are ahead of schedule. I estimate Atlantis will be fully repaired and ready for deployment within a standard week. Upgrades to the new standard will unfortunately take about three standard months, unless you would like to assign a team from the Engineering Corps!"

"Not happening Alcatraz. Upgrades to Atlantis isn't high priority. Just keep on schedule. Anything else?"

"I would like permission to recover the Attero Device! And investigate the Arcturus Project."

"Granted for the retrieval of the Attero Device, denied for the Arcturus Project. Just make sure that it isn't activated."

"Very well High Chancellor. I will arrange the retrieval team and lead it myself." Alcatraz said before the Hologram vanished leaving behind Harry, Yuri and Nikolai. After what felt like hours, Harry finally spoke up.

"Nikolai, prepare a report on the possible courses of action we can take against the Genii that won't lead to the extermination or isolation of the people. Yuri, I need you to contact the Asgard and get an envoy ready to communicate with the Vanir. I believe that I will handle the Aurora, the anomaly in the Galactic Void and the Wanderers. We keep away from the Wraith for the time being."

"Alright Harry. You will find the report on your padd the day after tomorrow!"

"Don't worry about the Vanir. I and Heimdall will handle it along with Thor. You just make sure that you are ready for conflict with possible Lantean Survivors. I doubt they would take kindly to us being in control of our Race."

"I already have a plan for that. I will send Niveis to contact the Ascended for a representative. I am sure they won't complain as they will only be there as proof of our eligibility." Harry said only for Nikolai to chuckle and Yuri to giggle before stating, "Yeah, and force a new rebirth on poor Niveis."

"Not my fault that the useless feather duster tends to anger those that can kill her current incarnation." Harry said with a chuckle right before a massive snowstorm appeared around him as an angry trilling filled the room.

A/N; Yes, I consider Portkey and Apparition to be Teleportation in which Space is Folded and then Unfolded.

A/N: Here you go everyone! Another long awaited chapter of Return of the Alterans. I hope you like this one. Enjoy the new chapter and make sure to REVIEW!

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