Return of the King

Waking up the next morning wrapped in Ar'Ron's arms Harry felt refreshed. Once Again he had fallen asleep before getting to know his soul mate a little better. Deciding that they were not going to leave the bed until he had a chance to explore his body fully, Harry leaned over and kissed Ar'Ron awake.

Waking up to Harry's kisses and his hand slowly stroking his hardness Ar'Ron turned into Harry and returned the favor.

Rolling over on top of Harry Ar'Ron returned Harry's kisses passionately. Slowly working his way down, stopping to suck lightly on his Adams apple before moving down to his nipples.

Harry was rolling back and forth with the intense bouts of pleasure he was experiencing.

After sucking on the right nipple for a while he moved on to the left as Harry's body moved in pleasure under him. Now that his nipples were fully erect and hard as they could be Ar'Ron slowly moved down to Harry's crotch; slowly he extended his tongue to lick Harry's shaft up and down wetting it in the process.

Hearing Harry's breathing becoming faster and his balls start to tighten and rise, Ar'Ron slowly swallowed the head of Harry's penis swishing his tongue between the foreskin and head.

As he started to get a good rhythm going he felt Harry tense up and shoot seven nice shots of cum into his waiting mouth.

Harry was covered in sweat, panting like he had run a race, with a satisfied smile as the last of the waves of pleasure washed over him.

Feeling Harry's penis start to soften somewhat he gave one last swish of his tongue suck before crawling up his body to share his taste with a kiss as they explored each others mouths with their tongues.

As Harry came back to reality he wanted to return the favor "Your Turn." He whispered.

Moving down so his mouth was able to lick and suck Ar'Ron nipples Harry started to copy the movements performed on him a few minutes earlier.

After working both nipples till they were hard Harry moved in to what he was most interested in. He picked up Ar'Ron's penis so it stood up from his body. He noticed the skin was slightly retracted and a clear sticky fluid was leaking out of his slit. Taking his tongue he gave a quick flick across the head, tasting the fluid.

Deciding he liked the sweet taste he proceeded to engulf the head of his penis with his mouth. Gently suck up and down slowly getting faster.

He was amazed at how soft yet how hard the shaft of Ar'Ron's penis was. He was enjoying the taste and sensation, causing Ar'Ron to thrash back and forth in pleasure.

Ar'Ron placed his hands on either side of Harry's head and moaned out "I am close, if you don't want to taste me you need to back off now."

Hearing that he was close only caused Harry to increase his speed, and soon he was rewarded with seven strong spurts of cum. It was more than he thought it would be and some of it escaped out of his mouth to run down the shaft.

Swallowing what he could Harry quickly licked up what had escaped. Crawling back up he laid down resting his head near Ar'Ron on the pillow.

Moving just enough to kiss Harry, "Now that is one fine way to wake up in the morning." Ar'Ron said.

After resting for half an hour just relaxing in each other's company, Harry moved and said. "Should we get cleaned up and to breakfast?"

Giving Harry one last Kiss Ar'Ron got up out of bed with a grin "Shall we shower then?"

Showering together was a new experience for Harry. Feeling of someone else washing him felt so nice.

Playing around for a few minutes, but not really having much time with everything they had on their list, they got out from under the warm waterfall and dried off.

Walking back into the bedroom Harry chose a dark green Elven outfit to ware, while Ar'Ron chose a dark black.

Finished getting dressed they headed down to the family dining room.

Walking into the dining room Harry was pleased to see Dobby with the other elf's standing by the table "Good morning Dobby."

"Harry potter sir says good morning to his Dobby." The slightly less hyper Impare' said tears in his eyes

Looking at the table loaded with covered dishes of scrambled eggs, bacon, toast and oatmeal. Ar'Ron looked over at the group of Impare and the couple of house elf's yet to be bonded. "Good morning everyone; please sit. I know most of you do not think it is proper eating with those you serve, but you only have to do it at breakfast. This is the time to bring up schedule changes or any problems that I need to be notified about in the gardens or estates. Anything really that involves your jobs that you have questions on, this is the time to do it."

Filling his plate with food Ar'Ron turned towards Sage "Sage if you would, until we get a healer, and afterwards to, I would like you to become familiar with the infirmary, its layout and where the potions are stored; if needed I would like you to be able to quickly find and deliver healing potions as needed."

"As Majesty wishes" Sage replied.

"Thank you" Ar'Ron told Sage.

At that moment Remus walked in. He was walking stiff legged like each leg was on one side of a pole. Ar'Ron tried his best to hold back his laughter. 'Boy that is one sore wizard' he thought to himself.

Harry not quite catching on to what was going on "Remus, are you hurt? Did something happen?" the words came rushing out.

Turning a slight shade of red with embarrassment "I'm fine, just a little sore this morning." Remus replied hoping he would not have to explain to Harry why he was sore.

Taking pity on Remus and thinking it as a great prank Ar'Ron leaned over and whispered in his ear. "He's sore down there. Too much wanking will do that to a person."

Sitting there with his mouth open in stunned amazement, Harry heard the explanation, as at the full meaning of what he was told sank in his face turned as red as a Weasely.

As Remus gingerly sat down he noticed Ar'Ron lean over and whisper something in Harry's ear. When he was finished he sat back with a huge smirk on his face. Looking back at Harry's face he saw this huge stunned expression on his face, then slowly he turned beet red as the words Ar'Ron had spoken sunk in. laughing with mirth at Harry's expression Remus picked up his glass and took a sip to promptly spit it out when he heard Harry say. "Really Remus a man of your advanced years should not do that more than once or twice day."

Smirking at Remus, Harry filled his plate and started to eat.

Almost finished with his breakfast Harry said. "I think I have found the perfect spot to link the palace to. Tower three has a transport step that leads to a hidden set of rooms that can only be accessed by this step. And the good thing is it can be keyed to only allow certain people to use it."

"Actually now that I think on it that sounds like a good idea, from the information given to us by the orb it has a small room with a twenty foot arched door leading to the next set of rooms. Sounds perfect, I can use the archway as the gate link to the palace." Ar'Ron explained excited by their good fortune.

Remus was thoughtful for a moment. "Now all you have to do is figure out what to use to key us all in."

"I have it, the one thing all three of us have in common at all times is the anklet. We can key it to that" An excited Harry said.

"Good show. That is what I did to key the family wing in the palace. It is something that can be done very quickly, and to let new people have access we just have to give them an anklet" Ar'Ron thought out loud.

"Minky for now, help out Winky in the kitchens, Holly light duty for you until your babies are born, so you will be responsible for the second and third floors of the family wing." Ar'Ron turning toward the four bonded Impare' said, "Do you four have any questions?"

Inky spoke up "Inky, Tinkly have split up chores. Does Majesty want big food garden or small?"

Looking at Harry in thought, "It might be best to have a very big garden planted with vegetables and such." Ar'Ron then finished by saying "Anything we do not use for ourselves can go to the Hogwarts kitchens saving money on the food bill and assuring good quality."

Inky sat squirming in his seat, uncomfortable with the thought of voicing an opinion. "If we's had help, farms could feed school."

"Inky that is a brilliant idea" Harry exclaimed. "I wonder if any of the house elf's at Hogwarts are farmer trained? Dobby could you go find out for me, in fact find out how many elf's there are and what jobs they are trained for."

Smiling at the idea that his Harry Potter needed his help Dobby popped out.

Standing up from the table Ar'Ron said. "I want you four to make sure you raise whatever you are interested in also. I want you to be happy working here. How about you draw up some plans for the farms and we will go over them after breakfast tomorrow. Make sure you include seed and stock lists that we will need to pick up."

"Harry do you want to join me while I set the new link and key the transport step?" Ar'Ron asked.

Getting up from the table Harry said "I think I will, then we can go to the wardroom when we finish." Turning towards Remus he asked. "What about you Remus want to join us?"

"I Think after finishing my tea, I will have a walk through the library, just to check it out." Remus put his cup down and turned to the two as they walked through the door. "How about we meet for some dueling practice this afternoon? "

"Sounds like a plan. See you later." Harry threw over his shoulder as they walked through the door.

Harry walked into the wardroom and stopped in astonishment. There is front of him on a large table was a miniature model of Hogwarts, the forbidden forest and Potter castle and city accurate down to the last detail. All around the room was large crystalline rods interwoven with Mythril.

Ar'Ron walked into the ward room and walking around examining the different Mythril and Crystalline columns that represented control of a different type of ward. Noticing the keypads with either three or four runic buttons under each column, he stopped at the wall of columns behind the table.

As Harry walked over he said. "I noticed this morning that I am able to read this script. It is Elven isn't it?"

"Yes it is Mel'Anin. And this bank here is the recognition bank; this is where we would key in magical beings and whether the wards would see them as friend or foe."

Harry started to read the panels and buttons. "Tell me if I have this right. This panel looks like it controls what area these wards are set for." Pointing to the panel of buttons on the wall next to the columns, "Seeing how the blocks representing the city and castle are glowing, that must mean they are activated. And if I activate the ones for Hogwarts the wards should be active for the castle also."

Reading the legend on the panel Ar'Ron had to agree. "Well, reading the instructions, all you need to do to activate one of the blocks is the same as the spell blocks you have already used. Just channel a small amount of magic into the runic symbol and it will become active."

Reading the first column nest to the panel Harry noticed it was named Troll. The first set of buttons underneath said friend and the next, which was glowing read enemy. There was another panel under that one which had three lines of runes. The first was labeled with the rune for the city and had three runic blocks. The runes were for banish, stun and incinerate, with stun glowing.

Pressing his finger on the block marked incinerate Harry channeled a small burst of his magic into it. The glow faded from stun and reappeared on incinerate; "Well that was easy enough. I thought I read that keying wards was a difficult and draining process."

"This ward room was created by an Elven Battle Master." Ar'Ron Replied "Ingenious really, how this room is designed. All you need to do is write down what each rune represents and instructions on how to change the settings. Any one that can channel magic could then change the settings."

Pointing to the last line of Runes Harry said. "This last line represents the wards around Hogwarts. To bad they were not activated in my first year, the troll would not have been able to be let into the castle then."

Pressing his finger on the rune for incinerate Harry once again channeled some of his magic into the rune. Nothing happened, the rune did not glow. "Did the wards lose power or something, I can't get them to activate."

"No the wards are powered directly from the magic of the earth. So they should never lose power. Let's check out the control crystal, it's over here on the table" Ar'Ron replied

Walking over to the section of the table that had the miniature model of Hogwarts on it; examining the lightly glowing crystal, then looking over at the control crystal for the castle and city, the one for Hogwarts was half as bright as the other two.

Ar'Ron then said, "I think I have found the problem. The controls for the wards are here in this room, the headmasters of Hogwarts have not had access or control of the wards. So they came up a work around, they placed their own wards, which they could control, which have suppressed the rightful wards."

"So how do we remove any wards that are not ours?" Asked Harry

Walking over to the walls that he had yet to examine Ar'Ron stopped before a column that was twice as thick as any of the others. "This one is meant to be activated during battle, as it absorb or destroy any magic sent against the ward shields."

Placing his finger against the activation rune Ar'Ron channeled his magic into the rune. Turning to look at the model he saw a dirty yellowish haze covering a golden dome of power that covered the Hogwarts model. Each time the golden dome pulsed the foreign wards would dim until at last all the foreign magic had been absorbed.

Turning back to the rune he activated, Ar'Ron once again channeled his magic into the rune, this time to turn it off.

"Try activating it now." Ar'Ron called back to Harry.

Harry walked back to the crystal marked Troll and channeled some of his magic into the runic symbol for incinerate on the Hogwarts line. It lit up. "It works."

Ar'Ron walked around the table to stand by Harry's side. "Mel'Anin I am going to check out the rest of the control crystals. Why don't you finish re keying the wards."

They worked in silence for half an hour when Harry came to the crystal labeled Giants. Thinking of Hagrid, Harry wondered what would happen if he activated the wards "Would a ward designed to recognize Giants also recognize half giants?" Harry asked.

Thinking Ar'Ron replied. "Too many variables depending on parentage better leave it off until we can inscribe a rune of recognition onto his hand just to be safe."

Getting to the end of the line Harry noticed that the one group he really wanted to key into the wards was not present. Staring at several unlabeled crystal columns "Can we key in new signatures?"

Stepping over next to Harry "What are you wanting to key into the wards?" Ar'Ron asked.

"Is it possible to key in the dark mark, so that the wards would react to any one who had taken the mark no matter how they tried to hide it would be recognized." Harry asked turning to face his soul mate.

Reaching over to the column and removing the crystal controller and pocketing it. "That is a very good idea. You can stop the trouble before it even starts by keeping the death eaters out. Now all we need is to find a death eater."

Leaning over he kissed Harry "Well for the most part everything is in great shape. Those six pillars over against that wall are not really pillars, but power crystals that power the defensive and offensive wards."

Arm in arm they walked back over to the table where the section represented the Forbidden Forest. Ar'Ron pointed to the two dark spots nearest to the Hogwarts grounds. "These two ward points are not working, which breaks the circuit. So we need to go out and fix or replace them to enable the shield to be activated."

Looking at the map Harry said "Those points are in Centaur territory. I would not put it past them to have damaged them in their quest to remove anything of man in their forest."

"Just remember Mel'Anin they are guests living in your forest." Ar'Ron gave Harry a squeeze. "What do you think Lunch or fix the two ward points?"

Smirking Harry nibbled on Ar'Ron's ear. "How about we go eat on the beach, we might even stop in the kitchen for some food for afterwards."

The teachers were just finishing up breakfast in the great hall. Since the students had left two weeks ago they had taken up the habit of sitting at one large table with the house tables against the wall.

That morning Albus sat drinking his tea trying to come up with a plan that would garner him control of the Potter boy again. He had spent the previous evening late into the night at the Ministry of Magic researching the legal aspects of Harry's guardianship. No matter what he tried to do he found that the Potter's will had been filed and the guardianship papers could only be contested in an Elven court.

Convenient that, as he had no clue on where to look for a race, that was supposedly gone from this realm for thousands of years. Growing frustrated at how uncooperative everyone had been last night. Fear of angering the Potter boy and the Council of Twelve thwarting him at every turn. He decided that at tonight's order meeting he would place all his resources on finding the boy, for his own safety of course, and convincing him that his way was the only way.

He was shaken out of his thoughts by the sound of the alarms going off and the shaking of the castle. The wards were under attack.

"Albus, what is going on" Minerva McGonagall asked quickly getting up pulling her wand out.

The rest of the teachers followed suit, pulling out their wands and racing for the front doors ready to repel an attack.

Racing past the open front doors the professor's stopped seeing no attackers in sight. Confused they all saw a faint golden dome above their heads throwing what looked like lightening bolts at a yellowish and white dome above it.

As they watched in horror the golden dome increased in brightness, and with one final titanic heave destroyed the wards above it.

Grabbing his head and screaming out in agony the headmaster fell to the ground unconscious.

Seeing the golden dome fade away and feeling the connection as deputy headmistress to the wards disappear, Minerva was worried.

Conjuring up a stretcher and levitating Albus onto it they quickly ran through the halls to the infirmary.

"Draco darling, did you sleep well?" Narcissa asked her son.

"Not really mother. I was up late going over the Malfoy finances. And they are quite the mess. Father as head of the line has managed to squander away over half of our fortune." Draco said with venom.

"Well thank Merlin I was able to finally break the imperious your father had you under. No son of mine is going to bow down to some psychopathic half blood." Narcissa spat out.

At that moment a large regal black owl swooped in through the open door with a letter attached to its leg. Landing in front of Narcissa the owl extended it leg.

Removing the letter Narcissa pointed over towards a perch by the open door leading to the patio. "Thank you There is water and treats over there by the perch."

Looking at the envelope she froze her tea cup dropping to the floor shattering. The envelope was addressed to Narcissa Black

Shocked Draco looked up "Mother is something the matter?"

Turning the letter over she noticed the black seal of Gringotts bank. Opening the letter and pulling out the parchment her face lost all color as she read the letter.

"Mother what is wrong?" Draco wanted to scream out the question.

Narcissa looked up at her son and stuttered out "I've been summoned by Lord Black for a discussion of my future."

Draco sat there stunned. Picking up the letter from where it had been dropped he started to read.

Narcissa Black

It has come to the attention of Lord Black that Lucius Malfoy has violated the

Terms of the marriage contract between himself and the Black Family. As such Lord

Black has charged me with garnering your input before he rules on what avenue he will

pursue declaring your marriage null and void. Your monthly allowance from the Black

Family trust has been put on hold until you have met with Lord Blacks appointed

representative. If you have not presented your self to the office of the Black Family

manager at Gringotts bank by this Friday, you tempt the wrath of Lord Black and the

forfeiture of the monthly allowance.

Glathrock Black Family Manager

By the order of Lord Black The ancient and Noble House of Twelve

Draco was speechless. Thinking back to his genealogy training "Mother I thought your cousin Sirius Black died childless."

Shaking off a state of shock she replied. "Sirius never got a chance to take up the mantle of Lord Black. But what is not known to any but immediate family is, that he preformed the bloodline ritual on his godson when he was but a baby, thus ensuring the continuation of the ancient and noble house of Black."

"Who?" Draco was almost afraid to have the name confirmed. "Who is Sirius's godson?"

"Harry Potter" She said blankly

Draco groaned and slouched back in his chair; "Just great, Dumbledore's pawn; why did it have to be Dumbledore's pawn?"

"Dear, I don't think he is Dumbledore's pawn anymore." Narcissa said sliding the mornings Daily Prophet across the table.

Draco picked up the paper and read the headlines.

Council of Twelve rules again

In a surprising development yesterday morning, Aurors were called to

Diagon Ally as alarms rang out that it was under attack by Death Eaters and

Dementors. When the Aurors arrived they found that the Death Eaters had been

subdued and the Dementors had been destroyed. Albus Dumbledore Chief Warlock

and Supreme Mugwump who had arrived with the Auror forces was heard to say

that he did not know what type of magic could kill off a Dementor. While Aurors

were questioning witnesses, it was discovered that none other than our very own

hero was instrumental in the capture of the death Eaters. Harry Potter The Boy

Who Lived was shopping with his guardian and escorted by goblins. When Albus

Dumbledore discovered Mr. Potter at the Ally a verbal scuffle ensued. Ex - Minister

Fudge arrived shortly after the verbal barbs were being traded and attempted to

arrest Mr. Potter. Our hero then tore into the Ex-Minister and accused him of

treason and Theft in Office and a host of other charges.

Mr. Potter or should I say Lord Potter then notified the ministry officials present

that the Council Of Twelve was once again leading the Wizarding World. And

ordered the arrest of Ex-Minister Fudge, who Aurors took in custody.

For More information On the attack see pg. 3 On the Council of Twelve its members and structure see pg. 5 On the life of Lord Potter pg 12

Chuckling as he read the article Draco said, "Mother when do you plan to meet with Lord Black's Representative?"

"I think it would be best if we flooed over after breakfast. The sooner we show up the better case we can make." Narcissa answered.

Draco slightly uneasy due to his history between himself and Potter, "Mother do you think he will believe I was not in control during all our confrontations?"

"Draco darling, I think if you approach him first and offer proof by veritruserum or pensieve memories he will believe you and give you a chance." Draco's mother replied.

Looking over at Draco, Narcissa said. "I plan to support any option that dissolves my marriage to that beast. The only thing that worries me is what can happen to you."

Draco paling whispered, "So am I"

"Mother I don't think I can eat anymore. Are you ready to go now? "Draco asked as he pushed back his chair and stood up from the table.

Picking up and folding the letter and placing it in her robe Narcissa sighed. "We might as well get it over with."

Standing and walking over to the fireplace she took a pinch of floo powder and throw it in the fire turning the flames green. Stepping into the flames she shouted Diagon Ally.

Moments later she appeared in the fireplace at the Leaky Cauldron. She moved out of the way to allow room for Draco to appear.

Draco soon appeared in the Leaky Cauldron and followed his mother out back to the ally and tapped the appropriate bricks to open the arch.

Normally Draco would take time to take in his surroundings. But today they walked swiftly to Gringotts not even turning their heads to take in the displays in the shop windows as they passed.

Walking into Gringotts and up to the first free goblin they saw. Narcissa took out the letter she had received that morning and handing it over said. "We would like to see Glathrock."

The goblin looking at the witch and wizard with disdain, opening the letter he quickly scanned it and returned it "One moment."

The turning to the side he yelled "Grishrock"

After the little goblin appeared by his side he said in a softer voice "Grishrock, take these two to Glathrock the Black Family Manager."

With wide eyes Grishrock turned to the two and said. "Follow me"

Leading the two Malfoy's through several hallways they then walked down a hallway that had runes and a golden strip around a door frame. Passing through the doorway Draco thought he felt a small surge of magic, but not seeing anything it could be brushed it off as nervousness. One more right turn and then they entered a decent sized waiting room.

The little gobbling motioned for them to wait here "One moment please."

Leaving Draco and his mother to sit until called; Narcissa noticed the names in gild leaf on the door.

Family Managers for Lord Potter Lord Black Lord Ridgestone Lord Rothland Lord Donaldson Hogwarts

Leaning over to whisper in his mother ear Draco was stunned to his very core. "Mother those five names compromise a voting majority of the known members of the Council."

"Draco, if what we suspect is true, Mr. Potter has power, power the likes that self styled dark lord will only dream of, and never have. You must do everything you can to ally yourself with Potter, more than that he is your Liege Lord." Narcissa whispered back.

They were interrupted when the door to the inner office opened "Glathrock will see you now." Grishrock said as he ushered them into the office.

Once inside Draco took one look and froze. He noticed the main feature of the room was a large oblong table. On each side of the table were three desks each with a goblin working behind their respective desk. His mind was screaming at him that goblins never, ever shared or acted like the ones he was seeing now.

His reverie broken by his mother's pull on his arm, Draco decided he had better pay close attention to what was going on. Joining his mother at the table he sat down across from one of the goblins. His eyes widened in shock once again when he saw the uniform he was wearing. He had never seen a goblin dressed in anything other than drab gray. Looking around the room he noticed all the goblins were dressed identically. They each wore deep royal purple tunics with the Potter crest on the left breast. The surprising thing he noted on the crests was that the Potter crest was rising out of a crown.

"My name is Glathrock I am the Black Family Manager, as such I have been charged with this task by Lord Black. Before we begin I would like each of you to pick up the stone that is front of you and place it on your open palm." He directed with a hard glint in his eyes.

Not sure of what was going on Narcissa and Draco followed the instructions and placed the stones on their palms.

After the stones did not change colors Glathrock motioned to the two of them to place the stones back on the table before continuing. "Well I dare say I am pleasantly surprised."

Narcissa asked. "Was there some particular function served by holding that particular piece of rock?"

"Indeed there was, if either of you had taken the dark mark, no matter where it was hidden on your body, the stones would have glowed" Answered Glathrock.

Clearing his throat, Draco asked. "What would have happened if they had glowed?"

Glathrock said with an intimidating sneer. "This meeting would be over and the following consequences would not have been pleasant."

"As this is not the case we shall move on. Madam, Lord Black has made it known that he wishes your input into what level of retribution he shall go into upon dissolving your marriage contract. Do you have anything you would like to say?" Glathrock asked.

Sighing in relief at some of the control she was being given "The beast I was married off too had no intention of abiding by the marriage agreement the moment he signed it. As such if it were not for the fact of my son being hurt more I would ask for the greatest punishment possible. But would be satisfied with being free from that creature and allowed to live my life."

Glathrock looked over at Draco. "And you Mr. Malfoy, what do you have to say."

Draco for once in his life had the freedom to do as he wished. "I know I should be formal and talk as vassal to lord, but in reality what I need to say needs to be said from person to person as that was how the damage was done."

Sighing he looked at the wall before continuing. "When I first met Harry Potter I was thrilled. This was the person that beat the dark lord when but an infant. I emulated my father and halfway through my approach, which I feared was the wrong one but never really knew the right way, I screwed up and I felt Harry distance himself from me. Then my father found out and was furious. That was the first time he put me under the imperious curse, which set the stage for our further disastrous encounters."

Gathering up his courage he looked directly at Glathrock "That bastard of a man kept me under his total control for the past five years. He directed my every movement and action. I fought, Oh Merlin did I fight, but I was never strong enough on my own to break free of the Imperious."

The start of a tear falling down his face, Draco tried very hard to keep control of his emotions. "Harry has no reason to act kindly or trust me, and I have no right to ask it of him. I know that as a minor and he being my mothers Lord I have to obey his orders, which I will willingly do. But I would give up everything, being a Malfoy, what little wealth is left after that man squandered away the family fortune, everything, all for a second chance..."

Unable to go on Draco sat there in turmoil, lost, ready to give up. All hope gone with tears running down his face.

Taking in the sight of the young man literally destructing before his very eyes he made a decision. Getting up from his stool he walked over to the communication box they were given. Opening up the box he extended the lid and "My Prince are you there?"

Relaxing on the beach after a moment of pure bliss after making love to each other slowly, Harry noticed a bright glow and a discrete buzzing coming from his pants.

Warily he got up and approached the pile of clothes.

Feeling Harry leave his side Ar'Ron looked over and chuckled at the antics of his soul mate poking his pants. "Harry I think the goblins are trying to get a hold of you."

Sheepishly he remembered the communication box in his pocket and confidently reached over and pulled the box from his pocket.

Opening the box he heard someone call out "my prince." Thinking it might be for Ar'Ron he walked back over to where they were laying and sat down pulling the lid up to activate the mirror.

Glathrock seeing the mirror activate and Harry on the other end. "I have a development that I think needs your personal attention my Lord."

Seeing he had Harry's attention he continued. "I sent the letter to Narcissa this morning and within two hours of its sending she and her son arrived at the bank."

"Our worst case scenarios on either end do not hold a candle to what reality is." Seeing this sink in Glathrock continued. "Narcissa would like nothing more than of being free, her words exactly, of that beast of a man. She worries on what will happen to her son."

"Mr. Malfoy on the other hand is on the verge of breaking. It seems that since the age of eleven he has been under the Imperious Curse, completely controlled by his father." Looking back at the sobbing teen, "I would say it has not been many days since he broke free of the curse."

Glathrock looked over at Narcissa for conformation. Now able to see Harry in the mirror she answered looking at him directly. "My lord I was able to, with his own help to break the Imperious Curse two days ago."

Seeing the quietly sobbing teen Harry spoke up. "Draco" seeing no response Glathrock picked up the box and carried it over to the table and set it down in front of Draco.

"Draco" seeing Draco look up for the first time and look into the mirror.

Draco looked up to see Harry Potter's head floating in a mirror in front of him. Frantically "Harry please forgive me. I will do anything. Just give me a second chance." rushed out the desperate boy.

Seeing that Draco was an emotional wreak Harry said. "Draco there is nothing to forgive, you were not in control." Seeing that the young man did not quite believe him; "Draco I forgive you, you are not to blame."

Seeing the look of gratitude and Draco mouthing the words thank you before collapsing in a sobbing heap Harry continued on " Glathrock Seize it all. I want the Marriage dissolved with all the maximum penalties enacted. Send a team over to Malfoy Manor and I don't care if you have to break every ward on the place I want it sealed so tight not even a breath of fresh air can get into the place. Make sure any living creature is not trapped first and if you find any house elf's have them escorted here, as this is were Draco and Narcissa will be for now."

"I want all Malfoy Finances frozen including any secret vaults. Have a team of goblins audit the books for the Malfoy family. After Draco is feeling better I want to sit down with him and it would be helpful to have a complete accounting of the estates that will be passed onto him" Harry finished.

Ar'Ron leaned into the view of the mirror "Glathrock why don't you and the others join us here for an update meeting. We can hold it over lunch, I know it has been only a couple of days, but I think it has been long enough to identify any problem areas, and if you would, please bring Draco and his mother with you."

Seeing the look of hesitation Harry added "I think this is something I would like to see happen monthly. That way all of us can feel comfortable that we are on the same page. Plus I can slowly learn the ins and outs of my business holdings and learn how things are done."

Glathrock looked around at his fellow goblins to note the shock on their faces at the invitation, then taking in their nodding of agreement "My Prince, we would be honored to join you for lunch."

Harry smiled and replied. "Good, I am looking forward to that Sashimi dish again."

Noting Glathrock's smile Harry closed the lid on the box and turned for one last kiss before getting dressed. "We probably should get dressed. It would not do to greet our guests naked" Harry laughed.

Glathrock closed the communication box and placed it back on the table behind the head chair. He stopped at his desk to briefly write a note and put it into the out basket where it disappeared with a small pop. Walking back to his place on the other side of the table he asked. "Is there anything you would like us to collect from the manor in the way of belongings before it is sealed up?"

Seeing Draco had not yet gotten control of himself she asked. "Could it be possible just to pack up our rooms? Neither one of us has any pets left alive; there is the family eagle owl and one house elf named Dinky. Dinky should be able to show you our rooms."

"Would you like to freshen up a bit before we leave?" Glathrock asked as he walked to the door to summon Grishrock.

"That would be nice, thank you." Narcissa said leading Draco out of the office following the little goblin that led them here.

Once back out in the lounge the little goblin led them to the sidewall and opened a hidden door leading to a bathroom. "When you are ready the managers shall be waiting for you in the lounge."

Glathrock watched the two wizards leave and grabbing up some parchment quickly wrote out orders to be delivered to Trazthorn the head curse breaker to act on. Finished he walked over and placed it in the out basket and like the previous parchment it popped to the desk of the addressee. Picking up his ledger he followed his colleagues out the door.

Meeting Narcissa and a livelier looking Draco, Glathrock walked to the opposite wall from the bathroom to an archway leading down another hall. "Follow me please."

As the group walked down the short hall they soon came into the empty lobby.

Looking around frantically wondering what had happened Narcissa said "The lobby is never empty, where are all the tellers?"

Glathrock smiling told her "You are no longer in Diagon Ally and the main branch of Gringotts. You are in the headquarters branch of Gringotts and on the other side of those doors is Commerce ally."

Opening the doors and walking through to the landing Draco and Narcissa stopped and looked around at the huge city and its eerie silence. No matter where they looked there was no movement.

Seeing the puzzlement Griphook spoke up. "In a months time this city will once again be the bustling hub of the magical world."

Traxog took over the explanation. "This city has not had any residents in it for over five hundred years. Soon though Lord Potter will release the concealing wards and a better day will dawn."

As the group traveled to the short arched tunnel that separated the city from the castle grounds Narcissa gasped in shock at the huge castle in the distance. It was the biggest castle she had ever seen. This castle made Hogwarts look like a children's playhouse.

Griphook smiling in pleasure, he pointed to the castle in the distance "That is our destination, Potter Castle. For over five thousand years Potter's have ruled from that castle."

After a fifteen minute walk the group arrived at the doors of the Castle to find them open, and they walked into the great front hall. They stood looking at a room that was bigger than the great hall at Hogwarts. Directly ahead of them on the wall was a giant crest of the Potter Family. All around there were doorways and stairs leading up to other levels. Soon they heard voices approaching from one of the hallways.

After getting dressed Ar'Ron and Harry started back through the garden domes towards the Palace.

"Even though the castle is great and all, I really feel more at home here in the palace." Harry said. As they walked into the second floor common room.

Stopping Harry called for Dobby

Dobby popped in "Sir calls his Dobby?"

Harry smiled "Dobby we are about to have about six goblins and two wizards for lunch. I was wondering if you could get a Japanese style lunch together. Include Sashimi if you would. If you would set it up in the private dining room on the second floor of the castle it would be appreciated."

Dobby bowed saying that he would take care of it and popped out

"Wonder what Remus is up to and if he would like to join us for lunch?" Ar'Ron asked.

"Two guesses" Answered Harry smiling.

They both laughed as they both said at the same time "The library"

Chuckling they both entered the library and looked down over the balcony looking for Remus. Spotting him at one of the far tables Harry yelled down to him that is was lunch time.

Seeing Remus wave back not taking the time to look up from his book Harry decided drastic measures needed to be taken. Charming the book to attack and the chair to collapse Harry laughed at the sight of Remus back peddling across the floor after he was dumped with a book chasing him snapping at his delicate parts.

Hearing the laughter from above him Remus did the only thing he could, He apparated to a spot on the floor in front of Harry and Ar'Ron. Picking himself up off the floor with as much dignity as possible "Now why in the name of Merlin did you do that? Couldn't you two see I was busy?"

Calming down Ar'Ron replied. "Really Remus we did call you, it's not my fault you decided to ignore Harry."

Looking over at the laughing Marauders son, Remus said "And what pray tell was so important you had to prank me."

Harry drew himself up to pompous heights and said "Really Remus, sticking you nose in a book all day long. Ignoring your friends, I mean what is the world coming to."

Giggling at the look on Remus's face Harry continued with a gleam in his eyes. "We tried to tell you it was almost time for lunch. And to tell you we are having guests."

Remus stepped back. "Oh no you don't, James used to get that gleam when he knew something that he was sure would shock the rest of us to bloody hell when we found out. No way, you want me to join you at lunch then spill." Remus folded his arms a crossed his chest.

Smiling Harry replied. "It's not like it is a big deal or anything. All my managers from Gringotts are coming for the first of many monthly lunch meetings."

" AndDracoandhismother." Harry finished real fast

Turning to Ar'Ron, Harry asked. "Is there a way to make sure he was telling the truth? While I trust the goblins I really want to make sure before letting him into the family wing of the palace, and what about a way of protecting him from it happening again?"

"I can quickly scan his mind after you introduce us, and I can inscribe a rune of protection that will keep legilimency out also. But be careful Mel'Anin he is in a bad way from what we saw." Ar'Ron answered with concern.

"Ok you two, what in Merlin's name has gone on now?" Remus exclaimed.

After filling him in on all that had happened so far this morning except the trip to the beach Harry reached over and looked at Remus's watch. "They should be here in a few minutes. We better hurry up."

The group quickly walked out of the library and downstairs to the palace entry hall. Exiting the entry they started down the stairs. As they approached the silver colored stair Harry said. "I love these transport stairs, saves a lot of walking up and down. Maybe we should use them in the castle more often."

Remus playfully said "Lazy bum. Don't want you getting out of shape."

The playful banter continued as they walked down the hall towards the castles front hall. Entering the great hall they discovered their guests had arrived.

Walking over to where Draco and Narcissa were standing Harry was shocked when they both dropped to their knees head bowed down.

Seeing their lord and savior walk over to them Narcissa grabbed Draco's arm and they dropped down to their knees. "I thank you for your mercy my Lord."

With venom in his voice Harry responded. "No you do not kneel to me. There is only one room in this castle where those that come before me must kneel. Seeing as neither one of you are on trial or the fact we are not in that room, you will not kneel before me. Stand up and face me with pride."

Seeing them stand Harry continued in a gentler tone "I welcome you home Narcissa Black. And I welcome your son and recognize him as family."

Narcissa quickly Fell back into the safety of traditional etiquette "Thank you my Lord, it is good to be back with family once again."

Seeing how Draco was still avoiding looking at him, Harry thought introductions might change that. "You both know Remus of course." Seeing them both nod "And this is my soul mate Ar'Ron, King of Astarii."

Hearing her lord introduce his soul mate as king Narcissa did her best curtsy.

Ar'Ron taking her hand and pulling her upright again "It is nice to meet you Narcissa"

Stepping over to where Draco was standing Ar'Ron shook the troubled young mans hand "Draco it is also nice to meet you."

Placing his hand under Draco's chin he gently lifted it to look into his frightened lost eyes. "Harry considers Family to be sacred. Go to him and be welcomed." Ar'Ron said softly.

Not sure if he could even hope, Draco shuffled the few feet separating him and Harry "Harry... I..."

Not giving Draco time to speak Harry pulled him into a tight hug "Welcome home Draco, Welcome home."

Holding on the trembling teen as he broke down and sobbed for all the years of cruelty he had survived Harry crooned "Your home now, where you are safe among family"

After several minutes where the blond haired boy clung to Harry like a drowning man to a lifeline that was thrown his way, Draco started to hope once again.

Harry felt Draco start to pull himself into some semblance of control. Relaxing his hold on the young man Harry looked at Draco and asked if he was ready to try to eat something.

Harry gave Draco one final look over to see if he was going to be ok before releasing him and stepping back a step.

At that moment Sage popped in holding a potion vial. Handing it over to Ar'Ron she said. "Majesty lunch is ready."

"Thank you Sage. You did well." Ar'Ron said holding up the vial. Holding it out to Draco "this will settle your stomach so you can enjoy lunch." He said with a smile.

Draco hesitated a moment then he grasped the vial and looked at it; slowly he twisted the cap off and brought it to his nose for a sniff. Not smelling anything bad he tentatively took a sip. Surprised at the great flavor which reminded him of peaches, he quickly swallowed the rest of the vial.

Chuckling as he took back the empty vial Ar'Ron said. "I never will understand why Wizarding kind threw away the knowledge on how to make potions taste good. I mean who wants to drink down a vial of foul tasting sludge designed to help a queasy stomach."

After handing Sage back the empty vial Harry said. "If you all will follow me up to the second floor dining room, Draco, Narcissa I hope you like Japanese style food."

As he led the way Harry retold the story Ar'Ron told him on the traditions on how Japanese food had become the norm for interspecies dining.

Walking into the dining room Harry saw the platters of food set out. "Alright, Kobe Beef" he said grinning like a madman.

Sitting down to the table after greeting the goblins Harry started to fill his plate.

Remus leaned over and explained the different foods and sauces to the confused Draco.

Eating in silence for a few minutes only broke by the surprised noises from Draco on the flavors Harry looked down at the goblins and asked. "I know it has only been a few days but how are you lot settling in?"

Griphook the spokesperson for this outing "Well my Prince, we have settled in and we have found that we work quite well together. We have decided in the short term to concentrate on the Rothland, Ridgestone and Donaldson finances as they had the most potential for growth due to the many years they just sat there."

Already they have made a significant jump in value and we project each of the estates will be comparable to the Black and Potter estates in eighteen months time, each estate being in the neighborhood of one hundred and twenty million galleons each." Griphook finished.

Thinking on what was said as he picked up a sushi roll with his chopsticks, looking over at Ar'Ron as he thought.

"What are you thinking Mel'Anin?" Ar'Ron asked as he picked up his tea.

"Well, I was wondering, if my investments in each estate could grow that large in eighteen months. How large could my investments grow if they all started out with the same capitol from the beginning?" Harry mused.

The sound of metal hitting the table brought Harry around to look at the goblins staring at him with their mouths hanging open. "What?"

Forgetting that there were others present Griphook responded. "Harry, if you did that we could easily triple your profits in the first year."

Nodding his head Harry said. "Make arrangements to move the appropriate amounts from the castle vaults to the investments vaults tomorrow then."

"Harry how much bloody money do you have?" A stunned Draco asked.

Shrugging his shoulders "Don't really know, but if I need to I will buy the Wizarding world to bring about change." An unconcerned Harry said.

Looking back to the goblins Harry asked "Anything else that needs my attention?" As he pushed his now empty plate away and picked up his tea.

Traxog spoke up. "The only thing of note is that by combining the five families we noticed that you own sixty eight percent of The Daily Prophet already."

Harry took notice of this and sitting up straight "I want someone sent over there immediately. I want it made very clear that I am not to be mentioned at any time without my clearing the article first. Send the most intimidating lawyer you can find and maybe a couple of goblin guards with big shiny axes to make clear to the cretins that they will never bad mouth me again" His voice getting louder and darker with anger.

Remus reached over placing his hand on Harry's shoulder in an attempt to calm him. "Harry please, we are at the table there is no need to be vulgar and mention lawyers is there."

Slowly turning his head gaping as the words Remus just said sank in Harry snickered, which turned into laughter as the mood was broken.

"Ok, Ok Remus I will be good. No reason to get your knickers in a twist." Harry smirked slyly.

Draco was taking a drink of his tea when he heard what Harry said and spit it out in a shower all over the table in front of him.

Seeing as the lunch was over Ar'Ron called out. "Holly would you be a dear and come here please."

A few moments later Holly popped in.

"Majesty calls his Holly." she said with a bow.

"Yes. We are finished with lunch, if you would check with Thorny to see if he can use any of the left over Sashimi for any of the animals I would appreciate it. Also there will be five of us for meals from now on, if you could let Minky and Winky know I would be grateful." Ar'Ron told the house elf.

Holly nodded her head and with a snap of her fingers the table was cleared and she popped out.

"Is there anything else you can think of that I need to make a decision on this week?" Harry asked the goblins

Griphook looked at his colleagues shaking their heads no, and said "Not at the moment my Prince."

"I think that we will continue to meet for lunch once a month on the first Monday of the month to go over progress reports." Harry said standing up from the table.

"Ok then Remus has a few questions to ask regarding salaries and what not that you might be able to help in out with. So if you don't mind we will leave you to it." Harry bid the goblins good bye and escorted the others out of the dining room.

Leading Draco and his mother down the stairs and into a small sitting room off the front hall, Harry gestured for them to make themselves comfortable.

Ar'Ron stopped at the door and said softly "Mel'Anin, I will be back shortly, I have to pick something up."

Turning to his two guests, soon to be family members Harry started by saying. "Narcissa, I really do not plan on holding to the old traditions of finding you a husband. For one I think you should marry some one you love, not to create an alliance. It has served the Potter line for over five thousand years and we are still around. So it should work for you too."

"When you are ready, and only when you are ready, find someone to love and spend the rest of your life with. Until then live a little. When the time is right the right man will be asking me for your hand in marriage." He finished.

"Starting tomorrow, your allowance from the Black family will be reinstated. I will make arrangements for you to pick up a Gringotts pouch that will have a monthly spending limit of your allowance. Any monies you do not spend you can open a vault with or invest as you see fit." Turning to Draco Harry continued. "Draco I am going to set up the same for you at half of what your mothers allowance is, which should be around two thousand five hundred galleons or so."

Seeing the confusion on his face Harry explained. "Draco when I dissolved your mothers marriage due to contract violations, there were so many that the maximum damages allowed enabled me to seize the whole Malfoy estate, hidden vaults and everything."

Seeing the horrified look on Draco's face He continued. "You will get all of it back, I don't want your money, I have more than enough of my own and then some." Seeing Draco was starting to relax.

Ar'Ron walked in and added "This gives you a large selection of choices in how your life is going to turn out. So many possibilities, you can choose to keep the Malfoy name and redeem it or take another. Keep the family manor or sell it. The possibilities are endless. The only thing I ask is that you take your time and think about what you want out of life and then use the resources available to get it."

Draco spoke up "I think the accountants are stealing from the estate. When I checked the records I found out that Lucius had spent almost our entire fortune and I found entries that I could not identify where the money went initiated by the accounting firm."

Pulling two silver Mythril and fairy oak anklets out Ar'Ron told Draco that Harry had ordered the goblins to audit the books and go after all money possible if taken by Voldemort or theft.

Leaning forward Ar'Ron explained all about how the anklets worked and the safety features they had. Asking them to pull of their sock and shoe for their left foot he quickly placed them and activated them.

After the two had gotten themselves back together again, "Ok I think it is time to show you two to the family wing and get you settled in." Harry said as he got up from the couch and started to walk out the door.

Harry led Draco and Narcissa back out into the entry hall. Pointing to a suit of armor next to a hallway, "That hallway is the only hallway in the entry hall that has a suit of armor next to it. It also leads to tower three which is where the transport step is located."

Draco eyed the armor up and looked around the entry noting that it was indeed the only armor anywhere to be seen. Following Harry into the hallway he wondered what in bloody hell a transport step was.

Soon the four stopped at the end of the hallway in front of a set of steps. "If you look at the fifth step, the silver one, that is the transport step we told you about. Once you step on it you will be transported to a secret set of rooms that can only be accessed by this step. If you were to skip that step you would go nowhere other than up the long flight of stairs to the top of the tower." Harry explained.

Draco watched as Harry and his mother started up the stairs and disappeared when they stepped on the silver step. Sighing he started to climb the steps only to be stopped by a hand on his shoulder.

"What troubles you so Draco?" Ar'Ron asked.

"Harry, how can he forgive me for what I have done? He welcomed me into his family, I am not sure I could have done what he has." Turning around so that he was facing Ar'Ron "My first memory of Lucius was him telling me we were better than any one else, he considered us to be royalty, but the truth is we weren't. Harry is as close to a king the Wizarding world has seen, and he exudes royalty without trying."

Tears welling up in his eyes "How..."

Pulling the young man into a tight hug Ar'Ron whispered. "Shh, it is going to be alright. The wonderful thing is Harry gives most people a second chance. Just that one chance though, Harry seems to be developing an Elven temper though. I feel sorry for those fools that spurn the second chance they were given and think he will forgive them once again. Hopefully his friends will have learned their lesson and realized he has already given them their second chance."

Sobbing the teen finally got out "Even if I am a squib?"

Seeing the questioning look in Ar'Ron's eyes "I tried to do some magic this morning a simple spell that I have been doing all my life, nothing happened." Draco said finally going limp in Ar'Ron's arms his last fear found out was the last thought he had before passing out.

Scooping the teen up in his arms Ar'Ron quickly climbed the steps transporting himself to the last six steps before the landing and the arch to the palace.

Remus had just finished escorting the goblins to the front door after a very productive meeting. He was thinking that if he spent the next few hours before he had to leave for the order meeting, he should have everything truly done save the hiring.

Startled out of his thoughts seeing Draco go limp and Ar'Ron scoop him up and run up the stairs disappearing when he stepped on the fifth stair, he quickly sped up fearing that it all had been too much and Draco finally had a breakdown.

Harry had just finished escorting Narcissa into the Palace entry when he turned to see Ar'Ron running in carrying a limp Draco in his arms.

Ar'Ron seeing the look of worry coming from his soul mate and Narcissa said. "Meet me in the infirmary" as he ran past them taking the steps two at a time.

As Remus caught up to the group he could hear Ar'Ron call out for Sage to meet him in the infirmary.

Soon Harry and the others met Ar'Ron in the infirmary. There they saw Draco on one of the beds and Ar'Ron removing his shirt.

Narcissa fearing the worst asked. "What happened? Is he going to be alright?"

Finishing taking off Draco's shirt and holding him in a sitting position. "Some how Draco has been disconnected from his magical core; no wonder he has been on the verge of a breakdown all day." Ar'Ron said as he examined every inch of Draco's skin, even under his arms.

Laying the blond teen down he rolled him over onto his stomach, noticing a smudge of black at the top of his pants. Letting the pants snap back he stepped back in a towering rage. Walking over to the magical window which looked down over the garden dome housing most of the medicinal herbs he watched Thistle working on weeding a section of plants.

He growled out. "When did the Malfoy line embrace the dark?"

Frightened at the rage and power coming off in waves Narcissa answered. "That would be Franklin around four hundred and seventy two years ago."

Harry walked over and hugged Ar'Ron from behind. "What's wrong, you are scarring everyone."

Taking a deep breath he willed his anger to be controlled. After several minutes he had sufficient control to turn around and answer their questions. "The runes tattooed on Draco's tailbone are some of the most perverse twisting of magic I have seen."

Seeing the look of horror on Narcissa's face Ar'Ron explained further. "Some how, some way Franklin Malfoy all those years ago came across away to make himself truly immortal, but at the cost of his first born son every generation. What he did was to find a way to transfer his soul to the body of his first born son. Those runes are part of the ritual."

Walking back to the bed and removing Draco's pants and lowering his shorts just enough so that they could see the runes clearly he continued. "The runes are not complete, so there is still time to stop the ritual and free Draco."

Turning once again to face the others Ar'Ron finished. "For four hundred some odd years Franklin Malfoy has been siring sons so he could transfer his essence into their body's and start living as a seventeen year old again, impregnating and siring a child, and doing the transfer at seventeen once again."

Remus cleared his throat. "You can fix this? Break the runes I mean."

"Yes, it will be extremely painful though. Even with dreamless sleep and the strongest pain killer it will be painful almost to the breaking point." Locking his eyes with Narcissa's Ar'Ron spoke in a gentle voice. "And when I am finished I can reconnect his magical core."

Narcissa felt a rush of relief and with tears running down her face she fell to the ground grabbing Ar'Ron around the knees saying "Thank you, Thank you Majesty for my sons life." sobbing heavily.

"Sage could you bring me the strongest pain killer and muscle relaxant, burn potion and dreamless sleep please." Seeing the little elf nod and scurry over to the potion stores Ar'Ron thought it was going to be a long night.

Ar'Ron shook his head, 'just what I need the human version of a house elf.' "Remus would you be so kind as to escort Narcissa to her rooms; the first door to the right of the stairs on the right side should do."

Handing Narcissa one of the vials of dreamless sleep, "If you need to use this do so, you will be able to visit Draco in the morning, in fact you can bring him his breakfast." said Ar'Ron

Remus escorted Narcissa to her rooms and then thought he better get cleaned up so he could get to Grimmauld place early.

Apparating to a point just down the street from number 12 Grimmauld place, Remus looked around checking to see if any muggles had noticed him.

Slowly walking down the street Remus soon passed number ten Grimmauld Place. Looking both ways to see if the coast was clear, he walked up the walk of Number 12 Grimmauld Place just as the door appeared.

Quickly entering the manner Remus noticed he was the first one there. He had decided several days earlier after the will reading that the order could find a new place to meet as he was going to sell this unhappy home.

Hearing a noise out in the entry and sounds of Gobbledegook Remus left the sitting room to see who was around.

"Ah Mr. Lupin, it is nice to meet you finally." said Trazthorn head curse breaker for Gringotts. "My team is almost finished removing everything magical in this house. All that is left is to disconnect the floo system and remove the Fidelius Charm."

Remus was impressed "Trazthorn I am impressed with how fast you have accomplished everything, a bonus for your fast service." Remus said removing a pouch containing two hundred galleons and handing it over.

Putting up his hand to stop the wizard, Trazthorn responded. "No Mr. Lupin, that is not necessary as we have been well paid already."

Putting the pouch back into his belt, Remus countered with. "If you won't accept galleons as a bonus, then I expect you and your team up at the castle for lunch on Tuesday."

Hearing the rave reviews from his colleagues that had been lucky enough to be invited to lunch with his Majesty and the Prince he smiled a huge grin. "I gladly accept, and look forward to it eagerly." It was becoming a huge status symbol to be invited over for a meal with his Majesty and the Prince.

"When would you like the Fidelius Charm to be dropped?" Trazthorn asked.

Remus thought for a moment and then got a wicked smile on his face. "The meeting starts in about thirty minutes at seven, so I think I will have made my points known about half past. Oh and thank your team for their fine work for me."

Hearing turned towards the sound of people flooing in Remus turned back around to find the goblin had disappeared. Shaking his head he walked back towards the kitchen.

Opening the door and walking in he spotted the Weasely Family coming out of the fireplace.

"Ok you lot, the three of you upstairs right now" Shouted Molly Weasely to Ginny, Hermione and Ron.

Grumbling about the unfairness of not being let into order meetings Ron followed glumly Ginny and Hermione up the stairs.

"Ginny, I found this book in the library that was instrumental in helping me prepare for my OWLS. I am sure no one will mind if you borrow it for the summer." Hermione told the red headed witch.

"Oi! I want to forget about OWLS thank you very much. Any way I have already taken my OWLS so why do I need some book." complained Ron.

Rounding on him Hermione yelled. "Its not for you Ronald its for your sister, She has OWLS this year. You do want her to do well on them don't you?"

Trying to avoid another argument Ron decided to say nothing. He had no idea why it was so hard to figure girls out.

Fuming at how callus Ron was being Hermione threw open the doors to the library and walked in. "Ginny the book was over here on this...." freezing in horror at seeing all the shelves empty, not a single book in sight.

Running frantically looking at all the shelves she let out a loud blood curdling scream.

Stopping the hysterical girl by slapping her hard across the face, Ginny said "Hermione stop and act your age. The order probably moved them for safe keeping now that Sirius is dead."

Seeing the tears running down Hermione's face, Ron was not sure what to do, thinking the best bet was to go ask the headmaster. "Hermione lets go ask Professor Dumbledore, surely he knows where the books have been moved."

Giving Ron a hug Hermione said "Thanks Ron Lets go downstairs and ask the headmaster, maybe we can get him to get the books for us."

Running back downstairs the trio tried to open the door to the kitchen but it would not move. The order meeting must have started. Deciding to wait they walked to the sitting room until the meeting was over.

Remus sat watching as order members started to stroll in. Molly was making tea and playing host. The twins were whispering back and forth about some new prank product. Nodding a hello to Bill he really hoped he could hold his temper and not hex the headmaster within an inch of his life.

Seeing Moody walk in Remus nodded to him. When he got close he said soft enough not to be overheard. "Mad-Eye I have something important to talk with you about, if you could stay after a few minutes." Seeing him nod in acceptance, he sat back to watch the rest settle in.

A few minutes before 7:00 p.m. Minerva, Snape and Albus walked in.

Still standing while the others found places to; "Thank you all for coming tonight, I have several important pieces of news to bring to your attention tonight and several disquieting events." Albus stated

Seeing he had the attention of all those present as he looked around the table. "Severus if you would start."

Drawing him self up in a superior pose. "I was called to the Dark Lords manor yesterday and while he was in a foul mood ranting about the Potter brat and throwing crucio out over his followers a strange thing happened. He was enveloped in a green glow and started to scream in agony as he clutched his head. Currently he is in his quarters in a magical coma. The inner circle, assume it was some type of attack by the Potter boy and are planning retaliatory attacks against him." Severus finished.

Chuckling came from the back corner as Mad-Eye said. "That is good news indeed. To bad you didn't slip a blade across his scaly throat while he was out of it."

Seeing the smile on Remus's face, Albus wondered how much he knew of what caused Voldemort's condition, deciding to head off the ensuing argument. "Yes as much as that is good news for the side of light, there is the slight problem of the wards being destroyed at Harry's relatives house yesterday afternoon."

Molly screamed out wanting to know if Harry was hurt and where he was now.

"Calmly Molly, Harry was not hurt as he was not at his aunt and uncles residence at the time. Sadly they both perished in the fire. Harry was shopping in Diagon Ally at the time. It was a miracle he was unharmed being out with out any guards." Albus finished, hoping to set the stage for the search he was going to order.

"Hold it right there Albus." Remus said with some venom. "You and I both know that Harry was not just dilly dallying around the Ally, He was shopping with the permission and escort of his legal guardian. Who I might remind you captured over thirty death eaters and killed fifty Dementors in under five minutes not to mention the six goblin warrior guards following Harry around. So don't you dare suggest that Harry was being reckless."

Angered at the audacity of the man interfering with his plans Albus stood up "Remus if I must remind you of your place, I will do so. You were not even there..."

"Stop right there, I was there, I was watching from the doorway of the Leaky Cauldron as you made an ass of yourself, Fudge tried to arrest Harry, getting arrested himself in the process." Looking over and at Tonks with fire in his eyes, "And you Nymphadora trying to kidnap Harry away from his guardians side under the orders of a man that had no right to give them in the first place" he said pointing his finger at the headmaster at the end of the table.

Bedlam ensued, everyone shouting out wanting to know what Remus was talking about, asking who Harry's guardian was and wanting answers right then.

"BE QUIET." Albus shouted out his power flaring showing how powerful he was.

"Remus another word and I shall be forced to have you removed and kicked out of the order." Albus ranted.

Remus stood and banged his fist down on the table. "Listen and listen well headmaster. This is my house, Sirius gave it to me in his will and You...Will...Not...By...Merlin...Throw...Me...Out...Of...My...Own...House."

At that moment the wards and Fidelius Charm came crashing down. The Headmaster fell back into his chair at the head of the table, pale and sweating with the shock of the Fidelius coming down.

"The order no longer has my permission to use the house as its headquarters. I no longer believe in what you are doing." Remus started but was interrupted.

"So, you're just going to give up and leave. Going to join the Dark Lord..." Hestia Jones started.

"The only one I am joining, you back stabbing witch is Harry." Remus spat out.

Leaning forward, reading between the lines that Remus knew where Harry was. "Where is Harry, you must tell me so we can go collect him. He is not safe where he is we can bring him here where he will be safe." Albus pleaded.

Wondering if Harry was right about the headmaster he decided to set him up. "Sorry Albus but right now he is getting ready to have the link with Voldemort broken."

Jumping up out of his chair Albus screamed in fury "I FORBID it. The connection must not be broken."

Not really surprised at finding out Harry was right but saddened. "I really hoped Harry was not right about you headmaster. But seems he was, you know he told me the only difference between Voldemort and you was your methods, seems he was right."

The rest of the order sat there stunned as the drama unfolded in front of them, it went unnoticed that the kitchen door was partially open and the three eavesdroppers behind the door.

"Well I am happy to report that the connection was broken yesterday afternoon. That's right, breaking the connection caused the backlash that sent Voldemort into the coma, best estimates is that he will take a couple of months to recover." Remus said saddened and angered.

"Harry is no longer your pawn Albus or your secret weapon." Remus told the shocked man, "funny thing about prophecies."

"No you mustn't" Albus whispered.

"Tell me Minerva, there must be a hundred prophecies made a day, how come we are not ruled by prophecy then?" Remus asked.

Not sure she wanted to be in this conversation, as for the first time in fifty years her faith in Albus wavered. "You know as well as I Remus that only after certain conditions are met does a prophecy become active."

"That's right, so it should be no surprise to find out that a little over seventeen years ago a prophecy involving Harry and a certain Dark Lord named Voldemort was recorded."

Looking at he headmaster so he could see the moment his world came crashing down, Remus continued. "The headmaster of course was witness to the telling of the prophecy, and he took it upon himself to see that the conditions came into play; including arranging for the deaths of Harry's parents."

Talking over the mutters of disbelief Remus finished. "If you would have left it there, the prophecy would have been set and all would have followed as fate ordained. But Oh NO the great Albus Dumbledore knows better, so he fine-tuned and manipulated all along and accomplished what has not been done in centuries. You managed to change the conditions of the prophecy enough that it is no longer valid."

Remus watched in satisfaction as the realization set in.

From behind him he heard Mad-Eye ask "How do you know the prophecy is no longer valid Remus?"

"It is amazing what one can find in the Potter Family Vaults. We used a prophecy stone, It even gave the exact date and time that the prophecy was broken." Remus answered.

"Albus I don't know what has gotten into you lately." Mad-Eye stated.

Looking up into the accusing eyes of about half the order, the other half lost in thought. "I did what I did for the good of the Wizarding world." Albus said tiredly.

"Blocking Harry's magic each time it saved him from being killed by the Dursley's was for the greater good. Four times you reinforced blocks on Harry's magic instead of taking him from that abusive environment. Four times, what were you thinking, you just made it easier for them to abuse and try to kill him." Remus started to rant.

"The blood wards kept him safe there; by suppressing his magic I kept him alive." Albus retorted.

"You bloody liar. We checked, very carefully there were no blood wards around Privet Drive. There never was. The very act of you putting blocks on Harry's magic, blocks so strong even you could not remove them, that very act is what broke the prophecy." accused Remus.

"Lily was adopted that is why Petunia hated her and anything to do with the magical world. There never could have been blood wards erected, I bet that was a surprise to you when you tried." Remus said calmly.

"Leave Albus, Leave now before I forget I am no longer a werewolf and try to tear you limb from limb anyway." Remus sat down tired of all the betrayal and half truths.

The meeting was disturbed by three bodies falling into the kitchen, scrambling back from the goblin that followed them in.

"Ah, Mr. Lupin We are almost finished, everything remotely magical has been destroyed or moved, all that is left is the floo connection." Trazthorn said.

Seeing his boss standing there in the doorway Bill knew the job he loved was in danger. Deciding that the right thing was to sever all ties, he could not stomach the things the headmaster had done. Standing up he said. "I want no part of the order of the phoenix, I agreed at my parent's urgings to come to a few meetings before making up my mind, and well I have. If what the order is all about is what you have done to Harry, I want no part of it. Approach me at your own peril headmaster and do not attempt to use my family any more."

Walking towards the door Bill stopped in front of Remus "Tell Harry he can count on me, whatever he needs, tell him I will do it."

As Bill started to leave Remus whispered for him to meet him in the library, nodding he left.

Passing his boss at the door Trazthorn told him to meet him in his office first thing in the morning.

Mad-Eye walked towards the door. "Later folks. Albus do not contact me; if I wish to talk to you again I will contact you."

He left trying to catch up with bill Weasely.

Fred and George stood up rage showing on their faces

"We want no..." Fred started

"Part of the order..." George picked up

"Leave us alone." Fred finished.

"And we will not try to kill you." George threw the threat at the headmaster.

The twins walked out trying to catch up with Bill.

"Alright folks the floo is being destroyed in five minutes any one needing to leave that way better get to it." Remus said from his seated position at the other end of the table.

Not sure of what to think and afraid to believe that Albus the leader of the light was wrong Molly stood up and approached the fireplace. "All right dears time to go, we will straighten this out later."

"NO. We are not leaving until we get to see Harry." Ginny demanded.

"Please professor we just want to make sure Harry is alright." Hermione added.

Angered at the hypocrisy of the girl he sneered in his best Snape imitation. "Oh I suppose being a secret order member was to make sure Harry was ok? Or how about all the informing of Harry's every move to the headmaster last year? I suppose that was done to ensure Harry was ok also."

"Hermione you were a member of the order and did not tell me what was going on." Ron yelled

"How could you betray Harry like that?" Ginny yelled out.

Deciding this was getting out of hand Remus put a stop to it. "Miss Granger you are such a disappointment, All that time spent in the library doing research on spell or potions, when you really needed to be spending it reading a dictionary and learning the definition of friendship. Don't expect Harry to forgive you or even be happy with what you have done. I will pass along your plea to see him, but if I were you I would not get my hopes up." Looking at the two angry red heads he finished up with. "I will tell Harry you two want to see him and maybe his guardian will arrange some down time from schooling so you can visit."

"Schooling, it's the bloody vacation time." Muttered Ron as he stepped into the fireplace throwing a pinch of floo powder he yelled "The Burrow."

After the teens left with Mr. and Mrs. Weasely Remus ordered the Floo connection destroyed.

"Please Remus think of what you are doing, your actions endanger all of the Wizarding world." Albus pleaded.

"Trazthorn if you would." Remus said to the goblin.

Watching the fireworks of the floo being destroyed Remus felt satisfaction.

"Albus, I have thought about it, I have thought of little else for two days, after finding the note from James and Lily in the Potter Family Vault. You made a mistake there when you sealed them in their house at Godric's Hollow, but forgot about the house elf. Talking about your memory problems maybe I should bring up the episode of you evicting and sealing up all the Potter properties, illegally I might add, which in your haste you conveniently forgot the Thornbrook toddler or was that another incidental casualty of your zeal of the bigger picture?." Remus responded with a sneer

Having lost this battle Albus apparated out leaving Severus and Minerva as the last people in the kitchen.

"Remus do you know if Harry is planning on bringing charges against Albus to the board of governors? If so tell him I will support him" Minerva asked.

"Thank you. I will tell Harry that." Remus told her.

After Minerva left Severus spoke up. "I think I owe you and Potter an explanation." Sighing he rubbed his temples. "The headmaster ordered me to be harsh to all houses but Slytherin. He said the Dark Lord was not gone and he needed me as a spy once he came out of hiding. To do that he wanted to ensure that I was seen being vindictive to Gryffindor's especially. The only reason I followed his orders including taking the dark mark was because he did the same thing to the Snape family estates as he did the Potters. He sealed them so I could not enter, and as my father was a death eater and did not trust others, all of the Snape family fortune is locked up in the hidden vaults under the manor."

Trazthorn was still there, the last of his team still at the manor. Listening to the Wizard speak of the things done to him all in the name of control, angered him. Stepping up to the table he asked. "Mr. Snape if your estates where not a factor, who would you support?"

Not even bothering to think about it Severus replied. "Can't trust Dumbledore, he never keeps his promise, Voldemort is a mad man who will destroy the world if not stopped."

Looking up at the goblin he said. "Potter, I would follow Harry. Though I think I have burned that bridge."

Trazthorn Looked at the potion master and nodding his head as if answering an unspoken question; "Be at my office at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, by then I should have a report back on whether or not we can help you. You might want to ask his majesty if he can remove the mark." With that he pulled out a small pocket watch and activated the port key function and left.

Puzzled Severus asked. "His Majesty, he wasn't talking about Potter was he?"

Chuckling at Snape's expression Remus replied "He was not far off, he meant King Ar'Ron of the Astarii, Harry's soul mate."

Thinking of Draco, Remus shared a bit of information. "I do believe he can remove the mark for you if you want. Your mark is not runic based like Draco's was so yours should be easy."

Severus hearing that Draco was marked by some dark runes was scared for his godson. "Is he all right, he wasn't given the dark mark was he?"

"He will be fine, he is safe now, and recovering from the soul transfer runes his father placed on him. His father almost was able to transfer his soul over to Draco's body, but was stopped in time." Remus answered.

"I will tell you more when I see you next. I will try to get answers for you and meet you at Gringotts tomorrow. If you spend any more time here Albus might become suspicious, and we don't want that" said Remus standing up from the table.

Nodding his head in reply Severus Apparated out of the kitchen

Walking up the stairs and down the hall towards the library, Remus wondered what type of reaction he was going to get.

Opening the library door he saw Mad-Eye leaning in the corner and Bill sitting on the couch. Closing the door behind him he was surprised to see the other occupants of the room. He had half expected the twins to be here, with their loyalty to Harry after he financed their joke shop. But the one he never would have guessed was Kingsley, the tall quiet Auror was firmly in the camp of Dumbledore or so he thought.

Taking one of the room shields he picked up before leaving out of his belt case, Remus started to charge it with his magic.

Bill had been trading information with his brothers on Harry's home life and how he showed up each summer looking on the verge of death from starvation and how it took him weeks of small amounts of food before he was eating what would be considered a healthy amount. Hearing the door open he turned to see Remus walk in and close the door behind him.

He watched as a shocked look quickly crossed his face when he saw Kingsley. Curious he watched as Remus pulled out a gray block out of one of the many cases on the strange belt he was wearing. His eyes widened in surprise when he noticed the runes inscribed on the now glowing block.

Remus touched the now fully charged block to the center of the door and the shield with a snap raced around the walls and then the floor and ceiling.

"NO...It is not possible...Magic like this has been lost." Bill yelled out in surprise jumping off the couch. Reaching his hand out tentatively towards the shimmering on the wall he opened up his senses and felt the magic. He had felt this type of magic once before, newly hired at Gringotts on the lowest level, magic like this was protecting the prime vault.

Whipping around to face Remus, "This is Elven magic." Bill exclaimed falling back onto the couch.

Trying to hide the smirk threatening to creep across his face Remus said. "Yes it is."

Grabbing a chair he pulled it over and sat down facing the others. Pulling a small puck shaped stone out of his pocket he touched it with his magic to activate it and sat it down on the table in front of him. "Mad-Eye why don't you join us over here, I can assure you nothing can get through that shield or overhear us for the next hour."

Steeling his features to show no outward signs, Alastor was shocked, not much surprised him anymore but what Remus just did with the shield and the placing of the truth stone on the table. Waving his wand he conjured a chair next to the couch Bill was sitting on and sat down.

Deciding to test his theory Mad-Eye said. "Is that a truth stone you have Remus? Heard all about them but never have seen one." Noticing the glow emanate from the stone, his suspicions were proven fact. "So it is one."

Might as well start it off Remus thought to him self; pointing towards the twins. "I am not really surprised to see the two of you here; I know full well your loyalty is to Harry."

Facing Kingsley, Remus said. "The one I really am surprised to see though is you Kingsley, mind explaining."

Sighing he expected to be questioned to his presence, but was thrown off track by the truth stone Remus pulled out. "Remus I joined the order originally because Alastor asked me to. Any group dedicated fighting Voldemort on the side of light was worthy of belonging to, at least that was my thought in the beginning.

But this past year has started me questioning what the order was really fighting for. Yes there have been skirmishes, some of which I agree with and others were so badly planned and carried out it is lucky more weren't killed.

Then after hearing what I did tonight, the pieces started to fall into place. And I do not like what picture is forming from all these pieces." Kingsley explained.

Thinking about what Kingsley just said Remus turned towards Mad-Eye and asked. "Mad-Eye I originally had planned on approaching you tonight in Harry's behalf. What do you know of Toria?"

Bill not hearing an answer and seeing the confused faces, after a moment spoke up, "Remus isn't that the legendary city surrounding Castle Potter. Most people think it is a place that does not exist. Are you telling me it really exists?"

"Yes it does Bill and Harry is more than likely reading right now in the castle itself." Remus then started to explain everything that had happened over the past couple of days.

Starting with the Dursley's almost killing him once again to Harry's soul mate showing up, the trip to Gringotts and the discovery of Dumbledore's betrayal, and the discovery of being a lord of the twelve five times over. That Harry's soul mate was an Elven King and Lily was adopted and discovering that she was Elven. How Ar'Ron destroyed the link to Voldemort Harry had and the unblocking of his magical core. Then he finished up with the adventures of the day of Narcissa once again being a Black and the thwarting of the plans of a four hundred and seventy something Franklin Malfoy and the destruction of the ritual of possession being preformed on Draco. He told them how the Elves had come up with a cure for Lycanthrope, and wrapping it up, Harry's plans for the city and his need in picking out the best for his guard forces.

"That is what I was going to ask you tonight Mad-Eye, Harry needs someone to help him find the best twenty five the Wizarding world has to offer to hire into his city guard. He has already hired three goblins as shift commanders, and they will be finding twenty-five more goblins.

The city will be of mixed magical beings living and working side by side, so the witches or wizards that apply must be able to work with other beings with no problems." Remus explained.

"That sounds like a great dream the lads building." Alastor voice had a hint of respect in it.

"Our hour is almost up, and I had planned to be gone from this place before the shield dropped. "Looking at each of their faces he made his decision. "If any of you want to come back and discuss this with Harry and Ar'Ron go through the gateway, if you need more time just remain seated as the shield will drop in about two minutes or so." Remus told them as he pulled a large golden block out of one of his belt cases and started to channel his magic into it charging it up.

Standing up and moving a few paces away from the others, so he had room to open the gate he noticed that Bill and the twins, Mad-Eye and Kingsley were on their feet.

Smiling he threw the block down on the floor causing the spell to be activated creating a gate to the castle grounds.

"After you" Remus motioned to the group. "The gate will close after I step through.."