《Harry Potter - The New Dawn》


 Chapter 1 - Death is only the beginning

    I still remember when all this journey begin. My name was Alexander, Alex for short.


    I loved to read and one of my favorites was harry potter but at the same time, there were many things I didn''t like about like all the story was narrated only from the point of view of Harry and how dark the world really was but never told about.


    For a while, I used to think all about the magic, the mysteries, and all the fun but as I grew up I started to see how that world really was. How indifferent the wizards were and how they could easily worship you and the next second blame you for everything bad that is happening.


    It amazes me how evil or twisted where some of the characters and how it was never talked about it. Like when Dumbledore made 2 dark lords and never mover a finger till the last second possible. And just like that all the magic and fun were lost to me and a new d.e.s.i.r.e to learn all the truth about that world was born.


    Although this d.e.s.i.r.e only grew with the release of new franchise movies. I know really deep in me that I could never truly explore it besides I could no longer focus on this since I had a job that consumes most of my time but I loved it.


    I was a pianist, I loved it as much as reading. I had to learn by myself since my parents didn''t want me to learn this and just focus on the studies that they tough were best for me even when I voiced my d.e.s.i.r.e for it. Many times I lied about it but the first day I got the chance to start working on this I throw it all away and start happily this job. Many years go by and I just keep doing what I love till one fateful night.


    While I was celebrating with my coworkers from the orc.h.e.s.tra drinking and wondering where we would go for the next concert while drinking and telling jokes about it.


    ''''Hey guys I''m quite tired I''m going home'''' I said while I was thinking if I could get a cab at this hour


    ''''Sure, take care, Alex. See you tomorrow for the rehearsal'''' told me one of my coworkers


    Lucky I got myself a cab quite fast and got home. I was a little drunk so I was not thinking right while I was walking up the stairs I took a bad step. Nothing serious you must think but you should take into consideration that I was drunk and I was a pianist. Most people would put their hands first to stop their fall but all my work, all my life was my hands so I learned to never put my hands first in case something could happen to them.


    My fall was quite bad, and I started losing focus really fast until all I saw was darkness and nothing.


    After what I thought was a lot of time I start recovering consciousness but I still can''t open my eyes. I heard some people talking and I think lucky my coworkers didn''t saw me in the morning and they got worried so they search for me on my house and got me to the hospital. While I was thinking this I heard one of them what I assume is a doctor gets angry.


    ''''Fomsey I told you to bring me all the possible direct heirs why did you bring me a baby'''' Say the person with a severe and strict voice


    ''''Fomsey did as master told ... Fomsey is a good elf'''' I heard the other voice say nervously


    ''''You are telling me this kid is a Black are you kidding me? Who are his parents?''''


    ''''Fomsey used magic ... Fomsey found heir Black on a cradle .... Fomsey is a good elf''''


    ''''Doesn''t matter we will check who his parents are with a blood test, take him to the family altar and get everything ready''''


    I felt like a child was carrying me while I was getting drowsy I heard the severe and strict voice say.


    ''''I''m too old for this if only we had raised our children in another way'''' He said in a tired and defeated voice.


    My last thought before getting sleep was. I''m on Harry Potter world.


    ''''Doesn''t matter anymore we will check who are his parents with a blood test.''''

 Chapter 2 - Blood is thicker than water

    After an unknown time, I started to wake up again while I heard the same voices again. At this point, I''m a little worried, what year it is?. I remember that this family motto is ''''Always Pure'''' since I was not with any direct family when the elf found me which means that I could possibly be half blood or worst. I only hope that they don''t just kill me or something like that.


    ''''Fomsey everything is ready for the blood test?'''' I hear the strict voice again.


    ''''Fomsey got everything master ... Fomsey got the young master''''


    ''''Then let''s start with all this I see who are his parents''''


    Then I feel a little cut on one of my fingers that fully awake me and I feel like crying but I resist the impulse. Finally, I could see the person with a strict voice and I can only say he is really old but looks like a gentleman and I can say with certainty that he was really handsome when he was younger. The only person that I can think of that looks like this on the Black family is one person Arcturus Black.


    I saw him rising one eyebrow while he says. ''''He didn''t cry even though it hurt him, he is stronger than I thought''''


    ''''If he really is a Black he will make a fine heir, let''s just hope for the best''''


    Then I saw him shedding my blood on an old scroll and saw him rising his eyebrow again. I could barely see what the scroll says since my sight is not that good since I''m a baby. What it say was:


    Name: .....


    Age: 1 M!"¡¤%


    Ancestry: Black


    Blood purity: 100%


    Blood gift: Shapeshifter, Legilimency, Occlumency, !"¡¤%"¡¤$"!¡¤%, !"¡¤$%&!"¡¤$


    Mother: ...


    Age: 22 Y!"¡¤$


    Ancestry: ....


    Blood gift: None


    Father: Sirius Black


    Age: 18 Years


    Ancestry: Black


    Blood purity: 10%


    Blood gift: None


    So my father is Sirius that makes everything harder and my name and mother don''t show I suppose I was not named or registered with any type of magic that can only mean I''m a half-blood, everything is getting worst by the minute. I was born in the worst family possible for this now I can only hope for the best. But I was curious I never heard about shapeshifting the most I ever read was about animagus and metamorphmagus.


    While I was thinking this I heard the loudest laugh I heard in both my lives I saw my now ''''great grandfather'''' with a smile from ear to ear.


    ''''He is pure, I was right with how we should marry, he and Nymphadora are the proof I was right. Finally, the family motto can live on'''' He says. I never saw someone that happy if he was not that old I''m pretty sure he would have a jump of pure happiness.


    ''''Fomsey you did a good job'''' He says to the house-elf.


    ''''Fomsey did a good job ... Fomsey is a good elf'''' The elf answered at this point I''m not sure if is male or female is a bit hard to tell them apart but at least I''m relaxing that nothing bad will happen to me.


    ''''Fomsey I got a new mission for you to go and obliviate the kid mother we don''t want muggles worrying about a lost child so soon then call Orion and Walburga to the manor I will talk with them about him''''


    ''''Fomsey will do as master say ... Fomsey is a good elf'''' Ok I think the elf really likes its name or maybe is a perk of all elves? While I think that the elf just goes puff and disappears so thats real magic.


    Then he got close to me and pick me up since I was left on a cradle after the ritual started and say to me. ''''Know how we should call you .... Oh I know your name will be Arcas Black since I will be your guardian, don''t you think little bear?'''' He says while laughing. I suppose that''s normal to be called as a constellation in this family. He is really getting familiar with me so soon to even call me little bear well I suppose I''m the Ursa minor of this family now.


    My great grandfather then says ''''You are the last hope of this family Arcas. I will personally rise you I just hope these old bones resist till you''re a man''''


    I didn''t think he could be so lovely and hope so much from me this early on. Since Sirius is 18 I suppose we are in 1977 and if I''m not wrong my great grandfather die around 1991 if what the books say was true. So I only got 14 years to be ready then the Harry plot will start and everything will be harder for me.


    ''''We better get ready for your grandparents little bear they can be a little nasty''''He says to me looking a little worry. I can only get a little anxious again. Let''s hope for the best.

 Chapter 3 - Sometimes blood weighs more than kinship - Part 1

    30 minutes have passed since my grand grandfather send Fomsey to oblivate my mother if I could call her that I don''t even know her at the moment so I''m not sure how to feel about that and to bring my grandparents to talk. I''m a bit nervous about that if I''m not wrong Walburga Black aka grandmother was obsessed with the family motto. She enchanted a picture of her to scream Blood traitor and more things like that on her home. It was so bad that she drove Sirius away from the family to the point he took refuge with the Potters.


    Orion Black not sure what to say about him, pretty much nothing is said about him. And what I say nothing is literally nothing like why all the Black family was pretty much dead or why he never was selected to be the next patriarch of the house even when he was the firstborn son of my grand grandfather. I suppose I will learn all this little by little but I hope I learn it fast I feel like is dangerous to take it lightly.


    While he waits at the main hall suddenly a fire started at the fireplace and we heard a raspy voice say.


    ''''Orion Black and Walburga Black ask permission to use the manor floo network'''' I saw my grand grandfather sight then say.


    ''''I Arcturus Black III current patriarch of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black give you permission to use the manor floo network''''


    Suddenly I saw a really beautiful couple even walking from the fireplace, even though they are both middle age the man looks like my grand grandfather but a few years younger and the woman could easily past for a model if she was a few years younger. Sadly both walk like the world is theirs I think they had too much arrogance for their own good.


    My grandfather then says. ''''Father why have you called us'''' With an arrogant tone. For the first time, I saw the anger on my grand grandfather''s face while he says.


    '''' You lose the right to call me like that long ago Orion for you I''m the patriarch of this house'''' Anger and disappointment flash on the face of my great grandparent, I already don''t like him or my grandmother so I will just call then for their names. Then Walburga says trying to sound sweet but her voice was like a shriek. ''''Then why have you call for us patriarch?''''


    He looked at her firmly with disapproval. ''''I call you for him'''' He says while pointing at me. For the first time, they look at me with questioning faces. Orion then says ''''A baby? What the deal is with that baby? You want us to rise him? Or ''''


    My grand grandfather interrupt him ''''I rather die right here than let you rise him. No, I call you for 3 reasons. First I because I need of Sirius and Regulus. Second, because you are the closes one to me the patriarch you need to meet the new heir of the House of Black. And the Third I will say it after you summon both of your children''''


    After my grand grandparent finishes saying that Walburga answers with anger and pure hate in her voice while screaming.''''THAT SC.U.M HE IS NO LONGER WITH US. HE IS A BLOOD TRAITOR. HE IS A STAIN OF DISHONOUR, TAINT OF SHAME FOR ME AND ALL THE HOUSE OF BLACK!!''''


    Then I heard Orion and my great grandparent says at the same time.''''Shut your trap!''''


    ''''Orion what did Sirius did this time? I can''t ask your woman since I think she is a part banshee and never been able to talk rather and shriek'''' Orion is a bit ashamed and he answered while trying to no look at Walburga.


    ''''He left with the Potters and refuse to acknowledge the House of Black any longer But Regulus ''''


    My great grandparent interrupted him again while saying ''''Enough you only know how to disappoint me over and over. How could you let your son become a puppet for Dumbledore like the Potters did''''


    So it was true Dumbledore was a manipulator and he was so good that most people didn''t realize

 Chapter 4 - Sometimes blood weighs more than kinship - Part 2

    ''''Why do you think most households don''t interact with him or all this stupid war. This is why only the young ones are fighting all this'''' Said, my great grandparent


    Orion answered ''''Yes, that''s why we should support Lord Voldemort on this and set up a new order on the corrupt ministry''''


    ''''Did your brain root when you marry? Voldemort is a puppet too, is the second time Dumbledore does something like this. Why do you think only the young lords that become the patriarchs of their houses too soon and the social misfit follow him?'''' Said my great grandfather while rising an eyebrow.


    At this point is obvious that Orion and Walburga''s faces are losing all the color of their faces while looking stunned. All this time my grand grandfather has been facing the 3 of us but for the first time, he turns his back on me and completely faced both of them. ''''What have both of you done?''''


    While Orion is still stunned Walburga with a nervous voice asks. ''''What will happen with his followers?''''. My grand grandfather said ''''Prisoners or killed there is no third option after this war is truly finished''''. He is not even done finish saying this when Walburga starts wailing. ''''My baby my poor Regulus father-in-law you must help him he is with the Death eaters'''' She says while still crying.


    My grand grandparent then answers with a strict and stern voice. ''''I can''t help him you only reap what you sow. The best you can do is to hide him in your house and never let him out of that place''''.


    Orion then say almost yelling ''''But I''m sure u can do something else or at least try''''


    ''''I will do nothing for him. It was your fault that you rise him like that I told you long ago when both of you marry against my will now I have to rise him so I got no time for the mistakes both of you made'''' My great grandfather answer angrily while pointing at me.


    Again the three looked at me and I saw their faces again. I can see they totally forgot about me. Walburga is still crying but at least is not yelling and Orion was angry that his demand was not heard and curious about me, to say the least. ''''Who is he anyway?'''' He asked.


    ''''Well since both of your children will never come to this manor ever again I will just tell both of you'''' My grand grandfather answered. He sights one last time and then says. ''''He is Arcas Black the new heir of the House of Black and the son of Sirius that''s why I asked for both of your children''''


    I can see that Walburga and Orion are stunned then offended. In Orion''s case, that''s all but I can see he is a bit hurt too but on Walburga''s side I can see fury and madness. Suddenly she pounced at me in a rush with her hands like a claw while screaming yet again ''''MUD BLOOD I WILL END YOU BEFORE YOU CAN TAINT OUR HOUSE WITH YOUR FILTHY BLOOD. YOU ARE ALREADY A STAIN OF DISHONOUR AND SHAME Y''''


    Before she could get close enough my grand grandfather muttered something to himself and he took out his wand with his left and cast a spell to send her flying across the room while at the same time slapped her on the face. Then he roars at her. ''''HOW DARE YOU IGNORE ME AND ATTACK THE NEW HEIR OF THIS HOUSE I KNOW YOU WHERE INSANE BUT NOT THIS MUCH. I''M TIRED OF THIS CHARADE''''


    Suddenly he points his wand at her and says ''''I Arcturus Black III current patriarch of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black command you, Walburga Black, to remain on your house of 12 Grimmauld Place and never leave that place till your last day. And you should never reveal about Arcas Black to anyone in any way possible''''


    ''''Now leave this place and never return'''' He spoke to her one last time and vanish her from the manor.


    Well, that escalated quickly. That''s all I can think of at this point.

 Chapter 5 - Sometimes blood weighs more than kinship - Final part

    ''''Why did you do that?'''' Asked Orion


    ''''Are you serious? She attacked the only hope of this family and you did nothing to stop her. Your brain really rot after you marry her. I can only feel disappointed with you.'''' Answered my grand grandfather.


    ''''You were supposed to be the next patriarch all I did for you was to make you ready for the position you were almost ready for it. Then you decide to fall for her looks like many of this family even when she comes from the side that is obsessed with the bad representation of our family motto. Your faith in her has blinded you'''' My grand grandfather keeps saying with a really disappointed voice.


    Orion couldn''t talk back at all. He was looking to the floor and I could see he was ashamed. I could see that without his wife he is like a child to my grand grandfather. But he keeps trying even with all this. Then Orion says ''''But he is only a child. Sirius didn''t have a lot of blood purity neither any give, on the other hand, Regulus has the strongest Occlumency even stronger than me. I know he did a terrible mistake but if you can help him I''m sure he will be the best patri''''


    ''''ARE YOU DEAF? I ALREADY TOLD YOU HE IS THE NEXT HEIR OF THIS HOUSE. IF YOU HAD LISTEN TO ME WHEN IT MATTER YOU AND YOUR SONS WOULD BE THE HEIRS AND I WOULD NOT BE FORCED TO PUT ALL THE HOPES OF THE FAMILY ON A BABY'''' My grand grandfather roar to Orion.


    ''''And besides, he is the purest Black ever born since the family founder he got a 100% purity and all the gives of our blood'''' My grand grandfather told him at the end.


    Orion is stunned yet again I start to think that''s his normal state. ''''How is that possible he is not pure blood'''' he said while pointed at me.


    ''''That''s what I try to teach you so long ago and you ignore. We got all those gifts on our blood by a ritual. If you put too much magic the magic nullifies itself. The same happens when you put another ritual on the blood. That''s why almost all the families are losing the abilities that come from their houses'''' My grand grandfather said as if it were explained to a child.


    No wonder why there are the Sacred Twenty-Eight houses, families that did rituals to get power since long ago. And that explains why they are dying and there are almost no members now. I think I got an extra idea why they are dying this fast too but I need more information. Oh well, another thing to do in the future.


    Orion has a face that shows that he finally understands and at the same time is so full of regret. I think he is thinking all the chances he loses the moment he decides to go against my great grandfather. ''''Orion is time for you to leave. I''m sure you will not say anything about Arcas gifts. We will not meet ever again. Have a fullying life and start dealing with your own decisions. I got a lot to do'''' My grand grandfather says before he gives his back to Orion.


    I can see on his face those words are the last feelings of a father. I saw Orion walking to the fireplace and leave but I''m sure before leaving he looked at his father for the last time.


    Suddenly my great grandfather took me in his arms and told me. ''''That went worst than I thought maybe was a mistake to call them. Well is time to make you the heir officially don''t you think little bear?''''. He walked for many hallways till we are in front of the original family tree and is massive I must say. He then took his wand and pointed at me and say.


    ''''I Arcturus Black III current patriarch of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black name you Arcas Black the new true heir of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black. From this day you are my child and I will be your protector'''' I can see how in the tree a new branch begins to leave the tree directly from my grand grandfather''s name. But is different from the others this one is black and gold on the name.


    Finally, I''m named and become the heir. From now on I am and always will be Arcas Black.

 Chapter 6 - Even though forgotten the blood calls for kinship

    One year already passed and I can say being a baby is awful you can''t do anything other than sleep and eat besides you need help for anything at least I got Fomsey and apparently is female is a bit hard to tell since most house-elf look alike and she was using a pillowcase as a dress. Since I''m just a baby and Fomsey needs to take care of me sometimes I can see her work ''''A good house-elf is the one that does all his work but his existence is not even noticed'''' that''s all I can think when I see her work. She is fast, silent, and efficient. No wonder most people got a house elf.


    By the way, my training already started. Around 6 months ago I babble since my vocal cords were sufficiently developed. So I started with Fomsey. ''''Omse'''' I said trying to draw her attention while she was working. Suddenly she stopped and turned to look at me.


    ''''Master Arcas called Fomsey?'''' She said while looking at me while hopping for an answer.


    ''''Omse'''' I repeat trying to say her name fully but it was hard since I''m a baby


    Suddenly I saw pure happiness on her face and she turned back and start running while shouting.


    ''''Master, master. Young master talk. Fomsey hears him. Fomsey is a good elf''''


    I suppose she was really happy that I tried to say her name. She even forgot that she can apparate. A few minutes later I saw my great grandfather walking fast while Fomsey was running ahead of him and pointing at me. ''''Master, master. Young master talk. Fomsey heard him. Fomsey is a good elf'''' She said again. I suppose she was repeating that all the way to my great grandfather and the way back too.


    ''''Fomsey are you sure that he said your name?'''' My great grandfather asked while he had a doubtful look.


    ''''Yes. Young master called for Fomsey. He got a glorious voice. Young master saw Fomsey is a good elf'''' She said. I could see she was really happy in fact she was so happy that she was crying so hard that her pillowcase was totally wet.


    My great grandfather raised an eyebrow and said. ''''Let''s see if he call you again. Fomsey gets close to him''''. She came close to me and looked at me with hope. ''''Omse'''' I said since they are already here expecting me to talk. Fomsey began to cry louder and say ''''Fomsey is a good elf''''. Ok is official she really likes her name.


    ''''Oh?'''' said my great grandfather with a raised eyebrow yet again and he came close to me and say to Fomsey. ''''Let''s see if he can recognize me and say my name. Fomsey ask him to say Arcturus''''


    Fomsey then said ''''Young master please say Arcturus for the master''''. Well since I already started lest just keep going I suppose. ''''Turus'''' I said. He looks happy and said ''''Arcas can you said it again?''''. Well since he is asking me let''s do it again.


    ''''Turus'''' I said.


    ''''He really can recognize us and he remembers who is each one. That''s amazing we can start with his training now'''' He said. Well, I wasn''t expecting that but if I can do something better than being trapped on a cradle all day I suppose. Then my great grandfather faced Fomsey and said.


    ''''Fomsey go get a mirror and place it in front of his cradle we will start right now''''


    ''''Fomsey is a good elf. Fomsey will do as master says'''' She said and apparate to get the mirror.


    ''''You really are growing splendidly'''' He said looking at me tenderly.


    He really is a strict but loving person that''s all I can think when I look at my great grandfather. I wish to hear why both of his children decide to go against his wishes. I wonder if is ok to say this. Well, I will do it anyway. ''''Dada'''' I said to him. He looked at me totally stunned. Suddenly he starts to cry and I can see is pain on his face.


    He turned his back at me but while he was doing this I think I heard. ''''Thank you''''

 Chapter 7 - What I see is just a shadow of what I am - Part 1

    Suddenly Fomsey apparate with a collection of mirrors of all possible shapes and sizes. I can''t image how she got all those mirrors so fast. I suppose all house elfs get a little overzealous when they are happy to help their masters. Maybe a trait of their race? That''s all I can think when i see all this mirrors.


    ''''Good job Fomsey. Keep all the big ones and place they around his craddle'''' My great grandfather said.


    ''''Fomsey does as master says. Fomsey is a good elf'''' She answered.


    Suddenly I can see myself for the first time from all angles possible. Well I can''t really say much about my appearance. I''m just normal nothing stands out from me. Maybe that I''m a bit chubby since Fomsey over feed me a little and I can''t really do much exercise yet. Other than that I''m just a normal baby.


    My great grandfather then said. ''''Fomsey for the next week you will show Arcas how to say his name and you will teach him to recognize himself in the mirror''''. I saw on his face that he couldn''t wait for me to learn that.


    ''''Fomsey can teach the young master. Fomsey is a good elf'''' She said while crying yet again. Well at lest she really is happy.


    Then my great grandfather turned around and left while whistling. For the next week I got a really overzealous elf. She told my name every day and at all times while showing me myself at the mirrors. Even when I tried to sleep she keep repeating my name till i fell sleep. Finally on the last day of the week my great grandfather came to see me. I can''t belive it took him that long to come here. If I learned that it was going to be this back I would have say my name the last time I saw him.


    ''''Fomsey did Arcas learn to recognize himself?'''' He said while rising an eyebrown.


    ''''The young master learned. Fomsey is a good elf'''' She answered while looking totally confident and happy.


    ''''Oh? Show me then'''' Finally I will escape this routine. I must remenber never let Fomsey do anything for an extended period of time.


    Suddenly Fomsey took me close to one of the mirrors and pointed at my image and asked. ''''Young master please''''. I answered. ''''Arcas''''. I try so hard to say my name all this week that I can say it fully without the babbling even tough my voice is that of a baby. I can see that my great grandfather is really happy that I ''learned'' to recognize myself.


    ''''Good job Fomsey. Now you can go back to your usual chores'''' He said while taking me from Fomsey hands.


    ''''Fomsey will do ask master says. Fomsey is a good elf'''' She said while crying. I suppose is a honor for her to be congratulated so often. That''s why she cry so much or maybe she is not used. While I think about this and if I should learn more about the house elfs in the future, Fomsey apparate away.


    My great grandfather said while looking directed to me. ''''I just hope you remenber who you are and never forget it. Let''s just hope for the best'''' I''m totally confuse. Why would he said that me?.


    Suddenly it hit me. I felt like my mind was invaded but not to read my mind. It didn''t feel like he was looking for anything It feel like he was implanting information and it hurt.


    I feeled like my great grandfather was not looking at me but as if he was watching a little kitten. Then I saw us on the mirror and yes I was no longer a baby but a cat. All i could think was that he decide to transfigure me but is weird I didn''t feel anything like i was getting enchanted or anything other than feeling like he was implanting information on me.


    My great grandfather was really happy and he laugh really hard. It escared me a little since my hearing was better in this shape. He said ''''It was not that hard isn''t. What shape should we try now little bear?Oh I know''''. He keep laughing while he said that. I feel the intrusion in my mind. This time I saw how my shape changed on the mirror. Now Im a little bear cub. My great grandfather is laughing a lot I can even see tears on his eyes.


    Well even I think is a little funny but I wonder why he is enchanting me like this. I wonder what will be the next shape. Oh I hope is something with wings. Who doesn''t want to fly at lest one time on their lives?. Suddenly my back hurted really bad. I saw my great grandfather face for one second and he is panicking really bad. Then I saw myself and I could see how some wings began to grow from my back.


    Then I blacked out.

 Chapter 8 - What I see is just a shadow of what I am - Part 2

    I don''t know how much time I blacked out butI started to regain my consciousness. I could heard the panicked voice of Fomsey.''''Young master is hurt. Fomsey is a bad elf'''' She said while crying.


    ''''Stop crying Fomsey. He is only tired. He can''t control his ability yet but he began to shapeshift on his own'''' My great grandfather said a little annoyed. I try to move but my body feel weird. Like having extra limbs that I never used before. I open my eyes and saw myself again on the mirror. I''m on the shape of a bear cup with wings on the back. Looks like I will keep the shape I take till I decide to change back.


    When they notice I was awake again They both sigh in relive. I could see that even tought my great grandfather said like it was nothing he really was panicking. ''''Now now little bear you shouldn''t take a shape on your own. You know I can change you back. None can decide your shape or change it only you can'''' He said to me.


    Wait that mean I can''t get transfigure by anyone. Then why I shapeshift with my great grandfather?And why I blacked out?. While I was lost on thought I heard my great grandfather again. ''''Well since you just regain consciousness let''s try another think''''. He then put me on the floor.


    ''''Fomsey call him and have him come to you''''. He said to Fomsey. She then make a few signs to me to come closer to her and call me.''''Young master. Fomsey is a good elf come here''''. Well not much to do and I started to move closer to her. At lest I try to do that.I stumbled with myself. Moving at 4 legs is not easy. Since the joints are different and i have extra weight on my back I lose my balance yet again.


    My great grandfather tried to hide his laught. ''''Maybe is to early for that''''He said. Once again i feel the intrution on my mind. This time I was paying full atention of what was he doing. All that he did was think of me as a baby and my body decide to change back on is own. All I can think about this is that my ability not only let me change at will but change me as how people saw me. This can be a problem if my legilimency become passive like I read about Dumbledore.


    Just image someone think about you as a pig and you suddenly become a pig or something like that. I need to learn to control this as fast as possible. Suddenly my great grandfather said. ''''Fomsey go get some images of as many animals as you can. We are going to text his limits''''


    ''''Fomsey will do as master says. Fomsey is a good elf'''' She said before apparate.


    He then face me and said. ''''You will be a magnificent wizard one of these days. The magical community once feared the Black family and with you all those glorius days will come back. Now rest little bear'''' I saw hope on his face while he turned back and left me alone to rest till Fomsey came back.


    I hope I can do what he wants from me. I suppose I can train a little by myself or at lest try to do it. I think I don''t use any magic to change my shape at lest if is on the same size or smaller. That''s why i blacked out when the wings started to grow on me. Since I''m a baby I got almost no magic on me and that small change consume everything from me.


    Wait a second if my shape is what me and others perceive of myself . So what is my real form?. I start panicking a little about this I could be anything other than human. Let''s try to calm down and focus. Maybe i could try to see myself throught my blood since I couldn''t image me as other than my current appearance.


    Suddenly my face and body started to lose color and got a shady and smoky appearance. All my factions lose. I look like the shadow of a baby.

 Chapter 9 - What I see is just a shadow of what I am - Final Part

    I feel scared, almost wanting to cry. But somehow at the same time I feel comfortable with this shape. Almost as if this was my true form. The comfortable feeling made me calmdown. Let''s think this shape is probably the result of my bloodline. After a ritual so powerful to make you able to change your shape probably you no longer look like a human anymore. And I just inherit this after all my blood is pure ritual blood.


    First let''s go back to my usual appearance. I think about my looks and my shape started to change before my eyes. First I regain my color after that the shadowy and smoky apparence dissappear and finally I got back all my factions. Curiously I wasted no magic at all when I change to my shadowy form but I feel like some was used to change back.


    So that confirms which one is the real me. The more I learn, the more I worry. No wonder my great grandfather said to me that the magic community fear the House of Black. If all my ancestors where like me that only means that the members of our family were the perfect spies. I can use this for my future plans but I need more information about the the actual situationt.


    If I am not mistaken in the war with Voldermort both the present and the future we got no help from any country almost as if we were isolated. But in the war against Gellert Grindelwald almost every single country participate. What is the difference?


    Wait if I''m not wrong on that the most active fighting was Britain. That could only mean that most of the loses was ours. So most of the ancient families lost almost all their members. And just after the war I think the prohibition on the rituals was placed. So we got isolated and that''s why we got not help with the current maniac.


    No wonder a single maniac with a ritual could get so powerfull and no one can stop him there was simply no one left to face him. They can''t be so incompetent right?


    If everything is as I am imagining. The situation is dire. Dumbledore and minister are killing the country. It will not be enough to take them out of power, drastic changes will be needed and restore the old houses to power since the Ministry of magic is so incompetent that it is putting us at risk of an invasion of other ministries. I must make changes in the education of Britain.


    But how I''m suppose to wrest away the school from Dumbledore. That''s all I can think at the moment. I must devise a plan but first I need to master all my gifts. They will help me on this journey. At this moment I start to feel tired be so young does not help with all the things I must do. I just hope I grow up faster.


    I need to look for allies, I am already beginning to visualize who are the people who can help me, but I still need more time. I must practice how to move in every shape too. So many things to do in so little time.


    I suppose is time for me to ''''learn how to read''''. I can''t be this passive anymore. Lucky I got Fomsey. I''m sure she will not say no to any of my requests. Well till Fomsey come to look for me in the morning I will do my best to master my shapeshifting.


    I when back to my shadowy form and started practicing all the shapes I could think. I must say thanks to Fomsey for bringing such a large mirror. It really help me to understand every change i made. There is a lot for me to learn.


    After 30 minutes of practice I started to feel really tired, having such little magic doesn''t not help at all. I started to fall asleep. Maybe I can gather what is left of our family. If I am not mistaken my great grandfather could convince Andromeda to return to the family. Having one of the 3 sisters on my side would help me a lot in the future.


    While I was thinking this I just fall sleep.

 Chapter 10 - To fool your enemies you must first fool your friends

    It''s been 3 years since I started to train on my shapeshifting. it has not been easy. Learning how to walk, how to swim even how to fly. I must say that each animal have their own way of moving. You never know the differences until you learn how to do it yourself.


    Lucky now I can camouflage with the environment. ? could be the bird that is on any tree, the snake that is crawling or even a simple bug flying around. I can even become some inanimate objects but it put a heavy burden on my body both physically and magically. Most people wouldn''t even notice my presence and much less know that it''s me. Even my great grandfather have a hard time looking for me even when he knows where I am.


    I even learn what it really means to be an animagus. The wizards that become animal don''t change learning about their inner animal. They change when they see their true personalities and associate them with a particular animal and not only that I also understood that they do not acquire any of the instincts.


    That is why an animagus can maintain its reasoning by transforming but at the same time the burden of the transformation is so heavy on their body that the longer they trasnform the more they resemble the animal even his mind begins to believe that they are the animal and that''s where they acquire the resemblance. Also maintaining the form in a passive way consumes a lot of magic that added to the total change of the body consumes almost all the magic of the animagus.


    That''s why no animagus can transform into a magical being. Looks like every single one has magic coating their body and not only that but their abilities come from magic too. The burden is to heavy for the body of any animagus. Luckily my ability allow me to change to this magical beings. Sadly is only the shape but not the substance. That mean that I only look like the animal but have none of the resistances or abilities. More like a hollow shell of the animal.


    Among other things. I''m almost done with this training all that remain is to scape from my great grandfather for another 10 minutes. I really shouldn''t be thinking about this and focus on staying hidden. I saw my great grandfather walking amount the family''s private forest.


    ''''Appare Vestigium. Come out little bear. You can''t hide for ever'''' He said panting. Luckily for me the tracking spell is really complicate and he has been casting it constantly for almost 1 hour but I''m running out of places to hide. Since the revealing charm doesn''t work on me everything will be defined in my performance.


    After 5 more minutes, he finally reached the tree where I was hiding. He really is a good tracker I really tried so hard to lose him changing forms every two steps. And yet he never lost the clues of my tracks.


    ''''Finally I reach you little bear. Now clim down that tree and come to me'''' He said. I could see sweat and tiredness on his face but at the same time I could see a big smile. He called for me yet again but since he couldn''t say certainty how I was hiding. I ignore him.


    ''''Oh?. So you want play that game with me little bear?. Very well I will knock this tree down'''' He said while pointing his wand to the tree. Suddenly a few Bowtruckles jumped right to the face of my great grandfather. Trying to gouge his eyes off. With great agility for his age, he pulled some woodlice out of one of his pockets and throw it to the side. While the Bowtruckles where distracted he concentrate on the tree again.


    He then said ''''I can see you now little bear. Accio'''' I could see his smile. ''''Well looks like is to early to stop your trainning. You almost got me but I win in the end little bear''''


    ''''Actually is my win'''' I said to him while I pull his pants to get his attention from his back.

 Chapter 11 - The true of the magic - Part 1

    ''''How did you fool me little bear?'''' My great grandfather ask me while he turned to me.


    He saw me spiting some woodlice. When he saw that he started laughing really hard.


    ''''Yes, that is how you totally camuflage with the environment. You did it perfectly. You''re finally done training your shapeshifting'''' When I heard this I was really happy. Finally I will have time for myself. I mean training your body and your abilities is really good but doing daily for 3 years while you are in the body of a child is hell.


    ''''Now you can start training your knowledge.'''' He said with a grin on his face. My great grandfather start laughing when he saw my face after saying that. ''''Let''s start your new training right now. There is so much to learn and so little time'''' He said while going back to the manor.


    I could only sigh and follow my great grandfather. I just hope that is not something silly like I saw on the movies or books. Learning half basic knowledge is not something I wish to lose my time with since I have to get ready for the future.


    We continued walking for many minutes in the mansion after many l.a.p.s, we reached the family altar. I must say that this is the second time I am in this place. I tried to find it many times, but was never successful. Now that I''m older and have a better vision. I can see a lot of books, some unknown ingredients, and some strange crystal orbs.


    While I was distracted with this place I heard my great grandfather said. ''''Before I teach you how to cast a spell. You must learn what a wizard truly is. What it mean to have ritual blood in you and the dangers. And finally the true history of our community.''''


    Well it seems that all my worries were unnecessary. I must pay attention and don''t miss anything my great grandfather says. He then picked one of the crystal orbs and puts it in the middle of the altar. Some images begin to project from it. ''''You must know that the wizard have been present since the beginning of all humankind''''


    ''''It was nothing fancy like we have today but pure ritualic magic''''. In the projection I could see some rituals like those one imagines were practiced in ancient times. From sacrifices to offerings. ''''Over time, these rituals gave rise to multiple types of magic. The shamanic with its variations from country to country'''' The imagenes then shift to some shamanic rituals under a pyre.


    ''''The strange voodoo and the necromancy'''' The imagenes shift again to show me how they perform it with bones and bodies. ''''The priesthood where the fast casting began'''' Now I could see some part of Asia and how they used talismans. ''''And finally the druidic with his communion towards nature'''' I could see how they control animals and shapeshift to some of then too.


    ''''You must understand that although these magic are very powerful we were in constant danger by the most dangerous magic creatures. We were and are prey for then. Since a wizard have magic in their bodies but are way easier to hunt than their normal prey. Even the muggles have a really small amount and way easier to kill than a wizard.''''


    When I heard my great grandfather said this I was totally surprise. No wonder when I read magic creatures and where to find them some of the description said that those creatures have an unnatural like for human flesh. ''''Those were really dangerous times. We suffer countless attacks from these creatures. And these mighty wizards could be counted on one hand. Despite being very powerful, not many are born with the ability to become one''''


    ''''This is the time when normal wizards started experimenting with magic. And it is the time when ritual blood and flesh were discovered. Beginning with the rise of the certain families. What most muggles tought of a ancient god was only a really powerful ritual wizard'''' That explain a lot of the magic in the world but know I have so many questions.


    And the most important one is. Why are we hidding?

 Chapter 12 - The true of the magic - Part 2

    While I was thinking why our community was hiding I heard. ''''I know what are you thinking little bear. Wait till I finish then you can make any question you have''''. Suddenly the image change again showing mulplite parts of the world.


    ''''As I was saying this powerfull wizards were so integrated on the muggle community that they tought they were gods. This wizards made two types of new rituals. Blood and flesh. The blood ritual is the one where a wizard absord the essence of the magic of a creature and fuse it in their blood''''


    I could see some wizards controlling the elements, shapeshifting, even flying. What caught my attention were the magicians who used lightning. I remenber a lot of their histories and legends. The image shift again and this time I could see some half animal wizards.


    ''''And second the flesh ritual. The one where a wizard takes one of the organ of the creature and replace his with these''''. I could see some desert and jungles where this half animal wizards where terraforming all the environment.''''As you can see they abilities where similar but different at the same time. Sadly this golden age for the wizard world didn''t last long becouse at the time this rituals were not regulated and depended entirely on the wizard who performed them''''


    Now I could see two beasts. Then I heard my great grandfather asking me.''''Can you recognize these beasts?''''. I easily recognize one of then but the other I was not sure which one it was. So I said.''''One of them is a manticore but the other I''m not so sure''''. My great grandfather then smile and said.


    ''''Indead one of the is a manticore and the second one is a quintaped. Awful creatures both of them and really dangerous too. I''m sure you wondering why I''m showing you this. And the answer is really simple. This is what happen when either the blood or flesh rituals fail''''. This hit me hard no wonder the magical ministry tried to ban this rituals.


    ''''You see the first manticore was born in greece. When a whole family used multiple creature organs in a flesh ritual. Their bodies couldn''t take this massive change and degenerated to what is know as a manticore. Only reason their ritual fail was becouse they where greedy and try to use different creatures''''. So using multiple creatures on a flesh ritual can be dangerous. I must remenber this.


    ''''While the manticore can be talk to most of the time they will ignore you and try to hunt you. Lucky there are few of them. Now the quintaped. This is what happen with a blood ritual fails. They where born at the isle of Drear. The MacBoon clan and the McClivert clan where fighting for the control of the isle. You must know that this isle was a paradise it have many magical creatures and plants. And it was the perfect place to make a new ancestral home.''''


    ''''The MacBoon clan was losing so they rushed the new blood ritual that their whole clan would start using to rise. But it fail in a terrible way. They become quintapeds. Devouring the McClivert clan and destroying the ecosystem of the isle. Lucky the noble Scottish families acted on time. And the quintapeds were confined on the isle. You will see some books saying that they tried to untransfigure this creatures. But that is imposible only they can undone what they did to themself''''


    ''''What they are actually trying to do is discover what did they use for the ritual. The creature from where this essence was extracted could be a danger way worse than the quintapeds''''. I could no longer wait so I asked my great grandfather.


    ''''If this rituals can be so dangerous why noble families still exist? Why the wizard are hidding?'''' My great grandfather sigh and then said to me.


    ''''Becouse without ritual families humanity would go extinct. You see the dangerous creatures wizard fight daily so they don''t attack are not the real dangerous ones. The real dangerous ones no longer attack us becouse they can see the magic concentration and the quality of it. They know that if they attack us. They will get hunted back. Facing more danger that is worth it for some food''''


    ''''And for your second question the true is. The wizard are not hiden at all. Only here on England were we oppressed to hide''''

 Chapter 13 - The true of the magic - Final Part

    ''''You see little bear after the first global wizarding war our country lose most their ritual mages. That''s the time that Dumbledore showed his true colors. After his ''''fight'''' againts Grindelwald and with the new fame he got from it. He abused his position as Supreme Mugwump and Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot. He was a hero for most of the muggle born community. Since they didn''t truly know how the ritual families fought in that war. He enacted new laws against rituals.


    And in their ignorance the muggle borns approve then. We learned to late that he was already in control of the education of and he was hidding what it truly mean the use of a ritual.''''


    ''''If you leave this country and travel to Africa, Ameria or Asia you can see how their mages are on plain sight. You can meet shamans that help you talk with your ancestors, voodoo masters that hex your enemies or a priest to help summon good luck for a new year. Even common mages are on plain sight and the muggles know then even if they don''t understand that is true magic that they are seeing.''''


    No wonder that our community feels stagnant. The muggle borns fear what they don''t know and most of the customs have been lose. Now I wonder why have Voldemort have not been stopped so far. So I asked my great grandfather about this. ''''Even if we losed most of our ritual wizards. why is no one stopping Voldemort?''''


    ''''Oh thats simple little bear. We can''t. Is not becouse Voldermort is powerfull he at most is an average ritual wizard. The problem is that Dumbledore is protecting him. He is only a puppet for Dumbledore to boost once again his fame with the muggle borns. If we wanted to stop Voldemort we will have to fight Dumbledore. Probably many ritual wizards will be lose on that fight since Dumbledore is really powerfull. And if we lose anymore we will get invade by another country. They are just waiting that us old people die to do this.''''


    Things are getting harder. We need to reorganize the education system and create new generation of ritual wizards. Looks like my great grandfather forgot about the magical creatures that are a danger for everyone. We need to take care of those if we want to save our community before we get invade. This is getting worst and worst. At lest I finally know that we are not really hidden that will help me in the future when I need to use the muggles.


    Sadly this is to much for me. Even taking care of the House of Black will be imposible for me alone. I will truly need help if I want to revive this family and survive all the danger that will come from fighting Dumbledore. ''''I will need help to even protect our family. Is there not a single Black that can help us?''''


    My great grandfather then said with a stern voice. ''''Sadly everyone is so full of themself they tought we are still on the old times. The only Blacks alive on this days are the ones with low % of ritual blood the ones that lived from us. They even twisted our house motto.'''' That''s true I still remember how Walpurga acted when she saw me. But wait there is still a pair of Blacks that are not like the others and even reject the family if we can bring then back maybe there is hope for our family.


    Then I said to my gread grandfather. ''''What about Andromeda and Nymphadora. Father they can help us not only they rejected how that side of our family acted but they I think I heard you one time saying that my cousin has a high blood purity. Probably only second to me.''''


    While he was saying that suddenly he turned to me and his face lit up again and said. ''''Maybe we can do the ritual Arcas, your blood is so pure that there will be no problems doing that.'''' I wonder what is an excommunication ritual is the first time I heard about it and with the way my great grandfather said is not something to take it lightly. And how it can affect her since she is already expelled from the this house.


    ''''Let''s not lose any more time and reunite this family.'''' Then he said. ''''Fomsey''''. Suddenly Fomsey apparate in front of us. ''''Fomsey is here master. Fomsey is a good elf.''''


    ''''Fomsey go and bring Andromeda and Nymphadora Tonks to this manor. If they refuse to come you must tell then that we will do a excommunication ritual on both of then. Now go we need to rebuild this family.''''


    Fomsey did a curtsy and apparate away. While i asked my great grandfather.'''' What is a excommunication ritual?''''


    ''''Oh you see little bear. Sometimes a ritual family have some troble making childs and this ritual is to complete remove their ritual blood and magic''''.


    After my great grandfather said this something came to my mind. The squibs are not born. They are make like that after they got expelled from their Houses.

 Chapter 14 - As we fall we will rise again - Part 1

    Third Person POVYou could see a particular family walking to the outskirt of London.


    ''''Mom, next time we go to Diagon alley. Can you buy me a puffskein?'''' Said a little girl with pink and blue hair.


    ''''No Nymphadora. I told you can''t have one they are expensive, besides you probably forget about it in a few days and I will need to take care of it'''' Answered a beatiful woman. She got a light brown long haird and her face had a particular patrician beauty and aristocratic bearing. Her eyes were wide and kind but you could see that life hadn''t been good lately.


    ''''Mom I told you don''t call me like that. I don''t like it'''' Answered Nymphadora while making a disgusted face. You could see some resemblance to her mother but the next second it was gone like it was never there and the come back just like that.


    ''''I''m sorry Dora. I''m just a little tired and frustrated. And you should''t be changing like that while we''re close to the muggles.'''' Answered her mother.


    Then you could heard a mellow and pleasant voice saying.''''Don''t be like that Dromeda, things will get better. And is true Dora you should''t use your ability like that.'''' It came from a fair-haired, big-bellied man.


    ''''Ted I know but is just hard, you know how frustrate is that the ministry rejected our request for a store on the Diagon alley. You know how hard was to get someone to sell their store. It was a good place too.'''' The woman said with a lot of frustration on her voice.


    ''''Andromeda, honey things will get better. We will get a place to sell your potions and I will get a better place to work. Maybe I can get work at St Mungo''s Hospital.'''' The man called Ted said.


    ''''Ted you know that''s not true. We will need to work on wather we can. We will not be able to get anything that the ministry of magic controls. They are just like the one that should not be named just that they hide it on technicalities. They even reject you without thinking when you applied for the job at the Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office. And they even give the job to Arthur Weasly, he really like the muggle artefacts but he don''t even have an idea how they work and you are a Muggle born. You even grow up with those items and they reject you!!''''


    ''''I know Dromeda but we must keep working on this. At lest we have a home of our own. Even with your family prejudice.'''' He answered with resolution and hope in his voice.


    ''''Good afternoon Mrs Mumps. We just came back from the Diagon Alley. What''s the problem?'''' Said Ted Tonks with a little worry on his voice now.


    ''''You see I was walking near your house and I heard how some things moved in your house. I tought you where at home. But I seen you here I don''t know what is on your house. Maybe a ghoul decide to move into your house.'''' Mrs Mumps said while thinking about the incident that happen just a few minutes ago.


    ''''Thank you for telling us that Mrs Mumps. Could you please take care of Nymphadora please?. While we go and check our house.'''' Said Andromeda Tonks.


    ''''Mom don''t call me like that and I will go and help both of you.'''' Said Nymphadora with a lot of excitement on her voice and you could see determination in her eyes.


    ''''No you will stay with Mrs Mumps here.'''' Answered Ted Tonks with a firm voice.


    Suddenly Andromeda and Ted Tonks start running to their house with an alarmed step.


    ''''Could it be some deatheaters?.'''' Asked Ted Tonks. You could see how anxious he was on his face.


    ''''Maybe, you know how they work and besides we live on the outskirt there is not much magic in here and the magic ministry don''t care about us at all.''''


    When they reached the entrance. They could feel all the protective enchantments were intact so they decide to enter their house with their wands on their hands. In the living room they saw a small body cleaning it at a fast pace. Suddenly the figure turn to see then and said.

 Chapter 15 - As we fall we will rise again - Part 2

    Third Person POV


    ''''Fomsey what do you mean I''m been called to the main house. I''m no longer part of the House of Black. Leave now I don''t want to deal with my parents or any of those bloody traditions.'''' Said Andromeda with a clear disgust on her face.


    Ted put a hand on her shoulder while turning to Fomsey and said. ''''Leave elf. We don''t want you here in our home. Dromeda will not go any place near that family again. We will not heard anything that they have to say to us.''''


    Fomsey then glared to Ted. She was almost crying and her voice could hardly be heard. ''''But master called for Mrs. Andromeda and Miss Nymphadora. Fomsey is a good elf. Fomsey does what master says.'''' Answered meekly.


    ''''What does that family want from my child?'''' Said Ted angrily. One could see the rage on his face. If you looked at his eyes you could almost see how he once was insulted by the House of Black. Something he will never forget neither forgive. Not becouse it hurt him but becouse it hurt his wife.


    ''''The master called. Fomsey is a good elf. Fomsey does what the master says.'''' Answered Fomsey once more with a meekly voice while trying to not to cry.


    ''''What does my parents want Fomsey. Tell me why the asked the patriarch of that awful family to call me and my daughther back.'''' Andromeda replied with contempt.


    ''''Master called you becouse the young master asked him. Oh my young master you are so great. Fomsey will always listen to you.'''' Said Fomsey. You could feel the fanaticism on her voice.


    ''''Young master? Did Sirius or Regulus inherit the House?'''' Asked Andromeda. The once contempt changed to hope. Even if she didn''t want to deal with most of her family. She still missed her favorite cousin from time to time. Maybe if he inherit the House he could finally meet his niece.


    ''''Oh no! Mr. Sirius and Mr. Arturus were disinherited. The young master is marvellous. He is so strong and so handsome. Fomsey still remember when the young master called Fomsey by her name for the first time. Even the master is impresive by the young master. Fomsey is a good elf she helped the young master.'''' Answered Fomsey with glee on her voice.


    ''''They both got disinherited? How is that posible that family is doomed. And who is this young master you talking about.'''' Said Ted with disinterest.


    ''''Who is this Arcas, Dromeda?'''' Asked Ted with confusion in his voice. He never heard of this Arcas Black and he was meet almost all of the remain Blacks the day he married his wife.


    ''''I don''t know is the first time I heard of that name Ted. But that it Fomsey. We will not go to that manor. And there is nothing to argue about that.'''' Said Andromeda ending the discussion.


    At that moment Mrs Mumps arrived at the house together with Nymphadora. You could see her checking everything out. And once she was sure it was secure she said with envy in her voice. ''''Oh I didn''t know you had a house elf that explain the sounds I heard.''''


    ''''Mom, do we have a house elf now? She will stay with us?'''' Said Nymphadora. She was really glad about they new partnert and was almost jumping getting close to Fomsey.


    ''''Dora enough. She will not stay with us. She only came to give us a message and know she is leaving. And Mrs Mumps I tought you will keep Dora safe. I can''t belive you decide to come here first. What may have happened if we where fighting or something worst.'''' Said Ted. He was really angry. Not only for the message from Fomsey but mostly at Mrs Mumps for almost putting your daughter at risk.


    Mrs Mumps was surprise at his remark and try to said. ''''Oh i tought that.'''' But before she could keep talking Andromeda said. ''''I think is better if you leave Mrs Mumps.'''' You could heard she was pretty angry too.


    Mrs Mumps made an annoying sound and left. While they once again looked to Fomsey while Ted said. ''''You should leave too little house elf you are not welcome at this house.''''


    ''''Fomsey is a good elf. Mrs and miss need to come with Fomsey. Fomsey can''t fail the master and young master. Master said that if you don''t come he will do the excommunication ritual.''''


    At that moment Andromeda staggered.

 Chapter 16 - As we fall we will rise again - Final Part

    Third Person POV


    Andromeda almost passed out that''s why Ted had to help her out and carry her to a chair.


    ''''Andromeda! Are you ok?. What happen?'''' Said Ted while looking really worry for his wife.


    Nymphadora was almost crying for her mother. You could see she was scare and didn''t know what to do.


    Weakly Andromeda said. ''''We need to go with Fomsey now. Nymphadora go get all you will need. I don''t know how much time it will take us to come back. Ted take care of the house while we are out.''''


    ''''Wait you are not going to that place are you? Why would you listen to that call?.'''' Answered Ted. You could see confusing on his face and in his eyes you could see he was a bit hurt by what she said.


    ''''You don''t understand what excommunication ritual means.'''' Said Andromeda a little angry.


    ''''Of course I don''t understand if you don''t tell me. It''s the first time i heard about that. So both of you will be excommunication from that House. But i don''t see what is wrong with it. They don''t want you in it either way.'''' Answered Ted. You could heard the frustration on his voice.


    ''''Yea mom. It doesn''t matter if we don''t go to that place. I don''t like then anyway.'''' Said Nymphadora nervously but with determination. ''''We don''t need them. We are just fine.'''' She added.


    ''''WE CAN''T.'''' Screamed Andromeda. ''''The excommunication ritual means becoming a squib. If we don''t go Nymphadora and me will lose our magic.'''' After saying this one could see the urgency on her face.


    ''''WHAT?! That''s not possible Dromeda. They can''t possible take your magic from you or Dora.'''' Said Ted. His face was white but he still try to fake his nervousness.


    ''''Yes mom. That''s not possible, how can they possible make us squibs. If that was true everyone would know it.'''' Said Nymphadora almost at the same time as her father.


    ''''One time while we were younger, Sirius was fooling around he was reprimanded by his brother. I still remember the words he said.'''' Said Andromeda while making a small pause to breathe. ''''Sirius if you keep doing these things and you keep hanging out with these people if you can call then that. Father will ask to the patriarch to use the excommunication ritual on you. So you will be not a shame to our house anymore.''''


    ''''Orion said that and I was really confuse at the moment. So after he left I asked Sirius. What his brother mean with his words and he said to me. Means becoming a squib that suppose ritual will take the magic we have on our blood but I don''t belive in that otherwise many of our family would have that used on then rather than be burned from that ugly tree everyone has at home.'''' After saying this Andromeda sighed and added.


    ''''I tought it was nothing for many years. Nothing happened to us but today Fomsey came and reminded me of that ritual.


    ''''But you just said is a ritual it should be banned. We could go to the ministry and report it.'''' Said hurrely Ted.


    ''''They don''t care Ted. We just saw it today how they acted with us.'''' Answered Andromeda. Then she turned to Nymphadora and said. '''' Dora get ready we must go now. And ..''''


    ''''I will go with both of you. I will not let you go to that place alone.'''' Said Ted interrupting Andromeda.


    ''''Are you sure Ted? You don''t have to they only want Dora and me.'''' Said Andromeda while hugging him and saying this face to face.


    ''''I''m sure Dromeda.'''' Let''s go as a family something they will never be. We will go as a family and return as a family to our home.

 Chapter 17 - Home is where the heart is - Part 1

    ''''Mrs Andromeda everything is ready. Fomsey is a good elf. Fomsey connected your house to the manor''''. Said Fomsey. This surprised the Tonks they who did not expect the little elf to work that fast. They failed to acknowledge the work from Fomsey with all the strong emotions they got this night if only they looked around their living room they would be surprised of the huge change.


    Not only did it look cleaner but it was like brand new. This only showed the devotion Fomsey had for the Black family and how much she could work to help her masters.


    ''''We are ready to leave Fomsey. What do we do know?'''' Said Andromeda a little nervous of the future of her family.


    ''''Just step in to the fireplace Mrs Andromeda. Fomsey is a good elf. Fomsey already connect it to the main house''''. Said Fomsey. You could feel how happy she was. Her eyes where shinning they where almost ready to burst on tears. After all this was the first time she was helping not only her master but her young master.


    Andromeda began to walk towards the fireplace. You could still see how nervous she was but she was determined to keep her family together. She only hoped that no harm came to them. As she was walking she feel how Ted and Nymphadora took her hands. This calmed her. And she said. ''''Let''s all walk in at the same time''''.


    ''''Yea mom there is nothing to worry about it''''. Said Nymphadora. You could feel how curious she was at the moment. Her eyes where determined to step and explore that house.


    Ted saw his daughther and he already know what she was thinking. She could be a little clumsey but when she wanted something nothing would stop her from doing it. So he said while rising and eyebrown . ''''And you will stay close to use Nymphadora. I know what do want to do and I will repeat it you can''t do that on that place.''''


    ''''Don''t call me Nymphadora dad. I already told you I don''t like it just call me Dora. And I don''t know what do you mean with that dad''''. Answered Nymphadora while trying to avoid his gaze.


    ''''Dora listen to your father. That is not a place to explore. We don''t know what will happen. Besides those people really care a lot about how you behave. I don''t want you running around.'''' Said Andromeda with a strict voice with not room to complains.


    As the Tonks stepped on the fireplace they feel a cosy feeling totally different from the usual floo powder or apparition. They didn''t feel like they were sliding down or been torn apart to appear on another place. It was just cosy like they were on an afternoon together next to the fireplace. But what they saw around them change. And they know they where not longer at their home.


    This new living room was bigger a lot bigger than they tought a normal living room should be. They were stunned. Not only was beautiful but the smell of the wood made then recall some good memories. For some reason they feel more at home than at their own house.


    ''''Well this place is totally different than I imagined. I tought it would be like your old home Dromeda''''. You could heard his surprise about the main house of the Blacks.


    ''''I tought it would be as that old awful place too Ted. I''m actually surprise this place has color other than black and mold. But lest not be surprised anymore. This is still part of that family and since is the main house I suppose all the money is here. That''s why is in better shape than my old house'''' Answered Andromeda with a little doubt on her voice.


    ''''Fomsey is a good elf. Fomsey finish her mission. Fomsey will tell the master and young master''''. Answered Fomsey while she apparate away.


    At that moment Ted realized that Nymphadora was not next to them.

 Chapter 18 - Home is where the heart is - Part 2

    ''''Wait. Where is Nymphadora?'''' Asked Ted. One could see the worry on his face as he was looking all around the living room.


    When Andromeda heard this she started looking for her frantically. While the living room was extremly large there where not many places to hide or explore where both of then could not find her.


    When both realize that Nymphadora was not on the living room they started to panic.


    ''''Where could she have gone?'''' Asked Andromeda. Her voice was broken and you could see how the tears were forming. She was shaken. Been back to this family even if was only to meet the patriarch. Aroused certain terrible memories in her mind.


    When a member of the Black family was upset. Getting away with some lashing and a little blood could be considered lucky. She still remember how both her parents did that to her when she and her sisters didn''t behave the way they wanted.


    ''''Ted we must find Nymphadora right now. I don''t want that anything happen to her. This family can be really cruel to any member that does anything that goes agains what they d.e.s.i.r.e.'''' Said Andromeda crying. She was scared truly scare. The last thing she wanted was for her daughther to suffer like she did when she was younger.


    ''''Calm down Dromeda. She will be ok. We will find her soon. Remember we just arrive she couldn''t have go far away yet.'''' Said Ted while hugging his wife to calm her down.


    Once Andromeda calmed down enough. They decide to exit the room and look for her on the vecinity. But as they both got closer to once of the exits. Nymphadora appeared from one of the corridors that led to the room.


    ''''Mom, Dad. Where are you going?'''' She asked. She was radiant. You could see she was really happy and was giggling and almost skipping while walking.


    Ted and Andromeda rushed to Nymphadora. And hug her. Andromeda was still crying and Ted was a bit frustrated but they were both relieved that she was fine.


    ''''Nymphadora'''' Said Andromeda. After she got relieved you could see she was really mad. ''''Where did you go? We told you to not move apart from us. You will be grounded once we go back home.''''


    Nymphadora tried to talk back to her mother about her name and her small adventure. But the look on her eyes told her that she was really mad and there was no discusion on the topic. She tried to plea to her father with her eyes but as she looked at him.


    But when she looked at him he said. ''''As you mother said. You will be grounded for not listen to us. You don''t understand how dangerous could this house be. We will discuse how many months later.'''' Said Ted while looking at her eyes.


    ''''I''m sorry.'''' Said Nymphadora. She knew she made a mistake. Her curiosity led her to lose herself in the mansion. It was only luck and a little help that she made it back to the living room.


    ''''It is diffent just like me.'''' When Andromeda her this her heart broke a little and said. ''''Dora you are not different you only got a little gift most people don''t understand it but some will. Now honey put that ''cat'' down. It could be dangerous.'''' She was really to draw her wand if the cat try to do anything to her daughther.


    ''''But mom he is my friend. He helped me to came back to the living room.'''' When Ted heard this he was sure that was not a cat and got even more worry.


    ''''Dora listen to your mother. That only means he is not a cat at lest not a fully. I''m preatty sure he is part Kneazle. This cats are really moody to anyone but their owners and they could be quite dangerous if not treat carefully.'''' Said Ted while looking how her daughter was carrying the cat.


    She was carrying the cat as a teddy bear. Her arms under his front legs. The cat''s fur was magnificent with a color like night but his face and his eyes were weird and seemed to be seeing the very soul of Ted and Andromeda.

 Chapter 19 - Home is where the heart is - Part 3

    While they tried to convince Nymphadora of putting the cat on the ground. Fomsey came back and said. ''''Fomsey told the master. Master told Fomsey that she did a good job. Fomsey is a good elf. Master said that Mrs. and Miss should come with Fomsey to his office.''''


    ''''Wait! I will go together with my wife and daughter.'''' Said Ted after hearing Fomsey. He was a little angry that he was not considered on the talk about his family.


    ''''Master told Fomsey to call only Mrs. and Miss. Fomsey is a good elf. Fomsey will listen to master. Edward Tonks was not called. Fomsey will not bring.'''' Answered Fomsey almost crying. It was obviosly she will do as her master said and follow all his commands becouse she wanted to be a good elf on his eyes.


    ''''Ted, don''t worry you alreayd came with us to this place. Just wait for us here.'''' Said Andromeda. She was sad and worry but determined to protect her family and was ready to fight if necessary.


    ''''Yes, Dad don''t worry nothing will happen to mom or me.'''' Said Nymphadora. She try to sound confident but she was worry too. She was holding tight of the cat to hide her nervousness.


    ''''No, I will not let you face this alone. Fomsey we will go as a family. Together or we are staying here.'''' Said Ted in an angry maner.


    ''''Ted/Dad'''' Said at the same time Nymphadora and Andromeda.


    ''''Fomsey is a good a elf. She will listen to ....'''' While Fomsey was talking again. She was interrupted by on really long and grave meow of the cat.


    Suddenly the cat jumped from Nymphadora arms with more agility than his body should have and landed on the floor without making any sound at all. His hairs in perfect condition like he was never carry by a little girl. Everyone focus changed to follow what the cat will do.


    The cat walked like he was the master of the house and got close Fomsey and jumped to her shoulders. He put his face near her ear and purr. After doing this the cat jumped off her shoulder and jumped into Nymphadora arms again.


    It was like it never moved from her arms. But suddenly Fomsey said. ''''Fomsey is a good elf. Fomsey will take Mr., Mrs. and Miss to the master office.''''


    The Tonks family didn''t understand why Fomsey change of mind. But they didn''t care they will face it everything together. As they walked by a really long hallway Andromeda and Ted could see a really beautiful house.


    The forniture was all made of many types of wood and was decorate in a beatiful way that remember the trees where they took the wood. This place was cozy but there wa certain loneliness on this house. One could almost see the memories that this house keeps as images fluttering in the hallway.


    This place was once a true home for this family but those days were long gone. This hit Andromeda really hard. How this place could be so different than the house where she grow up together with her sisters. That musty old place full of dark artifacts. Without love just an obligation to fulfill.


    As she was thinking about this. Fomsey said. ''''Fomsey has done her job. Fomsey is a good elf. Mr, Mrs and Miss should walk inside. Master is waiting.'''' Just after saying this Fomsey apparate away.


    This took by surprise to all the Tonks. Once they were disowned by the same family that was calling them at the time. Andromeda''s lip trembled for some time. But finally she manage to say.


    ''''Why should we come back?''''

 Chapter 20 - Home is where the heart is - Part 4

    A small chuckle escaped from Arcturus. Once again his stern gaze fell on the little family. His gaze was so strong that it almost seemed like he was judging them. Right before Andromeda could complain.


    He said. ''''I know all the hardsh.i.p.s that both are facing. I suppose is not that easy to rise a child as an outcast, is it?''''


    Hearing that only managed to anger Andromeda. One could see how her face was outlined in fury and not only her but Ted was getting angrier by the second. This time she manage to complain before Acturus could said anything else.


    ''''And whose fault it is? We have done nothing wrong to this family. Not only we were rejected and expelled. Don''t you dare to think I don''t know that is you that is making it harderd for us. Just to make an example to everyone else. All for that stupid family motto. All for the pride of the family Black.'''' Andromeda screamed. Her voice almost crack from the fury and resentment she carried for many years.


    After Andromeda unleashed some of her anger, she began to cry. For all the anguish that she and her family had been going through. Ted only could hug his wife while gazing at Arcturus with resentment.


    Nymphadora had never seen her parents like this. For her they had always been strong and hardworking people who could stand out in the face of any problem. She started to hug the cat a little harderd and began to sob together with her mother.


    Arcturus rised an eyebrown and chuckle a little more and said. ''''Andromeda Tonks. I as the family patriarch of the house of Black can swear we haven''t move a single finger to harm your family''''


    Disbelief marked Andromeda and Ted faces. If what Arcturus Black III said was true then why they are facing all this hardsh.i.p.s?. So Andromeda asked once more. ''''Then why we are been reject like this?''''


    Arcturus answered. ''''It''s becouse your marriage. Think a little and tell me. How many half blood or muggle born wizards havea government position?''''. Both Ted and Andromeda couldn''t answer this question. No matter how much they thought they did not have an answer. And that was becouse not a single person on the ministry of magic was half blood or muggle born.


    The realization hit them both in the face. Not only they were rejected by this family but by all theyr community. Nymphadora was not sobbing anymore but you could see the confusion on her face. She was too young and innocent to comprenhend what was being said.


    Before they could keep thinking about what this meant. Arcturus said. ''''Even the half bloods who stayed on their families only have small jobs. Like working on the diagon alley. So i really doubt you both can get enough to raise Nymphadora properly. So you must return to this family.''''


    ''''Don''t call me Nymphadora I don''t like it'''' Said Nymphadora while hiding behind her parents. Then Ted said. ''''Why you want us to return to this family?''''


    Arcturus sigh and said. ''''Don''t get me wrong it was not totally my idea. I''m getting older and this house is about to dissappear. Our motto changed by the side family that expelled you. Harmed by our enemies and even some of our members are been used as puppets. But everything change when we got a new heir. He needs your help to rebuild or most ancient and noble house. Isn''t it time for you to show up?''''


    When Arcturus said that the little family of three began to look around the room. How it was possible that there was someone else with then and they didn''t notice till Arcturaus said it. Who was this new heir? It was the first time there was a mention of this person. Suddenly the cat on Nymphadora arms jumped in an unnatural way. It was like when a snake leaps from tree to tree the way it moved from Nymphadora''s arms to the ground.


    And while doing this his apperance changed. When Andromeda saw the face of the now boy she could only exclaim.


    ''''Sirius?''''

 Chapter 21 - Home is where the heart is - Final Part

    Surprise was what Andromeda''s face showed. She couldn''t understand why the boy had the same face as her cousin. She still remember how her cousin looked when they where kids and the boy looked just like him. The only possibility was that this kid was his child but that was absurd her cousin was to young and rebellious. The last she know about him was he left the family like she had done in the past and was fooling around with James Potter. Maybe a little brother of his cousin then?. She was totally confuse.


    ''''Who is he?'''' Andromeda asked.


    Ted and Nymphadora were confused by the reaction of Andromeda. Ted had never saw his wife with that face not even when she discover that Nymphadora was a metamorphmagus. As more questions begin to build in Ted''s mind and before he could begin to ask, Arcturus''s voice sounded again.


    ''''He is Arcas Black the new heir to this noble and most ancient house of Black'''' Answered my great grandfather a little pride could be heard in his voice. ''''That''s not what i mean. I mean, where did he come from and whose son is he?.'''' Said Andromeada back.


    ''''I''m sure you already can tell but he is Sirius son. But I suppose is better if you heard it from him. Arcas introduce yourself to Andromeda and her family since it was your idea anyway'''' Answered my great grandfather while looking at me.


    ''''Hello aunt as my great grandfather said I''m Arcas Black current heir of this house and son of Sirius Black, and no aunt I can already tell by your look he doesn''t know of me.'''' I said while I could see how Andromeda''s face changed several times with questions.


    Suddenly she scream in a way I didn''t know was possible for her and her voice. Maybe is something that come from that side of the family?. While she while she barrage us with questions.


    ''''Why have you not tell Sirius about him? Where is his mother? And what have you done to him? Is now possible for a little child like him to be an animagus.'''' She was angry before but now she was furious. Maybe she remember something from her childhood? Or maybe it was the discover of a new blood tie that awaken her courage?.


    My great grandfather sigh once again, I can tell he is tired of dealing with all the problems of this house but he still answered. ''''Sirius left this house and allied himself with our enemy without knowing it, that''s why nothing has been said to him to protect Arcas. His mother was a muggle so she is out of picture since she couldn''t have raised him properly and to your final question he was born a shapeshifter.''''


    Before anyone could keep talking a little voice was heard. ''''Is he like me?'''' Nymphadora asked.


    ''''Similar but not the same. I can change my shape to anything not just another person. Want me to show you?'''' I answered back.


    ''''Can you become a puffskein? I always wanted one but mom didn''t want to buy me one.'''' She said.


    ''''Sure'''' After saying that I start shapping to a puffskein. I know it''s a bit silly to do this, but I think the best course of action to then bring them back is to make Nymphadora happy and that she wants to stay here with us, so I decide to do it. After fully changing I start skipping around the room to make Nymphadora chase me.


    Seen this Ted and Andromeda could''t say anything back to my great grandfather. It''s been a long time since they saw their daughter so happy and enjoying like a normal kid. They know that she doesn''t like many things about her from her name to her ability but been with someone like her could possible be a good change.


    ''''How will you bringing us back? We''re already burn out of the family tree.'''' Ted asked


    ''''You are burned from the otherside of the family tree and that is not the real one.'''' My great grandfather replied with a small smile on his lips.


    ''''We are not doing this for this house but for our daugther and our nephew.'''' Said Andromeda.

 Chapter 22 - The beginning of the tragedy

    Third Person POV


    It was a small abandoned cabin in Foula, a very small town. As remote as small was the city on this forgotten island. Only 40 people lived here. That is why that tall old man who wore a kind of robe called so much the attention of the locals. It was the first time they saw him but he enter that small cabin that everyone know it was abandoned. They did not understand why he entered that place and most of the people started walking to see this person and asking why he was there.


    But as soon as they got close to this place it was almost as they forget why they were going to that place and go back to they daily lives.


    ''''It''s me. You can come out.'''' Said the old man.


    From the dark of the cabin big black dog came out. It was so big one could even confuse it for a wolve if they saw it on the dark. The dog start walking to the old man and his shape start changing to a man. The man was tall with long, black hair and grey eyes. One could say he was very good looking but he had a slightly spoiled, haughty look on his face.


    ''''It''s good to see you Sirius.'''' Said once more the old man.


    Sirius looked back at the old man and while he was bracing himself for any surprise, he saw the small gleam in the old man''s eyes and relaxed.


    ''''It''s good to see you too Dumbledore.'''' Said Sirius. ''''What ha.''''


    Although Sirius was annoyed that Dumbledore wouldn''t let him speak, he was grateful that he personally informed him that his great friend wanted to see him. But before he could see his friend he had to make his report to Dumbledore. Since the war got more violent and he joined the Order of phoenix, he been helping all that he can to finish this absurd war.


    ''''Dumbledore I follow the deatheaters to this town. They had a meeting with the vampires and werewolves. They are joining the dark side. Even Greyback was here to recruit more werewolves for his pack. I couldn''t deliver the message becouse it was to dangerous it''s a miracle they didn''t massacre this town so as not to attract more attention.'''' Said Sirius.


    ''''They have been oppressed for a long time, it is not a surprise that they decide to join him. It just saddens me to know that they have lost their way. But they should know we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.'''' Replied Dumbledore with much sadness on his voice. He looked throught the only window on the cabin to the night. It looked like he was lost on his memories of better times. You could see how the more he remembered the sadder he was.


    As the minutes past Dumbledore got chearfull again and said. ''''In these dark moments is when we should most appreciate those little moments of happiness. Sadly I can''t go for Harry first birthday but remenber say hello for me. Oh! and before I forget this is his gift.''''


    Suddenly Dumbledore hand him a small packcage full of lemon candies. While Sirius arched an eyebrown he remember that had not buy a gift for his godson yet. Maybe a toy broomstick would be an amazing gift for him, he tought.


    As he was thinking about the gift Dumbledore said. ''''Sirius, maybe James and Lily should stop going from hiding place to another and get safe house to raise little Harry. Could you suggest that to them? If they accept please remember to tell me I will help them''''


    Sirius was about to reject the proposal from Dumbledore since he know that there was a spie on their side but he saw the small gleam on his eyes. For a second his face lost all emotions, his eyes lost all the gleam. Like a robot, he repeated what Dumbledore said.


    ''''I will suggest them to get a safe house.'''' Sirius replied.


    ''''It''s getting late maybe we should get back.'''' Said Dumbledore bringing back the twinkle in Sirius''s eyes as if nothing had happened.


    Dumbledore only looked at him without moving till he was sure he left. The gleam on this eyes was stronger than ever. Before disappearing like he was never there, he said.


    ''''All for the greater good''''

 Chapter 23 - Union and rejection - Part1

    Andromeda and Ted no longer knew what to do. All their troubles disappeared as soon as they joined the House of Black. It was a strange feeling for both of us, coming back like this. It was especially complicated for Ted because his last name that had been with him for so many years had to be changed. Now they where part of the family Black. Ted and Andromeda Black, the new last name had a strange feeling that they were not fully used to.


    For Ted it was something new but for Andromeda the feeling came full of memories of childhood. Even if Andromeda didn''t say it, Ted could see how happy she was to be back in her family even if it was only in name.


    Andromeda couldn''t explain what was happening to her and the new feeling she had being in her family''s main house. It was as if this was her real home, even if he hated her parents and all the horrible things that happened in that old house.


    They had many things to talk with Arcturus. But it was not the right moment yet. First they wanted to talk with her daughter and explain their decision. Andromeda was also a bit nervous because she had to talk and get to know her nephew well. She still remembered how Sirius was the only relative she felt so close to. Not even her sisters gave her that feeling of closeness.


    Ted and Andromeda didn''t really talk with each other after walking out from office. After leaving, they felt much more relaxed and and were finally able to appreciate the beauty of the place. Ted never saw such a beautiful furniture even if everything was old it was well preserved to the point that one could tell it was new.


    As they walked into the living room, they heard their daughter laugh from one of the rooms.They looked at each other''s faces and with their eyes they nodded and decided to go and see what their daughter was doing. It was only enough to open slightly to see that he was still with her cousin. Then they began to observe their interaction.


    As Nymphadora was laughing she said. ''''It''s my turn. Arcas, now you need to transform into a billywig.''''


    ''''Ok'''' Arcas replied. As he said, his shape became smaller and his skin tone turned blue.


    Many wings began to come out of his head. He finally became a billywig and suddenly began to spin to fly around Nymphadora.


    This scared Andromeda a bit since she hadn''t really thought about what it meant to be a shapeshifter. She had not fully understood it and only now realized that he could become a magical animal. She did not notice the first time he became a puffskein as she was distracted by everything that was happening and the revelation of the existence of Arcas.


    Ted didn''t understand it at all, as he was too clumsy to realize what his nephew was actually accomplishing. He was only interested to know that his daughter was really happy playing.


    While they were both lost in thought. Arcas stopped spinning and changed back then he said. ''''Now is my turn. Nymphadora, now you need to transform into the neighbour you told me. What was her name again? Mrs. Mumps.''''


    ''''Arcas, don''t call me like that. I don''t like it. Call me Dora.'''' Replied Nymphadora a little angry.


    This surprissed Arcas. He rised an eyebrown in a way that made them remember of Arcturus and said. ''''Why you don''t like your name? I think it really suit you.''''


    ''''Because its weird. Everyone else have a common name and I have a strange one. It''s ugly like me'''' Nymphadora said. Tears where close to pour from her eyes. It was obvious sometime ago another person had make fun of her becouse of her name.


    It was the first time their daughter had exprese herself like this. Both Ted and Andromeda didn''t know what to say to their daughter. They had been so busy giving her everything she needed that they had forgotten to worry about how she felt. And they had ignored why she had stopped liking her name.


    Suddenly Arcas asked. ''''You know what your name means? Why every member of the House of Black have a name like that?''''


    ''''I don''t know.'''' Nymphadora replied.


    ''''It means gift of the nymphs. And they where beatiful and cheerful spirits. That''s why it fits you so much, since you resemble them even if you are a bit clumsy.'''' Answered Arcas with a little smirk on his face.

 Chapter 24 - Union and rejection - Part 2

    That smirk was the same one that Sirius had when he was doing some mischief or annoying his brother. For Andromeda there was no longer any doubt that Arcas really was the son of Sirius, sometimes an action is necessary more than words and Arcas''s actions only showed that everything was true.


    ''''I''m not clumsy! You really really think my name suit me?'''' Nymphadora Asked.


    ''''Totally. There is even stories about they changing their appearance. Your name has a great meaning. So keep being cheerful and remenber you must absoluty be proud of your name, no one can tell you is weird. If someone tell you is weird tell me and I will help you. We are family after all.'''' Arcas replied while his eyes smiled but in turn had a black glow that scared both Andromeda and Ted, this made them remember that he was the heir to the Black family after all.


    Still, Andromeda could see the reflection of her past interactions with Sirius, even their age differences were the same. She was sure she had had a talk like this with him in the past. The subject already forgotten but the emotions saved.


    At that moment Arcas turned his head towards the door, a small smile could be seen on his face.


    "Nymphadora, your parents are here for you. I guess we''ll meet again some other time" he said.


    Both Ted and Andromeda blushed and felt uncomfortable spying on a couple of kids. When Nymphadora saw her parents, she ran up to them and asked.


    ''''When will we come back here again? I want to play with Arcas again''''


    ''''About that we talked with the patriarch and he offer us live here from now on. What do you thing about that possibility Dora?'''' Her mother replied.


    Nymphadora was beaming. She start skipping around her parents while she said.


    ''''Yes! Then I can always play with Arcas.''''


    As the family laughed and Ted made fun of Nymphadora, I was finally able to relax. Entertaining a child is a bit tiring. It seems that everything went according to plan, they saw how I could cheer Nymphadora helped them convince them to return to the family. While I was distracted Ted came up to me and said.


    ''''Hey Arcas. Nice to meet you. You can call me uncle Ted since we will be living with you.'''' He was beaming with a small smile from ear to ear. While saying that, he tried to touch my head with his hand.


    ''''Nice to finally meet you uncle Ted.'''' I replied. At the same time dodge his hand with a small movement. This surprised both Ted and Andromeda, Nymphadora was not surprised but amused. She really is a free spirit and I already can tell it will be a pain to deal with her when she gets older and stronger. I could only smile to myself as I thought maybe it wasn''t the best idea to bring them back to the family.


    ''''Oh ?! Why did you dodge my hand Arcas? '''' Ted said a little nervous. Before I could answer Andromeda said.


    ''''Quit that silly game, Ted. You know that even if the patriarch didn''t say anything, he must have been training Arcas. And you too Arcas do not worry with us here you will not have to deal with all that. Even if he gets angry, we won''t let anything bad happen to you.''''


    You could see in her face that she was not just saying that to me, but to herself. It really must have been a horrible environment that he lived in with his parents. But it is obvious that they have a wrong idea of ??what happens with me and the training that I have been under.


    ''''Thank you for your kind words Aunt Andromeda. But you are wrong, the training I am receiving is necessary and I must do it for my own good and to bring this family back. After all, my blood is pure, a mistake could cost everyone dearly.'''' I replied. The mention of pure blood obviously annoyed my aunt and uncle.


    ''''I don''t know why you said that, Arcas. But having pure blood is not so good. I know many brilliant magicians who excel in their fields and many of them even better than many nobles. Let me show you.'''' Said my uncle Ted. After saying that he took his wand and point it at me while casting the incarcerous spell.


    ''''As you can see, even if you are the heir, you must learn that everyone can do the same, many wizards cannot escape this spell, only the most powerful like Dumbledore could do something without their wands.'''' My uncle said as he looked at me seriously as if I was a teacher with his pupil.

 Chapter 25 - Union and Rejection - Part 3

    ''''Uncle, I''m sorry if what I said bothers you. Could you stop this?'''', I told. The incarcerous spell could trap mostly low-level and Muggle-born wizards and could easily escape, but I didn''t want to hurt them, especially after they rejoined the family.


    ''''Now you see? This spell is really hard to do and you need a lot of practice but everyone can do it.'''' He said. I could see he was really proud of himself. On the other hand my aunt and Nymphadora were embarrassed that my uncle behaved like this especially considering my age.


    ''''I could even teach you when you get older. I''m sure it will be handy for you. What do you say?.'''' My uncle said while continuing his attitude. My aunt was about to say something, but at that point I got a little angry.


    ''''No need, I already know the incarcerous spell. And I could easily escape, but I don''t want to hurt anyone here as I''m too young and still can''t control my magic properly.'''' I answered.


    My uncle and aunt raised an eyebrow at the same time. I could see from their faces that they didn''t believe what I had just said. My uncle looked at me with an incredulous face and said "Then show us."


    I sighed. It is obvious that they both have no idea of ??the true differences that exist in the wizarding world and why there is so much discrimination towards Muggle-borns. At that moment I asked my aunt. ''''Aunt could you please cast the shield charm?.''''


    Both my uncle and aunt looked at each other and nodded. As my uncle advanced to get behind my aunt, he took Nymphadora in his arms and stepped forward. After all 3 were safe behind the spell I could finally show them. I couldn''t decide how to break the spell. I could easily do a wandless spell, but I still can''t control how much magic comes out. After thinking for a while, I could see that my aunt was getting tired of keeping the charm, so I decide to just end it all.


    Suddenly the 3 of them could see magic fluctuations around me, but before they could do anything a small magic explosion occurred. The shield charm began to break under the force of the blast until the shield could no longer take it and shattered with a sound of glass breaking.


    All 3 started to panic, especially my aunt. Nymphadora even screamed a bit when the shield broke. As they got closer to see if I was okay, they saw me in my shadowy form. My aunt panic again and run towards me crying while saying. ''''What have they done to you?.''''


    I could see how much my appearance affected everyone. My aunt was still hugging me very tightly as she kept crying, my uncle was puzzled and you could see a bit of terror in his eyes. He just didn''t understand what was going on. While Nymphadora''s eyes were sparkling, a certain emotion could be seen on her face. Apparently she liked my appearance right now.


    I couldn''t even say anything with how tightly my aunt was hugging me. In that my aunt let me go and went to my uncle and said. ''''We have to get him out of here, we can''t let them keep doing things like that to him.''''


    I sighed again. While my uncle and aunt kept making plans to take me away, Nymphadora started throwing questions at me. '''' Arcas, that''s amazing. How do you do it? Could I do the same? Why do you look like this?''''


    ''''I was born with this ability. I don''t think you can. I look like this when release all my magic'''' I answered her.


    At that moment both my aunt and my uncle came up to me and told me. "Arcas, don''t worry, we''ll take you away so they don''t hurt you."


    I looked at them in disbelief and raised an eyebrow as I answered them. ''''No thanks here, nobody hurts me and I repeat what I just answered Nymphadora. I was born that way. '''' Apparently they hadn''t listened to me because they were talking and making plans.

 Chapter 26 - Union and Rejection - Final Part

    My aunt stopped and opened her mouth but no words came out. My uncle was obviously upset and looked at me and said. ''''Nobody is born that way. Don''t be afraid with us, nothing will happen to you.''''


    At this point I just didn''t want to deal with any more of this nonsense and its concepts that they brought from the muggle world. ''''Uncle Ted, Nymphadora was born with a unique ability and so am I. I know that what I have shown affects you but it is something normal in this world.''''


    At that time he didn''t know what to say, he had no idea what was going on. But as always Nymphadora asked the right questions. Although she was a child it seems that her mind allowed her to see beyond the obvious. Possibly this is one of the reasons why she became an Auror.


    ''''Arcas, what do you mean, what is normal? Other families can do the same?'''' She asked. I turned my face to hers. She really has no complexes with me or my abilities, it must be because she has a similar ability and identifies more with me than with the rest of the magical population.


    ''''Nymphadora is normal that''s why there is such a big division between the houses and the rest of the magic population.'''' I answered her. At that moment something clicked on my uncle Ted and he said.


    ''''Arcas you shouldn''t talk about things like that you are to young to understand about those topics.'''' My uncle said. One could see that he was panicking. He did not want to hear more about that subject even though he already imagined the answer.


    ''''Uncle, I understand perfectly about this even if Im so young. I know that this issue is difficult for you because you have suffered the prejudice that exists in this world. Especially because when you joined you were just a child and for you everything was magic and wonders. Even now that there is a war there are many muggle borns who join our world in fantasy.'''' I replied.


    At that moment I saw my aunt''s puzzled face. She, like the great majority, did not know why that division existed until now. While my uncle bites his lip lightly. Neither one of the 2 is to blame for not knowing this information. Since Dumbledore being in the power of education for so many years had created a fantasy of what the magical world really was and the differences that existed between the new members of it and the families that already existed.


    In that my aunt whose lip was trembling a little asked. ''''And why would our family need that kind of power like the one you have shown us? Why hide it and reject so many people?''''. I could see our family''s determination on her face. The panic was over and finally the rejection was gone.


    ''''Because it is necessary. The true magical creatures that exist free are much more dangerous than what is actually shown. Besides, there are other countries that want to influence ours and if there were no powerful magicians they could do it. And the reason why it is a hidden information is because of Dumbledore, he is the one who is hiding the information after all he has all the control of the educational system of the country.'''' I answered my aunt.


    Both my aunt and my uncle were mortified. At the time they couldn''t believe that Dumbledore was secretly hiding that information. That explained why the vast majority of Hodwards students did not get a job. They did not want to believe it but the demonstration of true magic that I demonstrated was the best proof that all those noble power speeches were true and that there was a class difference.


    I knew that it was a lot to digest in one go and that they would have to talk to my great grandfather to understand the reality in which we lived, so I decided that it was best for them to rest. And so I decided to call Fomsey to take them to his new room which I was sure my great grandfather had already commissioned her to prepare.


    ''''Mrs. Andromeda, Mr. Ted. Please follow me to your room. Fomsey is a good elf. Fomsey has everything ready.'''' She said while leaving with them. As they were leaving, I could see that something was changing in their eyes. The impact of a saying by a 3-year-old boy told them and showed something like that must have affected them more than I expected. And while I was thinking about the implications this could have for the future, I listened.


    ''''Fomsey is fun. But why did she always say that she is a good elf? Nymphadora asked.

 Chapter 27 - Small story of the house elf

    I could see the curiosity on Nymphadora''s face so I decided to tell her why Fomsey acted like this. I told her to follow me to the living room so that I could explain her better. Once we were seated by the fireplace I began to explain.


    ''''You see, Fomsey is that way becouse of her race, that she says she''s a good elf is a vocal tic. Every house elf has some kind of tic, some may insult you, others when they think they are doing something wrong they do not hesitate to hurt themselves very seriously and others act as if they are in constant terror.'''' I said. While more doubts appeared on her face, I continued to explain.


    ''''The house elf of today is totally different from that of ancient times. Since our house elves are an amalgamation of magic. You could say that they were forced to change.'''' After saying that I looked at Nymphadora''s face and I could see that she was not understanding what I was referring to. So I decided to change my explanation.


    ''''Nymphadora, do you know what a salamander is?'''' I asked her.


    ''''Yes, I do remember that a couple of months ago one came out of our fireplace. My mom chase it with her wand because it was setting everything on fire. She said it appeared becouse we didn''t clean the fireplace enough after using the floo powder'''' She answered me.


    ''''Indead a salamander appear when magic is used on a unsuppervise fire for a long time. And in a similar way the ancient house elves were born. The difference is that these were born of the love that was generated in a home.'''' I told her.


    This time she understood me. But this only raised more questions then she told me. ''''So why is Fomsey like this? I remember that in Diango alley there was a place that sold domestic elves. I even saw some babies.''''


    So I answered her. ''''I''m getting to that. It take years of family love for a few to be born. But once there was a small community of these in a house because it was not just one. They started stealing socks to make their clothes. And in return they helped with the housework, I think there are even some stories where they helped make shoes. The problem with these elves is that they died after being seen.''''


    ''''Our community was aware of them, so it was difficult for them to survive in the magical homes. But unlike us Muggles had no idea and house elves could thrive. This was the case for years until some wizards figured out how to alter their appearance by integrating magic at their birth. Seeing witches in houses using magic was one of the causes of the witch hunt during the 14th century.''''


    ''''The magical alteration made them dependent on the magic of a wizard, besides that it made them grow and changed their body forever. Before they were the size of a palm and they looked more human, somewhat plump and with white hair, one could confuse them with little grandparents.''''


    After listening to me, Nymphadora was thoughtful. After all, hardly anyone talks about the history of house elves. So it was normal to have at least a little surprise when hearing it. After a few minutes, she said.


    ''''If they are born of love to the house. Why do almost all wizards treat them so badly?'''' I could see that she was hurt. I sighed and answered her.


    ''''That''s because they forgot what it really means to have their company, as well as many other creatures. They think that it is a right they have and they do not realize that it is a privilege.''''


    ''''What should I do if I see one that has been abused?'''' She asked me. Sadness was all over her face. I got up from my seat and walked towards her, since I was not as tall as she was, I had to stand on tiptoe while I stretched my arm to c.a.r.e.s.s her head. While doing this I told her.


    ''''Then you should treat them with the respect they really deserves. Only then would you return their true nature to them and they would return their unconditional love that only they can demonstrate. Who knows that a small action for you can be the world for them. It might even one day save your life.'''' I said as I started to think of 2 elves that actually demonstrated this trait.

 Chapter 28 - Time passes, everything changes

    Lately I''ve been thinking how close everything is and how fast time is passing. I have little time left before I have to apply everything I have been learning. A new internal war is coming and I still don''t see how I can keep my family alive.


    It''s been 4 years since my aunt''s family joined us. Many things have changed especially Nymphadora, despite being somewhat clumsy when she focuses on something she does not let it until she masters it and that has been shown in the way she has mastered her ability to change her appearance.


    In some way, she develop the skill to not only imitate their appearance but also their gestures and movements, but also the way they speak, seeing people only once. Although my great grandfather does not say it when he sees Nymphadora you can see how his face fills with pride.


    Regarding my uncle and my aunt they only come to the house to sleep. This is because when they were bringing their items from their old home they received a letter from Hogwards. More specifically from Dumbledore himself. Apparently what you have to pay to attend Hogwarts is really expensive, since the minimum that you get to pay is 6100 galleons or 43,000 dollars on muggle money and that price is only for a Muggle-born wizard.


    And if we consider that the annual profit of an average wizard is 2800 galleons, we can say that the situation is very precarious. This makes me think about how it is possible that the Weaslys can send all their children with just Mr. Weasly''s salary.


    The only thing I can think of is that they must have a deal with Dumbledore. Speaking of him, his letter offered an alternative to the payment that my uncles would have to make. His letter only said that he had heard of Nymphadora''s ability and that he would like to help her but that he would have to draw some blood from her.


    When my great grandfather found out he went into a rage against Dumbledore and this caused him concern that he was so interested as to offer that. So he decided that it would be best if my uncles put a facade on their old house and not reveal that they had returned to the Black family. Once everything was ready they sent a letter rejecting Dumbledore''s invitation, which was answered sooner than a person would expect from someone as busy as him.


    We soon discovered why. My great grandfather decided that one day he would take me and Nymphadora to check out the neighborhood of her old house. As the 3 of us were disguised we could observe a suspicious wizard.


    He was a short wizard with bandy legs and long, straggly ginger hair. He had bloodshot, baggy brown eyes and you could easily tell that he rarely shaved. His hands were quite grubby, and he was noted to have a particularly strong bodily odour of tobacco and alcohol nothing so out of place in this neighborhood.


    If it weren''t for the fact that it only seemed to look at my uncles'' house, this wizard would record every time my uncles left and entered his house. One would think he was a thief and they would be correct in a way. By following him to a seedy inn. We find out his name was Mundungus Fletcher, between his drunkenness and the argument he had with another criminal in this place we discovered that he worked for Dumbledore.


    Shortly after discovering that my uncles were being watched, an unexpected visitor arrived. Molly Weasly showed up one day to talk to them trying to put Dumbledore''s deal as a good thing. Again my uncles rejected this offer and in a very obvious way Molly cut off any friendship that might have remained with my aunt. Even if they were cousins she no longer care.


    That leaves us with another of the interactions that occurred shortly after Molly broke ties with my aunt. Finally the war ended. As it was destined to happen, Sirius was arrested. I''m not really sure what I''m supposed to feel about him, since I never knew him. I guess I''m a little sad?


    Also my uncle Orion died in that cave while trying to destroy one of the horcrux. Which led me to finally meet Kreacher. And you can say that it was not pleasant at least at the beginning.

 Chapter 29 - The gear that begins to turn

    It was a moonless night. In which Nymphadora and I were studying. My great grandfather was teaching us the different ways to recognize true information from false information when we heard screams coming from the living room.


    My surprised great grandfather quickly took out his wand and ran towards the source of the noise. We followed in his footsteps as fast as we could. Upon arrival we could see Fomsey fistfighting against another house elf. It was a strange thing to see her fight like this, spinning on the ground while both she and the other elf yelled at each other.


    ''''FOMSEY IS A GOOD ELF. KREACHER CAN''T COME TO THE MANOR.'''' Fomsey said as she threw a blow at him and tried to bite the left arm of who we now knew was kreacher. As she did that, Kreacher defended himself by hitting and biting her back.


    ''''KREACHER HAS A MESSAGE FOR THE PATRIARCH. NASTY BRAT WHO NEEDS A GOOD HIT LIKE THE ONES DEAD MISTRESS GIVES.'''' Said Kreacher.


    ''''Fomsey, Kreacher thats enough.'''' My great grandfather said as he sighed and grabbed his eyes with one hand. Immediately both elves stopped fighting and got up from the ground. Fomsey had a black eye and as for Kreacher it was hard to tell. This was because the elf was very, very old and his appearance was somewhat unpleasant. He had a bulbous snout-shaped nose, bloodshot eyes, many folds of skin, and white hair that grew out of his bat ears. Also, the cloth he used to dress looked like it had been thrown away by a homeless.


    ''''Kreacher, you know you are not allowed to come here. What is the reason you ignored this?'''' Said my great grandfather. Kreacher looked my great grandfather in the face and smiled.


    ''''Kreacher is here to serve the noble house of Black. My dear mistress gave this letter to kreacher to be delivered to the patriarch with the utmost urgency.'''' he answered.


    My great-grandfather raised an eyebrow and grumbled at the letter. But despite this he opened it and began to read it. While he was distracted by this, Kreacher directed his gaze towards us who were next to my great grandfather. As he studied us I could see his lips moving and he babbled something to himself. Out of nowhere Fomsey attacked Kreacher again while yelling at him.


    ''''YOU ARE NOT A GOOD ELF. FOMSEY IS A GOOD ELF. YOU CAN''T INSULT THE YOUNG MASTER.'''' Fomsey screamed at Kreacher.


    ''''Friend of Mudbloods and blood-traitors alike. Nasty little brat of a blood traitor it is the young one.'''' Kreacher answered with an almost inaudible voice as he rubbed himself at the blow he received. My great grandfather hear everything and replied at Kreacher.


    ''''Kreacher, I know Walburga let you run your mouth, but you can''t say another word here. Now go and tell Walburga and Orion that I will not do anything about it. Their children sought their destinies themselves and now they have to face them alone. And you will not come to this house again unless I or Arcas call you, next time we will no longer need a house elf at Grimmauld place.''''


    ''''Of course master. Kreacher lives to serve the noble house of Black.'''' Kreacher replied with smile to my great grandfather. I could see how he shuddered a little with the smile and before the could said anything more Kreacher apparated away.


    ''''Well that was horrible. I hope that by seeing Kreacher you understand what the rest of the family is like. Unfortunately our family was only left with the lowest of our lineage, one that does not understand how to treat others. All this Kreacher had to live for so many years that he no longer cares much about what he says. You should be careful with him especially because I personally no longer believe that his loyalty to our family is true.'''' Said my great grandfather to us.


    Nymphadora and I looked at each other, not really knowing what to say. We could only make a couple of gestures and we decided that it was better to go to sleep. We didn''t really want to talk after what had happened, plus I had to find out the reason for Kreacher''s visit to our home. I couldn''t forget that at any moment Kreacher would take possession of Voldemort''s first Horcrux.

 Chapter 30 - A big small promise

    Before I could go with Nymphadora my great grandfather called me to talk. I couldn''t say anything to him before he told me to follow him to his study where he sat down and his face changed to one of total seriousness. The atmosphere started to get tense as I got nervous because it was the first time I had seen him like this, he told me.


    "Sirius has been arrested and Regulus has died."


    The news surprised me, although it was something that I knew would happen and that I expected, I did not believe that I would receive both at the same time. Although so far I have never seen Sirius or Regulus I suppose that being family still affected me somewhat to receive the news.


    ''''Although I won''t do anything to fix Sirius''s situation. At least I think you should know what is going on with his life. Since you are his son after all. '''' My great grandfather continued to tell me.


    '''' Is that why that elf came? '''' I asked him.


    ''''Yes, Walburga, although somewhat insane, really cares about the family. In her letter she asked me to avenge Regulus''s death. And as always she told me that Sirius was a disgrace and to find a way to make him disappear in Azkaban. Besides that she informed me that Orion was in bad shape since he heard the news of both his sons.''''


    Hearing this, I finally understood that the reason for Orion''s death so early was the sorrow for the fate of his two sons. But now a new question arose in me. Why did Walburga die? I guess it''s something I will know in time.


    While I was lost in thought my great-grandfather cleared his throat to get my attention. Looking at his face and seeing his hand still covering his mouth for a moment I could see a certain sorrow that his eyes carried, it disappeared in an instant as if he had never been there as soon as he noticed that he was paying attention.


    ''''Well I know you have a lot to think about. Rest and do not worry about what may happen, even if they are family they no longer have anything to do with us. '''' My great grandfather told me as he sent me to sleep and watched me walk down the hall.


    But before I left I knew I had a unique opportunity. Although there was nothing he could do about Sirius''s arrest, Regulus was another case. I went to one of the libraries furthest from everyone''s sight. And I said.


    ''''Kreacher come to me. '''' Suddenly Kreacher materialized in front of me. He was confused when he noticed the room where he was. But he quickly noticed me.


    "Oh, poor me if only my mistress found out that the Mudblood called poor Kreacher." Kreacher said almost whispering.


    '''' Kreacher don''t call you to insult me. I have something important to discuss with you. '''' I said to him.


    '''' Young master, please excuse Kreacher who did not notice you. Kreacher lives to serve the noble house of Black. (Whisper) Nasty brat standing there as bold as brass '''' He said with a smile


    I accidentally moved my eyes up. Not even 2 minutes had passed since I called him and I was already exhausted from dealing with him. Before I could say anything, a war cry was heard. And Fomsey appeared about to attack Kreacher. I had to grab her by her pillowcase to stop her from doing something to him. Kreacher was fists raised ready to defend himself.


    As I grabbed Fomsey she looked at me with sobbing eyes and said. ''''Fomsey is a good elf. Why did the young master call Kreacher and not Fomsey? '''' Her voice cracked with each word. I could only sigh as my shoulders sagged. I could see Kreacher waving at Fomsey and chuckling. So I said.


    ''''Kreacher stops with that. And Fomsey I called Kreacher because I need something from him. I haven''t changed you or anything like that. So don''t attack him while he''s here and don''t say anything to my great grandfather. And please prepare me a tea that I need.''''


    Fomsey''s face lit up as she said.


    ''''Fomsey is a good elf. I''ll make the tea immediately.''''


    As Fomsey went to make me some tea, I looked directly at Kreacher and said.


    ''''Where is the locket?''''

 Chapter 31 - Promises and regrets

    Kreacher looked at me surprised and scared at the same time. But his expression quickly changed to the usual one and he gave me a horrible smile before telling me. ''''Kreacher does not know what the young master is referring to? (Whisper) Nosy dirty blood, teasing poor Kreacher.''''


    "Kreacher don''t want to take me for a fool you know very well that I mean the locket that Regulus gave you to destroy." I replied staring at his dirty face.


    '''' Kreacher doesn''t know ..... '''' He tried to tell me. I could see his face contorting to avoid breaking his oath. Although this house elf served the Black family, his loyalty was totally with Regulus even though he was no longer with us.


    Old age and the d.e.s.i.r.e to preserve his promise to Regulus made Kreacher shiver and look horrible. I could see his veins throbbing especially the veins in his throat that were doing their best to avoid following my command.


    '''' Kreacher is enough. Just follow my command and bring the locket. This is a command I''m giving you as the heir to the Black family. '''' I told him as he struggled to avoid listening to me.


    Kreacher disappeared to quickly return with the locket in his hands. His face full of sadness and resentment towards me. Tears started running down his dull eyes and his posh cheeks trembled as he prevented me from hearing his wailing. For the first time I could hear what this sad and neglected elf really thought.


    '''' Master Regulus. Kreacher is sorry, I have failed you everything because of this dirty blood traitor who has forced me to disobey your will. '''' Kreacher said between sobs and his voice was broken. I must admit that at that time I had a lot of pity for Kreacher. A mistreated house elf but despite all his unbreakable loyalty to the person he truly loved.


    With great regret and respect towards the sad poor elf I said "Kreacher is enough. I''m not telling you to do what Regulus ordered you to do. I know you miss him a lot and that is why I asked you for the locket because I know that until now you are incapable of destroying it. That is why I will destroy it for you. '''' Kreacher looked at me in disbelief, realizing that he knew perfectly well what had happened that horrible night.


    Before he could tell me anything, I said. "Kreacher help me. I need you to do things for me that absolutely no one can find out about. Including my great grandfather. If you do, I promise you in the future to go to that cave to get Regulus''s body and allow him to rest in the family mausoleum. This is a promise that I make as the heir to this house. ''''


    Kreacher''s incredulous face couldn''t be described. Again he began to sob but this time he did not hold back. He approached my leg and hugged it as I watched tears and snot fall from his face.


    Seeing an old elf cry like this surprised me and at the same time it made me a bit disgusted. But it allowed him to continue unloading his grief without interrupting him. After several minutes and after he calmed down a bit, I moved away from him and went to one of the bookshelves in the room.


    I quickly found what I was looking for. Although my great grandfather doesn''t want to admit it, he really cared about his son and his grandchildren. And that book, which was actually a photo album in disguise, proved it. In it were several photos of Orion, Sirius, Regulus and even Walburga. Reviewing it a bit I found a photo in which a young Regulus appeared just smiling and I took that photo from the album and gave it to Kreacher.


    '''' Kreacher, this is my proof that I will do what I told you. This photo is now yours. At any moment I will call you but remember not to mention anything about our arrangement to anyone. '''' I said while looking at him very seriously. Kreacher stared at the photo he had in his hands which were shaking and he said to me.


    ''''Of course Master Arcas. Kreacher is here to serve you. ''''


    "Now go back to the house that you take care of Kreacher and remember what I told you." I replied.


    Kreacher nodded and disappeared.


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    Kreacher appeared in the kitchen of Grimmauld Place and quickly hid in the cupboard. Here he had a hole that went into the wall and in which he slept. Among dirty rags Kreacher leaned back as he raised his arms in them was the photo that his new master had given him.


    Again Kreacher began to cry. And between the sobs a very tired voice could be heard throughout the kitchen.


    '''' Master Regulus. I miss you so much.''''


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 Chapter 32 - The boy they lied to - Part 1

    After getting Kreacher to listen to me I asked him to find Harry. Although I know where he is, he was not sure what kind of spells or people took care of him, at this point he only knew that Arabella Figg was one of his caretakers. Ironically Kreacher being Sirius'' house elf and this being his true legal caretaker in a certain way made the magical union also affect Harry allowing Kreacher to pass through most barriers without being noticed.


    For 3 years Kreacher has been observing Harry''s situation in addition to the spells that guard him. And I can say 2 things about this. What was said about the Dursleys was nowhere near what was mentioned in the books. Taking 1 or 2 hits a day is normal for Harry. And I do not mean a punishment as you might think of a child, I mean how an a.d.u.l.t would hit another with all his force.


    Thats not all. Anything unusual that may happen is immediately Harry''s fault, causing him to take more hits. And with regard to spells, they weaken every year on his birthday. Also these spells are made almost exclusively in case another a.d.u.l.t magician enters the house. So at the right time one can sneak inside undetected.


    All this information was communicated to my great grandfather. The day I gave it to him he looked at me in disbelief and in a severe tone he told me. ''''And how do you know for sure all this? Many have searched for Harry Potter and no one has found him until now.''''


    His severe gaze told me that he would not accept any lie or circled with my answer. I swallowed some saliba and I answered him. '''' I used Kreacher. Sirius is his godfather and I''m sure his legal guardian too even though he is now in jail, his bond with Kreacher remains so Kreacher has a bond with Harry too.''''


    My great grandfather supported his chin between his hands and closed his eyes. After meditating for a few minutes he opened them and looked at me directly while he said while sighing.


    ''''Many times we ignore the great power that house elves have. You did well to find Harry Potter. And now tell me the truth why you want to contact him. ''''


    The words my great-grandfather said to me could almost be considered an affirmation that he would allow me to contact Harry and might even help me do so. This brought out a small smile which quickly faded. But I could see how my great grandfather noticed her and raised an eyebrow.


    ''''Even if nobody wants it, Harry is a very big political factor. Having him on our side by making him distrust Dumbledore from now on can help us regain some political power. Also, even though he is young, he is still the heir of his family.'''' I replied.


    His penetrating gaze did not leave my eyes. Every second seemed like hours until finally my great-grandfather nodded and told me. '''' Very good but you will be responsible for everything, I will only accompany you. We will accompany Nymphadora to Diagon Alley and go see him at night. By the way when Nymphadora is shopping you will take care of helping her. ''''


    Now I understood where Sirius''s pranks had come from. Resigning myself to my fate, I retired to my room to finish ordering the things I would need to go to where Harry was. I took the little bag made of niffler fur. While reviewing its contents, making sure nothing was missing, I realized that I had stored a substantial amount of preserved food in it. Maybe more than necessary. In addition to a small sphere that in the future he was sure would be very useful.


    Right now I could only wonder how he would react when he learned the truth.


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 Chapter 33 - The boy they lied to - Part 2

    Accompanying Nymphadora to buy has been totally exhausting in addition to pretending to be a girl while doing it. Curiously it seems that Molly Weasley is not completely given up and we met her multiple times throughout the journey that was innesariably long. We were able to buy everything in less than an hour but Nymphadora wanted to try everything.


    Apparently Charles Weasly started studying at the same time as Nymphadora. This is something that I had not taken into consideration but looking at it I can tell that it has more of the Prewetts than the Weasleys. On the other hand, Percy Weasly, even though he''s almost my age, I didn''t like his gaze at all, the way Nymphadora looked. I will have to keep an eye on him.


    When night came my great grandfather and I separated from the rest and walked away. In order not to leave traces, he decided that the best way to get there would be by taking a taxi. I was very surprised by the normal way in which we embarked. But then I thought considering everything he had taught me that using Muggle methods is normal so as not to arouse suspicion.


    We got off the taxi a few blocks before reaching 4 Privet drive. Where my great grandfather used a disillusionment charm and little by little we get closer to the house. It was 11:45 on July 30. While my great-grandfather studied the protective spells I waited while I looked at the rest of the neighborhood. For the moment everything seemed calm.


    But when I took a closer look, I could see how an older woman looked every so often at the house where Harry was. I could assume that this woman was Arabella Figg. It seemed that she made sure nothing happened but she did it with a slightly unnatural insistence. At the moment I remembered the possible reason, she owned 4 cats half kneazle.


    I quickly alerted my great grandfather to the strange behavior of the cats that saw in our direction and we raised a little mental defense. As soon as we did, I could see how the cats calmed down and moved away from the window and next to them was Arabella. They were probably going to rest because they turned off the lights and there was no longer any movement from their house.


    Suddenly I heard ''''Arcas, the barriers will be distorted for 15 minutes. In this time you will be able to enter and leave. Remember to put Muggles to sleep with the potions - you don''t want to have an accident. ''''


    My great-grandfather looked at me very seriously. To which I nodded and prepared. Soon 12 o''clock arrived and my great-grandfather told me. ''''Go.''''


    To make sure nothing was activated I changed my appearance to that of a moth to enter one of the bedroom windows that luckily were open. In this room I found what should be Dudley Dursley, to say chubby would be an understatement. The child seemed inflated like a balloon, he could see how he slept and it was difficult for him to breathe generating snoring that seemed like an a.d.u.l.t.


    I quickly returned to my normal appearance and took the potion out of the bag and let a drop escape through his open mouth. Once this was done I went into the master bedroom. Where I found Petunia and Vernon Dursley. Petunia was a very tall woman with dirty blonde hair. On the other hand Vernon could be said to be the a.d.u.l.t version of Dudley. I also dropped a drop of the potion into their mouths and once I made sure it took effect, I went downstairs.


    I carefully went down the stairs and while I was doing it I could hear some sobs and a small voice saying. ''''Happy Birthday Harry.''''


    The only thing I could do is unlatch the door and say.


    ''''Happy Birthday Harry.''''


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 Chapter 34 - The boy they lied to - Part 3

    Harry was startled to hear someone wish him a happy birthday. Harry quickly hid a little deeper in the cupboard. You could tell that he was scared as he started to say.


    "I''m sorry I didn''t want to wake anyone up." A few tears escaped Harry''s eyes, but he began to try to make as little noise as possible.


    I was very sorry for Harry''s situation. Now that he was closer to him he could see a couple of bruises down his arm. His clothes were too big for him and with a few holes in them. And it was obvious that one of his arms was broken.


    Looking around I realized that the cupboard was full of dust and a few spider webs. His bed was just a dirty mattress thrown on the floor.


    I walked over to Harry and put a hand on his shoulder, he trembled and closed his eyes. So I told him. "Harry, don''t be afraid, I''ve come to see you and see if you''re okay.


    "For the first time Harry noticed me. When he realized that I was not one of those who lived with him, he began to observe me. For many reasons I was wearing a robe that obscured my features.


    ''''Who are you?'''' He asked me.


    ''''In a way we could say that I''m your cousin.'''' I replied.


    He looked at me in disbelief and said. ''''The only cousin I have is Dudley.''''


    I sighed a little and answered me. ''''That''s true,he is your cousin on your mother''s side. I come from your father''s side. It has been difficult to be able to come to see you and I cannot stay long. I know you must have a lot of questions. Come on tell me.''''


    ''''He looked at me sadly and the first thing he asked me was.


    ''''Can I go live with you?''''


    I c.a.r.e.s.sed his hair a bit and with some bitterness I told him. ''''Sorry Harry at this time it is not possible. It''s not that we don''t want you to live with us. But unfortunately a person who has a lot of power has influenced the laws so that you are here with your family closer.''''


    ''''Why would someone do something like that? Why me?'''' He told me with tears in his eyes.


    ''''What do you know about your parents Harry?''''


    He quickly answered me with a bit of doubt. '''' They died in a car accident and my dad was a drunk.


    Harry, your parents didn''t die in an accident. Unfortunately they were killed. Your dad was the heir to one of the noble houses in the wizarding world. Unfortunately he trusted some of the worst possible people, the price was the lives of your parents.


    ''''Why?!! Harry screamed.'''' He was furious, his tears were no longer of sadness but of fury. He wanted to get out of the cupboard and face the Dursleys. I quickly put a hand on the man and said in a serious tone.


    ''''Calm down Harry.'''' It took him several minutes to calm down and despite everything his breathing was still altered.


    ''''Harry I''m telling you all this so you understand what you''re going through. The person who murdered your parents is still alive and the biggest proof is the scar on your forehead. That scar is magical. ''''


    Harry looked at me again a part of him wanted to belive me and part of him didn''t. His innocence that was still there wanted to believe my words, especially I could see how for a few seconds his eyes would shine every time he said the word magic.


    Smiling to myself and discovering how to guide the conversation in a better way, I told him. ''''That''s right Harry, you''re a wizard. I''m sure you''ve already experimented with this especially when you''ve been either very angry or very sad. ''''


    ''''Does magic really exist?'''' Harry told me hopefully. At that I stood in front of Harry and became him. At first Harry freaked out. But quickly curiosity got the better of him and with his hands he began to touch my face while one of his hands was the scar that he had on his head while the other one that I now had.


    While Harry was distracted with my transformation from my bag I took out a small cake and again I said ''''Happy birthday Harry ''''


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 Chapter 35 - The boy they lied to - Final part

    Harry looked at my hands and saw the cake. His eyes were shining and she quickly took a piece and began to eat it while crying. '''' It tastes better than I imagined. '''' He said while eating with one hand and wiping his tears with the other.


    I quickly returned to my usual appearance. And I sat next to him while Harry tried to eat quickly and quietly as if someone was going to take the cake from him.


    '''' You don''t have to worry about your cake being taken away. I gave them a drink to sleep and they won''t wake up for at least 15 more minutes. '''' I told Harry. With this he calmed down a bit and began to eat more normally. I waited for him to finish eating and was surprised Harry managed to eat half the cake.


    At that I sighed and gave Harry the bag. He looked curiously at me first and then at the bag. So I said. ''''It''s for you. This bag is magical and has more space than it appears and also non-magical people cannot see it. Inside you will find preserved food. It is not the best but it will help you not to go hungry as before. It also contains a few potions that will help you when you hurt yourself.''''


    Harry quickly opened the bag and looked inside. When he saw food he was very happy. So he kept the bag in one of the corners to make sure it wouldn''t be seen.


    '''' Harry my time with you is running out. Unfortunately the person who decided you would live here used powerful spells to make sure that no one found you or took you with them. That''s why I can only come see you every year on your birthday. But before I go I have to give you a warning. Never take the bag I gave you out of this house, especially if you are near Arabella Figg. She is watching you at the request of that person so if possible try to interact as little as possible with her.''''


    Harry looked at me surprised and said. ''''But she gives me food from time to time.''''


    I looked at him seriously and told him. ''''If they find out that you have the bag or that someone visited you, they will probably leave you with a relative worse than the Dursleys.''''


    Hearing these words scared Harry. Thanks to this he nodded his head. Again I patted his head and told him. "See you next year Harry."


    He just nodded and settled on his mattress. I quickly left the house in the same way that I had entered.


    Once outside I met my great grandfather. He raised an eyebrow and ask me. ''''And how is he?''''


    Again I sighed and answered him.


    ''''He is very ill both physically and psychologically. He exploded in anger and there was hardly any magical reaction. Apparently what keeps the spells in this house is their own magic. Apparently they are constantly draining it. Besides, his muggle relatives abuse him very seriously. If it weren''t for the magical drainage to which it is subjected I have no doubt that he would have already transformed into an obscurial.''''


    ''''Dumbledore is totally out of control. But it surprises me how he came up with how to deal with the possible transformation.'''' My great grandfather answered me. He sounded tired and thoughtful.


    "I think he already had experience with his sister''s case if what is said is true." I answered a little anguished. Apparently not everything that was said about her was true. Now I wonder how much it was Dumbledore''s influence that left her like this and if her death was really an accident.


    Both my great grandfather and I began to wander in our thoughts. While he analyzed what what we have just discovered would entail. I was thinking about how to make Harry''s stay more bearable. Maybe Kreacher and Harry can have some semblance of relationship at least to keep them company in these difficult times.


    Things were getting darker with Dumbledore. And now my biggest question was. How was it possible that until now I can maintain that mask of the good old man who watches over everyone. Look at the starry sky at night and I am terrified of the difficulties that in a very few years we would have to face.


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 Chapter 36 - The Black Family - Part 1

    It''s been 2 weeks since I first saw Harry. Today Nymphadora will finally go to Hogwarts, the truth is that she is not very excited to go. Together we reviewed the books they asked for and what can I say, they are terrible. They are more history and theory than practice. Literally only the correct use and invocation is theorized. The amount of spells is minuscule too.


    And not to mention the list itself. An impressive number of books are missing that should be used. For example, where is a book on how to use brooms? There is nothing and you expect students to just get on one and use it?


    Even if the teacher were enough to impart knowledge with so many children it would be impossible for the teacher to act in an emergency. And let''s not even talk about clothing. Only 3 robes? If the kids didn''t ruin the 3 robes in the first week using magic I''d be surprised. And why a hat? Who wears a hat these days either way.


    All these totally ridiculous requirements just to generate the illusion of magic for Muggle borns.


    By the way Nymphadora didn''t get her wand from Ollivanders. My great grandfather had an acquaintance who could help you make your own wand. Apparently it is more difficult to make a wand than it seems. From the components to the wood everything is quite expensive. But they are sold at a ridiculous price at Ollivanders.


    Apparently the ministry pays for everything and this is where they put the trace charm on you. That would explain why many times kids destroy Ollivanders'' store destroying wands in the process and he doesn''t care and does not charge you more.


    Apart from that I was able to observe how the process of creating a wand is. Complicated is an understatement. Integrating the magic core with a piece of wood that is magic and fitting it to the young wizard''s magic core is complicated and a slow process. That is why during the creation a few drops of blood are used.


    Changing the subject now that Nymphadora is going to Hogwarts the house feels a bit empty. While walking down one of the corridors I met my great-grandfather who told me. "Arcas, you are old and m.a.t.u.r.e enough to know one of our family''s biggest secrets. Now that your uncle, your aunt and Nymphadora are gone. We will take the opportunity to teach you one of the truths that we have hidden. ''''


    I was surprised that my great-grandfather told me this since he thought he already knew everything there was to know about our family. My great-grandfather motioned for me to follow him to his office and I did.


    Once we arrived he quickly took out his wand and his ring. He cast a spell on his ring and threw it at the wall behind his seat. It quickly seemed to collapse and at the same time began to repair itself. He gestured to me with his hand not to make noise and to follow him quickly.


    We passed through a long dark corridor, dimly lit by magic torches with bluish fire. The further we advanced, the more oppressive the atmosphere felt. An atmosphere of despair began to influence me. My great-grandfather noticed and with his wand he silently summoned a shield on both of them.


    Soon we came to a room that could well pass for a surgical room. In this place you could see wardrobes sealed with chains, some dark fabrics tied with nails to the walls and other larger fabrics also tied. And a single door reinforced and sealed with a magical padlock with a strange inscription.


    Soon I realized that they were all the bonds that were in that room, I was very surprised to see that they were sealing creatures that usually cannot be sealed. And I wondered who is the one behind that door and how it is possible that my family could catch it.


    I looked incredulously at my great-grandfather and he smiled at me when he realized that he already knew what this room was, again he told me to keep quiet when he realized that he had many questions and quickly took a key from his c.h.e.s.t. He inserted that key into the lock of the padlock on the reinforced door while in turn cutting his finger a bit with one of the engravings on that padlock.


    My great-grandfather opened the door and the being I saw left me marked forever.


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 Chapter 37 - The Black Family - Part 2

    I saw a being of great mass behind a transparent barrier. Its body pulsed like a worm as it moved while his movements were very slow and almost nonexistent, life could still be seen in that purulent body. The being was fat and large, it could only be described as a gray worm with arms and for its head, it had what you could say a human head without a face, only a large dark hole.


    When I realized it better, that thing was not only behind a barrier but also had translucent hooks around its entire body, its body pulsed once more and turned what it had as its face towards me and my great grandfather. Suddenly all its mass began to twist rapidly. It seemed that it was breaking and that many hands and faces of different creatures were moving under the skin.


    Quickly its size began to shrink as it grew more and more rotten. Those faces seemed filled with pain inside the creature. While it reached the size of a human and took on a humanoid form. It seemed like it wanted to keep changing his appearance but it just couldn''t do it due to the spells around. Despite this, the creature''s empty face changed and took on the appearance of Sirius.


    He looked at me and said.


    '''' Arcas, son help me. Your great grandfather has me trapped here. He has lied to you and look what he''s doing to me. ''''


    Immediately the creature gave me such repulsion that it made me want to vomit. Luckily my great grandfather''s hand rested on my shoulder and he comforted me as he told me. ''''What you see is what remains of the creature that our ancestors originally used in blood rituals. This is a doppelganger, a being very difficult to identify and even more difficult to kill. ''''


    My great grandfather sighed and sadly looked at the creature. I could not decide if he felt sadness for such a hideous creature or for the fact that he was not able to kill it. If it was true that our ancestors had managed to capture it so long ago to do the initial ritual of our family, that meant that despite all the time it still did not die.


    That means that the resistance of this being was greater than the great majority of creatures not only for resisting so many years but also because it was sure that it had not been fed during all its time here. While I was lost in thought, I heard my great-grandfather''s voice again.


    ''''Our family''s history goes back to the day they managed to capture this doppelganger. We were not that a caravan of magicians looking for a place to settle. As they passed through the Forest of Dean. An orphan approached them and that''s when it all started. ''''


    My great grandfather turned his head towards the doppelganger''s face and I followed his gaze. I watched as his face began to twist into a wince of extreme pain and return to the appearance I originally saw. Again the doppelganger tried to move but could not and became still as when we entered the room. My great-grandfather looked back at me and continued telling me the story.


    ''''As you can see, the doppelganger quickly integrated and began to devour the members of the caravan little by little. As mistrust grew and everyone began to turn against each other. There was a great stroke of luck. The caravan was attacked by a gytrash pack alongside a matriarch. The latter in the chaos began to attack everyone he could and by pure coincidence attacked the doppelganger.''''


    He paused to swallow and look at me carefully and continued narrating


    ''''The doppelganger faced the gytrash matriarch in his true form. The pack quickly went to defend the matriarch and a fierce fight was the result, where the doppelganger was victorious but ended up tired and somewhat injured. ''''


    I could only imagine what a fight would entail between a pack of gytrash and a being of such magnitude could leave.


    ''''Thanks to that, they managed to capture this being. And from that day on the survivors became a family and adopted the surname Black. and after many experiments, they managed to adapt the abilities of the creature in all of them and their descendants.''''


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 Chapter 38 - The Black Family - Part 3

    My great-grandfather, when he finished telling me this, turned and took me to the previous room. Upon returning to this place I began to notice that everything that was sealed maintained a certain internal movement. My great grandfather started talking again.


    ''''Even though the doppelganger was bent in a certain way, as you could see, it is still alive. For many generations, our family looked for a way to identify these beings and destroy them. For years we had no breakthrough until someone came up with experimenting with beings that cannot die in conventional ways.''''


    I quickly turned my head to the hanging dark fabrics and realized what they really were. Just knowing that my family had experimented with lethifolds terrified me. I looked at my great-grandfather who just sighed and nodded. From the movement that I saw from time to time, I could be sure that they were still alive.


    As my mind wandered more and more, I heard my great grandfather again.


    ''''Our family managed to get a few lethifolds. All our attempts to harm them were almost useless, only the patronus charm seemed to have any effect. But this was not enough so they looked for more beings with similar properties. It was difficult for them but they managed to catch a couple of dementors. ''''


    He approached the largest fabrics in the room and stood in front of them observing them. Quickly from the closest, it seemed that he wanted to lift an arm from what now looked like a robe to me. But the attempts were useless and the robe was inert again in a short time.


    The more I saw the dementor the more strange it seemed. Now he understood the aura of oppression of these rooms but that did not explain why he only saw it as a robe and not as a kind of wraith.


    '''' And where is the dementor''s body? '''' I asked my great grandfather.


    Hearing the question, he smiled at me. ''''When they had them together and were able to compare them, they realized that they were not similar, but that they were the same species. They are just in different stages of their life. But when he realized this, a new question arose: why does the dementor feed on emotions, and how it is possible that the lethifold could not.''''


    He answered me as he walked to one of the closets. ''''Then they discovered a creature that also fed on emotions and human flesh. Of all the large number of beings, only one had a predilection for fear and sadness, in addition to eating exclusively human flesh. The boggart was easy to get, no one was afraid of a simple spell and the boggart no longer knew what to do.


    ''''He quickly removed the spell that kept one of the closets closed. The boggart quickly came out of hiding and became several members of our immediate family. All walking with their c.h.e.s.ts held high and with a disgusted face when looking at my great-grandfather. He quickly used the riddikulus spell, transforming them into mere vagabonds. The boggart, seeing that he could not do anything, tried to go back to his closet but my great grandfather was quicker and sealed it.


    Thanks to this, I observed the true appearance of the boggart, and the truth is that this being does not have an appearance. It was just a dark gas flitting around trying to find a place to hide. My great-grandfather and I watched for several minutes as it flew slower and slower and the gas gradually vanished.


    At the end when there was almost nothing left and it was about to be extinguished I heard the highest and most horrible scream, it was almost close to the scream of a mandrake. But the pain and the voice of a baby stood out. This made my skin crawl, the psychological blow I received was greater than I expected, I could feel the sweat running down my back and my breathing ragged.


    It took me several minutes to calm down but for the first time, I looked in terror at the rest of the cabinets. My great grandfather, although he tried to hide it, you could see that various emotions ran through his face.


    He calmed down much faster than I. And he waited that I would finish calming down. To tell me a great truth.


    '''' Boggarts are the result of human cruelty towards a newborn.''''


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 Chapter 39 - The Black Family - Part 4

    The more I discovered about these creatures, the more I was terrified of the implications this carried. Just thinking that a ghost could turn into such a dark and harmful being terrified me. And we were only talking about a newborn, if his ghost could transform so it could happen with the ghost of an a.d.u.l.t. It would turn into some other kind of creature or follow the same path as the dementor.


    To think what could become of Hogwarts if the large number of ghosts that are there were transformed. The more I thought about this the more I disliked the idea because the vast majority of these ghosts had not died a pleasant death so to speak. While my mind wandered into these terrible thoughts, my great grandfather continued his explanation.


    ''''As you may have noticed, the boggart is a kind of ghost, it is because of this that it feeds on emotions, in its case on fear. But it also has a peculiarity that I''m sure you already notice by your look. If the boggart not only feeds on fear since his way of hunting is to transform himself into what the person fears the most and try to get as close as possible. Normally what happens is that that person defends himself or runs away.''''


    My great grandfather said while looking to the closets. He swallowed as if imagining something horrible and said. ''''But there are cases in which the person is paralyzed with terror and what happens is that the boggart gets close enough to drag him to his hiding place. If he succeeds, it will not matter if his hiding place is a simple drawer, he will be able to lock up his victim and then disappear. We don''t know exactly how it consumes it but after a couple of days, the boggart will return to its hiding place and continue to wait for its next victim.''''


    What my great grandfather had just told me would explain many things about these beings. And why they always try to get closer slowly to avoid terrorizing their victim and getting them out of range. With the information he had given me, I was able to deduce what was next. And I told him. "Then the boggart uses fear to weave its mantle as if it were a worm weaving its cocoon."


    He looked at me and laughed to himself realizing how quickly I had understood the process. I could see a bit of pride for me in his eyes, while he kept laughing to himself, he shook his head from side to side and said to me.


    ''''You are almost completely correct. More than a cocoon, what the boggart is creating is a w.o.m.b to finish growing. This process takes him decades since he uses something immaterial to create something clear material that this process is accelerated if he manages to catch a victim, also that is why a boggart when becoming a lethifold is invulnerable to everything except emotions made magic.''''


    My great grandfather quickly walked over to one of the walls where the dark fabrics were, what I now realized were actually the lethifolds that my family had captured, and motioned for me to come closer. He quickly removed one from the wall. The lethifold quickly took on the appearance of a cape that gently levitated. And at a slow pace, it began to try to get away from us.


    Seeing it move was the most curious thing he had ever seen. It was like watching a cartoon ghost move. It only took someone to pull the lethifold to discover that there was nothing under it. At that my great-grandfather took the lethifold in one hand, which made a very poor attempt at defending itself. Possibly for all the time, he was locked up he did not have the strength that was common in these beings when suffocating their prey.


    ''''Look closely inside to see a slit. You could say that that slit is the mouth of the lethifold. '''' Once I saw inside my grandfather put the lethifold back on the wall. This twisted trying to escape again but did not succeed and hung again


    "This is the shell of a dementor."


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 Chapter 40 - The Black Family - Final Part

    This creature was becoming more and more disturbing. To think that his cape was actually a shell. My great grandfather allowed me to touch it and it felt almost like silk, despite the deplorable and dirty appearance of the fabric, you could feel the great resistance it had.


    As I took it more firmly, the cloth seemed to want to wrap my hand. My first reaction was to get scared to which my great grandfather laughed at me. Curiosity quickly got the better of me and I allowed it to wrap itself around my arm.


    Quickly my arm was seen under a sleeve that looked like a dementor''s without being rotten. Although the idea of ??wearing a dementor''s cape seemed tempting to me, I quickly began to feel pain in the nerves in my arm. I removed my arm from the fabric with a swift movement, and I could see some red dots on it.


    These disappeared quickly as a feeling of weakness invaded my arm. While trying to understand what had just happened, my great grandfather said to me.


    ''''You must remember that the cloak was once part of a wraith, although it was already destroyed some of its properties remained on the fabric that it used for so long.''''


    He hung up the dementor''s cloak and motioned for me to follow him, we approached a door that I hadn''t noticed until now, he slowly opened the door. Behind this door, I could see a surgical table. On the sides large glass containers filled with green and yellow liquids and in each of these containers what looks like a human torso.


    I could only look at this place with curiosity and when I looked closely at one of the torsos I could see that his face did not have defined features. It was like watching a child''s attempt to make a face out of clay. Some empty sockets filled with rotting meat, a mouth that was nothing more than a dark hole without teeth, empty of any organ.


    Looking down the face, a half-gnawed neck could be seen where the spine protruded from the flesh. Shoulders with bones and protrusions of bones that shouldn''t be there, arms weathered like they''ve been rotting for years. But the most outstanding thing was how the spine continued long until it passed the length of what should be normal legs.


    ''''Impressive isn''t it?'''' I listened to my side. This startled me since for a moment I had forgotten that I was accompanied in that room. My great grandfather when he saw my face laughed a little to himself and said to me.


    ''''I also had the same reaction the first time I was in this place.''''


    No wonder he had gone through the same thing too. Seeing so closely the true appearance of a dementor was something terrible but incredible. A being so dark and at the same time so regrettable.


    Quickly I returned to observe the dementor that was dissected, it was simply fascinating to see how little by little it began to imitate the human structure. While I was lost in my thoughts. My great grandfather said.


    ''''Although the dementors here are dead, you must be very careful when encountering one. Due to the blood that runs in us, these beings have a very particular fixation on the members of our family. They will do their best to devour as much of our emotions as possible and when they can''t take it anymore, they will try to use their kiss. You must bear in mind that unlike the vast majority of magicians, dementors will not kiss you directly but will try to extract your soul from your body and then consume it.''''


    Hearing this I couldn''t help but raise an eyebrow and remember a certain scene. The good thing was that now I knew that, unlike most people I would have more time to defend myself from these beings, the bad thing was knowing that they would rather attack me than anyone else. Sometimes the advantage comes with a disadvantage.}


    I couldn''t help but sigh before saying.


    ''''Our roots are so deep and dark. That only by looking at the sky and remembering the stars that were before us can we move on.''''

 Chapter 41 - A small cruel lie

    ''''Arthur, can you come to help me move some things?'''' A middle-aged woman''s voice was heard coming from the entrance of a house. Soon the voice of the woman was heard again


    ''''Arthur come right now.'''' Footsteps were quickly heard coming from inside the house from the second floor. ''''I''m coming mom'''' Quickly a boy of about 11 years old ran down the stairs. He had short blond hair, blue eyes that showed a lot of intelligence, and a pair of thin glasses.


    ''''You are finally here. Now help me put all this in the fridge.'''' His mother said. Arthur quickly began to carry everything to the kitchen. Even though he was a young boy, it could be seen that he had considerable strength.


    While he was helping his mother, the entrance of the house was heard once again, this time a man''s voice was heard. ''''I''m home.'''' Arthur''s mother recognized the voice and went quickly to the entrance. ''''Maxell you are finally home. Come quickly and help me and Arthur put things away.''''


    A sigh was heard followed by ''''Here I go Stella. Let me put my things away first.'''' Soon his footsteps were heard, when he got to the kitchen he said. ''''Arthur'''' to which the boy replied '''' Dad ''''. They both looked at each other''s faces and sighed.


    Don''t make those faces. As soon as we finish ordering this I will prepare dinner. '''' The small family of 3 continued with this task almost in silence. After several minutes of silence in the monotonous task, a click was heard from one of the windows. This startled everyone in the kitchen and even more so when the click was repeated.


    Both Maxwell and Stella stood in front of their son and looked out the window. In this, there was a very large owl staring at them. This startled the family especially because of the owl''s insistence on touching the window with its peck.


    Maxwell took one of the kitchen brooms and slowly approached the window with the intention of scare the owl. This did not seem to please the owl, who more insistently continued pecking at the window. Stella could only watch as she held her son in her hands. Maxwell, seeing that he could not scare the owl, decided to go for something more direct and hit the owl.


    He carefully opened the window as he prepared the broom to hit the owl. But as soon as the window was opened a little the owl with unthinkable agility for its size went into the kitchen and began to flutter across the ceiling to finally drop a letter directly on the table. Maxwell started chasing the owl through the kitchen.


    On the other hand, both Stella and Arthur focused their gazes on the letter. This lasted a short time before Stella''s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to see what she said. Arthur who was still next to his mother also saw the content.


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    HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY


    Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore


    (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,


    Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)


    Dear Mr. Arthur Millers,


    We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.


    The term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.


    Yours sincerely, Minerva McGonagall


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    While Stella was checking the main page again. Arthur began to see that there were 2 additional pages. In the second was a long list of school supplies. Which didn''t make much sense to him. But curiously there was an additional page in which it said.


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    Dear Mr. Arthur Millers,


    We are very sorry that this letter had to arrive in this way. Unfortunately due to an administrative error, we have not been able to send a member of the faculty with the time necessary to be able to explain the meaning of this letter. For this reason, the Deputy Headmistress in person will approach your home tomorrow to give you the necessary information. We regret that your letter was delayed in this way just 2 days before the start of the school term. With the sincerest apologies Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore.


    Arthur read the third-page several times until at one point he realized that his mother was behind him reading it too. His mother told his father to leave the owl and come see the letter that had arrived. This is a moment of frustration almost broke one of the lights trying to reach the owl which hooted as a mockery. This made Stella give him a serious look which quickly lowered her head and went to see the letter.


    After several minutes they both looked at their son and said to him. I do not trust this at all but we have no choice but to wait for this McGonagall to really know what this is all about.


    Once the owl heard this hoot again and retired through the same window from which it had entered. They all looked at the window in surprise. Arthur''s parents stayed in the kitchen talking about the incident, so distracted they were that they forgot there were still things to put away. Arthur silently retired to his room. Once in this he closed the door carefully and said.


    ''''Fomsey''''


    Out of nowhere Fomsey appeared while saying. "Young Master Arcas. Fomsey is a good elf. Fomsey hears the call.''''


    Arthur quickly began to change his appearance to regain his true form revealing Arcas Black. Fomsey looked incredibly happy to have received the call from Arcas.


    ''''Fomsey tell my great grandfather that it worked and that I received a letter from Hogwarts. Looks like I will attend after all. ''''


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 Chapter 42 - small delay

So to keep it short there was a thunderstorm in the morming and the router burn out so there will be a small delay guys. Btw first time there is a thunderstorm like that on my country

 Chapter 42 - Infiltration, lies and deception - Part 1

    Fomsey''s face lit up and as she nodded she quickly disappeared. And although she was no longer in the room, it could be heard in the distance. ''''Fomsey is a good elf. Fomsey will tell the master.''''


    Arcas was exhausted and promptly collapsed on the bed in the room. His lost gaze stared at the ceiling as he tried to relax a bit. So far he had never been so long doing something like what he had started to do with this poor Muggle family.


    Although he felt great sorrow to alter the memories of this couple in this way, Arcas knew that it was something necessary for the survival of his family. His gaze was still lost on the ceiling and he could only sigh to try to remove the great guilt he felt.


    ''''So close to being able to go to Hogwarts. It only remains to talk to McGonagall and not show her anything suspicious.'''' Arcas thought.


    Once again he began to remember the day his great-grandfather informed him that he would have to go to Hogwarts but he could not go in the normal way so to speak. Unfortunately, all this because Nymphadora was being watched very carefully and could not explore the castle and know what was really happening in this place.


    The only information that she had been able to obtain is that there was a very strong misappropriation of the money, in which it was being spent, it totally escaped all the information that she had been able to obtain. Also, the small number of teachers was ridiculous compared to the number of students in this place. And what they taught was minuscule compared to what she had learned. Everything she had been taught so far at Hogwarts was nothing like what she had learned in just 3 months under the tutelage of my great-grandfather.


    In her words "The castle is falling apart and only gives the illusion that it is still working properly."


    When my great-grandfather asked her what she meant by this, she replied. ''''Some classrooms are hardly used, much of the castle is sealed, and what strikes me the most are the stairs that move in random ways changing places for no reason. They can''t seem to control this.''''


    Nymphadora''s face grimaced with her mouth as she thought what else she could say to my great-grandfather and then she lit up her face and said. "And above all the forest is now totally forbidden."


    To my surprise, this is what shocked my great-grandfather the most. His face was filled with surprise and disbelief. He quickly told Nymphadora that he understood that she could go to rest while he conversed with me. She simply nodded and made a movement with her shoulders.


    As was customary, he motioned me with his eyes to follow him, this time we went to the room with the family portraits. Once in this room, we quickly went to the portrait of Phineas Nigellus Black. My angry great-grandfather started calling him.


    ''''Phineas, Phineas !! What is happening.''''


    Suddenly, a smart-looking wizard with black hair, dark eyes, a pointed beard, and thin eyebrows appeared in the portrait. "Silence child, you could be the current head of the family but I will not accept that you shout my name like that." Phineas Black said with some anger.


    My great-grandfather responded angrily, his voice loaded with many emotions. ''''I am the patriarch of the family and you will not tell me what to call you even if you are my ancestor now tell me. What''s going on at Hogwarts?''''


    Phineas tried to look away and in a voice that was in great pain, he said. ''''You know very well that I can''t say anything about what happens at Hogwarts. We are all magically bound to say nothing and help the current director. Because you think I''d rather pretend to be asleep or just not be in that painting.''''


    My great-grandfather looked to the side with a face of resignation. Phineas also showed some pain, unable to help at all. As Phineas averted his gaze he became aware of Arcas'' presence. He settled into his chair and began to watch him carefully.


    "Child you have not introduced me to your companion." He said in a calculating voice.

 Chapter 43 - Infiltration, lies and deception - Part 2

    My great-grandfather when he started listening to Phineas almost choked on his words. The words he was about to say caught in his throat and he coughed to try to hide it. He quickly looked at me and said. "Phineas this is Arcas Black the current heir to our family."


    ''''Hmm? Did you have another child?'''' Phineas asked my great-grandfather back. As he looked at him he raised an eyebrow and looked at him carefully.


    ''''What? No, of course not. Since Melania died I have not been with anyone else.'''' My great-grandfather answered, startled. My great-grandfather cleared his throat and replied.


    "He is Sirius''s son."


    This answer surprised Phineas who stopped concentrating on my great-grandfather and began to stare with great intensity. After a few seconds, he told me. "Child, show me what you can do."


    After these words came out of his mouth, the atmosphere of the room changed. Looking sideways I could see that all the paintings had a family member and even if they tried to avoid it, a certain murmur could be heard among them. In response, I looked at my great-grandfather. He just looked at me in response and nodded.


    Then I started to change my appearance quickly I started by changing to several normal animals and some magical ones. The more he shapeshifted, the louder the murmurs became.


    ''''Is that all?'''' Phineas said upon seeing me. After saying that the murmurs stopped and I could only stare at him. In that my appearance changed again. Now he had the appearance of Phineas. This surprised all the cadres. What were murmurs before were now understandable words.


    A little laugh escaped my great-grandfather. Phineas looked at him again while raising an eyebrow. I quickly understood why my great-grandfather laughed, so I looked at him and nodded my head. I returned to my normal appearance and began to adopt my shadowy form.


    Once I show this look a general stir throughout the room. I could see Phineas startled. The general surprise was so great that some of the paintings were heard breaking glass. ''''A true Black.'''' It was what was heard the most among all the voices. Although you could also hear it. '''' That was my last glass goblet. '''' A sad voice was heard.


    Hearing that all the voices stopped. And they looked at a painting in the background. A couple of minutes passed and a general laugh began. While everyone laughed Phineas looked at my great grandfather and said. ''''Enough.'''' At that, all the voices stopped and the seriousness of the room returned. Phineas looked at me again and then at my great-grandfather and in a very proud voice said.


    "It seems that our family will rise again."


    On my great-grandfather''s face for a moment you could see the pride he felt when hearing these words from Phineas. But this quickly went back into hiding and he said again.


    ''''About Hogwarts. What can we do?'''' Phineas sighed and said.


    ''''I can''t do much and neither can you. But maybe little Arcas can do something.''''


    At that, a compartment that was under the painting of Phineas opened showing a small notebook. ''''Take it. Maybe I can''t do anything but my old self thought that maybe that information would be useful one day.'''' Phineas said looking at the notebook.


    My great-grandfather nodded. With his eyes, he told me it was time to go and I just nodded. As we were leaving my great-grandfather stood up and said.


    ''''Thanks, grandpa.''''


    ''''Go at once child. I''m already tired of all this, I''ll get some sleep.'''' Phineas replied. Quickly my great-grandfather and I walked the corridors of the house until we reached his study where he sat behind his desk and began to review the notebook.


    His face quickly showed many emotions but the one that stood out the most was surprise. Then he told me. "It seems there is a way for you to go to Hogwarts without putting yourself in danger."


    In that, he showed me that the notebook talked about the book that registered the young wizards who could attend Hogwarts. And what he said in a way surprised me but it had logic. The book did not record every wizard at birth, it recorded how chaotic magic was and when it was used for the first time.


    That is why the sons of magicians were not automatically registered. And some parents despaired when their children did not show signs of magic. On the other hand, when a Muggle-born wizard showed some kind of magic for the first time, the book recognized it and gave a signal.


    This made perfect sense to me since otherwise it would be very easy to track down any magician with such a book. On the other hand, recognizing the chaotic nature of a child''s magic was something more feasible.

 Chapter 44 - Infiltration, lies and deception - Final Part

    Without realizing it, I had fallen asleep when I lost myself in my thoughts. Luckily I had secured the door and no one saw me in my true appearance. I was just getting up when I heard a knock at the door of the house. I quickly changed my appearance and prepared to deal with McGonagall.


    I left the room and hurried down the stairs to arrive just in time when Stella and Maxwell opened the door. While the door was opened I could see a tall woman with dark hair that was turning gray little by little, she had a serious look and without trying to hide it, bring a long robe.


    ''''Good morning Mr. and Mrs. Millers. I am Professor McGonagall, sorry for the delay and for having to send an owl with your son''s acceptance letter to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Usually one of the teachers would personally deliver the letter but there was an error and it was delayed in being sent.'''' She said with a serious voice.


    While she was looking at us, she also added ''''I know you must have a lot of questions and I will be happy to answer them.''''


    Maxwell immediately asked. ''''What is the meaning of this? At no time did we apply our son to this school. And the owl what happens with that? Who sent such a letter? '''' McGonagall immediately looked directly at Maxwell and answered him in a stern yet congenial tone.


    ''''Your son from the moment he was born has been accepted into our school. Concerning the owl, it is the traditional way that wizards communicate. And I know what you are both thinking that it is a scam where they will only teach your son cheap tricks but I can assure you that the magic is totally real. And I''m sure Arthur knows what I mean.'''' She finished saying as her gaze turned to me.


    Stella immediately turned to see me and with a worried tone asked me. ''''What is she referring to, Arthur?''''


    At that I began to look at McGonagall and change my gaze towards Stella, lowering my eyes a little and pretending a nervous tone, I said.


    ''''A couple of days ago I was in my room lying on my bed and I wanted a book from the shelf but I didn''t want to get up. I was so frustrated for wanting the book that I closed my eyes and was about to resign myself to get up but suddenly the book appeared at my side. I didn''t say anything because I thought maybe I was imagining it. Sorry if I didn''t tell you anything.''''


    ''''Oh, young Arthur apparently made use of the summing charm. Impressive I must say.'''' McGonagall added as she raised an eyebrow.


    ''''Summoning charm?'''' Said Maxwell


    ''''Let me show you.'''' Immediately McGonagall pulled out her wand and pointed at one of the chairs she said.


    ''''Accio chair.''''


    The chair under terrifying speed flew towards McGonagall and when it looked like it was about to hit her it stopped. Then she took the chair and sat on it. You could see a small smile on his face when seeing the faces of Maxwell and Stella who were between terrified and surprised. I immediately pretended this surprised me and told her.


    ''''Can I do the same?'''' To which she replied.


    ''''Of course. By studying at Hogwarts you will learn this and much more.''''


    Then she pointed to the table in the kitchen and transformed it into a pig. The pig had a surprised and confused face. The faces of Maxwell and Stella showed a similar confusion. Maxwell, being the bravest of the 2, approached the pig that used to be a table and touched it close to the mouth by the nose. The pig responded with a sniff and wail at Maxwell''s hand which startled him.


    Maxwell had a face through which many emotions passed, especially when he saw the saliva that the pig had left him. Stella hiding behind Maxwell also decided to touch the pig but after seeing what he did to Maxwell, she decided that it was best to use a spoon which the pig snatched from her and began to nibble.


    ''''I hope this was proof enough. And I hope they allow young Arthur to be a part of our school. I know it''s hard to accept. But I hope you understand what this means. Also due to the great mistake that was made with the sending of the letter. This first year the director has authorized us to cover the expenses due to the little time that young Arthur has to decide.''''