Aftermath Of Abandonment ✔ - Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Harry's P.O.V:
I remember feeling like my mind was in turmoil as I sat in the dimly lit tent. I couldn't believe what had just happened. To think that my two closest friends, whom I trusted more than anyone else, had turned against me was a betrayal that cut deep. We had been through so much together over the past six years, facing danger and adversity side by side, only for them to accuse me of withholding information about the Horcruxes. Their accusations stung, mainly because I had been open and honest about not having a solid plan. It was excruciating to realise that the foundation of trust between us had been shattered.
I can understand how hurtful it must have been for me to feel abandoned by my friends Ron and Hermione. It seemed like our friendship was never the same after the Triwizard Tournament, and it was harsh, feeling like the third wheel in the trio. I downplayed my intelligence for years and tried to maintain our friendship, only to feel they didn't genuinely value it. It's a painful realisation, but I know I deserve friends who appreciate me for who I am.
I've been keeping a secret for so long. Concealed within the pages of Quidditch magazines and other things, I devoured every piece of information about the wizarding world while hiding that I was the Heir of a pure-blood family. Sirius named me, and Blood adopted me as his Heir, acknowledging me as his childhood son, right before my parents. This was all kept hidden from Albus, who was already suspicious of me, and it worked out in our favour as Albus unknowingly kept the inheritance a secret.
I was oblivious to the duties of being an heir to Dumbledore and Weasley's, but not anymore. They will soon see me wielding my power, status, fame, and wealth to seek justice against them and anyone who wronged me. But before that, I must put an end to the snake-faced dark lord who took the lives of my parents and was responsible for the death of my godfather, once and for all.
I took a parchment and a quill to write down what I knew about Horcruxes. My determination and preparedness were evident in every stroke of the quill. I have a strong instinct that one of the Horcruxes is at Gringotts. Another one is at Hogwarts because Tom always felt Hogwarts was his first home, just as he felt for himself. There's a possibility that there's a Horcrux hidden by one of the faithful Death Eaters, maybe Bellatrix. Also, I believe he handed his diary to his other faithful follower, Lucius Malfoy. Lastly, one was destroyed by Dumbledore, which was the Gaunt ring, meaning two are already gone. My strategic thinking and intelligence are guiding me in this crucial task.
He needs to consider those two items carefully. The locket belongs to the Slytherin family, the diary is his first journal, and the ring is a family heirloom connected to his grandfather, Marvolo Gaunt. Also, Nagini is his familiar. He's ruled out making a horcrux out of Gryffindor due to his pride, so he's considering creating Horcruxes from items associated with Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. Whenever he thinks about Ravenclaw, rumours about the lost diadem come up. Therefore, he feels Tom will use the Diadem as one of them and hide it in Hogwarts. He also plans to place the last one in Gringotts, connected to Hufflepuff, so he must contact the Goblins. In addition to this, as he prepares to take on his lordship and the associated responsibilities, he knows he needs a solid plan. This plan is a set of actions and a carefully crafted strategy to ensure his immortality and power.
Third P.O.V:
Harry was relentlessly determined to end the war with minimal bloodshed as his priority and was confident in his chances of survival. He reached out to his elf companions and the Black family elf Kreacher, seeking their assistance in a specific task.
Harry called out to Dobby, the loyal Elf who always stayed in the shadows to protect him from harm.
"Dobby, did you hear me?" Harry asked as Dobby popped into existence.
"Yes, Master Harry, Dobby is here," the Elf responded.
"I just wanted to express my gratitude, Dobby. Thank you for always looking out for me, especially for keeping quiet while I'm at Privet Drive, so I don't get into more trouble with my less-than-friendly relatives. Do you understand, Dobby?" Harry inquired. Dobby nodded in agreement.
"I can assist Master Harry with his request," Dobby replied, and Harry's face lit up with a smile.
"Great. Please bring Winky to me. If she's still unattached and needs a family to care for, I will take her in as a Family elf. At the same time, you can be my Elf, and together, you both will serve as the Head elves for the Potter Family," Harry explained. Dobby promptly disappeared to fetch Winky.
"Kreacher," Harry said, his voice dripping with disdain and bitterness. The mere presence of the elf reminded him of the loss of his godfather and the role the elf had played in it, along with that of Severus Snape, whom Harry was determined to hold accountable.
"Master Called, Blood Traitor," grumbled the repulsive, unkempt house elf to himself.
"Silence, Kreacher," Harry snapped, his tone cutting through the air and causing the elf to fall into an immediate hush.
"As the new Master of this household, I demand to know why the House is deplorable, Kreacher. You are a house elf of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Black. This residence should be gleaming and immaculate. Do you believe your Mistress would have tolerated such squalor? It is a disgrace. I would not tolerate such a despicable elf. The others would receive clothing much sooner than you can imagine," Harry declared, a smirk playing on his lips as Kreacher began to pull at his ears in distress as a form of self-punishment.
"No Clothes! No Clothes!. Please, Master. Kreacher will clean, Kreacher will make House of Black Perfect," Kreacher said frantically.
"Remember Kreacher, disobey me; I will behead you and throw your remains in the sea that surrounds Azkaban. Keeping your age in mind, I will hire new elves for House Black so that they can help you, and you will train them according to Black family holdings, traditions, and needs," Harry ordered.
"Kreacher will do as Master asked," Kreacher said and stood aside to take new elves with him. Harry waits for Dobby and Winky to arrive.
"Master Harry, Dobby has brought Winky," Dobby announced, and Harry gazed at the elf, who appeared unwell and disheveled. Harry felt a pang of despair at Winky's condition.
"Master Harry wants to form a bond with Winky? Dobby says so. If Master Harry wishes to bond, what are the terms?" Winky inquired. Harry took a deep breath before summoning the free elves to appear before him.
Nearly fifty of them materialized as he called for the free elves, leaving Harry shocked and taken aback by their sheer number.
Harry gathered everyone's attention and addressed them, "I need free house elves to help manage my properties. Some of these properties have elves who require assistance. Therefore, I am offering to bind you to the Most Ancient & Noble House of Potter & Black. Once I assess the requirements of each property, I will assign you accordingly. Are you all willing to form this bond with me and my family?" The response was overwhelmingly positive, with every elf willing to bond with Harry.
Dobby respectfully asked for clarification on the terms, to which Harry responded, "My terms are simple: be honest and loyal to me and my bloodlines. Take good care of yourselves and refrain from punishing yourselves. If you make a mistake, come and talk to me about it. Additionally, I can provide compensation and time off if you prefer, or we can proceed with the traditional bonding. The choice is yours. What do you prefer?" Each elf opted for the traditional bonding.
After the bonding process, Harry assigned twenty-five elves to Potter Manor and twenty to Black Manor and requested the remaining five, along with Kreacher, to stay at Grimmauld Place to assist him. The elves were ready and eager to begin their new tasks, showing their dedication to Harry.
Once the newly freed Elves departed, Harry questioned Dobby, Winky, Kreacher, and his other Personal Elf, his nanny Effy, who had cared for him since he was a baby. He had spent his early years in Potter Manor with his parents before relocating to Godric's Hollow at Dumbledore's urging.
"Tell me, Dobby, what is the current situation at Hogwarts?" Harry inquired, prompting a look of distress and sadness on Dobby's face as he wrung his hands.
"Master Harry, Bad Headmaster Snape is subjecting children to torture with the assistance of the Carrow Twins and forbids Elves from providing food to the students, except for those in the Snake House of students of 6-7 years," Dobby reported. A tense silence followed, during which Harry's magic surged uncontrollably before he managed to rein it in.
"Dobby, ensure that every student is provided with meals at all times in their dorms without them speaking to one another about it. Additionally, begin investigating the whereabouts of any Muggle-born prisoners and provide me with their locations. I will give further instructions once these tasks are completed," Harry instructed.
"Dobby will do as master asked," Dobby affirmed before disappearing with a pop.
"From this moment forward, Winky, I need you to take responsibility for maintaining the upkeep of Godric's Hollow. Once I reclaim it from the Ministry's control tonight, I want it no longer designated as a National Monument. Also, please bring me breakfast and lunch using our bond to track me. On the other hand, Effy will be responsible for bringing me dinner every night, as I've decided that you should gradually begin cleaning the Chamber of Secrets in your spare time. Furthermore, I need you to start harvesting the Basilisk I defeated and prepare it for sale to the Goblins. I will discuss this with them tonight," he commanded Winky with unmistakable authority.
"Yes, Master Harry. I will carry out your instructions," Winky said before disappearing. Harry then turned to Kreacher, who had remained silent until now.
Harry instructed Kreacher to retrieve all the items that Molly Weasley had thrown out of the House of Black and thoroughly clean the space. He wanted the house completely renovated, with no trace of dark magic. He also asked Kreacher to store all the family heirlooms in the basement once everything was settled. Harry mentioned that he would take care of sorting out the heirlooms and requested that the house be renovated according to the preferences of Andromeda Tonks (nee Black) and her family, as she would be reintegrated into the family once the remodeling was complete. Additionally, Harry asked Kreacher to prepare the Marauder's Cottage as a family home for his honorary uncle, Remus Lupin, and to prepare the Black Chateau as a dowry for Nymphadora Black, soon to be Nymphadora Lupin (nee Tonks). Kreacher eagerly accepted the tasks assigned to him and promptly disappeared to carry them out.
"Effy, I need you to do a few things for me. First, contact Madam Malkin with my measurements and let her know I'll provide you with my entire wardrobe. Then, head over to Knockturn Alley and visit the wand maker. When you're there, use "Shedding the Skin" to tell him I sent you. He'll provide you with two custom-made wands with basilisk hide holsters. Once you have the wands, return here and closely watch Bellatrix Black. It's time for the House of Black and Potter to rise in power and politics. After you've handed me the wands and a few new clothing items from my wardrobe, contact the goblin king and arrange a private meeting with him. Also, watch for any Orders meetings, and let me know when they occur. I'll temporarily entrust the Grimmauld House to the Order of Chickens," Harry instructed, causing Effy's eyes to widen in surprise.
Harry contemplated the events that led to him discovering his inheritance during the summer of his second year. He vividly remembered staying at the Leaky Cauldron and the incident with his aunt. He also recalled suspecting Molly, Ginny, and Albus of plotting against him, but he was determined not to fall into their manipulative schemes. In his fifth year, he discreetly retook his O.W.L.S, outperforming Hermione with an impressive 16 O.W.L.S. At the time, he felt guilty for keeping his activities secret from his friends, but looking back, he realized it was necessary to protect their friendship. His thoughts were interrupted by Effy.
"Master, I have brought the clothes and wands you requested, and Mistress Bella will be in Knockturn Alley in a week. Additionally, the goblin king has provided you with a Portkey. The password to activate it is "Cunningness," He requested your presence in his office at midnight tonight. I will return shortly with your dinner," Effy informed.
"Effy, please ensure that you leave a few pairs of muggle clothes for me and take the rest back. Set them in the Main suite of Potter Manor and keep me updated on the progress of the house. Additionally, I'd like you to redecorate the Master Suite room according to my taste. You will find the portraits of my parents and Sirius in the Potter family Vault, along with photos of my childhood and Hogwarts. Please decorate the house with them and remove Lady Black's portraits, which you can give to Kreacher in honor of his Mistress," Hadrian instructed. Effy nodded in acknowledgement and disappeared. Later that night, Harry landed with a thud in the office of Goblin King Ragnork.
"Mr. Potter," Ragnork began, his tone solemn, "to verify your identity, I require three drops of your blood." Harry understood the importance of this request; with a war raging outside, accurate identification was crucial. He was confident they would be meticulous in their verification process.
After Harry placed his blood on the parchment, the writing revealed a name he had only recently discovered: Hadrian James Sirius Aries Potter-Black. Until then, he had only known himself and been known as Harry James Potter.
"Now that your identity as Mr. Potter is confirmed, what brings you here?" Ragnork inquired, unable to completely conceal his curiosity.
"King Ragnork, I am here to assert my lordships. I request a thorough examination of all my accounts, which are regularly updated, and a comprehensive inventory of the properties and businesses under my ownership. Additionally, I require a complete examination by a goblin healer. I believe an artefact in Lady Lestrange's vault belongs to the Dark Lord. I suspect it contains a fragment of his soul, crafted to ensure his immortality on this earth," said Hadrian. This declaration immediately put King Ragnork on high alert, as it revealed the presence of the wretched piece in his bank right under his nose all these years.
"Sure, we can claim your lordships, and I'll get Healer Ironclaw to come in immediately and perform the scan. However, I'm skeptical about trusting a wizard like Mr. Potter regarding something as serious as a horcrux. Why should we believe in something so unbelievable?" he asked, clearly showing his doubts.
"King Ragnork, I'm not asking you to believe me without proof. I'm asking you to confirm it first and give me a chance to destroy it so that I can Kill that snake-faced bastard for once and all," Hadrian replied. Meanwhile, Healer Ironclaw entered inside.
Upon receiving instructions from King Ragnork, Hadrian expressed his gratitude and carefully adhered to the Ironclaw's directions. He reclined on the intricately carved bed as Ironclaw examined his body comprehensively. With fluid and precise hand movements, Ironclaw conjured a lengthy parchment that unveiled the accumulated damage to Hadrian's body over the years. Meanwhile, a group of goblins was swiftly dispatched to the Lestrange vault to meticulously verify the information provided by Hadrian, ensuring a thorough process.
Ironclaw reassured Mr. Potter that Madam Pomfrey had successfully healed the damage done to his body over the years, so there was no need to worry about that. Ironclaw also mentioned a spell that could correct his eyesight. However, Ironclaw expressed concern about the scar on Mr. Potter's forehead, indicating that it contained a foreign soul that had manifested there. Ironclaw suggested that their curse breaker could remove it. Additionally, Ironclaw informed Mr Potter that his parents placed glamour on him when he was just a year old, which he could remove if he wished. This revelation made Mr. Potter realize that the connection between him and the Dark Lord was due to the soul piece in his scar, which had been attached to him on the night his parents died.
"Ironclaw, please remove the scar and dispel the glamours. Also, I perform the spell to correct my eyesight. Additionally, I informed Ragnork that I require a cash card that can be used in both worlds without requiring me to visit repeatedly. Ensure that the name on the card is Aries James Evans," Hadrian instructed, fully aware that he would be unconscious when they destroyed the soul piece.
After dozing off for a couple of hours, Hadrian awoke to find that he no longer needed his glasses to see clearly. The freedom from his glasses made him feel elated and empowered to access his magical abilities easily. Feeling rejuvenated and sharp, he caught sight of his reflection in the mirror next to his bed and was stunned by what he saw. His appearance now resembles a perfect blend of James Potter, Lily Potter, and Sirius Black. Standing at a height of around 6'1 or 6'2, with high cheekbones, a pale complexion, and silky raven black hair cascading down to his shoulders, he had inherited a lithe build from his father and godfather, making him the epitome of his parents' best features. His thoughts were interrupted when Ragnork strode in with a stern expression, carrying a stack of files containing detailed audits of his vaults, which he promptly handed over to Hadrian.
"Mr. Potter, you are correct. There is indeed a horcrux located in the Lestrange vault. However, by our bank policy, we cannot release it without explicit authorization from the Lestrange family's Lord or another designated member to transfer it to you," Ragnork stated. Hadrian's expression suddenly brightened, and he began grinning ecstatically, reminiscent of a Cheshire cat.
Upon addressing King Ragnork, Hadrian expressed his desire to assert his Lordships. He explained that he could claim the Lestrange vault by annulling Lestrange Heir's marriage. In response, King Ragnork swiftly snapped his fingers, conjuring five rings before them. At that moment, Hadrian officially claimed the Lordships of Potter, Gryffindor, Peverell, Slytherin, and Black.
"I, Hadrian James Sirius Aries Potter-Black, as the Lord of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Black, officially disown Bellatrix Lestrange nee Black. She brought dishonour to our house by marrying Lord Lestrange and showing allegiance to the self-proclaimed Dark Lord, a half-blood. Additionally, her actions include the murder of a previous head of our house. Therefore, I annul her marriage with Lord Lestrange and reclaim any dowry. So I declare, So mote it Be."
"I, Hadrian James Sirius Aries Potter-Black, as the current Lord of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Black, publicly renounce any association with Narcissa Malfoy nee Black, a member of the House of Black. I formally annul her marriage to Lord Malfoy because she shows deference to a self-proclaimed Dark Lord who is of mixed blood. I also disown Heir Draco Lucius Malfoy-Black, the son of the House of Black, and request the return of any provided dowry. This decision is final and binding."
I, Hadrian James Sirius Aries Potter-Black, the Lord of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Black, at this moment, declare the reinstatement of Andromeda Tonks nee Black, the daughter of the House of Black, along with her husband Theodore Tonks and their daughter Nymphadora Tonks nee Black. I command it, so mote it be," Hadrian immediately sensed a shift in magic as Mother Magic approved of his actions. Shortly after, Ragnork brought a cup to Hadrian, and in the next moment, Hadrian used Gryffindor's sword to pierce the cup, which he had summoned after claiming the lordship ring of the House of Lions.
"Thank you for your cooperation, King Ragnork. However, I have one final request," Hadrian said.
"Ragnork inquired with interest, "What is it, Lord Potter-Black-Peverell-Slytherin-Gryffindor?"
"Your Majesty, I am seeking a unique opportunity. Do you have access to a time chamber or a time turner where I can dedicate a significant period to honing the skills I should have developed in my youth? I aim to master dueling and other magical disciplines, intending not to return to Hogwarts after the war. My only condition is that I do not experience the effects of ageing during my time in the chamber. I am willing to meet any financial requirements," Hadrian stated, displaying his unwavering determination.
"Lord Potter-Black, normally, we avoid getting involved in such matters. However, you provided valuable information about Horcruxes, so I must reciprocate. There's a time chamber located in Gringotts. If you spend a year inside, only one day will pass in the outside world. Come with me, and Griphook will supply you with the necessary materials," Ragnork explained to Hadrian, who then accompanied him.
Over the next nine days, he dedicated himself to intensive training within a chamber that operated on a time scale nine times faster than the outside world. During this time, he immersed himself in studying magical and non-magical subjects, delving into the intricacies of the Lord and Heir's responsibilities and profoundly immersing himself in traditions, customs, and rituals. In addition to his academic pursuits, he honed his physical skills, mastering the art of sword fighting and archery and becoming fluent in seven different languages, including five magical languages. Emerging from the chamber, he was ready to immediately undertake his N.E.W.T.S, proficient in dueling and prepared to confront the formidable Dark Lord, Voldemort.