Chapter 1 part 2

Sirius Orion Black,

We here at Gringotts regret to inform you that Lord Arcturus Black has passed away last night due to illness. As you are the last male of the Black family, the position of Lord Black falls to you. The late Lord Black has left a will and we encourage you to come to Gringotts to read the contents of the will along with accepting your right as Lord Black.

Sincerely,

Dragonfang

Black Account Manager

"Sirius?" Lucas asked, concern in his voice as his friend looked at him with wide eyes.

"M-My grandfather died…and named me Lord Black." Sirius said, shock in his voice as the couple looked at him with surprise.

"I thought your mother disowned you." Delilah said, frowning as Sirius nodded.

"Same here. She blasted my name off the family tree and everything." He said, frowning as he ran a hand through his hair.

"Of course, it makes sense." Lucas said, shaking his head as he chuckled.

"What makes sense?" Sirius asked, frowning as his friend smiled.

"I'm guessing that your grandfather was thinking ahead. With Andromeda disowned, Bellatrix a rather…insane woman and your brother dead, your grandfather either never approved of your mother disowning you or brought you back into the family. You're the eldest in your family thus you will be Lord Black." Lucas said, smiling as Sirius shook his head.

"I-I'm not cut out for this! I'll-"

"Sirius Orion Black don't you even start. You're an upstanding young man and you have the knowledge to do a world of good with the Black name. You'd be able to bring back your cousin Andromeda back into the family and kick out Narcissa and Bellatrix. People will listen to you and you can further prove that you're Light or even Grey like us by making alliances. You'll be able to help Harrison even more as well." Delilah explained, watching as Sirius blinked before he looked down in thought.

As they watched Sirius, they saw realization dawn across his face before determination set it. Sirius nodded his head, making Lucas and Delilah smile. There was so much they could do with the help of Sirius; especially when it came to getting laws passed. Delilah stood and carried Harry to his room as the toddler became fussy, leaving her husband and Sirius to talk about what Sirius should do right away after accepting his position as Lord Black. There was no doubt that Walburga would cause trouble and Sirius admitted that, with work, Grimmauld Place could become a rather nice home and he could even offer it as a safe house for the Brotherhood. Lucas was overjoyed with this idea as there were very few safe houses where the Assassins could go to recover or hide from their enemies.

-Now, to get rid of the old war horse.- Sirius thought, frowning as he thought of his mother.

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Sirius was busy for the next few days claiming his lordship and settling his grandfather's affairs with Dragonfang. His grandfather had been pretty decent in ensuring that their family had some of the fortune remaining, but it had certainly dwindled down over the years. He remembered some of the advice Lily had given James in the stock market and had Dragonfang acquire stocks in certain Muggle businesses. Of course then there had been the matter of his mother being informed about who held the new lordship. She had gotten hysterical when Dragonfang had told her that her 'disgrace of a former son' was the new Lord Black. Dragonfang actually had to have her escorted out of the bank at spear point which only served to set the mad Witch off more. She had stormed to the Ministry and demanded to look into the records. The poor clerk was beside herself in dealing with Walburga's temper and actually called on the Auror's when the crazed woman drew her wand. The Auror's fared no better and escorted Walburga out of the Ministry and barred her from entry. Of course they floo-called Sirius and informed him of what happened.

Sirius, armed with Dragonfang and a few Auror's, went to Grimmauld Place where he confronted his mother. Walburga began screaming and cursing her son as he calmly explained that he was having her removed from Grimmauld Place and relocated somewhere more comfortable and private. The Auror's were forced to disarm her and stunned an old, half-crazed House Elf when it appeared beside Walburga and charged Sirius in an attempt to kill the Pureblood lord. Sirius made a portkey to the small house he had purchased for his mother a few days prior and handed it to her after she was revived and informed her that his new House Elves would bring her things as the house was already furnished. Instead of accepting the portkey, Walburga lashed out, striking her son across the cheek and drawing blood with her nails. The Auror's acted quickly and soon had her handcuffed as she spat curses with an insane light gleamed in her eyes.

"Lord Black, what do you want us to do?" One of the Aurors asked, glancing at the crazed woman with concern as she glared hatefully at her son.

"My mother was always an extreme woman. I can see that living on her own after my father and brother's death was detrimental to her heath. If you will accompany me, I want her admitted to St. Mungo's psychiatric ward." Sirius said, the Aurors nodding as Walburga screamed at him before she was quickly and thankfully silenced by one of the Aurors.

"What about the Elf?" Another asked, frowning down at the unconscious House Elf.

"I cannot trust him with anything. He's fiercely loyal to my mother. Keep him under the body-bind and I'll deal with him when I return." Sirius said.

Apparating to St. Mungo's, the healers were quick to agree that Walburga had gone insane. A healer quickly treated the scratches on Sirius' cheek while a team of healers took Walburga away to calm her down and get her showered and changed into different clothing. Sirius thanked the Aurors for their help and watched as they left. Looking to Dragonfang, Sirius nodded. Dragonfang nodded back and disappeared, heading back to Grimmauld Place to dispatch Kreacher. Sirius drew no comfort in knowing that Kreacher would be dead in a matter of seconds but he knew that it needed to be done. If he released Kreacher then the House Elf would seek out his mother and attempt to break her out of St. Mungo's. Worse, Kreacher could attempt to go to Narcissa and tell her the whereabouts of Grimmauld Place and could even make an attempt to get Bellatrix out of Azkaban. He didn't want to take any chances with the deranged House Elf and the new Elves he had taken on were more than ready to strip the house bare so it could be repaired and changed into a place that Sirius would be proud to call his own.

"Lord Black, if you would fill these out please." A healer said, handing Sirius a small stack of papers and a quill.

"Thank you. How is she?" Sirius asked, accepting a self-inking quill from the young man who sighed.

"She's been sedated. A few Mind Healers are performing scans while a room is prepared for her." The healer answered, Sirius nodding as he read through the papers.

"I never thought she would become this bad. She was always a…extremist but the death of my younger brother and father pushed her over the edge." Sirius said, shaking his head lightly as he began to write.

It took him a few minutes to fill everything out before he handed the papers back to the healer. He looked through them before nodding and assuring Sirius that everything would be filed quickly. Apparating out of the hospital, Sirius reappeared outside of Grimmauld Place and walked inside, spotting Dragonfang in the dining room. Stepping into the dimly lit room, he scowled at how dark it was before focusing on the Goblin who was going over the blueprints to the house.

"So?" Sirius asked, watching as Dragonfang looked up at him.

"Everything that you wish to do will be possible. Once the Elves put everything away and you lower wards the construction company can come in and renovate the entire place. They won't remember the location once the job is finished and won't be able to tell anyone about it of course." Dragonfang said, Sirius nodding his head.

"Thank you my friend. What of Bellatrix?" Sirius asked, raising an eyebrow as Dragonfang gave him a rather fearsome grin.

"After you annulled her marriage, since she didn't provide an heir after a year of being married and reclaimed her dowry, the vault was closed. The Lestrange's weren't very rich to begin with so you cleaned them out. We also found one of Riddle's Horcruxes in the vault. It was inside of Helga Hufflepuff's lost cup. We removed the leech and destroyed it of course with no harm to the item. It's waiting in your vault for you to do with it what you will." Dragonfang said, Sirius nodding as his mind reeled with the information given to him.

Lucas and Delilah had told him all about the Horcrux inside his godson and their assumption that Voldemort likely made more than one. This proved that theory and there was no telling how many the madman made. After talking with Dragonfang for a few more minutes, he and the Goblin left and parted ways; Sirius thanking the Goblin once more. Sirius apparated to Othello Estate where he informed Lucas and Delilah about what he had accomplished thus far. Lucas and Delilah were shocked to hear that Walburga was now residing in the psychiatric ward in St. Mungo's. However, they understood the reasoning and supported him. Sirius and Lucas then headed to the Ministry for a Wizengamot meeting. They made it through security and split up at the member's hallway to their separate offices. Both men stepped out minutes later dressed in the dark plum and black robes with their family crests on their right breast.

Walking to the antechamber off the Wizengamot chambers, they nodded to their peers and sought out their allies. It was Adrian Greengrass who informed them about what the agenda held. Both Lucas and Sirius were horrified that Lord Flint was going to propose a bill to have all Werewolves rounded up and killed. Sirius quickly thought of a different proposal and asked Adrian and Lucas what they thought of it. Both older men were impressed and quickly helped Sirius tweak his proposal before promising that they would support him. Sirius sought out Amelia Bones and Augusta Longbottom and quickly informed the two Witches about his counter proposal. Both of them were surprised and pleased with his proposal and agreed that it was a good and sound idea that would keep everyone safe.

When they were called into the chamber, everyone soon took their seats, to which many were surprised to see Sirius sit between Lucas and Augusta. Minister Fudge, a rather small and portly man wearing a lime green bowler hat, began the meeting with a few new proposals. Lucas was surprised when the Minister proposed a budget cut to the Auror department, to which he looked at Amelia a few seats away an saw the thunderous look on her face. Of course Amelia spoke against the budget cuts, to which Sirius quickly backed her. When Fudge called for a vote on the proposal, the man was noticeably flustered when more members voted against the budget cuts than for them. Sirius glanced around and noticed that Lucius Malfoy and a few other Death Eaters who had been 'forced' to join Voldemort looked angered at this. All of them listened to various reports and discussed how things could be changed in order to improve certain things for an hour before Fudge finally proposed the Werewolf bill.

Again, Sirius looked around and saw the shock and slight horror at the idea of executing fellow Witches and Wizards and it gave him hope that his counter proposal might have a chance to pass. Before Fudge could call for a vote, Sirius lifted his wand; making the portly man look at him in shock before he swallowed nervously.

"Yes, Lord Black?" Fudge asked, spotting Lord Flint glaring at the other lord out of the corner of his eye.

"I have a counter proposal, Minister. May I?" Sirius asked, making the Minister swallow and nod curtly.

Sirius stood and walked down to the main floor in front of the stands before turning and facing his fellow peers. He could practically feel the reporters learning forward in their seats to hear his every word.

"Honored Wizengamot members, we should not prosecute our fellow Witches and Wizards just because of an ailment that effects them once a month. Those who suffer from the disease known as Lycanthropy should be treated as victims, not monsters and murderers. How many family members or good friends have you lost to the disease? How many are now classified as 'Dark Creatures' because they are unable to control themselves? We all know there is Wolfsbane which allows a Werewolf to keep their mind instead of turning into raving bloodthirsty animals.

"What I am proposing is a way to help them. Every Werewolf registers with the Ministry and on every full moon they apparate or portkey to a specific location where specially trained Healers administer the Wolfsbane potion. They then go into a warded nature preserve where they transform safely and are able to run around without posing a risk to others. Once morning comes the healers retrieve those afflicted with the disease, administer any care that is needed, allow them to get dressed and rest before they are sent home. We should be helping these people, not blaming them for something that they cannot control. We should treat them just like any other citizen of our society. They should be able to have an education, a job and encouraged to be allowed to have a family and loved ones.

"I know from studies made in other countries that it is impossible to pass on the Lycanthropy gene through reproduction. Currently, we are the only country that has classified Werewolves as Dark Creatures. Other countries treat Werewolves like any other citizen though they just have a genetic abnormality. If we begin executing Werewolves, who knows who is next. Merfolk? House Elves? Centaurs? Goblins? Our own people?" Sirius asked, watching as everyone shifted and looked at each other.

"By making the registration mandatory, those attending the afflicted know who is missing every full moon and Aurors or specially trained personal can go and get those who are missing and bring them to the facility. I know that Werewolves such as Fenrir Greyback make such precautions necessary. Werewolves who have committed crimes such as him should be placed on trial and, if found guilty by this esteemed body, be sentenced to death or Azkaban, as per our laws." He finished.

Fudge blinked a few times before he managed to collect himself. Clearing his throat, he stood as Sirius walked back up the stairs to retake his seat.

"Is anyone willing to second Lord Black's proposal?" Fudge asked, glancing nervously towards Flint who looked murderous.

"I second his proposal." Lucas called, standing as he raised his wand.

"I too second his proposal." Augusta said, standing as well as everyone muttered in surprise.

"Very well. We shall take a short recess before returning and casting a vote." Fudge said, Albus nodding as he agreed with the Minister.

Sirius was rather surprised by how many people stopped him and asked him about his proposal. He answered them truthfully and expressed his concern on how isolated their society was. Others expressed the same worry and agreed with him. Even Albus approached Sirius and expressed his surprise and pride in such a counter proposal; stating that such a bill would help their society move forward in a direction that would improve life for everyone instead of just Purebloods. Sirius wisely stayed with Lucas, Amelia and Adrian; knowing that Malfoy, Flint and others would love to get the chance to threaten him and try to 'convince' him to pull back his counter proposal.

When they reconvened, Albus cast the vote for those in favor of Flint's proposal. Sirius was shocked to see that only those who had been listed as Death Eaters raised their wands in favor of the bill. When calling for those in favor of Sirius' counter proposal, more than half of the members lifted their wands in favor of the bill. When the bill was passed, Fudge looked green around the edges while Flint looked as if he were about to begin flinging curses. The meeting finished soon after and Sirius remained behind with Albus and Minister Fudge along with the Wizengamot scribe to fully write out the new law. Both men noticed that Cornelius looked like he had swallowed several lemons during the entire process, in which the scribe actually asked the Minister if he was alright. When Minister Fudge grit out a 'yes' to the question Sirius and Albus shared knowing look while Sirius struggled to keep a smirk off his face.

Once the law was written and signed, Sirius and the Minister left while Albus personally took it to the department that held records of their society's laws. In the atrium, Sirius was accosted by two reporters. The man and woman had been there in the Wizengamot chamber and Sirius was more than gracious in confirming that he'd be willing to answer their questions.

"Lord Black, reporter for the Daily Prophet, was your counter proposal due to your reported friendship with the lesser known Werewolf Remus Lupin?" The woman asked, her Dicta-Quill poised over a sheet of parchment.

"My friendship with Remus Lupin did play a rather large part of my counter proposal, yes. I've known Remus since we were in our First Year of Hogwarts. He is the most honest, compassionate and brave man I know besides my late friend James Potter. Remus suffered because of his condition and continues to suffer still because Wolfsbane isn't readily available." Sirius answered, the woman nodding as she looked down to her parchment.

"Lord Black, reporter for International Sorcery, what do you hope comes from this new law?" The man asked, making Sirius raise an eyebrow.

"I hope that the public is able to see that people who are afflicted with the Lycanthropy gene are not evil or bloodthirsty. There are many who are suffering without a job, a home or support. My friends, Remus, has told me repeatedly that other Werewolves he knew had been forced to retreat to the Muggle World because they couldn't find jobs or get an education here in the Magical World. These people should be accepted, not shunned. They should be helped instead of hunted. Many Witches and Wizards will boast that we are superior to Muggles and yet…Muggles are more accepting than us it seems. They have laws that are developing equality for everyone, including those who have mental and physical handicaps. And yet, here we are: shunning people because of an affliction they have no control over." Sirius explained, not realizing that he had gotten the attention of other Ministry employees and even the public who had business in the Ministry.

"All I want is for our world to become something so much greater than what it currently is. The Muggle World is constantly advancing and so should we. This is just one small step but it is a much needed step in the right direction. I hope that my fellow Wizengamot members and Minister Fudge will help me and others of like mind to help us guide our society away from the war and into a bright future: one that those who were lost in the war would be proud of." He finished, blinking in surprise when many of those listening called their agreement to his small speech.

The reporters thanked Sirius for his time before departing. Sirius found a few other Wizengamot members in the crowd and they quickly asked to speak with him in private about his thoughts on a few proposals they had. Sirius was surprised to say the least, but he smiled and accepted, knowing that he might have just given people a spark of inspiration that was needed to make their world great once more and perhaps help to push it into the twenty-first century.

-I can only hope- He thought, turning his attention to the Witch beside him as she began quietly talking.

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November 30th.

Sirius looked around the Leaky Cauldron anxiously. He had finally gotten word from Remus and his friend was finally returning to Britain after having been traveling in America. When he had sent the copy of the Daily Prophet with the last letter he had sent to Remus, he didn't know what his friend's reaction would be. The day after Sirius' Werewolf Protection Law had passed, the Daily Prophet had screamed the headlines: Law Protects Society and Werewolves!. There, of course, had been mixed reactions to the news but many had been in agreement of the registration and the solution for Werewolves to have a safe and protected area to run around on the night of the full moon. Many claimed that they could rest easier knowing the Werewolves were safely medicated and running around while being watched by trained Healers and Aurors. Others, however, complained that the Ministry was wasting good resources on 'beasts' who don't deserve the care. However, those people were in the minority thankfully.

The new law did have a snowball effect, though. Amelia claimed that she didn't have the money to properly train and equip the personal needed to staff the wildlife preserve. Malfoy, Nott and Flint pounced on that and demanded that the law be abolished but Madame Longbottom, instead, proposed an increase in the budget for the D.M.L.E. Minister Fudge had tried to bluster though had been thoroughly 'defanged' when Madame Marchbanks and two others quickly supported Madame Longbottom's proposal. To them, it was a small price to pay in order to keep the society safe and all of them agreed that the Auror's should be better trained and equipped; going so far as to even suggest Dragon hide vests, arm guards and leg guards as a mandatory part of the uniform.

Sirius had later sat down with Lucas in the man's study. Lucas had been more than willing to show him the stocks and such James and Lily had invested in before their deaths; having told Sirius that he would be better off knowing since he is Harry's godfather. Sirius was shocked when he learned on how wealthy the Potter's truly were, especially when he learned how much James and his ancestors had loaned to various families. If Lucas ordered it, he could cause at least a dozen families to go bankrupt; including Fudge. Not only that, but James' grandfather had taken out war bonds and bonds on various forms of currency. As it stood, the Ministry as a whole owed the Potters well over two million galleons. Lucas was seriously considering in calling in the debts which belonged to know Death Eaters such as Malfoy, Flint, Nott, Parkinson, Fleetwood, Crabbe, Goyal, Goodwill and Smyth. Sirius knew it would cripple many of the families if not ruin them completely. He and Lucas talked for a long time before they agreed that they would wait until Harry could make that decision for himself since it was matters pertaining to his House.

"Padfoot, I swear, if that newspaper was a hoax."

Sirius was abruptly brought out of his thoughts by the sound of his friend's voice. Remus John Lupin was the same age as him, though looking at him one would swear that he was a few years older. Tawny colored hair hung down past the man's ears as amber colored eyes glimmered with a weariness that only came from a life of hardships. Three scars crossed Remus' face diagonally; starting at the corner of his right eye and ending just below the corner of his lips. The man was dressed in shabby, patched robes that look as if they were holding on by thread and he carried a case which looked even more worn and battered than his robes. Sirius felt his heart ache at the sight of his best friend and he quickly stood to greet his longtime friend.

"No hoax, Moony. I may be an arse and a prankster, but I'd never lie about something like this. The law was passed on the tenth. There's so much I've wanted to tell you." Sirius said, swallowing thickly as Remus set his bag down on the table near Sirius.

"Well, you'd better start talking. I'm not going anywhere." Remus said, emotion shining in his eyes as Sirius chuckled softly.

Sirius quickly pulled Remus into a tight embrace, ignoring the people who were looking at them with curiosity. Remus hugged him just as tightly, his hands gripping onto the robe Sirius wore as he breathed in the familiar scent of leather, spice and something that smelled like home. Inside his mind, his inner wolf, Moony, howled at the scent of his pack member; finally content that he was back where he belonged. Pulling back, both of them blinked away the tears that threatened to fall before Sirius led his childhood friend to a private room he had rented from Tom. Closing the door behind them, Sirius locked the door and threw up privacy wards before scanning himself and Remus for any listening charms. Thankfully he found none and finally took his seat while Remus looked at him with interest.

"Alright, what's going on?" Remus asked, blinking when Sirius pulled out various copies of the Daily Prophet which dated back to the beginning of the month.

"You remember Lily's secret, right?" Sirius asked, watching as Remus raised an eyebrow and nodded.

"Of course. I remember she told all of us when James proposed to her the summer before Seventh Year. She was crying as she told us and James was so bloody worried that she was going to say no. We never expected to learn that she had once been an Assassin." Remus said.

"Lord and Lady Othello followed leads and found out that Albus was going to leave Harry with Petunia and-"

"What?! That bloody-"

"Moony calm down! Damn…and you call me short tempered." Sirius said, shaking his head at his friend as Remus frowned.

"You know Harry is mine and Moony's cub. It pained me when we all had to go into hiding and I couldn't see him." Remus muttered, Sirius nodding as he smiled gently at his friend.

"They took Harry only a few minutes after Albus left him on the doorstep. They also sent three other Assassins to find me. I…I chased after Pettigrew when I saw James' body. I know I was in the wrong, especially when I didn't demand that Hagrid give me Harry. When I was brought to the estate, I learned that Harry had a piece of Voldemort's soul underneath the scar on his forehead. Of course they removed the bloody thing. They also blood adopted Harry, making him their legal son. I was shocked, but in doing so they offered another layer of protection for Harry." Sirius began.

Remus was shocked to learn that Lucas and Delilah had already discovered that Harry had the capabilities to be an Assassin. More so, he was surprised that Sirius had been willing to allow his godson to be trained when he was older. Of course, when Sirius told Remus about the prophecy talking about Harry and Voldemort, which had been discovered by a few Assassins who worked in the Department of Mysteries, Remus was angered that his cub's destiny was tied with the Dark Lord's. He was horrified in learning that Voldemort had created more than one Horcrux, though he was also relieved that the Goblin's were allied with the Assassins and were trying to develop a way to track down the horrible abominations. Remus was grateful for everything that was being done and agreed that Lucas and Delilah had pulled a great move in protecting Harry by blood adopting him.

Sirius also told Remus about his mother and how he's now Lord Black. Remus was surprised but happy for his friend as he knew that Sirius would and was doing a lot of good using his Lordship and political power. However, everything his friend was telling him made him wonder why Sirius had asked him to come back. What good could he do?

"Padfoot...why am I here?" Remus asked, blinking when Sirius snorted.

"Harry's been asking for you, Remus. He almost always asks me where his 'unca Moony' is. Lucas and Delilah want you in Harry's life as well. They are constantly asking me if I've heard from you and how you're doing. Besides, I have an idea for a new business that I need your help with." Sirius said, grinning when Remus raised an eyebrow at him.

"Oh?"

"Mhm! Though, you'll have to stay here in Britain from now on, of course. Delilah will likely want to take you shopping when she meets you and will practically demand that you stay at the estate…though I was kinda hoping you'd move in with me at Grimmauld Place. It's much too big for just me now that the renovations have been finished. Though you'd have to get used to seeing different people pass through at odd times." Sirius said, Remus' eyes wide as he looked at his friends.

"Sirius, if you're-"

"Merlin, Moony, believe me for once! We all want you here and Harry will need your guidance as well. Right now I get Harry every weekend. He has his own bedroom in Grimmauld Place and so do you. I've also brought Andie back into the family and ensured that she, Ted and their daughter Nymphadora have rooms in Grimmauld as well. We want you here, Remus. I need you here. I can't lose another friend because of this damned war." Sirius said, his voice softening and filled with emotion.

Remus instantly knew that his friend was dead serious about everything. Ever since he had been bitten by Greyback as a young child, his life had been on the sour end. His parents had invested all of the family fortune into a silver lined room in the basement of his childhood home for his transformations. Not only that, but he had constantly been called a beast, freak or a dark creature. When he had gotten his Hogwarts letter he had cried when Albus personally delivered it and assured him and his parents that he'd be able to attend the school. James and Sirius' friendship had been priceless; same with Lily's, Severus' and even Peter's. He had thought they would all run or hate him when they discovered his horrible ailment, but they had accepted him with open arms and had done what they could to help him. He still had fond memories of running through the Forbidden Forest with Prongs, Padfoot and Wormtail before Lily joined them in their Seventh Year as Tigress. His most treasured possession was his Prefect Badge that Minerva had given him in the letter that had come for his Fifth Year. The woman had believed and encouraged him even though she knew his condition.

Ever since they had split up and went into hiding, his life had taken a turn for the worse. He had hidden in the Muggle world and when he learned of James and Lily's deaths he fled to America in grief. Hearing from Sirius had brought back painful memories and that pain had increased when he learned that it had been Peter who had betrayed James and Lily. He hadn't wanted to set foot back in England; having found a faint hope in America where they accepted Werewolves as normal people. Of course it had been hard to find a job. But he had worked as a bouncer, bodyguard and a couple other occupations that weren't too hard to find in abundance. All of that changed, however, when Sirius had begun writing him. He had been shocked when the dark haired man had sent him the first letter apologizing for ever suspecting him. Admittedly, he had been cautious when writing back to Sirius and had nearly told his friend that he didn't want to return. However, now that Werewolves were being treated better and had the same rights as normal Witches and Wizards, he was actually beginning to see potential in coming back and staying.

"Can I see Harry?" Remus asked, watching as Sirius smiled.

"Of course. C'mon." Sirius said, standing up as he pulled down the wards.

Remus stood and, after shrinking his bag and pocketing it, followed Sirius out of the private room. They headed to the main room where Sirius told him to wait a few minutes so Lucas could add him-Remus-to the ward book. Remus paid attention to the destination and password Sirius gave after he threw in floo powder into the fireplace. He figured that others couldn't hear the destination given the nature of where they were going. Remus waited a few minutes before taking a pinch of floo powder and tossing it into the fireplace. Stepping into the emerald flames, he called out the destination and password before closing his eyes shut as the world spun around him. Only when he began slowing down did he open his eyes and stick his leg out as if taking a step forward.

The fireplace he walked out of opened up to a rather beautifully decorated lounge. Sirius was grinning at him while a short, but stunningly beautiful woman with golden blonde hair and ice blue eyes walked forward. She took one look at him and pulled him into a warm embrace. Remus was stunned at the strength the small woman possessed, though he hugged her back and kissed her cheek.

"It's wonderful to finally meet you, Remus. I'm Delilah Othello. My husband was called away for the moment but he should be here sometime soon. Lily and Sirius had told us much about you and I have to say, it's about time we're finally able to meet the man they spoke so fondly about." The woman said, smiling as Remus flushed but smiled.

"I hope it's all been good things. You never know with Sirius." He said, grinning as Delilah giggled while Sirius laughed and patted him on the back.

"All good things, Remus, all good things." Delilah said, smiling as she took Remus' arm and tucked her hand in the crease of his elbow.

Remus was in awe over the elegance of the manor as Delilah showed him around while Sirius walked on his other side. He was slightly alarmed to see people walking around dressed in different colored coats which were all of the same style and material. Of course he knew that these people were Assassins; after all Lily had shown them her own coat which had been in a darker shade of red than her hair. All of them bowed towards Delilah and Sirius though looked at him curiously even though they never said anything about his appearance. Sirius had warned him that Delilah and Lucas were Master Assassins and the current leaders of the Magical Brotherhood here in Britain. However, seeing it for himself was drastically different than hearing about it from his friend.

Delilah led him outside where Remus smiled at the sight of his cub playing in a sandbox while being watching by a middle aged woman with silver hair. Harry spotted them first, his eyes widening in happiness.

"Unca Moony! Unca Pa'foo!" Harry cried, getting to his feet and running over as fast as his little legs could carry him.

"Harry." Remus sighed, releasing Delilah's hand and crouching down as the one year-old bundle of energy crashed into him.

"So, Moony?" Sirius asked, smiling as his friend lifted Harry in his arms and looked at him.

"Where am I staying?"

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Time passed relatively peacefully for Sirius, Remus and the Othello family. Remus moved into Grimmauld Place with Sirius and registered with the Ministry as a Werewolf. Many Werewolves came out of the woodwork and were beyond relieved when they were offered healthcare, education and housing. Lucas, Sirius and Adrian worked together to build a homeless shelter to house everyone who had suffered not only from being a Werewolf but from the war as a whole. The homeless shelter was a massive building spanning four floors with the first floor consisting of a large kitchen, dining room, common rooms, library, gym and living rooms. The three upper floors had flats ranging from one bedroom to four bedrooms for families of different sizes. The Ministry was soon flooded with people who were seeking jobs and the Minister actually created an unemployment department to help people find jobs. Psychologists also offered their services for people who had come from abusive homes and had suffered from great loss or had survived an attack.

Sirius and Augusta created an orphanage that accepted children from all walks of life and all different races. The only known magical based orphanage was overcrowded due to the war and was suffering because of that and lack of funding. Lucas, with permission from Sirius and Remus, created the Potter foundation and charity which was designated to help the orphanages. This proved to be a rather popular move with the Purebloods and Halfbloods and it wasn't long before donations were coming in. Lucas purchased a shop in Diagon Alley for people who wanted to drop off children or wanted to tour the orphanage to potentially adopt a child. The orphanage was much like the homeless shelter in that there were multiple stories with the main floor being for all of the children to enjoy. The upper floors were divided by age groups and the staff mostly lived in houses on the grounds.

Lucas and Delilah also encouraged some of the members of the Brotherhood who specialized in Technomancy to set up a shop in Diagon Alley in order to bring technology to the Magical World. This generated a few mixed reactions, though Muggleborns and Muggle raised Witches and Wizards were eager to see the new store and finally be able to get televisions, phones, computers and more without their magic interfering and ruining the devices. Of course the Muggleborns and those who were raised knowing about the Muggle world were quick to teach those who didn't which increased business for the new shops. It wasn't long before Purebloods were making an effort to learn more about the Muggle world and how to better blend in. Amelia compounded on this by pointing out to the Minister that Muggle technology was advancing quickly and it made it harder for Witches and Wizards to blend in; especially with the use of security cameras. Fudge wanted to deny it, but Amelia used her connections with a secret branch of Scotland Yard to prove her point which had shocked the timid and portly man.

Of course the Brotherhood was kept busy. Missions were pouring in as more and more Templars and Death Eaters started to get restless. Of the Death Eaters Andrew Fleetwood was the first one who was killed. He had been supporting Muggle drug lords and even had some potion masters mix different potions with different types of drugs which made them more potent and yet more lethal as well. The Assassins who were assigned to his case managed to find the location of the warehouse which was where the drugs were being modified and tipped off the secret branch of Scotland Yard and the Aurors. It also wasn't too hard for Andrew to meet his end due to...drug overdose. They also stopped shipments of weapons that were being magically modified and on their way to potential gangs and such. Yes, there were some close calls in which the Assassin's covers were blown and they had to make a hasty escape.

Delilah and Lucas were also dealing with all of the fan mail their son was getting. All of the gifts that were appropriate for him were given to Harry though some were donated to the orphanages and families who were struggling to make ends meet. Gifts that weren't appropriate for his age were placed in a new vault for him to go over once he was older. Sadly there were some people who attempted to slip portkeys and harmful substances into the letters. Every time this happened the House Elves who dealt with the mail disarmed the portkeys and ensured the spells that would activate whatever trap was on the letter were disarmed as well. These were sent off to the D.M.L.E. where the senders were warned and had to pay a rather heavy fine or even served a few days or a week in Azkaban depending on the severity of their offense. Each letter was read and Lucas or Delilah would write a letter back thanking the person for their card and/or their gift. They didn't want people to think they and their son were ungrateful and it only helped push them into a better light with others.

December came and was a lively affair for everyone. Sirius and Remus spent it at Othello Estate and saw firsthand how well liked Delilah and Lucas were by the Assassins. The couple received many gifts from those in the Brotherhood; most of which were things they needed or wanted and all of them meaningful. Of course Harry was spoiled rotten by everyone, though many gifts were educational and some were even useful for when he finally began his training. All of them paid a visit to James and Lily's graves, in which even Harry was quiet as his new parents and uncles told James and Lily everything that had happened so far in their world. While they didn't expect Harry to fully understand why his parents weren't around anymore, they wanted him to be a part of this.

It was a few days after Christmas when Sirius was visiting Andie and noticed something extraordinary about her seven year-old daughter.

"Andie…did her eyes just flash gold?" Sirius asked, looking down at the young girl as she stumbled upstairs.

"Yes, though you know it's because of her powers, Sirius. She's the first-"

"Metamorphmagus in over fifty years, I know. But…that was different from simply changing her eye color." Sirius said, making his cousin frown and look at him.

"What do you mean?" She asked, brushing a lock of brown hair away from her face.

"When Nymph uses her powers you can see the colors bleed together before solidifying into one color. This was instantaneous and only last for a few seconds. Have you or Ted noticed or seen anything else?" Sirius asked, making Andie blink before she frowned in thought.

"Well…she refuses to go near certain people…almost as if she knows their intentions. She also has very good eyesight, more than normal." She admitted, watching as surprise and some understanding blossomed across her cousin's face.

"Andie, you know that Lucas and Delilah are Assassins. I think that…well I think Nymph might be one as well." Sirius said, Andromeda's eyes widening in shock.

"What?!"

"Now, I'm not sure but if it's okay with you, I'd like to take you two to the estate. If she has the potential to become an Assassin she can be trained and helped." Sirius said, watching as Andromeda looked at him.

"Sirius, I don't want my daughter to become a killer at such a young age." She said, watching as Sirius smiled gently.

"Andie, she wouldn't be trained to kill until she's much older. I had the same worries about Harry when they told me he has the potential to become an Assassin. She'll be taught how to use her gifts, build her agility and stamina along with being taught parkour and free running. I bet you anything they'll be able to help her find her natural grace too." Sirius said, watching as Andromeda looked thoughtful.

"…Give me some time to think it over. I want to talk to Ted about this too. This should be a family decision." Andromeda said, Sirius nodding in agreement as he smiled.

It wasn't until after the New Year when Andromeda got in contact with Sirius and agreed to let her daughter get the training she needed. Delilah's bodyguard, a fellow Master Assassin by the name of Amanda Lock, went with Sirius to the Tonks' house. Ted and Andie greeted them with some trepidation though allowed them inside. Nymphadora was slightly confused and nervous when Amanda asked her if she could view her memories and perform a simple spell on her. However, looking over at her parents and getting smiles in return made her nod in consent. Amanda gently used Legilimency to view Nymphadora's memories and found various signs that the young girl had the abilities needed to become an Assassin. Pulling out of the girl's mind, she casted a spell that had been created by one of the first magical Assassins which let them know for sure if someone had the potential to become an Assassin. As a white glow surrounded Nymphadora's body, Amanda nodded her head with a smile.

"She has the makings of an Assassin." She said, standing up and turning to the other adults.

"What happens now?" Ted asked, his blue eyes sharp as he looked at the woman.

"With your permission our trainers will spend a few days getting to know your daughter. This is so they can design a training program specifically for her and her needs and powers. The training will also help her gain control over her abilities as a Metamorphmagus. To have such an ability is an honor and she'll be a great asset to the Brotherhood when she passes her training and we begin to send her out into the field." Amanda explained, Nymphadora looking at her with interest.

"What am I training for?" She asked, innocence in her voice as Amanda looked down at her smiled.

"We'll be training you to help you get control over your abilities. Not only that but you'll learn how to beat up bad guys." She said, smiling as Nymphadora's eyes lit up.

"Really?!"

"Really, really. Not only that but we'll be teaching you history, languages and many other things." She said, watching as the seven year-old's hair cycled through different colors in her excitement.

"When can I start?" She asked, making the adults laugh.

"Well, first a few people have to talk to you and learn what will be best for you in way of your training. After that your parents and your teachers will set up a schedule for your lessons." Amanda explained, looking to Andromeda and Ted who nodded in approval.

Sure enough, over the next few days the Tonks family flooed and portkeyed over to Othello Estate where Nymphadora spoke with a few of the Master Assassins who trained the youngsters. Meanwhile, Andromeda and Ted were shown what their daughter would be learning. Not all of it was physical training either. She'd be learning the history of Assassin's and Templar's and how the two groups have helped to shape the world and society. She'd learn how to speak at least two different languages, horseback riding, hacking, politics and a rather wide array of other subjects. The pair were surprised on how much went into training that wasn't based on weapons or killing. When their guide saw their reactions, he smiled understandingly and explained that it happened often with parents who were new to the whole 'Assassin thing'. They were also surprised when they were offered the chance of moving into one of the houses on the grounds of the estate. Of course they didn't have to, though they wouldn't have to worry about getting their daughter up and over to the estate on time for her training. Ted and Andromeda were rather hesitant, but they got the chance to talk to a few families who had their own children in training and yet they weren't Assassin's in any way.

It was the conversation they had with a single mother who has two children in the program that helped them make their decision.

"Personally, I think it was a wise choice when we decided to come here. We're Muggles, you see so we wouldn't have had any protection until my sons goes to school." Marie Cook said, smiling as she walked alongside Andromeda and Ted through the grounds.

"It's a community here. We all look out for each other and personally, this place has more protections than any other place besides Gringotts. While you may be wondering what you can do to help these people, you'd be doing them a great service. I work in a Muggle company near the top of the ladder so to speak. I also keep an eye out for any suspicious activity and report it. While nothing might come of it I know I've prevented a few things." She explained, looking at the couple as they looked at her in surprise.

"How do you get to work?" Ted asked.

"I drive of course. I'm taken to a dummy house which is listed as my actual residence. My sons are taken there in the morning so they can catch the bus and go to school before I drive off to work. The house is constantly swept and monitored and so far nothing's happened. Like I said, we all look out for each other, no matter your bloodline." Marie answered, watching as Ted and Andromeda looked at each other.

When Andromeda and Ted took Nymphadora home that evening, their daughter was gushing about the different things she would be learning. They knew that she struggled when making friends with other children her age because of her abilities and she would continue to struggle because of how rare it was for someone to be a Metamorphagaus. Both of them knew that Nymphadora would also struggle to find a future boyfriend or girlfriend, should their daughter swing that way, because of her ability to shift and change her body. Many would date her simply because she could change her appearance to become their 'dream' lover. The idea of their daughter being accepted by a small community and actually find friends who were going through similar training was appealing, even more so if they lived at the estate. They would know who she hung out with and potentially dated as well. Not only that but they'd be able to spend time with parents who were going through similar experiences and not feel so alone or isolated.

They talked about it over the course of a week. With Andromeda's job as a rather well-known lawyer and with Ted working as a mechanic in a shop he owned, it would be fairly easy to help the Brotherhood. Not only that, but according to Marie they would still be able to live a somewhat normal life. Ted also liked the sound of how secure the estate was as it meant that he wouldn't have to worry about being targeted at night simply because of their bloodline or their daughter's abilities. At the end of the week, they all agreed to move to the estate and got to tour four new houses that had just been built on the property. In the end, they chose a four bedroom ranch style home a few yards away from Marie and her two sons Alec and Demetrius. Quite a few people helped them move their furniture into their new house after painting it and changing a few things to make it feel more like theirs. Of course Andromeda and Ted used spells to duplicate their furniture so it would still look like they live at their old residence in case people looked around or they had visitors who don't know about the Brotherhood. It was all about covering their tracks and adding layers of security for not only themselves, but for the people they were now living among.

"That was the last box." Ted said, smiling as he and his wife looked around their new kitchen.

"You know…I thought I would be having second thoughts about all this." Andromeda said, leaning against her husband's side as he wrapped an arm around her waist.

"Oh?"

"Mhm. We're living on the massive grounds of an estate which belongs to the leaders of the British Brotherhood of Magical Assassins. Our daughter is an Assassin and is currently beginning her training right as we speak. How crazy does that sound?" She asked, looking up at Ted as he smiled at her.

"Ah, but that's the thing. When I asked you to be my girlfriend you told me something. You said: 'You have got to be insane to ask me out.' Do you remember that?" He asked, watching as his wife blushed and nodded sheepishly.

"And do you remember what I said in response?" He asked, grinning as understanding lit his wife's eyes.

" 'Andie, I'm a Wizard: I don't do sane.' "

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