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WIZARDING WORLD – MINISTRY OF MAGIC AUCTION – Caleb, Ron and Hermione sat in the audience of the great hall. They were surrounded by finely dressed wizards and witches, listening carefully at the witch on stage selling off the variety of properties, jewels and furniture to the highest bidding customers.
"So why are we here?" asked Ron.
"I'm waiting for something that I bought a while ago." said Caleb.
"Oh?" asked Hermione.
"Yeah." said Caleb. "It's something that came to me long ago, when I realizes what the Deatheaters were doing to the magical creature families, and children."
"Does it have something to do with the Quileutes mate?" asked Ron.
"Yes." said Caleb. "Very much so."
"Are you coming to Hogwarts?" asked Hermione.
"I will." said Caleb. "I think I'm gonna have a full day of errands here at the Ministry after this auction is over and I'm sure I'll be too tired to floo home."
"We'll tell Snape and McGonagall." said Ron.
"Thanks." Said Caleb. "How is Snape…You know after the news of the Malfoys deaths?"
"He's doing better" said Hermione. "But you can tell it's hit him pretty hard. In fact he only just got the bodies back."
"What?" asked Caleb.
"Yeap. Well, only Narcissa and Draco." said Ron. "The Aurors found them afterall and well. He buried them in the Slytherin Gardens of Hogwarts."
"Poor Draco." said Caleb. "He didn't deserve that end."
"Now…" said the Auctioneer. "The following item is the Horok Forest, once belonging to Tom Riddle and the Riddle Family. It's 200 acres of forest ground which has been under ministry custody for the past several months. We have restored it to its natural state and glory by the Department of Magical Herbology and the Department of Magical Creatures here in the Ministry. Given it's dark past it has a huge historical value. I will start the bidding at 500,000 galleons…"
An hour later the bidding was up to 2,000,000 pounds of galleons. The people were getting restless. Ron looked around. "Don't you notice the people who are bidding look a tad…"
"Deatheater–ish?" asked Hermione.
"Yeah." said Ron.
"They do look odd, I would call it in Ron..." said Hermione. "Patronus your brothers George and Percy." Ron sent two of his terrier patronus to his brothers.
"I have 2,000,500 galleons going once…going twice…" started the auctioneer. Just as he was about to drop the mallet a ministry official came onto the state in fine wizard robes and gave a yellow paper to him and stood quietly on the corner. He read the paper and faced the crowed. "Ladies and gentlemen this item is sold." The crowed went mad. "It has come to my attention as of now that this item was bought by a private investor several months ago." The crowd was outraged, people were screaming.
Lord Olaff Sinister, a wealthy lord and rumored Deatheater, though he didn't have the dark mark stood up. "Who bought it?!" he yelled.
Caleb stood up in his finest and sharpest green robes. "I did."
The crowd went quiet.
"The Ministry recognized Duke Caleb Cromwell Kentwing." said the auctioneer. Ron and Hermione noticed Percy and George walk in quietly.
"I bought the estate months ago when the news of the Deatheater attacks came to light." Said Caleb, walking down the aisle towards the podium. "Why I bought this land is none of your concern. I only came because my presence and signature was needed of course to see the reaction of the bidders."
Ron saw several people that belonged to Deatheater families creep away. The four Gryffindors saw them leave, George and Percy nodded to Ron and Hermione and left the hall no doubt to follow them.
Caleb walked up to the stage. The ministry official walked over and gave him the official ownership documents. "Come with me my Lord." He said with a quick bow.
Hermione, Ron and Neville signed as witnesses on Caleb's ownership documents, then Herimione and Ron flooed back to Hogwarts. Minister Shacklebolt signed it as well and sealed it with the Minister of Magic Official Crest.
After that, Caleb walked across the Ministry to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement and into Meredith Batt's office, his lawyer.
"Caleb." said Meredith. "I'm glad you're here."
"Do you have the papers Meredith?" asked Caleb.
"Right here." said Meredith, handing him the legal document. "All it needs is your signature along with Lady Lovegood, Lord Longbottom and of course the Minister."
Caleb swished his wand immediately sending an urgent patronus to the Minister and also summoning Neville and Luna.
"Caleb?" asked Neville. "What are we…?"
"Why did you summon us so urgently?" asked Luna.
Minister Shecklebolt walked in. "Precisely what I was asking…"
"This is why." said Caleb. He showed them the legal document. "I have been preparing this for months. Now that Horok Forest is now officially mine, I have renamed it ELYSIUM." Each one had a copy of the document. "As you can see on the pages that follow the ownership you will see a legal document for the ELYSIUM RESTORATION PROJECT. It's something that I started talking with Neville and Luna a while ago but couldn't really get into until I had the forest in my hands."
"Do explain." said Shacklebolt.
"In this project I have joining forces with Lord Longbottom and Lady Lovegood, as they are heads of the their departments I am combining forces with the Department of Herbology and the Department of Magical Creatures to completely restore the forest to it's original state before that horrid Riddle family acquired it."
"So all this time the restoration was your idea?" asked Shacklebolt.
"Yes." said Caleb. "To finish it and reveal it to the press and for the following steps that follow I will need all your signatures." He turned to his friends. "Neville Luna if you agree to be Co Directors of the project with me, sign." Neville and Luna didn't need to think twice and signed. "Minister…If you approve and personally agree to endorse this project with the full support of the Ministry please sign."
Shacklebolt was slightly hesitance. "It's a charitable project Minister." Said Meredith. "It'll give the Ministry good publicity for it's image on the public."
"And because it's the right thing to do." said Caleb. He offered the pen to the Minister who took and signed it along with his official minister seal, then he shook Calebs hand and left.
Meredith signed it as the official legal representative, she then pointed her wand at the document and chanted. "DOCUMENTA COPIA DEPARTAMENTUS" The document immediately magically got copied and was sent to every corresponding department in the Ministry.
Caleb looked at the clock. 6:00pm. He sighed. "Ok… You guys. Thank you so much. I think it's enough for today." He hugged Meredith. "Thank you for everything Meredith."
"Anytime Caleb." said Meredith. "You get some rest now."
"I will." said Caleb. He and left the office with Neville and Luna. "Guys meet me back here tomorrow morning at nine o clock."
"Are you coming back to Forks?" asked Neville.
"Not tonight." said Caleb. "I told Hermione I'd join her and Ron for dinner at Hogwarts. I'll stay in Gryffindor tower tonight."
"Ok." said Neville.
"Tell Paul I'll call him tomorrow morning." said Caleb.
Neville nodded. "I will." With that he and Luna apparated away.
George walked in. "Are you headed to Hogwarts mate?" Caleb nodded. "Can I come?" I'd like to talk to you."
"Sure." said Caleb took a deep breath and flooed to Hogwarts followed by George.
HOGWARTS – Caleb and George walked into the Great Hall with Hermione and Ron. McGonagall walked over. "So nice of you to pay us a visit Lord Cromwell."
"Thank you professor." said Caleb.
"How is your creature inheritance coming along?" asked McGonagall.
"Not bad." said Caleb."
"Oh good." said McGonagall. "I assume you're here for dinner then?"
"Yes." said Caleb. "If I could, may I stay the night. It's been a long day, I'm expected back at the Ministry tomorrow morning and I'm too tired to floo or apparate home."
"Certainly." said McGonagall. "I'll have a room prepared for you in Gryffindor Tower."
"Thank you professor." said Caleb.
"Mr. Weasley?" asked McGonagall. "What bring you here?"
"I actually came to talk to Caleb over dinner." Said George. "I'll apparate back to Weasleys Wizard Wheezes afterwards."
"Nonsense Mr. Weasley." said McGonagall. "I insist you stay too. In fact you two can share a bedroom. Quite spacious and comfortable."
"Thank you." said George.
"Well come along." said McGonagall. "Dinner is served."
HOGWARTS – GREAT HALL. The students were eating and chatting away, George and Caleb were invited to sit at the faculty table.
"George." said Caleb. "Do you have any contacts with home builders?"
"What?" asked George.
"Construction workers, home builders, architects?" asked Caleb. "There must be something at the Ministry?"
"Actually now that you mention it." said George. "There's the Department of Magical Homes and Restoration."
"I've never heard of it." said Caleb.
"It's new." said George.
"Oh…" said Caleb.
"Why do you ask?" asked George.
"You know the Deatheaters poisoned the Olympic Forest back at Forks." said Caleb. George nodded. "Well, it's gotten too dangerous for the Quileutes to live there. Despite the fact that the authorities are dealing with it's dangerous the air is toxic and the water is also showing signs of poison exposure."
"Persia…" said George.
"Yes." said Caleb. "Harry, Luna and I are officially Quileutes. We are bound to them not just by our imprints but also by magic. We are bringing all the reservation over to England."
"Which is why you bought the forest and have been restoring it." said George.
"Precisely." said Caleb. "The Quileutes also have a powerful werewolf pack, shapeshifters that turn into giant wolves."
"Wicked!" said George. "How big."
"Huge George." grinned Caleb. "Anyways. They are very loyal and devoted to nature which is a plus because the wolves can help protect the forest from danger."
"That's good." said George. "And the Department of Magical Homes and Restoration is for?"
"To build our new town, and the homes of our people." said Caleb. "I don't want a big town, something small like Hogsmeade and nearby the residential area. I want it all to be ready for their arrival."
"Well from what I hear they do work fast." said George.
"Do you have any contacts there at all?" asked Caleb. "Someone I can meet tomorrow?"
"I do." said George. "We'll be staying here overnight. So we can floo to the Ministry together and I'll take you over to meet him."
"Perfect." said Caleb. They clinked their goblets and continued to have light conversations as they ate their way through dinner and dessert.
MINISTRY OF MAGIC – George and Caleb met Neville and Luna at the Ministry. They walked into the Department of Magical Homes and Restoration.
"Neville, Luna and Caleb. "said George. "This is Mr. Claude Newt. Director of the Department of Magical Homes and Restoration."
They shook hands. "Nice to meet you Mr. Newt." said Caleb.
"You too Lord Cromwell." said Newt. "What can I do for you?"
Caleb sat them all down and told them of his buying the forest of his renaming the forest ELYSIUM. "I assume you got the legal documents my lawyer sent over yesterday?"
"Yes." said Newt. "The ELYSIUM RESTORATION PROJECT."
"As you can see it is approved and personally endorsed by the Minister." said Neville. Mr. Newt nodded seeing the Ministers signature and official seal.
"I want the Department of Magical Homes and Restoration to build the town and the residential homes for my people. We're talking 250 at most. I will pay handsomely for this job Mr. Newt. Plus I would give you outstanding reviews in the DAILY PROPHET business pages and to the press for your cooperation.
"It would strengthen your department's popularity in the wizarding community and within the Ministry." said Luna.
"Done!" said Newt. "It's brilliant. When would you like the project done?"
"In a week." said Caleb.
Mr. Newt nodded. "That can be done. We have enough wizards to make it happen."
"Good." said Caleb. "I will be here for the remainder of the week and I will commuting from Hogwarts to the ELYSIUM to see the progress. I suggest you start now." Mr. Newt nodded. "That wasn't a suggestion Mr. Newt."
Newt gulped. "Give me an hour to assemble the wizards and witches and we'll be ready to start.
"Make it half an hour." said Caleb. Newt nodded nervously at Calebs icy cold stare. "That's all." with that Caleb left with George, Neville and Luna.
George hugged him. "Well I think you're set mate!"
Caleb hugged him back. "Thank you so much George, I owe you one!"
"Good luck!" said George. "And I expect an invite to the welcoming party!"
"Count on it!" smiled Caleb. George left down the hall and out of sight. He then left with Luna and Neville. "Now… Neville, take me to the Department of Magical Herbology."
MINISTRY OF MAGIC – DEPARTMENT OF MAGICAL HERBOLOGY – They were received and taken to a provate consultation room to examine the blueprints of the grounds. The heads of the department had also received the ELYSIUM RESTORATION PROJECT documents and put all the resources of the department at their disposal. Caleb reminded them that as the documents say, Neville was co Director of the project and in charge of picking and supervising the crew he headed to make their vision possible. After a quick nod from the staff they were excused. Alone, Luna, Neville and Caleb sat down with the blueprints of the grounds. Caleb expressed his preference of flowers and vegetation which would look nice, Neville corrected him on some choices and which ones would be appropriate for what locations. Caleb nodded his head listening and approving the suggestions knowing this was Nevilles area of expertise, Neville stayed in his office to start getting the crew ready to work and Caleb left with Luna.
MINISTRY OF MAGIC – DEPARTMENT OF MAGICAL CREATURES – Caleb walked in with Luna to the Department of Magical where he also works. Luna took him to resgister himself as a magical creature. She led him to her office which was on the top floor with an overhead look at the entire Ministry below. They sat down and Luna showed him the potential magical wildlife that will be living there and the ones that have already adapted to the forest. Caleb made a few suggestions and then left Luna to do her thing at her office.
Caleb returned to the Department of Magical Homes and Restoration to meet with Mr. Newt. "Lord Cromwell I have assembled a team of 300 wizards and witches for the project."
"Great!" smiled Caleb. "Where are they?"
"They're on their way to ELYSIUM as we speak." said Newt. He gave Caleb a card. "The General Manager of the team is Brian Hill."
"Perfect." said Caleb. I'm going to Hogwarts to change and I'll apparate immediately there…Thank you for your help." With a quick handshake he apparated away.
ELYSIUM – An hour later Caleb arrived and walked over to a large circus like tent where they had set up the tables and blackboards with the outlines projects of each person. It looked very organized and structured which Caleb appreciated. He was joined by Neville and Luna.
"Mr. Cromwell?" said a man.
"Yes." said Caleb.
The wizard shook his hand. "How do you do I'm Brian Hill, architect and general manager of this project."
"Good." said Caleb. "Lets sit."
Brian nodded, he sat down with Caleb, Luna and Neville and they went through the estate details with the entire crew of 300 workers.
"First of all." said Caleb. "Thank you all for coming. As you all can see in your individual files, this forest once belonged to the Riddle Family and was thiers for over 300 years. Voldemort used it as his secret base of operations before invading Malfoy Manor. It is now, thanks to Lord Longbottom and Lady Lovegood fully restored and life floral and animal alike are starting to thrive once again. I acquired the forest and renamed it ELYSIUM." Everyone nodded. "In a week my family and my entire community are moving here given that our home was cursed by a Deatheater and remaining there would be fatal to our lives. Hence why I bought these lands." Everyone nodded taking notes. "In your papers you will have a small folder with information and pictures about my people, the Quileutes, for you to use as reference. I want you to read them carefully in the next hour to get the feel of how I want these homes, businesses, shops, restaurants to be built. I want you to capture the spirit and their essence." They nodded. "In terms of who is in charge of what. Lord Neville Longbottom is in charge of supervising the flora and Lady Lovegood is in charge of supervising the fauna including the magical creatures. Mr. Hill will be supervising you all and will be reporting to them and to me on the progress." He Opened a folder. "As you all know by now. ELYSIUM is 200 acres of mountainous forest with flowing rivers, creeks, one or two waterfalls, a cliff side with a large main lake with a small cove beach nearby…. It's 4 miles, an hour walk, from Hogwarts and 8 miles, two hour walk from Hogsmeade….I want 60 acres of land for the new town which will now be called Quilview Reservation…" Everyone were taking notes, knowing that Caleb meant business. "….40 acres for the residential homes and 10 acres for the central town where the shops, businesses, restaurants will be located….Now. Half a mile from the residential area and the main town is a five acre area which I will personally use to build the home of my family, which will be called SANCTUARY, that consists of five acres. I will be handling that myself, and if you need to find me you will most likely find me there…" Everyone nodded. "The building and homes must be build in the finest wood and stone, magically charmed with internal heaters for water, cooking and warmth in the winter months as well as in central air conditioner for the summers. Everything must be magically built to withstand harsh climate changes and bad weather and bugs and insects etc, that includes the Town Hall for the Quileute Council." Everyone give their Okays. "That's all…" Everyone disperses and start reading their files on the Quileutes.
Luna Neville and Caleb take to the sky on their brooms around the forest seeing the spots where construction would take place. The main roads were already made, from what they told Caleb, that was the first thing they did before all of them arrived for the official meeting. They went around the creeks and rivers, and over to the lake. Neville said it could look nice if it's surrounded with water lilies. Caleb smiled giving his approval. They saw a small clearing near the lake Luna thought it would be a great spot for a childrens park. Caleb nodded to that. They flew up to 5 acre land where Caleb planned on building their home. It was hidden from the main road. It had a private secluded lake well hidden from wondering eyes. Flying around to the main forest itself, there were small roads within the forest to help give people directions as to where they could go if they're lost and not much else which they agreed to in order to leave the forest as intricate as possible. As they flew back, Caleb noticed a mountain near town that was oddly shaped like a wolf head. He made a note to visit it in the coming days.
By the time they got back to the tent is was dark, the night workers arrived, yes they were working around the clock.
"Are you going home Nev?" asked Caleb.
"No." said Neville. "I have to consult some herbology books with Professor Sprout. You two go ahead." After quick hugs, Caleb and Luna flooed home to Forks.
FORKS – QUILEUTE RESERVATION – BLACKPINE COTTAGE – Luna walked out of the fireplace to be hugged by Seth. Seth and Luna went up to bed in the guest room.
Caleb flooed in five minutes later and was hugged by Paul. "I missed you lover." Said Caleb. He hugged him tight taking in his scent which was not mixed with forest but more potent.
"Mmm…" said Caleb leaning in to the hug." Me too."
Caspian came running in. "Daddy!" He fan into his fathers arms.
Caleb hugged him tight. "Mmmm! Oh I love you my love."
Harry Jacob walked in. "Hi Cabe!" said Harry.
"Hi Harry." said Caleb, hugging Harry. "Hi Jake."
"Caleb!" greeted Jacob huggin his soon to be brother in law.
"Are you hungry?" aske Harry.
"Famished." said Caleb.
"How about some sandwiches and tea in the livingroom…" suggested Harry.
"Perfect." said Caleb.
Harry led them to the livingroom and conjured some tea and a variety of sandwiches. They all sat down to eat.
"So what have I missed here?" asked Caleb. "Any news on Leah?"
"No." said Paul, combing his fingers through Calebs black satin hair. "The car was clean, there are not many footprints to follow."
I suggest you tell Luna in the morning." said Harry. "Give her pictures of Leah so she can pass it on to George in the Auror department. If it's true that Deatheaters took her we…"
"Could she be dead?" asked Jacob.
"I highly think so." said Caleb sipping his tea.
"Caleb please." said Harry. He didn't' want to think of Leah being dead, she was a dear friend.
"You all have to be realistic." said Caleb. "You have to know that the possibilities of her being alive are almost impossible. If it's true that she was taken no doubt by Delphine herself. What do you think that psycho witch has done? Do you think she's being kind and nice… No…" There was silence. "I'm not saying she's dead, I don't want her to be dead I want her safe, but you have to understand that it is a possibility."
"We know." said Jacob. "It's just hard."
"I know Jake." Said Caleb. "I'm not saying this to be hard and mean. I'm just saying it because I don't want this to be a shock if it's true." After finishing dinner and tea they all went to bed. He took a quick hot shower and jumped into bed. I'm exhausted…"
Paul climbed into his side and opened his arms. "Come here lover."
"Mmm…" moaned Caled as he curled up into Pauls arms and snuggled into Pauls chest which he always used as a pillow much to the delight and insistence of Paul himself. He kiss Paul on the lips and immediately fell asleep.
Paul kissed him on the forehead. "Good night love." He slowly fell asleep himself.
***This was a fun chapter. Finally we're getting to know what ELYSIUM is. We're soon coming up to the nig move. I think if it's not at the end of the next chapter then it will be at the beginning of the following one. REMEMBER - 1) I'm considering making a HP/AHS FREAK SHOW crossover story. How do you feel about that? 2) I'm reworking SHADOWS OF MYSTIC FALLS and I want to know who you want Harry to be with romantically? … BOTH polls are up on my page right after I post this chapter. So please go to my page and cast your vote on the voting poll. Please review!***