Hey everyone Naruto Senju Ootsutsuki here with the newest chapter of my story. I know you all were excited to read what happened next. Well here it is hope you all enjoy it. It was really fun to write this and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.
Lily was proud of herself as she overworked the house elves to ensure that everything was perfect for her savior. This was going to be the proudest moment of her life as this will increase her son's popularity and show off the regalness of the Potter family. Lords and Ladies of many prominent and old families will be attending including the minster himself. The colors were gold and red as usual. Her husband actually suggested green and silver oooooh Merlin forbid the thought. She was a Gryffindor to the end and will always be a lion at heart.
"Mistress Lily the decor is finished and guests are starting to arrive." Mopsy announced as sounds of apparating were heard.
"Thank you Mopsy please see them in" Lily said arrogantly.
The elf bowed and tended to the guests that were arriving. Meanwhile Lily looked herself over for a minute checking to see if she had anything out of place. She was dressed in a red dress with golden braids in her lavish red hair. She was quite the beauty which many men were allured too. Seeing that nothing was put of place she strutted out with a pureblood poise and went to greet the guests. The first of them to arrive was Lord Nicholas and Lady Perenelle Flamel known for their master in alchemy. Nicholas was dressed in his best dress robes where as his wife was dressed in a beautiful dark blue dress with purple sashes.
"Lord and Lady Flamel welcome" Lily smiled giving a curtsy.
"Charmed Lady Potter" Nicholas responded kissing her hand.
"We thank you for your invite to the Potter Ball." Perenelle smiled.
"Please help yourself to any refreshment you like"
"Thank you" Nicholas responded as he took his wife's hand and left.
The following guests that followed behind them were Lord and Ladies Malfoy, Parkinson, Nott, Weasley, Rosier, Daivs, Greengrass etc. Lily was very polite and welcoming to the light pureblood families but putting on a fake welcoming to the darker families. They all responded in proper etiquette as expected from them. The last to arrive was Albus Dumbledore.
"Albus welcome glad you could make it" Lily welcomed him.
"Thank you dear girl. I was just dealing with other things at the ministry. But enough of that how is Charles doing?" Albus smiled wanting to know how the savior of the world was doing.
"He is a pretty intelligent boy he's quite above his peers at his age. His magical core is still average but when he gets older his magic will increase. It's like you said he has a larger core than the average wizard." Lily boasted.
Albus was glad to hear that his prized chess piece was doing well in his studies and magical prowess. Pretty soon when Voldemort makes a return Charles will die weakening the dark lord and then he will step in and claim the title as world's greatest wizard since Merlin.
"That's wonderful news Lily. How's the other twin?"
"Oooh Harry he's being a show off out shining my baby boy in everything. Charles spends to much time with that brat, hell even James is encouraging this behavior. I know twins are close but Charles needs to realize he has a job to do, it's his duty to the wizarding world."
Albus nodded listening to Lily's rant about Harry. He too was interested in the boy since his magical core was revealed to be white as snow. Magical cores of pure snow white was a sign of a Mage. It was one of the three most powerful levels of magic. Dark magical core was the sign of a Arch Sorcerer, a snow white magical core was an Arch Mage and a golden magical core was the ultimate status as a Sorcerer Supreme. Albus was below an Arch mage but close to it while Voldemort was an Arch Sorcerer. Harry was a whole new level and that scared Albus. He hoped that Harry would least be humble trying to get his parents attention due to his brother being the boy who lived. But since James and Charles along with Nagini giving him equal love it was getting so much harder.
"Don't worry about James my dear he just needs to understand the greater good. I'm sure with encouragement from Sirius and Remus he will come to understand."
"I hope your right Albus." Lily sighed. "I really hope your right"
"Right about what?" James asked walking up to them.
"Ah James my boy how good to see you. Lily was just telling me about the boys and how they are progressing."
"Well thank you Albus I'm proud of both of my boys" James praised. "Charles is showing signs of accidental magic more frequently but Harry has shown great control of his magic at his age. Harry is becoming a book worm he loves history. Charles however is showing signs of being good at Quidditch like his old man"
"Yes about the boys it's good that both of your sons are excelling but I do hope your making sure that Charles is the main priority remember the prophecy James only Charles can defeat Voldemort."
James face palmed in annoyance, "I told you a million Albus I don't care about some prophecy. I'm not showing favoritism in this family. I'm giving and showing each of my sons equal love and attention. Boy who lived be damned!"
"James please, Sirius, Remus, and Lily see the greater good why can't you?" Albus pleaded.
"Wait" James fumed. "You mean Sirius and Remus have been paying more attention to Charles and leaving Harry with very little"
"They still love their godsons but they understand that Charles might not survive the final showdown with Tom. So they are giving as much love and attention they can to him."
"And what about my little Bambi! You ever think that Voldemort might come after Harry as well" James shouted but not loud enough to disturb the other guests. "You know what forget it. This conversation is over now I have a party to host and my two boys to announce."
James walked away enraged at the gall of Albus Dumbledore and the recent betrayal of his former best friends. He named Sirius as Harry's Godfather and Remus as Charles' Godfather. But to hear they followed Albus and this prophecy was enough to put a stake through his heart. He had to keep calm for his sons birthday. Putting on a happy face he socialized with the guests mostly the Lestrange family. He spoke with Lord Rabastian Lestrange and his Muggleborn wife Carol Lestrange nee Sanderson. Rabastian became Lord of the Lestrange since his older brother and wife were condemned to Azkaban. Rabastian was finally able to marry his Muggleborn lover.
"Lord Rabastian and Lady Carol welcome" James smiled.
"Greetings Prongs" Rabastian replied.
"How are you?"
"We are doing alright James thank you" Carol smiled.
James had to admit Lady Lestrange was beautiful. She stood 5 foot 11 inches tall with luscious blonde hair and beautiful silver eyes which she had inherited from her ancestor. She was dressed in a forest green dress with lots of jewels adorned on her. She was descended from Sarah, Mary, and Winifred Sanderson pureblood witches from the 16th century. But their family had lost their magic through generations till Carol was born.
"James come on it t...Lestrange! You let their family into our home. Do you understand what they did to poor Alice and Frank!" Lily yelled.
"We had nothing to do with what happened to Frank and Alice. We send our condolences to the Longbottom family." Carol answered the angry witch.
"Nothing to do with...they tortured Alice and Frank into insanity. Your family is not welcome here" Lily snarled.
"LILY ENOUGH! IN CASE YOU FORGOTTEN CAROL HERE IS A MUGGLEBORN WITCH. RABASTIAN IS HER HUSBAND, THEY ARE NOTHING LIKE RUDOLPHOUS AND BELLATRIX" James shouted making others look at them.
"Lestrange probably imperioused her to marry him." Lily scoffed.
"You really are the most idiotic woman I've met" Carol sighed. "We are sorry lord Potter that our presence upsets your um Muggleborn wife."
"Its nothing Lady Lestrange really Lily is just being a bit bigoted but she will turn over a new leaf won't you Lily?" James said sternly looking at Lily.
Lily hmphed and stormed away tending to the light guests. James groaned as he now regretted even marrying Lily in the first place. Rabastian and Carol tried to cheer him up a bit which he thanked them for.
Meanwhile Nagini and Credence were talking with some of the families as well. Nagini was talking and having tea with Augusta Longbottom while Credence was speaking with Newt Scamander. The party was in full swing with everyone chatting and sharing a few drinks. Many of the heirs were also talking with eachother. Draco speaking with Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle, Cedric speaking with Tonks, etc.
Outside of the party room stood Harry and his twin Charles. Harry was feeling nervous as he didn't want to make his mother angry by messing up the party. Charles sensing his brothers distress gripped his shoulder gently and gave a small smile. Feeling better by his brothers comfort he pulled himself together and decided that he was going to just go out there and have lots of fun.
"You ready?" Charles asked holding out his hand.
"Always" Harry smiled taking his hand into his.
The boys nodded as they opened the door and made their presence known. The crowd cheered as the boys entered. Harry was the shy one of the two but greeted them with a small wave. The way they walked was showing grace and prestige. Their attitude and social skills were top knot. Even their clothes were proper dress code. James did a good job raising them.
"There are my boys" James smiled hugging them both. Welcome Charles, Welcome Harry"
"Thank you father" they responded happily.
"Today is going to be a special day especially with the Potter family tradition." James shouted in excitement.
"What's the tradition father?" Charles asked.
"Every magical child in the Potter family at the age of five are tested by the goblins to see if they are born with a spirit guardian." James smiled.
"A spirit guardian?" Harry asked.
"A spirit guardian is similar to a patronus but can have a solid form. The spirit guardian is chosen based on the traits you possess but it also mirrors your soul. My spirit guardian was a stag since my patronus and my inner animal is stag. However some have human guardians but remember you don't choose the Guardian the Guardian chooses you. They guard and protect you from outside forces but they aren't invincible. They can get injured like normal people but they can't die."
Charles and Harry were amazed by this as were everyone else. Albus was shocked and intrigued by this new family secret that his old student revealed to his sons. He had to make sure that the savior of the wizarding world had a symbol of light for his guardian. This would really boost up the light side and gather supporters maybe a few investors.
"So would you like to try it considering you both are five years old"
"What do you think Harry?"
"Sure why not Charles it might be fun"
"Splendid" James laughed. "Good thing I already invited Ragnok to the ball."
Lord Potter gestured for the goblin to step forward. The King of Goblins bowed his head to the children as he introduced himself.
"Greetings heir Potters my name is Ragnok Gringott king of the goblin nation. I have been invited here to test you both for your spirit guardian and maybe to see what you are entitled too."
Harry bowed first "Greetings your majesty welcome to Potter Manor"
"We hope your stay here will be okay" Charles bowed as well.
Ragnok bowed back "Thank you for the warm welcome young heirs now which of you would like to go first?"
Charles stepped forward "I'll go first"
Ragnok nodded as he asked for everyone to gather around. Lily was super excited she knew that her baby was special and this will show everyone. The goblin took Charles hand and pricked his index finger as blood dripped onto a parchment beneath it. The goblin king enlarged it so everyone could see what it said.
Name: Charles James Potter
Age: 5 years old
Birthdate: July 31, 1980
Blood Status: Halfblood
Magical Status: Siren from Evans Lineage
Father: James Fleamont Potter
Mother: Lily Rose Potter nee Evans
Spiritual guardian: Phoenix
Animagus: Lion and Basilisk
Heirship: Potter by blood
Magical Heir: Gryffindor and Slytherin by blood
Albus and Lily cheered the loudest for the boy who lived along with everyone else. James congratulated his son with tears in his eyes or as he likes to call it liquid pride. Charles smiled thanking everyone. Sirius was the most outspoken.
"I knew my godson would be the pride of the light his results prove it. Plus he's the magical heir of Godric Gryffindor." Sirius boasted arrogantly.
"His spirit guardian is a phoenix as well. The purest of all light creatures." Albus smiled.
"I knew my baby was special" Lily cheered.
"He's also the heir of Salazar Slytherin." James added.
"My son will not be associated with that damned founder of the snakes." Lily shouted angrily.
Charles laughed nervously but wasn't used to all the praise he was getting. He thanked everyone as he motioned for Harry to take his turn. Harry took a deep breath as he held out his hand to Ragnok. The goblin pricked his finger making Harry wince. The blood dripped on the parchment as his results were shown but this time things were about to get crazy.
Name: Harry Credence Potter
Age: 5 years old
Birthdate: July 31, 1980
Blood Status: Pureblood
Magical status: Seer from Silverwood lineage
Father: James Fleamont Potter
Mother: Nagini Catherine Silverwood
Adoptive Mother: Lily Potter
Spiritual Guardian: Themis the titan goddess of Divine law and order
Animagus: Lioness and Unicorn
Heirship: Potter by blood: second in line Peverell by blood
Magical Heir: Merlin and Morgana by magic
The room was as silent as the night as no one was able to speak. James was shocked beyond belief as was Nagini. Harry was the product of him and Nagini but how was that possible. They only had sex once when they were really drunk that one night. Wait if that was true then why didn't Nagini remember she was pregnant. Lily and Albus however were paling sheet white. That wasn't supposed to be revealed at all. James confused looked towards his wife and Headmaster.
"Lily...Albus care to explain why Harry's results say Nagini is his biological mother" James demanded.
"James it's nothing to worry about" Albus said trying to control the situation.
"Nothing go worry about. I find out that I somehow but don't remember getting Nagini pregnant. I want the truth or so help me I will force it out of you."
Albus sighed "you got drunk one night during a Halloween party you went to at Black manor five years ago. You were so drunk you ended playing seven minutes in heaven in the closet with Nagini. But it wasn't seven minutes it was three hours and you fucked her like a horse. I knew of your crush on her for years since your sixth year. Lily told me about it and I couldn't let that happen. You were meant to be with Lily. So after Harry was born I obliviated Nagini and modified her memories."
"So Harry is mine? He's actually mine?" Nagini gapsed looking at Harry who just as shocked.
"You stole Harry!" James was horrified with their action.
"Lily didn't know about it." Albus sighed. "I was still unsure about Nagini due to her being voldemorts former second in command and when I found out Nagini was pregnant with your child."
"You decided to seperate them and not tell me." James growled. "Get...out!"
Albus was shocked "Excuse me?"
"GET OUT!" James screamed. "I don't want you coming anywhere near my children again. I've lost all of my respect for you. To think you would sink so low. All because of a rumor that Nagini might rejoin Voldemort." He then turned to Lily. "Since you told Albus about this I'm holding you accountable but since you didn't know where Harry came from I won't punish you severely."
Charles was shocked that Harry was his half brother not twin. He looked over to Harry and noticed that the young Potter was quiet. He hadn't spoken a word. Charles guessed it was shock. He pulled his brother into a hug as he saw Lily arguing with James.
"JAMES you can't speak to the Headmaster like that." Lily ranted. "He's the greatest wizard since Merlin, he was looking out for the well being of this family. He did so much for us and for the wizarding world in the past war. Just because I didn't know that worthless brat wasn't mine doesn't mean you..." She was soon interrupted by Charles.
"MOTHER STOP IT!" Charles screamed at his mother. "WHY ARE YOU TREATING HIM LIKE THIS!?"
"Young man you will not speak to your mother that way" Lily scolded up. "This ball was to celebrate your victory over Voldemort. But now your half brother has ruined it and stole attention"
"CAN'T YOU RESTRAIN YOURSELF?" Charles shouted again.
"Your brother ruined your celebration. He's an attention seeking brat."
"No he's not" Charles glared.
"Alright that's enough Lily shut up, Albus get out, and Ragnok and guests I apologize for this." James apologized.
The guests didn't mind as they knew James was in the right to be upset for what his wife had done. Albus was never humiliated in his life. He had to make sure his plans didn't screw up with his new obstacle. If he ever wanted to succeed in this war James would have to be forced to see things his way. Ragnok was sympathetic towards Lord Potter.
"Its fine Lord Potter now onto Harry's results. According to this his spiritual guardian is Themis the Greek titan goddess of Divine Law and Order. His Animagus form is a Lioness which is strange but also a unicorn. He's also a Seer from Nagini's side of the family. He's the magical heir of Merlin and Morgana which is a huge honor. He's also heir to the Ancient and Valored House of Peverell. Lord Potter young Harry has a great road ahead of him." Ragnok grinned. "Charles spiritual guardian is a phoenix and his Animagus form is a lion and Basilisk. He's a Transfiguration master once he reaches magical maturity or maybe earlier. He's the magical heir of Gryffindor and Slytherin. I wish you and your sons the best of luck. Come to Gringotts later on and we shall help the boys gain access to their vaults."
James nodded as he noticed Albus was still here and saw the look on his face. It was pure shock but underneath that was a face of greed and power hungriness.
"Albus I thought I told you to leave" James said sternly.
"Hey easy James" Sirius said getting between them. "Let's not act hasty here"
"That man stole Harry from his real mother and modified her memories that is a crime in itself against me and my family." James said poking him in the chest hard. "Don't think your off the hook either."
"Me what did I do?" Sirius asked.
"Oh I don't know how about playing favorites between your godsons. I told you I wouldn't tolerate favoritism in this house."
"But James..."
"Say prophecy and I swear to Merlin I will send you out with Albus Dumbledore" James scolded him.
"Okay okay" Sirius held his hands up in defeat.
Albus seeing there was no way to win this took his leave wishing the children and the Potter family a good day. He apparated from the manor and back to Hogwarts. As soon as he left the party went on as continued. The music played as everyone laughed and danced. Harry was dancing with his brother Charles. Harry felt safer when his brother was around and it made him feel happy. Charles always stood by him and protected him and he vowed to do the same for him. While dancing Nagini asked if she could cut in as she scooped Harry into her arms.
"Harry" Nagini smiled sadly. "I'm so sorry about all of this"
"What's there to be sorry about. Your my real mommy I know that now. But you always were my mommy and will always remain. Lily never loved me as much as Charles but you stood in for her. Your more of a mommy to me than that crazy woman." Harry smiled making his real mom cry happy tears.
After everyone shared a few dances James raised a glass to everyone.
"Everyone thank you for joining my family on this joyous occasion. Words can't express how much this means to my family. Being surrounded by friends and family, and I would like to spice things up with an announcement. I Lord James Potter of the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter welcomes Nagini Catherine Silverwood into the Potter family as my second wife."
Murmers of shock were spread and spoken. Lily was furious that James was going through with this. Sirius and Remus didn't know that James was a polygamist. They believed he was a firm one wife man but hearing he was going to marry Voldemort's once most faithful follower was horrifying. They only became friends with Nagini on Albus' orders to keep an eye on her. But now this was to much and they felt it was a betrayal to their beliefs and their friendship with James.
"Nagini heiress of the Noble and Spiritual House of Silverwood I welcome you as Lady Nagini Peverell" James smiled holding out his hand.
Nagini smiled as she put Harry down gently and walked over taking James' hand with a warm smile. She stood next to Lord Potter as he gazed into her eyes.
"Will you Nagini Silverwood accept my marriage proposal to merge the houses of Peverell and Silverwood?"
"Yes I do" Nagini cried happily as they shared a kiss and became engulfed in a golden light.
Sounds of praises and congrats were given as they witness mother magic accepting the marriage. Credence was clapping the loudest as he was most happy for his friend. Charles and Harry were also cheering for them as well. Lily just sat there squeezing her wine glass until it broke in her hand. Remus and Sirius Black were just shaking their heads in disappointment. They've lost their best friend to the dark side.
Hey everyone how you all doing. I'm finally done with this chapter and it took a long time for me to even start this chapter. But I believe it was worth it and I'm very proud of how it came out. Let me know what you think I look forward to your feedback and reviews. Enjoy the chapter everyone.