Duke Black

Chapter 1

The Black Family was indeed royalty, it wasn't just claims of hierarchy, it was the truth, but after so many revolutions and political changes it was all forgotten. It has been 7 years since James and Lily's death, Peter Pettigrew was thrown in Azkaban, and Sirius Black adopted both legally and magically Harry Potter (it means that Harry is now Sirius' son by blood as well) who has since then become Orion Sirius Black II, son of Sirius Black and Hestia Jones (both purebloods). They live in Number 12 Grimmauld Place along with Walburga Black who has accepted Sirius marriage (since Hestia was a pureblood) as well as Orion as a grandson (since he was adopted by blood as well). Sirius has also become Paterfamilias of the Black Family a few months ago after the death of his father this very year.

It was a cold December indeed; snow almost drowned all of London. The city was already decorated for Christmas that was just 5 days away. Back in Grimmauld place, Sirius was in his study, going over some papers when an official looking owl swooped in and dropped a letter on Sirius' desk sealed by the Gringotts seal. Sirius unsealed the letter after a moment of hesitation and surprise 'what could that be?' and read it carefully. He was stunned, taken aback! He instantly dropped and ran to tell the family.

The letter said:

Dear Mr. Black,

Gringotts was going over the royal files, and is pleased to inform you as Paterfamilias that you will from now on be referred to as His Grace, Duke Black of Hampshire. It was revealed in said files that Your Grace's family was indeed royalty and descendants of King George I and of King Philip II of Spain, which has awarded all black Paterfamiliases the title of Duke.

As of now, your Grace, you are a honored member of the Wizengamot as well as the Order of Merlin, First Class.

Your Grace has also inherited the following:

-Manor of Hampshire

-El Palacio Negro in Barcelona

-Chateau Noir in France

-The Palazzo De La Luna in Italy

As well as 2 billion galleons which have been added to Your Grace's vault. Gringotts expresses its sincere congratulations to Your Grace and his Noble Family.

Yours Sincerely,

Griphook of Gringotts

"Mother! Hestia! Orion! Ah there you are!" cried Sirius as he ran into the kitchen to find them all seated around the table sipping some tea.

"Is something wrong Sirius?" Hestia asked thoughtfully

"No, on the contrary! You my dear are now speaking to Duke Black of Hampshire!" exclaimed Sirius just in time to all of them to shout "What !"

"Yes, yes I am, I just received a letter of Gringotts, it's in the study I'll get it for you if you wish, they told me that they were looking into the royal files to arrange their respective vaults and found out that we're royalty! Descendants of King George I and King Philip II of Spain we are! I also inherited palaces in Spain, Italy and France as well as Manor of Hampshire! Not to mention 2 billion Galleons !" Sirius explained

"Aha! I always knew we were royalty!" cackled Walburga full with glee and joy!

"Oh my god, Sirius! This...this is Great !" stuttered Hestia still taken aback.

Sirius approached his son and lifted him in the air "Orion, you're a Duke's son!"

"Daddy! Haha Daddy put me down !" laughed Orion

The next day, Sirius Black, now Duke Black of Hampshire, headed by apparition towards Gringotts to sign some papers, then to the ministry where a meeting was to be held to announce to the members of the Wizengamot that he was now officially Duke and to discuss his duties towards the ministry. He just entered the ministry to be greeted by Amelia Bones.

"Welcome Your Grace, we are pleased to receive you today, It's an honor!"

"Thank you Madam Bones, the pleasure is all mine."

"The meeting is to be held in a few minutes, Shall we enter the Hall You Grace?" asked Amelia Bones

"Of course Madam, we shall" replied Sirius

They entered the Hall to find it packed with people with robes seated in the stands, all of them accompanied with desks. Dumbledore was seated in the main desk. They were all awaiting the Duke who took his seat as well and awaited the meeting to start. All eyes were on him, he was the centre of attention.

The meeting was great. Sirius was now officially Duke and was told his duties towards the Ministry of Magic as well as being awarded a seat in the Hogwarts Board of Governors.

Back home, Sirius was seated in armchair next to the fire with Orion on his lap and Hestia in a similar armchair beside him.

"Hestia, darling, I'm thinking of moving to Hampshire Manor, I want Orion to grow up somewhere shiny, and there we can have a huge garden where he can play, and this house brings me bad memories." Sirius told his wife

" I personally agree with you, but don't you think your Mother would mind?" asked his wife

"Oh please, all she wants to do is show off that she's royalty now that she's sure of it, she wouldn't give it a second thought"

"Daddy, Am i going to be able to play Quidditch there?" Orion asked hopefully.

"Of course son, we can play lots of Quidditch!" said Sirius as he kissed his son's forehead.

"Orion got infected with your Quidditch obsession, God help us now" exclaimed Hestia as she snuggled next to her husband in his armchair.

"And I wouldn't mind the least my dear" as he kissed her gently on the lips.

"Neither would I" as she returned the kiss.