DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER. J.K.R OWNS IT, I AM JUST PLAYING WITH HER CHARACTERS…

CHAPTER: THREE

Harry potter woke up with a start. He rubbed the sleep off his eyes and surveyed his surroundings, he was in a larger room than his bedroom at the Dursley's and walls were all painted with green colour. The room was not clean by any standard and the door was closed. Harry got confused about his current location but slowly his brain got a kick-start and Harry remembered getting woken up by very enthusiastic Sirius the previous day, the discussions they had about the adoption process and the trip to Gringotts and the Blood Adoption ritual.

As soon as Harry thought about the ritual he hurriedly got off the bed and started moving to the far end corner of the room towards the full mirror to see the full size of the changes the ritual has caused. Harry prayed for gods that his eye colour would not change as he liked his eyes above all in his appearance and Harry hoped the scar with he was famous for would go away as to not draw attention to him. As he neared the mirror he stared at the person who was looking back at him in the mirror. The person almost looked identical to how Harry looked before,There were no outrageous changes but as Harry got a closer look he could find very small differences in himself.

Harry's face changed to a bit more angular shape from being round. He got broader shoulders than before and his hair was a bit different but still resembled bird's nest. The major change that occurred was he shot up a couple of inches and was now around a height of an average teenager and the eyes were still his emerald ones and the scar on his forehead was still there. Harry was a bit disgruntled that scar was there but calmed down because there was no point in feeling down about something which was out of his hands.

Harry still thinking about his transformation went to bed side stand and picked up his glasses and wore them. Harry's vision was blurry so he removed the glasses cleaned them thoroughly wore them again still thinking about the changes. His vision was again blurry Harry cursed his eyesight which required the glasses and started cleaning them again. Harry stopped his work abruptly when a thought entered his mind that he had not used glasses while looking at the mirror and normally his horrible eyesight wouldn't allow that. Harry was surprised and checked by wearing his glasses his vision became blurry and removed them it was fine. Harry repeated the process a few times hoping that what he was thinking was actually happening. His eyesight has been corrected and he won't need the glasses any more.

Harry hurriedly went to his bed side where his trunk was present, opened it and extracted some clothes to wear he was excited and wanted Sirius to tell him how Sirius felt about the change. As he started wearing jeans and a t-shirt, he found that Dudley's hand me downs were no longer larger than him in his height wise but they were too big for him as he was still painfully thin.

He retrieved his wand from under the pillow when Harry picked up his wand he didn't feel the normal warmth that would spread through his body when he touched it. Harry was slightly unnerved that there was something wrong with his magic but filed away that information for later in his present excited situation. He started going for the door and ran head long in to it by smacking his head to the door he was confused why he had done that. Harry had a good eye-hand coördination under normal circumstances but cursing himself softly for his mistake he opened the door and went downstairs to the dining room in hopes of finding Sirius.

Harry reached downstairs by slipping on stairs three times if not for the rail he would have fallen down. Harry entered the dining room Sirius was sitting at the table reading daily prophet.

Sirius looked up and noticed Harry in the room. Sirius immediately recognized the changes Harry went through. He was a bit taller and with broader shoulders, He still had lily's eyes and was still a carbon copy of James but he could detect a hint of black heritage in Harry. Harry's face was slightly angular making him more aristocratic than a little boy before the ritual. The biggest change was no glasses so he got rid of the bane of all Potters, the glasses. Harry was keenly looking at Sirius and Sirius knew that Harry wanted his approval so Sirius said "Well look who has woken up from their beauty sleep. If you were sleeping any longer than this two days I would have kissed you myself to wake you up."

The only thing that penetrated through Harry's mind was two days. "What do you mean two days? I have never slept for that long. That's the first thing that came to your mind after seeing me changing in to a black is kissing me, gross Sirius you are really sick." Harry playfully grumbled.

Sirius barked his signature laugh and said "good point I will make a marauder out of you yet. And as to you sleeping for two days I think it took time for your body to adjust to the changes of the ritual. As you have slept the whole day we have to go to the ministry in the evening for the trial at the ministry."

At the mention about the ministry Harry started feeling anxious about how the trial would turn out. He knew that Sirius would never let anything happen to him but he was still feeling jittery about it. Sirius sensing the mood change of Harry quickly said "don't fret about the trial Harry, we are going just for formality. After the ritual not even ministry have the power to divide the blood relatives of a Pureblood family. Here I got some letters for you which arrived yesterday from your friends and one from school."

Harry's diminished mood came back at the mention of the letters as he was always happy to hear from his friends Hermione and Ron. The letters contained the usual as he expected. Hermione's was a long description about the home work she has completed and mention of a trip to France for the reminder of summer holidays. Ron's letter consisted about recent Quidditch season and the upcoming Quidditch world cup. Apparently was trying to get them tickets for the world cup final. Harry closed both letters and opened the last one from Hogwarts, they were results of his third year.

Harry opened the letter with slight trembling of his hands and checked his results. Harry scanned the paper and let a sigh of relief, he had cleared all the subjects. Harry got first mark in his class in defence against dark arts and was placed fairly in the middle of the group in other subjects as Harry expected. Harry was a little nervous because Sirius would have guessed they were results and would want to know his standing in the class. Until know he never had any one check his results since Harry started Hogwarts. He was not a studious or sincere student unlike his parents who were toppers of their class. Even Sirius was at the top of the class after his parents.

"How did my godson score in his tests, wait let me guess you got a place in top three right?" Sirius questioned Harry. Harry sighed he knew Sirius would be disappointed with the results. Harry gave the letter to Sirius. As Sirius studied the letter his smirk turned in to an expression which Harry could not understand and Sirius asked Harry "what happened Harry, were you sick during the time of examinations or were you not concentrating on your studies because of the Sirius black threat during the year but that doesn't explain the first place in class for the DADA subject." Sirius said apparently confused.

Anger welled up inside of Harry due to Sirius's comment but he couldn't understand whether it was directed at himself or at Sirius. Harry scathingly replied to Sirius's comment by saying "look I am not intelligent or smart like my parents or you for that matter. I have always been average in my studies right from my childhood. This is the best I can do so deal with it." Sirius looked shocked by Harry's outburst at him but quickly schooled his face in to neutral expression and said.

"Don't give crap about not being smart. I know you are intelligent for your age and magically powerful because Remus told me about your Patronus charm and a corporal Patronus to boot. it is a NEWT level spell and some people don't get it even after they pass out of the school. Did you forget that I have seen you performing Disarming charm on Snape in the shrieking shack that is a fourth year spell and you did it just by hearing incantation and seeing it performed only once. You knocked Snape with a simple Disarming charm. So now want to tell me why you didn't get your results or are you not interested in the studies."

Harry thought about what Sirius said. He always felt that magic came to him naturally and spells were easier for him than the others. But the truth was when he was small he studied very hard to get the approval of his uncle and aunt, Instead Uncle Vernon just beat him for standing out from others and called him freak. Harry from then on tried hard not to stand out from his group and started neglecting his studies. When he came in to magical world he instantly became a celebrity. He neglected his studies in Hogwarts so that he would be no different from the others and because of his friends Ron and Hermione. Ron was lazy when it came to studies and Hermione had a competitive streak in her so Harry was afraid that he would lose his first friends if he performed well. Now as he thought about it, it was a very weak excuse for not studying hard and reaching his full potential. Harry told Sirius all the things about his relatives, Ron, Hermione. Harry was happy that Sirius didn't laugh to right on his face for being stupid.

"Harry I think you are now realising that those were pretty stupid excuses. You should try to stand out and make everyone recognise you for what you have achieved and not for the death of your parents. As for reason being with friends I can understand you because I never had any friends until I got to Hogwarts. James was my first friend. But you should know that true friends never abandon you like when times get tough or get jealous because you outperform them. If they do then they are not your real friends and you are better off without them." Sirius replied seriously.

Harry instantly felt ashamed of himself for thinking so low of his friends. Ron and Hermione had gone through thick and thin to support during his school years. He had some reservations about Ron because of Ron's jealousy regarding Harry's fame and money but he was a good friend and Hermione, he never should have doubted her. Hermione was like a big sister he never had, who always asked him whether he had eaten or not and nagging him about completing his homework. As Harry now thought about it he should have kept faith in Hermione at least.

"Dont feel down Harry from now on we will be concentrating on your studies a lot. Why in the hell did you take Divination and Care for magical creatures. Those are useless subjects unless you are interested in taking care of animals after graduation." Sirius said. Harry mumbled something as a reply when Sirius didn't understand and asked to repeat it Harry said "I took those subjects because Ron took them."

"Harry if I wouldn't any better I would say Ron was a girl and you took those subjects to be close to her or you play for the other team. Even If it is true don't worry Harry I still love and support you." Sirius teased harry.

Harry hanged his head down thoroughly embarrassed and said "Dammit Sirius I don't play for other team. I like girls thank you very much." Harry replied sarcastically. Harry was feeling hungry after all the sleep so he ate some bread and started drinking pumpkin juice.

"So then how was your first time huh?" Sirius asked innocently.

Harry sprayed the juice he was drinking on to the table and babbled incoherently for a minute formulating an answer in his mind when Sirius started laughing with his head on the table. Harry started eating again cursing about stupid godfathers and their stupid questions.

"I am thirteen Sirius what kind of question are you asking me. I haven't even kissed anyone yet." Harry replied with a pink tint to his cheeks.

"Really you haven't kissed anyone yet that won't do, by the time I was your age me and James were doing a lot of stuff. Which I will tell you after you got some experience because you are too innocent for my taste. I am taking you as an apprentice from now on to teach you about the fine art of women." Sirius declared dramatically with swinging motion of his hands. Harry just sighed thinking about his immature godfather.

"So Harry we still have time tell me everything about how you got the letter for Hogwarts and all the things which you have done at Hogwarts." Sirius asked Harry.

Harry was really happy to tell his godfather about everything, he never had anyone outside his friends to tell about school and his relatives were not interested in him. So Harry started with getting the letter to Hogwarts and how his uncle had unsuccessfully tried to stop him from getting his letter. Harry talked about Hagrid taking him to Diagon alley for the first time meeting Quirrell, shopping in the Diagon alley about his wand being the brother wand of Voldemort. Harry told him about his first year, Snape's hatred towards him, his position in Quidditch team, philosopher's stone and the death of Quirrell. Harry's second year was also discussed, about his parseltongue ability and the diary of Tom Riddle and the Basilisk. Sirius was a really good listener he laughed at some of the things and berated Harry for doing stupid things.

"Youngest seeker in a century your dad would have got a kick out of it. You are in Quidditch team and still don't have a girlfriend it's really sad Harry." Sirius teased harry.

"What is this tease Harry day. why do you always take the conversation to girls. I don't have girlfriend because I don't like anyone and it's not like I have much experience in that department but somehow I think now onwards I have to learn to talk to them because of you. Sirius please tell me what you feel about me being a parseltongue. Dumbledore even told me that Voldemort might have transferred some of his powers in to me by mistake during that night." Harry finished pleadingly.

"Harry normally I wouldn't be discussing it with anybody but as you are family I am telling you about a black family secret. There were three people in the history of blacks who had the ability to speak parseltongue and your great grandmother was a black so it can also be inherited from black blood line. As to why it is a secret, Those people did not make their abilities public because of the backlash from public and to keep their abilities from enemies and use it to their advantage. Before you ask they are all dead, I read about them in the black library. The skill is same as Metamorphmagus which allows to change your appearance. It is rare but not extinct you could have it from your black blood or from Voldemort which ever it is I don't care you are still the same to me." Sirius said to Harry. Harry just nodded.

"Harry your story despite being a very interesting one, it had too many near death experiences for my liking. Also you survived merely by luck in nearly all the situations no offence to you. Voldemort is still alive and he will come looking for you because you are the one that got away. Until you live he will always try to kill you. So from now on we will start training in some advance topics. I am no Dumbledore but I was an Auror in my days with your dad so I can teach you some tricks." Sirius explained.

Harry just nodded and said "thanks Sirius I really appreciate it."

"So now I am going to give you the greatest gift of all time, you ready?" Sirius asked.

Harry looked really confused and replied "why a gift though today is not my birthday."

"Harry I don't need a reason to spoil you a little and yes on your birthday you will get an even bigger gift for all the birthdays I have missed. Now do you want your present or do you have few more questions." Sirius said.

"Yes I want my present." Replied Harry excitedly.

"It is not a material gift Harry so don't be disappointed okay but you will like it. The ministry can only track Underage Magic in the Muggle areas and they lack means to regulate it in the Wizarding houses as that responsibility will fall on magical parents. So you can do magic inside the house without getting any letters from the Ministry."

Harry took some time to process what Sirius has said then he seemed really excited about the fact. But he didn't go around waving his wand immediately and he suspiciously asked Sirius "you are not pulling my leg are you, so help me god if it is a prank and I get a warning I will kill you slowly."

"Harry what I said is true and you won't be getting any warning letters. just live a little and cast a spell. You are still a life time away from doing me any harm." Sirius replied cockily.

Harry was still apprehensive about believing what Sirius said. If it was true then pureblood's have an unfair advantage over muggleborns as they would be practising magic all summer. Harry retrieved his wand from the jeans pocket and studied it carefully. He had a feeling that there was something wrong with his magic since he woke up from his sleep but couldn't find out what it was. He would be doing magic for the first time after the ritual. Harry held his breath and quietly murmured

Lumos

At first nothing happened and Harry started beginning to panic but slowly at the tip of the wand a dim light came to life. Harry was thinking hard it was really dim like it had no power in it. Normally his spells were powerful and first time he tried Lumos it almost blinded him now it was just a faint light. He again started panicking.

"Sirius the light is too dim like I have no power over it, since I woke up I had felt some difference in my magic. You told me that ritual changes person's blood and magic. What if I am losing my magic and become a squib. what should I do?" Harry started raising his voice.

"Harry you are not losing your magic and I don't about wands so we will go to ollivanders as soon as possible okay, now calm down." Sirius replied without the normal confidence in his voice.

"Harry get ready to go to the ministry and wear your best robes. I am not the one for pureblood supremacy crap but we should look good and act like Purebloods if we are to have power in this society." Sirius said.

"I don't have robes except my school ones Sirius, what should I wear?" Harry replied.

"I expected something like this will happen, I have some old robes from when I was your age. I altered some of them with magic so they will be good for now and we have to go for shopping to buy you everything along with Muggle clothes." Sirius said.

Harry went to his room and wore the robes Sirius had given him and checked himself in the mirror. He looked different and he looked good in traditional robes but as he checked whether they fitted him nicely. Harry's attention was drawn to the left breast pocket, which had a symbol with lot of snakes. Harry soon recognised it as the crest of House of Black. Harry returned to the hallway where Sirius was, ready wearing his own dark green robes and they looked good on him.

"Sirius is this the crest of House of Black? I recognised it from all the paintings and engravings on the walls." Harry asked Sirius. Sirius examined the robe and retrieved his wand and waved it on the crest. It vanished leaving the robe spotless.

"Why did you remove it Sirius?" Harry asked.

"The crest can only worn by the people in the family." Sirius said and seeing the downtrodden face of Harry he further explained "I don't have any problem, you wearing it Harry. In fact I love that you consider me family but the others may get wrong idea if you wear the crest to the trial and I want the blood adoption ritual to be a secret if possible. The robes fit you nicely now you look like a Potter-Black."

Sirius gave his hand to Harry. Harry held Sirius's hand firmly and they Dissapparated from the Grimmauld place to an abandoned alley in London near the leaky cauldron. Harry and Sirius both entered the leaky and made their way to a corner table, it was nearly 3 pm but still the cauldron was full with patrons. The people slowly started recognising both Harry and Sirius. The whole place fell silent and people started talking in whispers. Harry and Sirius occupied the table and nearby table was filled by elderly women they started gossiping about Harry and Sirius. Sirius grabbed the table in anger after hearing them.

"What is the murderer doing in the public place they should let him rot in Azkaban."

"He got out of prison by mere technicality and the lack of evidence."

"What is the poor boy doing with him, doesn't Harry know that Black betrayed and got his parents killed?"

Harry looked at Sirius he was trying very hard to not let them get him. But Harry had enough of them he raised from the table and said in a commanding voice.

"Would you people shut up already? You should know facts before talking behind some ones back. Sirius is not a follower of Voldemort. He did not kill those 13 people in the alley. He did not betray my parents. Peter Pettigrew did. Sirius is my godfather and my family so if anybody have a problem with him you have to go through me first."

Harry ended his speech and sat down. Tom the barman came to take their orders and went off. Harry looked at Sirius and Sirius's eyes were suspiciously moist. Harry turned his head giving time for Sirius to his composure.

"Thank you Harry." Sirius said with a thick voice.

They both finished their lunch together quickly in silence and went to the fireplace. Sirius took some Floo powder threw it in to the fireplace and clearly said "Ministry of Magic." Harry followed quickly though the Floo network. Harry twisted and turned through his journey for nearly a minute and finally he saw the opening and took it. Harry stumbled out of the fireplace and Sirius caught him before he could fall.

They were standing in a very long and splendid hall with polished dark wood floor. The blue ceiling was inlaid with gleaming golden symbols that kept moving and changing like enormous notice board. The walls on each side were panelled with shiny dark wood and had many fireplaces set in to them. Every few seconds a witch or wizard would emerge from one of fireplaces with a soft whoosh. Halfway down the hall was a fountain. A group of golden statues stood in the middle of circular pool. The statues were of a wizard standing tall and a witch, a centaur, a goblin and a house elf.

Harry followed Sirius as they went on their way forward through the ministry workers some were carrying parchments, some were carrying battered briefcases. As they passed the fountain Harry saw sickles and bronze Knuts glinting up at him from the bottom of the pool and small sign read.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE FOUNTAIN OF MAGICAL BRETHREN WILL BE GIVEN TO 'S HOSPITAL FOR MAGICAL MALADIES AND INJURIES.

They joined the stream of employees going through the golden gates. Seated at the desk was a small sign said Security and a baldly shaven guy with blue robes.

"Wand," grunted the security wizard at Sirius. Sirius dropped his wand in a brass looked something like a set of scales. It began to vibrate and a narrow strip of parchment came speeding out of a slit in the base.

"Twelve and half inches, unicorn hair been in use for fifty years. That correct?"

"yes." Said Sirius and he answered the unasked of question of Harry by saying "that was my mother's wand. Mine was snapped when I went to Azkaban."

Harry handed his wand, the security guy repeated the process and said "eleven inches, Holly and Phoenix-feather core, been in use for three years. That correct?" Harry nodded.

Harry followed Sirius through the crowd to the golden grilles of the lifts but people in the atrium started recognising Sirius and Harry. Same thing happened as in leaky cauldron and before Harry could raise his voice, Sirius placed a hand on Harry's shoulder and said "Don't do anything it is to be expected. People will talk Harry, if we show them that it has affected us they will increase their efforts. Never show weakness in front of others." Sirius whispered.

Harry and Sirius stepped in to the lift along with the crowd and waited for the correct level after five minutes of long journey in to the underground and after many stops a cool female voice rang out.

"Level two, Department of Magical Law Enforcement, including the Improper Use of Magic Office, Auror Headquarters and Wizengamot Administrative Services."

"This is us harry." Sirius said and Harry followed him out of the lift and they went through the Auror Headquarters before stopping in front of large golden doors.

"We are five minutes early and listen whatever happens inside the doors never lose your cool. If they have the slightest sign that you are nervous they will tear you apart with questions you cannot answer. We are going to win this trial okay."

"Ok I will try to keep it in mind. Shouldn't we go early and make a good impression." Harry asked Sirius nervously.

"No Harry always remember if you are ever late for a meeting they think that you are not taking them seriously. If you arrive early they will think you are nervous or over-anxious so always go at the precise time of the meeting." Sirius explained.

They waited for the time being and at the correct time Sirius opened both doors with flourish and stepped inside. The room was very large in oval shape with raised platform and the platform was occupied by nearly fifty people all wearing plum-coloured robes with an elaborately designed W on the left side of the chest. All were trying to have a good look at Harry. Some were wearing curious expressions and some were smiling and waving at him. Harry shyly waved back to them. Harry and Sirius took their seats at the middle of the room in two comfortable chairs.

In the middle of the front row sat Albus Dumbledore in all his glory. His eyes were examining Harry from the moment Harry entered the chambers. Harry made eye contact with Dumbledore and had an all too familiar feeling of x-rayed thoroughly. Harry saw approval in his eyes and instantly knew that Dumbledore already figured out about the ritual. Harry was slightly happy and relieved that Dumbledore approved. To the right of Dumbledore sat the Minister of Magic and to the left sat a woman with a monocle she looked like not to be crossed and just behind the back of minister sat a woman wearing all pink. On seeing her face Harry immediately thought of a toad. Dumbledore cleared his throat and everyone fell silent.

"As all the parties have arrived we will begin the session of Wizengamot and the main issue would be the guardianship of one Harry Potter. As you have received information about the case the people interested in guardianship can make your case." Dumbledore concluded in a strong voice.

What followed the statement was the most boring two hours of Harry's entire life nearly ten of them came to the centre of the room and gave a speech about importance of their family in the Wizarding world and how they are going to take care of Harry and the advantages for Harry by growing with them. Harry nearly snorted at the crap they were saying if this has happened a week ago he would have been over the moon that someone wanted him but after the discussion with Sirius he knew that maybe few of them were sincere about taking care of him. But most of them were trying to get him for their own advantage.

As all the people completed making their statements the silence fell over the hall .Harry became sure that Sirius would get the guardianship because no one has made compelling arguments but his relief was thumped by a sound of a cane that Harry was all too familiar with. Lucius Malfoy came to the centre of the room walking slowly taking his time. Lucius discreetly sneered at harry and turned to the people and started in a smooth voice.

"I think all of you people made valid points about taking care of but what many of you are forgetting is that he is not an ordinary teenager. has been hope of the Wizarding world since he vanquished the dark lord. So it is in our best interest that we provide what is best of the Wizarding world. In the present situation Lord Black can take care of fairly well. But my sources confirm that Lord Black has not fully recovered from his stay in Azkaban and he won't be able to produce any future heirs for the House of Black. So naturally my son Draco would become the Lord Black after Sirius and would become Lord Potter when he comes off age. As we know he was by the Muggles he is ignorant in the ways of Wizarding customs. If he were to be given to me I have a son of same age and it would be beneficial for to learn from my son Draco, an upstanding citizen of the wizarding community." Lucius finished his speech with a smug undertone.

Harry looked at the members of the hall and most of them appeared to be convinced. If he didn't know any better about the elder Malfoy, he too would have believed Malfoy and his words. Harry started feeling anxious. Sirius just laid a hand on Harry's shoulder and gave him a small smile and went to the middle of the room.

"Honourable members of the Wizengamot as we are having session about the guardianship of Harry Potter. I would like to point out that Harry is not a public property to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. I am godfather of Harry. His parents chose me as caretaker if anything happened to them. The will of Potters also suggests that I get the guardianship if anything happens to them. so there is no need for a trial as the Guardianship legally belongs to me. As to his duties as the Lord of House of Potter I will teach him everything he needs to know as I am Lord Black. Which many of you seem to be forgetting." Sirius said threatning tone.

"But Lord Black surely you must understand that Malfoy's care for Harry Potter. Malfoy's are upstanding citizens of our community and important people in our world so it would be prudent to give Potter boy to Malfoy family." Fudge said.

"Harry is not some animal to be given to Malfoy family. Are you suggesting that the Ancient and Noble House of Black is in any case lesser than Malfoy family?" Sirius sneered. Many of the flinched at the question by this Harry deduced that blacks were prominent family. Harry promised himself that he would read and find more about this pureblood crap.

"No I didn't mean to offend you but- " Sirius didn't let fudge finish, he raised his voice and said

"You don't think I can take care of Harry. Are you again questioning my capacity and integrity after wrongfully imprisoning me for thirteen years." Sirius roared.

"No lord black I apologise if I offended you." Fudge babbled.

"Then there is no problem in giving the guardianship of Harry to me isn't it? Thank you." Sirius said in final tone making his final statement.

Harry was in awe of Sirius he never knew this side of Sirius. He was taking fudge to disadvantage and tearing him apart.

"And Lucius I have adopted Harry through Blood Adoption ritual and made him Heir of the House of Black. so you can forget about getting your filthy death eater hands on my family's fortune." Sirius said scathingly and turned around and winked at Harry.

Many of the members were confused and were ignorant about the ritual but who knew of it started shouting about dark magic. Some people started shouting about Lucius and to simple say the whole wizengamot was in chaos. Harry silently observed the members who were very busy shouting. Lucius was gritting his teeth. Dumbledore sat calmly in his chair smiling at Harry and Sirius. Fudge was sitting in the middle looking like an idiot. The pink toad was smiling sweetly and glaring at Sirius at the same time.

Harry turned to Sirius and said "Remind me never to get on your bad side. This is utter chaos they are fighting like small children." Harry said exasperated.

Dumbledore having had enough, he put his wand to his throat and magnified his voice and shouted.

"Silence." After all of them settled down Dumbledore continued with the session.

"As all the parties have said their behalf the decision will be given now. Those who in favour of Lord Black getting the guardianship rise their hands." Dumbledore said.

All most all the members raised their hands except Lucius, pink toad, fudge and some members. Harry tried to remember the faces of people who opposed them.

"All who in favour of Lucius Malfoy getting the guardianship raise their hands." Only hand full of people raised their hands and the process continued for all the members who had given their speech. After all the families were over.

"According to vote of the Wizengamot the guardianship of Harry Potter goes to his godfather Lord Sirius Black." Dumbledore signed the required parchments and gave them to Sirius.

By the time Sirius got to Harry, he was surrounded by the members, all at the same time trying to talk to Harry, congratulate him and everything. Harry was feeling a little bit overwhelmed. Sirius recognising Harry's condition skilfully steered Harry away from the crowd and reached the lifts.

"Why did you tell everybody about the adoption ritual Sirius. It was not required we should have kept it a secret." Harry said.

"I know but that was for purely political reasons. One is that as Malfoy informed the court that I cannot produce Heir's many will be thinking that Draco will get the lordship and Lucius's political power will increase. We don't want that and the second reason is for your safety, now all of them know that you are the Heir of two Ancient and Noble Houses they will think twice before trying to harm you in any way. There are many death eaters in that room, who were not imprisoned after the war. So two birds with one stone."

Harry's head was spinning with all the information. He knew a little about Muggle politics but this was his first time seeing the political mess from the centre. Harry opinion of Sirius kicked up a notch after seeing how Sirius effortlessly manipulated a room full of people. But Harry had a question which he wanted to ask.

"What is a Death Eater Sirius?" Harry asked.

Sirius stopped walking with a startled expression on his face and turned to Harry to check whether Harry was joking. Seeing that Harry was serious Sirius just groaned and dragged the palm of his hand across his face.

"You don't know what Death Eater means Harry. you are seriously lacking the knowledge about wizarding world but don't worry after I am done with you, you will never be the same." Sirius said confidently.

Harry nodded knowing that to be true.

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I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT HARRY NEGLECTED HIS STUDIES IN THE CANON BY WASTING A LOT OF TIME WITH RON SO I AM TRYING TO CHANGE HARRY IN MY STORY HE WONT BECOME A BOOKWORM BUT HE WILL TAKE HIS STUDIES SERIOUSLY FROM NOW ON AND TRY TO REACH HIS FULL POTENTIAL.