Hello everybody, I'm back with a new story.
Unlike my other stories, this one will be a bit more about politic and some romance : It's a SLASH with OMC !
Some warnings, as usual:
Slash HarryxOMC, WBWL!Harry, Non-Potter Harry, Potter!bashing, Weasley!bashing, Grangers!bashing, GOOD DUMBLEDORE, Alive!Flamel etc. Lot of OCs and this first chapter is mandatory to understand the story x)
(Scenario)
Led by the International Confederation of Wizards, the Magical World is divided into innumerable governments. The majority of these governments are Ministries of Magic, but not all are democracies.
For example, the Magical United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is led by the Wizengamot, the magical version of the House of Lords of the British government. Therefore, and despite the election of a Minister for Magic by the citizens, it is indeed the nobles who have full control. Nobles who must all be pure-bloods.
On the other hand, Magical Ireland is run by a Parliament elected by the people, in sharp contrast to their English neighbours. This strong difference is obviously a constant source of conflict between the two countries, be it magical or muggle. Not to mention the important problem with Northern Ireland.
But not all countries are run by Ministries of Magic. This is the case of the Kingdom of Egypt, led by the long line of the Narmer dynasty since the reign of Narmer I of the name started in the year -3185 which was later mixed with the magical lineage of Ptolemy to unify Muggle Egypt (conquered by the Romans) and Magical Egypt. Being considered descendants of Ra, the Kingdom of Egypt is of course subject to an Absolute Monarchy of Divine Rights. It is currently led by Pharaoh Ptolemy XXVI, descendant of Ptolemy XV (son of Cleopatra and Caesar) whose death was falsely orchestrated to disappoint the Roman invaders. The Kingdom of Egypt is also run by two castes, that of the Priests (led by the High Priest of Ra) and that of the Nobles (led by Lord Khâors Palkokops).
Another representative country is Japan, led by Emperor Hirohito from an unbroken line since -600 of pureblood Japanese whose legend says they are the descendants of the goddess Amaterasu of the Shinto pantheon. Like the Kingdom of Egypt, the Japanese Empire is subject to an Absolute Monarchy of Divine Rights, though it has become a Constitutional Monarchy on the Muggle side as a result of the Japanese defeat by Americans. Namely, the Magical Empire of Japan did not fight the MACUSA, although it is controlled by the same Emperor as the Muggle Empire. Emperor Hiro-Hito fearing a possible defeat decided not to mix a magical war with the muggle war. Unlike Egypt, the Empire of Japan is led by three organizations: The Noble Council (led by Lord Fujimori Tokuno), the Shinto Temple (jointly run by the High Priest of Amaterasu and the Emperor) and the Japanese Democratic Parliament (led by Obunaga Kohiro).
Hence, the Magic World is divided into several different governments, but also in different territories, contrasting with the Muggle world. Thus, the Japanese Empire extends over all the Pacific (Except Australia and New Zealand), the Kingdom of Egypt extends over all Ancient Egypt as well as North Africa (except Algeria), the Chinese Empire (led by Emperor Aisin Gyoro Puyi, falsely deposed by Muggles) has kept its full extent unlike its Muggle side, controlling Tibet, Korea and South Asia (except Indochina).
But despite all their power, these Kingdoms are by no means the most powerful. No, the most powerful governments remain European. There are several Kingdoms in Europe, and here are the two most powerful ones.
On one side, there's the British Ministry of Magic controlling the UK and having for protectorates Australia, New Zealand, India and many other countries. Their power is not based on their size but on their prestige and their many lineages of great wizards including the Founders of Hogwarts and many others.
And finally, there is the Kingdom of France.
Unlike its muggle side, the Magical Kingdom of France subsisted, but not under the Bourbon dynasty. Indeed, the Magical Kingdom of France is led by the Valois, junior branch of the Capetian, as the Bourbons. Thus, the Kingdom of France was led until 1830 by the Bourbons (muggle, Reign ended) and Valois (Magic, Reign in progress) before being led only by the Valois. As a result of the extinction of the last direct Capetian, the Valois de France became the leaders of the Capetian Family, and that is what makes their power.
Indeed, the Kingdom of France magically extends over almost all of Europe, mainly led by Capetian descendants who are magically obliged to obey the head of the main branch , currently the Valois. Thus, the Kingdoms of Spain (Also South America except Brazil) , Portugal (including Brazil), Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy , Luxembourg and the Latin Empire of Constantinople are de facto members of the Kingdom of France. In these countries, the French King is called High King in order to be differentiated from their own monarchs. But it does not stop there. Taking into account its territories in the rest of the world, the Kingdom of France is considered the greatest Kingdom and Magical State, owning Canada, South America (Central America belonging to the Aztec-Maya Hegemony), Algeria, Indochina and the French West Indies (the Muggle French territories of the Pacific being under magical control of Japan) .
Knowing all this, our story can begin.
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(10.31.1981)
Godric's Hollow, Wales, United Kingdom.
Albus Dumbledore's eyes widened as he saw James and Lily Potter in front of a crowd of reporters, holding a one-year-old toddler named Henry Fleamont Potter in their arms. They were smiling, surrounded by their friends Sirius and Remus while the photographers were having the time of their life.
Earlier in the evening, the terrible Dark Lord Voldemort had attacked the Potters' home. The Potters were attending a meeting at the Longbottom's and decided to leave their two children at Godric's Hollow, as their house was hidden under a very powerful Fidelius charm. Thus, the one year old Harry James Potter and his younger twin Henry Fleamont Potter stayed at Godric's Hollow under the supervision of a man they thought was their friend, Peter Pettigrew.
But the latter turned out to be a traitor, taking advantage of the Potter's absence to bring Lord Voldemort to their home. Without losing a moment, he used the spell of Avada Kedavra on one of the children before suffering a backlash, dying instantly and leaving only ashes behind him. Peter Pettigrew was so shocked that he was left speechless as Albus, the Potters, the Longbottoms and a good part of the Ministry of Magic arrived to witness the death of the Dark Lord. The traitor was immediately taken to Azkaban while Albus analysed the children.
And here was his mistake. He noticed a "V" -shaped scar on Henry's cheek and, thinking of the prophecy, could not help but announce the young child as the Boy-Who-Lived. It was only a few seconds later that he decided to observe Harry, noticing the strange scar on his forehead. He was about to tell Potter's parents that their first son was also the Survivor when he saw them strutting like peacocks in front of reporters, ignoring Harry.
Keeping the child in his arms, Albus watched them, deciding to remain silent. A good hour later, and after the reporters had left, the Potters, Sirius and Remus came back to him.
"You forgot about Harry," Dumbledore said, arching an eyebrow.
James and Lily looked at each other sheepishly. Seeing that they seemed undecided, Albus gestured for them to speak.
"We decided to give Harry to my sister, Petunia. With Henry's newfound status, we prefer not keeping Harry with us until their time to Hogwarts so that he don't grow any form of jealousy towards his brother ... ", Lily began to say under the incredulous gaze of Albus.
"I can keep him if you wish," Said Harry's godfather Remus.
"Remus, you're suffering from Lycanthropy. The Ministry of Magic will never accept, not to mention that we would like you to be the tutor of Henry. You cannot take care of Harry and Henry ..." James answered, looking falsely sorry.
Remus frowned before nodding, sending Sirius a look at the same time. The Black Lord smiled contritely before nodding.
"But I can, Prongs," said Lord Black.
James looked at him apologetically before shaking his head.
"Sirius, you live in a cursed mansion with a crazy house-elf and a horrible portrait of your mother, not to mention the cursed objects of the Blacks throughout the mansion, so it's not a proper place for Harry. Without forgetting that you're Henry's godfather and must take care of him, "said Lord Potter.
Sirius sagged before nodding. It was true that his home was not the best for raising a child. It was then that an idea sprang up in Dumbledore's mind when he heard all that.
"Would you like me to take Harry to your sister? I'll probably be able to convince her more easily to accept your son," Albus offered with his old grandfather's smile.
Lily and James smiled and accepted Dumbledore's proposal. The latter did not lose a moment before Apparating to Surrey, where the Dursleys lived. He showed up at 4 Privet Drive before knocking on the door. Mere seconds later, a woman with a long neck opened. Horror dawned on her when she realised who the old man was.
"What are you doing here, you freak? " She asked angrily.
" Your sister ask you to raise her son for the next ten years, but I guess that it isn't to your liking? " Asked Albus.
" No, and keep that freak away from me, just like the rest of you! " Shouted the woman before slamming the door into Dumbledore's face.
The latter gave a small smile before taking an object out of his pocket. It was a small golden sun, a Portkey leading directly to France . Without losing a moment, he murmured the password: " Alchimie! "
In a few seconds, Albus Dumbledore and the young Harry Potter were transported to 51 Rue de Montmorency in Paris. Albus did not waste time and went to the door above which proudly enthroned the alchemical symbol of gold. He was then greeted by a couple of very old people with a big smile.
" Ah ! Albus, mon garçon. Quel plaisir de te revoir, cela fait un moment que nous ne nous sommes pas vus.", the old man exclaimed in French.
(Ah ! Albus my boy. Such a pleasure to see you once more, it's been a while.)
" En effet, Maître Nicolas, Maîtresse Perenelle," answered Albus in French.
(Indeed, Master Nicholas, Master Perenelle)
(Their discussion is entirely in French)
"What brings you here, Albus? " Perenelle asked, bringing Albus and the toddler into their home before serving them tea.
"Lord Voldemort is no longer, at least for now, I'm afraid Tom was too much involved in the forbidden arts to be driven back by death," Dumbledore replied, sipping his tea.
He had dropped the young toddler a few seconds earlier in a summoned crib.
"I see, however, that does not explain your presence in this place, nor that of this young boy," said Nicolas with a small smile.
Albus nodded before quickly summing them up at night. After several minutes, Perenelle spoke.
"And must we take this boy?" She asked.
"I know you've always wanted an heir, and since Harry was voluntarily abandoned by his family ..." Albus began in a tone that was meant to beg.
" Albus ! " Nicolas interrupted him before gently smiling at him. "Perenelle and I still want to have an heir, but we are no longer old enough to look after such a child, not to mention that our bodies are frail despite the Philosopher's Stone."
Albus's gaze became dull.
"I guess I'll have to find another home for him ...", he says sadly.
Perenelle and Nicolas looked at each other before Perenelle whispered something in her husband's ear. The latter pretended to think before nodding.
"Albus, we have the ideal candidates to adopt young Harry, the couple in question did not manage to have children, despite all the spells and all the prepared potions, and even Perenelle and I did not manage to get them some help, "said the renowned alchemist.
"Wonderful ! Who are they?" Albus asked, his eyes twinkling once more.
"However, before announcing their name, you must know one thing: This family absolutely needs true heir, one with the same blood. If Harry ever gets adopted by them, he will then undergo the Sanguis Hereditatem ritual .", Continued Nicolas.
Albus's eyes widened before looking at Harry. He knew well the ritual quoted by Nicolas. Invented more than a thousand years ago by a dying family of wizards, the Sanguis Hereditatem ritual was used to adopt a magical child into a family. But unlike standard adoption rituals , this ritual eradicated the genes present in adopted children and replaced them with the genes of adoptive parents, while intrinsically modifying the magic of children in order to give priority to children. magic of the adoptive parents while keeping that of the parents of origin. In short, Harry would become the child of another couple, losing all blood ties with the Potters, and thereby losing his title as Potter's main heir, though his magic still has traces of the Potters. He sighed before nodding.
"I guess if it's necessary, I must accept. Who are they ? "Albus asked.
Nicolas and Perenelle looked at each other before answering in concert.
" Louis and Catherine de Valois!"
Albus dropped his packet of lemon sherbet on the ground.
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(01/11/1981)
51 rue de Montmorency, Paris
Albus was watching the toddler while his mentor and his wife were gesticulating impatiently. They had sent a missive a few hours earlier to the Valois couple. Normally, such a missive would be ignored since a monarch does not have to be summoned like a vulgar commoner.
But Nicolas Flamel had been the adviser of the French royal family for more than five hundred years, so the latter enjoyed some benefits. Albus came out of his thoughts as he heard three knocking at the door succinctly. Without losing a moment, Nicolas trotted to the door to let in his guests.
When the latter made their entrance, the Flamel bowed low, Albus deciding to do the same.
"Your majesty, thank you for answering my call. Let me introduce you to my apprentice and Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards, Albus Perceval Wulfric Brian Dumbledore," Nicholas exclaimed.
"My greetings, your majesty," Albus bowed, staring back at them.
The man was of average height with fine musculature both elegant and distinguished. Long curly ebony hair surrounded his effeminate but not less masculine face. It was on seeing his eyes that Albus realized that he was dealing with none other than King Louis de Valois : The eyes were very deep blue, both sporting a bright sun in the centre of the pupil.
As for Catherine de Valois (born Habsbourg-Lorraine), her body was fine and graceful, measuring slightly less than her husband, who was not himself very tall. Unlike her husband, she had a long golden and curly hair, all around a very thin face with deep green eyes.
The two were richly dressed, the man wearing a silk outfit consisting of a shirt, trousers, gloves, a vest in brocade covered with a white coat and leather boots. The woman wore a long golden dress highlighting her eyes and her hair. They both wore a thin crown, probably for travel.
"You do not have to bow down to me, Master Nicolas, Master Perenelle, after all, you were my tutors, my father's tutors, and so on," exclaimed Louis de Valois with a large smile before looking at Dumbledore. "You too, Lord Dumbledore, please, come up and sit down."
Albus stared at him before nodding, sitting in the living room with Flamels and Valois. Tea was served by a house elf before Nicholas spoke.
"Your majesty, let me tell you some good news. Despite the fact that we have not been able to find a cure for your infertility, which I believe is due to a curse, I still found a solution through my dear apprentice, before I let him explain his story, let me introduce you to Harry Potter, the solution to your problem. "
It was then that Perenelle unveiled the child she held in her arms, the latter being asleep. The royal couple looked at each other before watching the child closely. After a few seconds, and keeping silence, they motioned for Dumbledore to explain.
"The child in front of you is Harry Potter, and as you may know, the Dark Lord named Lord Voldemort, who terrorized the United Kingdom, was defeated last night by attacking the Potter family. Young Henry Potter was proclaimed as Voldemort's vanquisher, although Harry seems to be the real vanquisher, unfortunately his parents decided to abandon him to muggles to take care of his twin, but I preferred to bring him here to entrust him to my master and friend, Nicholas Flamel, "said the old professor.
"This is a very interesting story, Supreme Mugwump, still it does not explain why we were invited, or in any way explains how this child is the solution to the problem my beloved wife and I are cursed with." said Louis de Valois, in an intrigued tone.
"Actually, I'm responsible for your invitation. You see, I managed to find the exact instructions of the Sanguis Hereditatem ritual that I found four years ago digging in Italy in some archaeological spot. I have not talked about it before, since this ritual can only be used as a last resort, "said Perenelle, placing the toddler in an invoked cradle.
Louis and Catherine nodded, perfectly understanding the situation. They would have preferred a child by natural means.
"I understand perfectly your reasoning, mistress Perenelle, and for that I accept to forgive you. Can we know more about this ritual? After all, it has been many centuries since it disappeared." Asked Catherine with a tone filled with hope.
Will I finally be able to be a mother? she thought.
Perenelle nodded before explaining the ins and outs of the ritual. Louis narrowed his eyes slightly .
"If I summarize correctly, this child will be ours biologically and magically, while partially retaining his original magic, is that it? I have a hard time understanding exactly what he will keep from his original magic." he said in a curious voice.
Perenelle's eyes lit up at this opportunity to explain the ritual in more detail.
"Indeed, from what I understood by translating the texts concerning this ritual, the child will partially keep his original magical trace. This is reflected in several ways. First, the child will magically remain the heir of his previous houses, though he will lose any form of primogeniture in the case of other direct heirs, so Harry will become the secondary heir to the Potter and Gryffindor families, the Potters being the descendants of Godric Gryffindor.
As for his magic, Harry may be able to keep some skills like the Potter's proficiency in Transfiguration and Battle Magic. Obviously, it depends entirely on mother magic. ", Exclaimed Perenelle with a big smile.
The two Valois looked at each other before arguing quickly in whispers under Dumbledore's hopeful gaze. After a few minutes Louis de Valois exclaimed.
"Then we accept, yet our people mustn't learn of Harry's origins. Is there a potion or any kind of spell to rejuvenate the one-year-old? That would allow us to believe in a hidden pregnancy so to protect us. "
Nicolas widened his eyes slightly before leaning forward, his two hands joining in a pose of reflection. He began to mumble a few seconds before smiling while raising his head.
"I think I have the answer: A rejuvenating potion would be far too powerful for a child of this age, however, nothing prevents a stasis of age, and if I remember correctly, that was common practice about three hundred years ago when two families wanted to marry their children at the same age.
We could thus use a potion having a year effect on the young child while placing an illusory enchantment to make believe in a recent birth. I think I can make the potion in an hour . ", said Nicolas.
Louis and Catherine looked at each other, their eyes full of hope before nodding.
"In this case, we accept your proposal, Maître Nicolas, Mistress Perenelle, is there anything else to know before performing this ritual?" Asked Louis.
Perenelle nodded.
"Indeed, we want to make young Harry our heir, if you allow. Unfortunately for Nicolas and Me, the ritual cannot be used after the use of the Philosopher's Stone, however nothing prevents us from preparing an heir."
Louis de Valois graciously nodded.
"I cannot refuse you this request when you are the solution to our problem. It is with pleasure that we accept that our future son is proclaimed as heir to Flamel. In order to legitimize your request, we would like to make you two his godparents, "replied the King of France.
"With pleasure! " Exclaimed Nicolas happily.
"In this case, we should perform this ritual while you prepare the potion," said Perenelle to Nicolas before looking at the royal couple. "The ritual will last a good hour, but do not worry, I'll take care of the incantatory side, all you have to do is answer my questions when I speak to you and provide your blood when asked."
The Valois agreed before following the old woman into a room next to the living room with Dumbledore while Nicholas hastened to concoct the potion.
Everything had already been prepared in Perenelle's ritual room, runes being engraved everywhere under the astonished looks of the Valois and Dumbledore. As for Harry, he had absolutely nothing to do with it, the latter still being asleep.
Perenelle gently placed the baby in a cradle in the centre of the room before pulling back.
"Get ready, the ritual will begin," exclaims Perenelle before beginning to sing in an old Latin.
Dumbledore and the Valois had a hard time understanding what Perenelle was saying. They managed to discern some words such as " Sanguis ", " Filius ", " Mater Magia " and " Benedicte ".
"Who are those claiming this child of magic?" Exclaimed Perenelle, returning to French.
Louis and Catherine then approached Perenelle while remaining distinguished.
"May your names and titles be heard by Mother-Magic," Perenelle continued, motioning to Louis.
"Louis Robert Jean de Valois, Sovereign of the Kingdom of France and its dominions, Lord of the Royal House of Valois and Bourbon, descendant and Head of the Maison Capet and Robert!" Exclaimed the King of France.
A gleam surrounded him under the appreciative glance of Perenelle, the latter then signalling Catherine to come forward.
"Catherine Marie Antoinette de Valois née Habsburg-Lorraine, Queen of the Kingdom of France and its dominions, Princess of the Royal House of Habsburg-Lorraine and the Kingdom of Austria." Exclaimed Catherine.
Perenelle nodded when Catherine was surrounded by a blue halo signifying Mother-Magic's acceptance.
"Raise your arms !" She ordered the royal couple.
The Valois obeyed before making hiccups of surprise at seeing a cut appear on their right hand. The flowing blood went directly to the child in the middle of the room before entering his skin, waking him up and making him cry.
"Now is the time to name your child in front of Mother Magic to finalize his rebirth. What first name is given to him? "Asked Perenelle.
"Adrien!" Louis replied with a small smile.
"What second name?" Asked Perenelle again.
"Louis!" Cried Catherine, tenderly kissing her husband.
"And what third name do you attribute to your son?" Asked Perenelle finally.
"Nicolas!", Made the two monarchs in chorus.
The magic surrounded the child before shining louder and louder. After a few seconds, it goes out, the cries of the child drying up too. Perenelle approached the child before widening her eyes as she saw the young son's new appearance.
His eyes were now deep blue with a sun in the centre and his face was surrounded by little curly ebony hair, just like Louis de Valois. His face had obviously become more refined, just like his mother.
Without losing a moment, Perenelle took the child in her arms to show it to the Valois and to Dumbledore who had remained in the room.
"I present you your son, Prince Adrien Louis Nicolas de Valois, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of France and its dominions ", exclaimed Perenelle.
The Valois hastened to recover the child, smiling while kissing their son's forehead under the tender eyes of Dumbledore. He did not have time to congratulate them that Nicholas came into the room with the potion in his hand.
"Here's the potion! Quickly, he must drink it before it loses its potential!", Exclaimed the renowned alchemist using a transfer charm to directly place the contents of the potion in the stomach of the 'child.
It was under the astonished eyes of the occupants of the room that the child was surrounded by a golden halo.
As the Flamel and Valois watched the effects of the potion on the child, Dumbledore turned his gaze to the cradle in which Harry had rested. As he approached, he saw to his utter astonishment a kind of black liquid before frowning. When he returned to the other occupants, he was surprised to see that the scar was no longer on Harry. The ritual had purified the child.
"Master Nicolas, Mistress Perenelle, we thank you very much for all that you have done, you will obviously have to come to the Palace to see and educate your godchild," Louis said with a nod to the Flamel before looking at Albus. "Lord Dumbledore, allow us to thank you as it should be, know that you will always be welcome to the Kingdom of France and that if you encounter any problem with one of our subjects or a leader of one of our dominions, you can count on us. "
Albus' eyes widened slightly before smiling.
"I thank you, Your Majesties, and it is with pleasure that I accept your offer," replied the Hogwarts Director.
The Valois then left the room to return home, accompanied by their guards while the Flamel and Albus remained behind. Nicolas could not help but say.
"I cannot wait to see the article that will be published in the newspaper!"
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LA GAZETTE DE FRANCE
SPECIAL EDITION :
A Royal Birth!
Article written by Jean-Etienne Reporter, Journalist.
"Oyez, Oyez!
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen are pleased to announce a joyous event,
The night of the thirty-first of July, nineteen-eighty-one, was born the royal heir,
Prince Adrien Louis Nicolas de Valois!
May this day be forever a day of festivity and jubilation for the people of France and its Dominions!
Oyez, Oyez! "
It was to my great surprise that I attended the proclamation of the town crier in front of the royal palace after a meeting for a press conference. My colleagues and I were very surprised to learn of the birth of a royal heir three months after the event. Fortunately for us, we were quickly informed as to the reason for such delay.
It is no secret that their majesties have not ceased to try in vain to have an heir, potions and elixirs not hesitating to be used in abundance to overcome the problem. Alas, it was not the case until recently.
For fear of miscarriage and hopeless avoidance of hope for the rest of the Kingdom, their majesties decided to hide the pregnancy of our gracious queen until delivery. And so was born his grace, Prince Adrien, that already some people continue to call Prince Harry. This nickname was used first by the very honourable Royal Court Counsellor, Lord Nicolas Flamel.
We learned that under the guidance of Lord Flamel and Lady Flamel, the birth of the prince was hidden from the rest of the world to ensure the good health of the latter. And it is on this day that the prince is considered a bon vivant!
The future of the Kingdom of France and its dominions is finally assured, and a ball in honour of their graces will be organized in six days to celebrate the happy events. For the occasion, the leaders of the Wizarding World are invited.
For more information on the Kingdom of France and its Dominions, page 2 to 5
For more information on the Capetian Dynasty, page 6 to 8
For more information on the Flamel family, page 9.