The Life Of Tiberius - Volume 1 Chapter 4 Decapitating Trolls Snakes And Strange Things Edited
The next week was the start of Charms on Monday and Flying on Thursday. By the end of the charms class. Professor Flitwick had been convinced to give Tiberius extra tutoring and dueling lesson. Tiberius had the half-goblin eating out the palm of his hand after mentioning his interest in the Dueling Circuit. But then again, Flitwick had been gawking of Tiberius the entire lesson. To the goblins, there was no higher wizarding house than the House of Emrys. Be it half goblins or pure-bloods.
Hermione was extremely interested in the story and like always Tiberius had to plan a study date to get her calm again. For the next couple of days, Tiberius spent a lot of time in the kitchens building connections with the House Elves. And it was starting to show results. The elves and the young Lord began to tell each other secrets.
On Thursday, Gryffindor and Slytherin had a flying class together. Both houses stood in the field next to tattered old brooms that had obviously changed hands many times over the years. Many of the boys who grew up in the wizarding world talked about their early flying experiences. Tiberius spent his time calming Hermione down.
“You need to relax, Hermione. Everything will be fine,” he said
“No, what if I fall? What if I can’t even fly, Tiberius? So much could go wrong. What’s the point of flying anyways?” She rambled.
Tiberius sighed and grabbed Hermione and looked deep into her eyes. “Do you feel my hands? On the backside of your arm, just above your elbow?” he asked and Hermione nodded
“Good, acknowledge my presence and feel my magic that circulates through my hands. The heat, that buzz like static electricity, Now close your eyes, take a deep breath and allow my magic to fill you up. Do you feel it, Mione?” he voice gradually became lower until it was a soft whisper only meant for their ears
Hermione smiled and her cheeks turned pink as she nodded excitedly. “How’d you do that?”. She asked.
“It’s called channeling. Lazy Wizardkind can’t do it. But we, exercise every day. We are getting accustomed to the presence of our bodies as more than just vessels. Learning just how strong we are and developing the connection between our brain, body, and magic. Most wizards neglect the body and allow magic to consume them. But they don’t realize that strengthening the body also strengths the magic and helps nourish the brain. The stronger our body, the easier it is for us and our magic to assimilate. As a result”
“Our bodies store more magic, emptying our core and allow more magic to refill it. It’s practically doubling our magic capacity. And if we truly become one with our magic the easier it is to control and we become more like magical creatures than wizards. like we’re birthed from magic rather than born with magic. We can talk theory and concept all day, But what does that have to do with what you just taught me.?” Hermione asked
“After class, I’ll take you to see Professor Flitwick. Once you watch a couple of duels, you’ll understand.” he gave her a warm smile and she began to fill up with excitement. She was happy that she met Tiberius, even though, he had grown up in the wizarding world she began to realize that his knowledge was far beyond anything that a pure-blood first-year had display thus far. He hardly talked much unless he was talking to her or occasionally Neville. He was mysterious and his characteristics were extremely exotic and alluring. And most of all, he knew how to handle her and that made her even more attracted to the boy.
A few moments later class started. Madam Hooch had flown in on her broomstick to start the lesson. She first started with the safety brief and then jumped right into the hands-on portion of the class.
“Okay now, make sure you each have a broom to your right. Extend your right hand and say ‘Up!’” Madam Hooch’s broom flew up and the students began to follow her lead. Harry, Tiberius, Hermione, and Malfoy’s broom shot up immediately connecting with their hands. Madam Hooch looked extremely pleased. Especially when she sees that Harry Potter was first among the student to call his broom.
“Hmm, Father like son. I wonder” she muttered under her breath. And then instructed the students to mount their brooms. When everyone was properly mounted on their brooms she instructed them to give a light push off the ground and hoover. Hermione was visibly shaky. Tiberius drifted closer to her and grabbed her arm gently.
“Breath, control your magic. I know you can. This broom will not go anywhere you don’t want it to. Bring yourself down, love. Good, good. Now hoover.” Tiberius smiled as he let her go and she hoovers on her own. Now that she realized she was in control, all of her shakes had vanished.
“Ahhhh!” a yell on the other side of the class drew Tiberius and Hermione’s attention. And their eyes went wide as Neville hit the ground and possibly broke his arm. Madam Hooch immediately grounded everyone and took Neville to the Infirmary. While the class chatted and waited. Hermione and Tiberius picked up their conversation from their endpoint.
“I know how you did it. The channeling. The brooms have a magical core like our wands. but the wood and straw also have their own magic. If you stimulate the mind and stretch your senses like we do when using magic you can tap into external sources of magic. connecting and drawing magic from it.” She rambled happily
“How did you find out?” he asked
“I was thinking about your touch and your magic, I repeated the same feeling with the broom to see if it also had magic. Witches’ brooms are special. They’re made to connect with us like wands. so when my magic touched it, it touched back. I began to pull the magic left behind by other students from the broom, before calling the broom to my hand.” Hermione smiled bursting with joy
“I guess we don’t have to watch that duel after all. That’s if you can answer one question. When you called the broom. Did you use your magic or the broom’s magic?” asked Tiberius
Hermione’s eyes widened “Is that even possible?”
“Yes. as long as we have magic. we can do anything. It’s why I wanted to show you a duel. many of wizardkind run out of magic or kill themselves by using to much magic and then they become too exhausted to control the massive amount of magic”
“But through channeling. We can become god-like. Rius, you could become famous if you wrote a paper on this.” Hermione voiced her internal epiphany.
“No, I wish to keep it to myself. And I hope you’ll do the same.”
Hermione thought for a while and decided she would let Tiberius keep his secrets and just take joy in the fact that he trusted her enough to share it with her. “So you were telling me how Lord Emrys saved the Goblin and Dwarf people and received special honors. Now tell me about the Goblin Nation.”
Tiberius smiled and began to describe the city made of granite, gold, and ivory. He told her about the clans and how they have born names and alternate names for the wizarding world, though it is optional for them to chooses whether or not they want an alternate name. He told her about their amazing martial prowess and exquisite crafting skills. And like their weapons and armor, the entire city was forged with magic.
He was soon cut off by a commotion on the other side of the class once again. Draco Malfoy was in the floating sky while goading to an impulsive and naive Harry. So even though the class was grounded, Potter hops on his broom and flys after Malfoy. Tiberius frowned and called for his broom before going after the dunderhead.
Before Tiberius got to him, Malfoy threw something and Harry went full speed after it. When everyone landed the class cheered for Harry but his glory was short-lived as he was taken away by professor McGonagall.
Draco and his butt buddies laughed and mocked him as he was led away and the moment McGonagall was out of sight. Tiberius calls forth his wand and threw a knockback jinx at Draco and his friends.
“Listen, you f.u.c.k.i.n.g ferrets. Next time you f.u.c.k with Potter, I’ll hit you with something a little stronger than a knockback jinx,” he growled and the rest of the class stepped back.
“M-my father will hear about this!” Draco shouted in protest to his treatment.
“Tell him! I’m a lord and he doesn’t have enough money to by his way into my pockets. And that long silky hair of his isn’t going to vex his way into my bed like it has others. You’re an anthill and I’m a great mountain. And you need to understand that even though he was raised by muggles ‘Heir’ Potter is not someone your daddy can protect you from and once Potter realizes it. I’m sure your father will disown you before giving up his standing.”
Draco looked slightly terrified and some of the knowledgeable kids began to realize that Tiberius, in fact, was a lord and Potter was an Heir to a house far above the Malfoy’s standing, not just some fabled hero they all saw him too be.
“P-Piss off, Emrys! I’m the Heir of the Noblest and Most Ancient House of Black!” he shouted and a blonde-haired Slytherin girl visibly winced when she heard Draco’s words. But was soon put to easy when Tiberius replied
“You aren’t Heir to Shite. You f.u.c.k.i.n.g wanker. Sirius Black is heir apparent and no one but him knows his will. And after your Great Uncle, Lord Arcturus hears of this I’m sure he’ll take strategic steps to assure a no good worm like you never ascend to head of the Black House.”
Draco went two shades paler. But he wouldn’t have been as pale if he could read Tiberius’ thoughts at this moment. ‘He and his father is a f.u.c.k.i.n.g threat. If that old man croaks today they could snatch the House of Black away from Heir Black because he’s incarcerated.’
Tiberius immediately turned and walked back to the castle. The moment he walked through the castle doors he went straight to Professor Flitwick, who was just about to start his class. Tiberius walked up to him and whispered in his ear “Please forgive my disruption Professor, but I need to use your floo. It is important for my family business.”
Professor Flitwick lept from his stack of books he stood on and led Tiberius to his office and then went back to his lecture.
“Reed Manor, Law-wizard Abigail Reed,” he said
A few moments later, and the image of miss Reed appeared in green fire. “Lord Emrys? Is that you?”
“Yes, Miss Reed. I need you to contact Lord Arcturus Black Immediately and set up a meeting with him. Advise him that I wish to protect his house, which is in grave danger. Send me his reply immediately and expect a package from Madam Bones, shortly” Tiberius then ended the talked and called on Madam Bones.
“Madam Bones, this is Lord Emrys. Do you have a moment to spare?” he asked and she allotted time to him. Tiberius got straight to the point and asked for case files on both Sirius Black and Bellatrix Lestrange. He assured her that he was not planning anything sinister and would count this act as a favor to be repaid at a later date.
Sometime later, Abigail received two full packets containing files on both Bellatrix Lestrange and Sirius Black. And as soon as she received them she informed Tiberius. Later that day, Tiberius skipped DADA. Professor Quirrell just didn’t seem right and as long as he passed the end of year exam. He would be alright. But he had no idea how the first missed class would change things for him.
For the next three weeks. Tiberius spent time with Neville and Hermione, focused on classes, and trained with Professor McGonagall, Flitwick, and Snape -who had offered him extra potion tutoring. During his free time, he also chipped away at the Shafiq-Rosier library. But he still was annoyed that he couldn’t quench his thirst for knowledge with his current reading speed.
With permission from Professor Snape, Tiberius went to the restricted section of the library and looked through the mental arts section. He took one book that had spells that enchanted the mind, created illusions, Dream walking, and even how to speed read multiple books at once. But they all had the same outcome. It turned the mind of the caster into scrambled eggs.
Trying to find a solution. Tiberius used the Portkey to the Emrys vault and used the charms on the vault to find a book specific to his problem. A book flew to his hands, titled, ‘The Mind of a Dragon: Nourishing The Minds of Dragon Lords’ by Heloss, The mind Trapper.
Tiberius stared in awe “A book written by a dragon… For Dragon Lords…”
Tiberius then left the vault appearing the restricted section again. Spending more time looking through books. He soon found another book on astral projection, ‘Advanced Astral Projection: The Key To Better Sorcery’ By Geraldine The Wise.
Like before, Tiberius went to the Emrys vault and found the best books to help him with astral projection. He left with another book by Heloss, The Mind Trapper. This time when he returned to the Library he left immediately and returned to his dorm to read his new books.
It was around this time that Tiberius spied Harry hurrying to Snape’s office clutching a book about Victorian flower language. Tiberius smiled and wonder just how things would change between the two. Would Severus push him away or try to accept the boy and help him out a bit. Tiberius had discovered the message in Snape’s lecture. Slipping a note to Harry, was his way of nudging Harry in the right direction of discovering the message himself.
The Next morning, Tiberius received a very lengthy letter. It started off describing Abigail’s talks with Arcturus Black to inform him of the current situation, next it told him of the meeting date, place, and time. And how Tiberius would have to set it up. The next piece of news was the status of Sirius Black, Bellatrix Lestrange, surprisingly Narcissa Malfoy, and Andromeda Tonks. To start off, Tiberius learned he had more skin in the game than anyone. As Lord Rosier, he had right to Narcissa, Bellatrix, and Andromeda’s Marriage contracts. Especially since, Bellatrix claimed that the only reason she followed the Dark Lord was due to a clause in the contract and a vow she made to her family to follow her husband, Lord Rudolph Lestrange.
Andromeda had been disowned, by someone other than the head of house Black and bore a child that was promised the protection of house Black per marriage contract between Cygnus Black III and Durella Black (nee Rosier), Father and mother of Narcissa, Bellatrix, and Andromeda Black.
And lastly, Sirius Black was being held due to the obstruction of justice, false evidence, and the abuse of power. Heir Black was never given the veritaserum under the false claim that he was a master Occlumence, All claims of his innocence had been brushed aside and the magical signature at the crime scene had been a match for his but it was not the magical signature that was left behind from the blasting curse that killed 12 muggles. To which was the crime that he was charged and sentenced to Azkaban for. The House of Black and by association Rosier was in utter turmoil.
Abigail apologized adamantly for not catching the crises sooner, but Tiberius’ major concern was, why hadn’t Arcturus fixed any of this?
Raising from his seat he took his letter to the Headmaster, called for his wand and erected privacy wards shocking many professors, but professor Flitwick merely smiled at his prized pupil. For he was the one that taught Tiberius the ward.
“Lord Emrys, what is the meaning of this?” Asked the Headmaster.
“Before I say anything. You wear three hats, in order to continue, you must swear on your magic that you are only talking to me as a headmaster and anything I say can not and will not be used to harm and or benefit you or anyone else while acting as Chief Warlock and or Supreme Mugwomp.” Tiberius wore and indifferent face and bore harden eyes.
Dumbledore took out his wand. But was stopped before he took his oath. “You must also never repeat anything we to talk about to another living or dead soul. Unless given my explicit permission free of any mind-altering magic and or under any physical or emotional coercion.”
Dumbledore then swore his whole oath to Tiberius’ standards. And then requested as a schooling and ruling Lord, to use the Hogwarts campus for a meeting with the Lord Arcturus Black and Madam Amelia Bones. He then requests permission as Lord Rosier and Proxy to Lord Black for the attendance of Draco Lucius Malfoy.
Dumbledore agreed on the condition that Draco’s parents were invited as well. To which Tiberius agreed. he had expected such a condition.
Time went slow after that. But things got all the better when Halloween rolled around. Tiberius had gotten to charms class late due to making preparations for tomorrow’s meeting. And he had to go Immediately after class to Welcome Madam Bones, Lord Black, Lucius Malfoy, Narcissa Malfoy, their Law-wizard, and Law-wizard Reed. Madam Bones left to see her niece, Lucious went to find Draco, and Arcturus was taken to the headmaster’s office for what looked like an unpleasant conversation.
Later that night at dinner, Madam Bones and Lord Black were introduced as honored Guest. Lucious felt neglect and pulled the school board card in order to get recognition. But it obviously did more harm for his son than good for him. Tiberius was sitting at the table enjoying his feast until he asked for Hermione’s whereabouts.
Lavender Brown had told him that she was crying her eyes out in the girl lavatory on the second floor. All thanks to the mocking words of Ron Weasley. Tiberius gave him a silent threat but refrained from doing more in the presence of Lord Black and Madam Bones. Standing up to leave, he walked out a side door to look for Hermione. The moment Tiberius left, the doors of the great hall blew open and Professor Quirrell rushed in frantically.
“Troll!” he shouted “Troll! In the dungeon I thought you should know” then he fainted. The faint caused Lord Black and Madam Bones to grow exceedingly suspicious of the professor, especially after Susan Bones told her of the great disappointment the DADA professor was. The two prominent figures gave knowing glances to each other and allowed Dumbledore to run his school.
“Prefects, please take your houses to your common rooms,” said Dumbledore. Everyone began to rush to the door
Madam Bones stood up “Do not move! You will stay here!” she ordered and the student body froze. “The troll is in the dungeon, you daft moron! What of Hufflepuff and Slytherin? You have ever-changing stairs and secret passages all through Hogwarts. The troll can go anywhere, Albus!” the hall went silent, a pin drop could be heard. Madam Bones was absolutely right. Hufflepuff and Slytherin had to go down there to return to their common rooms. That’s if the troll remained in the dungeon.
While everyone was frozen, Harry dragged Ron away to warn Tiberius and Hermione about the troll. Ron was dragged along because it was his fault that Hermione was in such a sad state.
When Ron and Harry arrived they spotted the Troll walking towards the lavatory and they followed after it. In the lavatory, Tiberius was leaning against the stall and speaking sweet words to Hermione to coax her from her cage of depression. When she finally came out, her eyes were red, she wore a smile and threw her arms around Tiberius. He hugged her back and the stayed entwined in silence.
However, the serene moment was interrupted when the Troll entered the Lavatory and Tiberius whipped Hermione behind himself. His wand appeared and shouted “Flipendo Tria!” A bright blue light shot from the tip of his wand and crashed into the chest of the troll, sending it flying into the wall with a massive gust of wind. Hermione stared at the troll with her mouth agape.
When the troll hit the ground, Harry and Ron entered the Lavatory shocked by the sight of the massive troll on the floor.
“Get out!” he commanded the two boys and Ron didn’t hesitate to pull Harry out of the lavatory as the Troll began to push itself up from the lavatory floor.
Tiberius immediately open his enchanted pouch “Accio Claymore!” a goblin forged blade appeared from the pouch. “Wingardiam Leviosa…” the claymore floated just as the professors barged in. In the split second it took them to draw their wands, Tiberius flicked his wand to banish the claymore. Sending it to decapitate the Troll. It went through the neck severing the head cleanly before lodging itself into the wall. The professors watch as the trolls body fell to the floor and blood spilled from the troll’s neck and covered their shoes.
flourishing his wand in ‘S’ motion, Tiberius cast a freezing charm to keep the troll’s body from bleeding out. Everyone looked on gobsmacked at his actions.
“Hermione Granger and I claim this kill. And it is to be held until I’ve contacted the goblins to have it rendered.” Said Tiberius
“Very well, Lord Emrys,” replied Madam Bones
Professor Flitwick and Professor Snape applauded the boy for his kill and Hermione wrapped her arms around his torso from behind, as she wept into his back…
“May I ask, what part Miss Granger played in the slaying of the Troll.” Asked Dumbledore
“Can’t you see she’s distraught from taking a life. She performed the levitation charm for me as I banished the Claymore. So much fear of death is causing her to break down. I demand that the school pay for a mentalist to come treat her.” Tiberius replied as he called the claymore back and returned it to his pouch.
“And my I ask how do you know such an advanced spell?” Dumbledore questioned him further
“Professor Flitwick has been preparing me for the dueling circuit,” Tiberius replied as he flashed a smile and gave a nod to the goblin professor. “And don’t avoid your responsibilities Headmaster. I still demand that a Mentalist be sent for Hermonie.”
Dumbledore’s lip twitched. He hated spending money that could be spent during his retirement after the dark lord was vanquished once and for all.
“As I’m glad that you are all alright. I still have to say how incredibly reckless you all are. To have the gall to pursue a troll as mere first-years!” Professor McGonagall stepped and was about to lecture until Hermione threw her head up.
“It’s all my fault professor. I had read about them you see and I just wanted to get a peek of one first hand. It was never my intention to fight the troll. But if Tiberius wasn’t here we would have surely died, I mean Weasley can’t even cast a levitation charm.” She embarrassed the redhead as payback “And the first thing he did when he saw the troll was drag Harry away and left us to fend for ourselves. B-but if you wish to punish anybody, I a-accept full responsibility.” She turned her head up and her chest swelled with bravery.
The professors looked at Hermione in shock. The girl who thought five minutes early to class was late and anything less than an ‘O’ a failure, wanted to take on the responsibility of events that could most likely lead to expulsion.
At this point, Flitwick and Snape said the same name in their minds ‘Lily’. Snape and Flitwick then decided to step in.
“I think that the near-death experience is enough of punishment Miss Granger,” said Snape which caused McGonagall to raise an eyebrow
“And I want to award 100 points to Gryffindor for your exceptional use of the levitation charm. And another 50 points for effective applying her knowledge in charms to aid a friend in need.10 more points for being an exceptional student.” Added Flitwick with a toothy grin.
After everything was said and done, the students received a total of 200 points and had 100 taken away and received a verbal lashing before they were sent back to the common room. As Tiberius and Hermione walked of entangled, Harry and Ron followed.
Snape turned to Flitwick and spook in a low tone, “I have recently decided to teach Mr. Potter the things his mother loved most about potions. Maybe you should do something similar considering his mother’s innate talent for charms.”
“Hmm, I think I might Severus, After all, we both know this year isn’t getting easier for the boy.”
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” Can you teach me how to fight?” Hermione asked on the walk back to the common room
“Of course, I’m not as experienced as you might think. But I’ll do my best to teach you what I do know.” Tiberius replied and they finished their walk in silence.
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November 1st, 1991.
Law-wizard Reed, Madam Bones, and Lord Black sat in an empty classroom and waited for the other attendees to arrive. The next to enter was Tiberius. “I apologize for my tardiness. Hermione is still a bit shaken up from last night. And I had to take her to her mentalist this morning.”
“It’s alright, the meeting doesn’t start until noon. You have 5 minutes to spare,” replied Arcturus
As noon approached the Malfoys arrived with their Law-wizard. With their usual arrogance. “Please sit,” said Lord Black
“Do you know why you are here?” asked Arcturus and Lucious replied frankly by stating that the meeting was to remove Malfoy from the line of succession to which the boy gasped and looked frightened.
Lord Black chuckled mockingly at Lucious ” You want the House of Black so bad and you don’t even understand your wife’s family history. Such a greedy low-class man” he said, “You are here as a courtesy, and Draco is here to argue for his right to become Heir and if you can’t figure out the rest, you’re even more of an idiot than I thought.” he added
Narcissa’s for the first time of her arrival showed signs of life in her eyes and glanced at Tiberius, Lord of House Rosier. So self-absorbed, Lucious missed her reaction entirely. Looking at Draco, Arcturus asked one simple question. “If you became Lord Black after my death, what would you do?”
“U-uum,”
“Umm? The Lord Emrys is the same age as you and he can at least give me a full 5-year plan for his ‘Houses’ and you can’t even give me a single goal for just one. Okay, Why should I make you Heir?” asked Arcturus
Draco’s jaw clenched and stuck his chest out “I will bring Honor to the House of Black. Repair our status as one of the greatest Pure-blood families of wizarding Britain. I will invest and partake in new business ventures to bolster the vaults of House Black”
Lucious slowly closed his eyes and then opened them, Tiberius, Arcturus, and Madam Bones looked indifferent and unmoved by his words.
“Lord Emrys, How long has the House of Black had such a pure-blood mentality?” asked Arcturus
“Centuries my lord, and although it is not bad to be proud of your blood. His sort of supremacist attitude is what put the House of Black in the dire situation it finds itself in now.”
“Madam Bones. Would you align yourself with such an Heir and agree to marry your niece to him?” asked Arcturus
“I most certainly will not. As the Lord Emrys has said. It is good to be proud of your blood. But Elitist attitudes breed fanatics and as Lords, they often forget their duty to ‘all’ of magical Britain. The half-bloods and muggle-borns included.”
Arcturus nodded in agreement, “Thank you for your inputs. It’s unfortunate young Draconis. You were raised by your father and your mother was under his thumb and had no voice. You came out just like him. To people like us. Money is nothing. it comes and goes. To be a true lord, you must bolster the number of kin, our family’s arsenal, and knowledge within our libraries. Bolster our alliances and our territories. With that being said you are both dismissed.”
“Not quite. I want to bring your attention to subsection 18 of the Noble House Act. It state’s that no changes of will can be made without having half of the family present If said family’s Lord has been declared terminally ill and or is suspected to be mentally unfit.” Lucious spoke with a smug smile.
“Who said I was changing the will? You can let yourself out Lucious.” Arcturus shooed him away and Lucious left a bit nervous. Once outside the room, he immediately sent his Law- wizard to plug every loophole possible before they acted on their plan to seize the House of Black.
“Narcissa, you stay.” Said Tiberius and she turned around took her seat again. She was extremely shocked as she stared at Tiberius.
When Lucious noticed the Narcissa hadn’t come out, he ordered her to follow but was surprised when she remained seated.
“A clause, within the subservient clause. placed there for the protection of Rosier women. She can not disobey an order from the lord or lady of Rosier. and such orders supersede those of her husband. And the end of the clause states that if Rosier woman is being commanded to betray her house. For example, aiding the usurping of an Heir. The Lord of House Rosier can nullify the marriage contract.”
Lucious eyes went wide and he stared at Tiberius, “T-that’s a lie!”
“Maybe you should have talked to your father before you killed him. Mr. Malfoy.” Tiberius turned to Narcissa, “Has your husband, commanded and our attempt to use your blood relation to the House of Rosier and or Black to usurp a setting Heir apparent or any other Heir?”
Tiberius focused on the Heirs because no matter how bold Lucious was, after meeting Arcturus Black. He knew nobody in their right minds would attempt to usurp that man. Sirius’s incarceration had to be the only angel. At least that’s how Tiberius saw it.
Narcissa felt a weight lift from her soul as her husband’s commands detached from her being. She looked at Lucious with a devious smirk and blazing eyes.
“My Lord, he has ordered me to keep quiet about the planned assassination on Nymphadora Tonks, My niece and heiress to the House of Black after Sirius Black III. And the Assassination of the Heir Apparent Sirius Black III. And as he puts it, for a decent measure, the murder of both of my sisters, Andromeda Tonks and Bellatrix Lestrange. His justification for such plans was and I quote “Just in case the swots decided to have a son before the old toad dies”.”
Tiberius smiled and looked at a fuming Arcturus.
“I, Tiberius Maedilius Emrys. As Lord of the Noblest and Most Ancient House of Rosier. Hereby, terminate the marriage contract between Lucious Malfoy and Narcissa Black. Lucious Malfoy has willingly broken the rules of the agreement by acting against the Heirs of House Blacks. The ruling house of a Rosier woman by way of Durella Black nee Rosier.”
The marriage contract on the table incinerated in front of the room and the copy in the Malfoy vault turned to ashes.
“As you are no longer family. Lucious Malfoy, leave the room with your son or be removed.” Arcturus demanded and his wand appeared in his hand.
When the Malfoys left. Arcturus brought out two scrolls. “Which one do you want first, Lord Emrys?”
“Andromeda Tonks” he replied
Tiberius received the first scroll and read it over. And his eyes went wide it was a doc.u.ment that proved Nymphadora Tonks was indeed an heiress of House Black. “Abigail immediately contact Andromeda Tonks and Nymphadora Tonks by order of the Lord of Rosier and Lord Black.”
Abigail nodded and left. Tiberius then asked Arcturus why he did it. Arcturus explained the rules regarding the right to rule the black house was primitive and had to be changed for the survival of the family.
Tiberius soon looked at Bellatrix’s marriage contract and handed it to Madam Bones. “Can you get her out?” he asked
“Of course I can, Lord Emrys. And her husband?”
“Should’ve been executed a decade ago. Inform Lady Longbottom of this development and let her know that the House of Lestrange is willing to pay any amount not exceeding 500,000 Galleons. That should put her at ease. And Bellatrix will have no choice but to agree and do ask her about the Longbottom’s condition. It’s peculiar even for the Cruciatus curse.”
“Very well then,” she replied
Tiberius then asked her if she looked over Sirius’s case file and she explained that in order to free him, they needed Pettigrew alive and in their custody. She then asked if they believed that Pettigrew is really alive and that Sirius is innocent
“Reasonable doubt, Madam Bones.” Said Arcturus.
At that moment Andromeda and Nymphadora Tonks walked in with Law-wizard Reed.
Andromeda was shocked to see her sister and Arcturus. Arcturus then filled her in on everything and welcomed her back into the House of Black even though she had never been disowned since the paperwork needed his signature to ratify it. She was also informed the Bellatrix was soon to be set free and be free of her husband. Andromeda cried tears of joy and Nymphadora nearly blew a gasket.
“Bellatrix Lestrange is a death eater!” Nymphadora spoke sternly and was slapped by her mother.
“You will not speak of my sister as if you know her. You have no idea of the horrors of the world, girl.” said Andromeda. Nymphadora held her face in shock.
At the end of the meeting, because Sirius Black and Bellatrix Lestrange were currently indisposed. Arcturus Black officially relinquished his lordship to and Andromeda Tonks which changed the line of succession. Madam Bones and Lord Emrys as his witness that he was of sound mind.
With Andromeda’s signature, Bones-Emrys-Black signed an accord much similar to the Potter-Longbottom-Prewett. Both were simply powerhouse alliances. With that, Madam Bones took her leave. Arcturus soon followed but not before warning Tiberius about Albus Dumbledore. Taking Andromeda and her daughter along with him. Tiberius sat alone in class drafting a statement for the public that was delivered to the Daily Profit by an house-elf.
