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Corvus	By : LadyFreak Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > General Views: 23963 -:- Recommendations : 3 -:- Currently Reading : 7
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, nor to I make any money from this story. These characters are JKR's, I just play with them.

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Disclaimer: I don't, and never will, own Harry Potter.
A/N: Thank you all for the continued support for this story. I know its not a common genre written over here on AFF, so I am really happy that i have some followers :) A lot of people have been begging me over at ff to get on with Hogwarts already. Since we are still about 5 chapters away, for the next couple of weeks I'll be posting two chapters. Enjoy and please continue to C&C!

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(11) Stir Things Up
After his birthday dinner, Corvus wrote out his letters in response to his acceptance letters.
Hogwarts:
Deputy Headmistress McGonagall,
I am glad to accept a position at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I await your owl with instructions and my supply list. I look forward to arriving on September 1^st.
Sincerely,
Corvus Cygnus Lestrange
Stregoneria:
Headmistress Befana,
I am most grateful and honored by the acceptance to your institution. At this time I am unable to attend Stregoneria due to familial obligations to a local Wizarding institution which cannot be discussed in a letter.
I am most grieved that I do not have the option to attend and was wondering if there was a way to take courses in the summer or perhaps by correspondence? I would also be able to explain in person the reason for my inability to attend your school physically.
I look forward to your response and truly hope I have a chance to partake in lessons at Stregoneria at some point.
Sincerely,
Corvus Cygnus Lestrange
And a similar letter to Durmstrang
Headmaster Karkaroff,
I am most grateful and honored by the acceptance to your institution. At this time I am unable to attend Durmstrang due to familial obligations to a local Wizarding institution.
I am most grieved that I do not have the option to attend and was wondering if there was a way to take courses in the summer or perhaps by correspondence?
I look forward to your response and truly hope I have a chance to partake in lessons at Durmstrang at some point.
Sincerely,
Corvus Cygnus Lestrange
He took the letters and placed each with a separate Manor owl and sent them off. As he watched the owls become dots in the sky, he thought about how his life had turned out so far. He was happy where he was at 11 years old and was very excited about the prospect of returning to school. He had a small frown on his face at the thought of leaving his family for months at a time, but knew it would be for the best.
()
The next morning, Corvus woke to tapping on his window. When it opened three owls swooped in and landed on the back of the chair in his study. He grabbed the letters and sent the owls away with thanks. He quickly took a shower and dressed, anxious about what the letters would contain.
The Hogwarts letter was a generic letter sent to every student. Supply list and welcome letter. It was so impersonal.
The letters from Stregoneria and Durmstrang were hopeful. Both schools sent lists of the courses that they offered. Stregoneria offered correspondence lessons in ‘Healing Arts’, ‘Light, Gray, and Dark Arts’, ‘World History of Magic’, ‘Necromancy’, and many others including core courses. The correspondence courses were purely theoretical courses, but he had the option to take the practical part over the summer at Stregoneria . Durmstrang had a focus on the Dark aspect of magic offering courses such as ‘Dark Arts’, ‘Black Magic’, ‘Ritual Magic’, and ‘Blood Magic’. Both schools said once he chose his courses they would send the supply lists to him. Any practical testing would be completed in the summer and for the written he had to have a professor proctor the exam to make sure he didn’t cheat.
Like I would ever… he growled to himself.
A flurry of wings announced the arrival of Huginn who landed lightly on his shoulder. “Hello, dear Huginn”
/Greetings young Master. Have you decided then/
“Hmm. I am required to attend Hogwarts, so I’ve accepted attendance there. Though I’m not happy about it.” He sighed out loud, “I’ve not denied Durmstrang or Stregoneria completely though. I’ve asked for correspondence lessons and they have sent on their options.”
/You work too hard./
“Don’t worry Huginn. All will be well. Most core courses are the same, but I want the option to take Dark Arts and some of the other History courses. I have heard some not so nice things about the History of Magic course at Hogwarts… I wonder if I can replace that class with one of the correspondence courses. I may have to meet with the Headmaster.”
The raven puffed out and rubbed it’s head against Corvus. /All will be well. From what I’ve heard of the Headmaster, that might not be such a good idea. Is not Lord Malfoy on a Board for the school?/
“You are right, my friend. I knew there was reason to your name.” A sharp beak nipped his ear playfully and he laughed. “Ah, I guess it’s time to meet with the adults. I may have to request a formal meeting with Lord Malfoy.”
Corvus stood up fluidly with Huginn still on his shoulder. He walked to the dining room and met with his mum and uncle for breakfast.
“Mum, I wrote and requested correspondence courses and both Stregoneria and Durmstrang have replied and sent the list of classes. I was wondering if perhaps the History of Magic course of Stregoneria could over rule the one at Hogwarts, since I’ve heard such horrendous stories about the class. I was considering bringing it to the attention of Uncle Luc, but formally asking him as Lord Malfoy.”
Bellatrix looked pensive for a moment while thinking over what she was told. “Don’t take on too much, love. You are a very intelligent young man, but I don’t want to see you burnt out. Write a letter to Lucius and we’ll see what he has to say.”
Corvus nodded and finished his breakfast, fighting with Huginn for his bacon, before heading back to his room to write another letter.
Lord Malfoy,
I am starting my term at Hogwarts this year and have also been accepted to take courses via correspondence with Durmstrang Academy and Scuola di Stregoneria .
I am writing to request replacing my Hogwarts History of Magic course with a correspondence course with Stregoneria . I have heard poor things about the ghost that teaches the lesson at Hogwarts and would rather not waste time that could be used more productively.
If it is amenable with you, I would like to meet you to discuss this option in full.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to your owl.
Sincerely,
Corvus Cygnus Lestrange
Corvus sealed the letter and turned to his familiar, who was preening his feathers. “Oi! Glamor bird.” He snorted at the squawk of indignation he received. “Aww Huginn you know you love me.”
He heard a sigh in his mind, then: /That I do young Master. Have you completed your correspondence?/
“Yes. Will you please bring this to Lord Malfoy?” the bird nodded and stood still while the letter was tied to his leg. “Thank you Huginn. Wait for a reply if he has one. If not, return.”
/I will see you soon./
“Thank you Huginn. Safe travels,” and his friend was gone.
Ugh… so much work just to go to school. Too bad I’m not one of the brainless zombies… life would be so much easier…
He left his room on a search for his mother. She was sitting in her own study, reading. “Mum?”
“Yes, Corvus?”
“When will we go to Diagon for the supplies?”
“Take the list and double check with everything you have already. I know you have notes in the books you already own, no point in writing in new ones.”
Corvus blushed, but smirked. “What can I say, some things are just better my way.”
Bellatrix laughed. “I know, love. Check your list and then we will go shopping this afternoon, okay?”
Corvus nearly smacked himself in the head when he remembered the outside courses he was taking. “Oops...Actually lets wait a few days so that I can get my supply lists for my correspondence courses...”
“Yes, it will be easier to get everything at once. Talk to Luc and Cissy to see if they will come.”
“Thanks mum!” He said as he kissed her cheek.
()
Lucius Malfoy sat in his manor wondering about the upcoming year. He had heard from Draco that young Corvus had been accepted to 3 magical schools. A rare occurrence indeed. The question now was what would the young Lestrange do?
At that moment, Huginn tapped on the study window, bringing a smirk to the older blonde’s face. He took the missive from the Raven, expecting it to fly off. When it did not, he asked “I expect young Corvus would like a response?” the bird nodded its head and he sat at his desk.
“Ah, I should have known you would stir things up Cor…” he said to himself. He pulled out a blank piece of parchment and wrote a quick note. “You know where to take this, Huginn. Send my greetings to your master.”
With that the black bird flew off.
()
A week later, Corvus sat in the study at Malfoy Manor drinking tea and waiting for Lucius to discuss his options.
“Hello Corvus. It is good to see you.”
“Lord Malfoy, a pleasure as always,” he replied with a slight smirk. It was always hard to stay formal around his Uncle.
“I received your request and after some research have discussed it with the Board of Governors.”
“Research?”
“Of course. One does not just approach the Board with a request from a single student with family ties and expect an answer. I looked into the History of Magic scores comparisons between Hogwarts and Stregoneria and what I found disgusted the Board greatly. On Average, the OWL scores at Hogwarts settle between a T and an A, while Stregoneria have the highest grades in Europe, ranging EE and O, mostly O’s. The problem with this is that you cannot be the only student to be offered this.”
“But I am one of a few who was accepted to Stregoneria.”
“I believe you are the only one accepted who will not attend. I am amazed you would choose Hogwarts.”
“Trust me, Lord Malfoy. If it were truly a choice of my own I would not be attending the school that has a barmy old man as Headmaster. However, as it stands, I do not have another option. Mother may want to explain the reasons, but for now I believe there are only 4 who understand completely.”
“Understandable. Durmstrang acceptances will not count because they do not have History of Magic, but History of Dark Magic, which I am sure you are already aware of.” Corvus nodded and Lucius continued. “Students will be given the option to get private tutors. As it is not impossible to get high grades, just difficult, there will be an extra fee for this.”
“Of course. I will be paying extra for my correspondence lessons.”
“Lessons? How many do you plan to take?”
“Not sure at the moment. I was waiting on the History answer.”
Lucius nodded. “The way it will work in the school year is you will attend your History classes, but will be able to study your own coursework instead of what the rest of the class has. You will need to hand in weekly letters to Professor Binns from your Stregoneria professor as proof of your work and to keep your grades updated. Your grades will be counted separate with other correspondence students for rankings.”
“That sounds easy enough. It will keep others from believing me to have special treatment.”
“Be sure not to spread it around.”
Corvus scoffed. “I may know a lot, but I’m not a know-it-all. I don’t push my knowledge in others’ faces. I’m not one to brag. May need to put a lid on Draco though…” he trailed off thinking. “Actually could you call him?”
“Of course. Dobby!” A house elf with big green eyes popped into the room. “Please tell Draco to come here”
The house elf popped out and 2 minutes later Draco came by. Corvus stood and laughed at the surprise on Draco’s face. “What are you doing here, Cor?”
“Speaking to Lord Malfoy about some schooling options. I had to make sure that you did not go around talking about my acceptance letters.” The blonde blushed deeply. “Who?” Corvus growled out.
“Parkinson, Nott, Zabini…”
“Whoever you told, you will tell them to keep it to themselves, understand?” He said coolly
Draco scoffed at the tone Corvus used, but shivered when he met the boy’s eyes. “Why?” he asked with a scowl.
“Because it is not yours to tell, Draco,” he said with a glare.
“Draco, he is right. You will spread it around your friends and I will speak to the adults. Corvus is not one to brag and you have no place to do it for him. You will speak to your friends. Am I understood?”
The younger blonde bowed his head “Yes, Father. I’m sorry Corvus. I was excited. I guess you have made your decision?”
Corvus relaxed knowing that his cousin would listen to Lucius. “I have. I will be attending Hogwarts and taking correspondence lessons through the other schools, with practical exams over the summer. I was here to request taking Stregoneria History of Magic in place of Hogwarts’. I needed to be sure to have the Board’s approval and I have it.” He ended with a wide smile, as Draco ‘whooped’. Corvus laughed at his friend’s antics as Lucius raised an eyebrow at his son. After a minute, he stopped and straightened his robes.
“When are you going for supplies?”
“I need to wait on lists from Stregoneria and Durmstrang to see if there is anything I can get from Diagon instead of owl order.”
“When will you have your lists?”
“I’ll send off my lesson requests tonight and I should have my list in the morning. How about we set up to meet in a couple days time? Maybe Wednesday morning? I’ll ask mum and Uncle Rabastan and I’ll send Huginn with the time.”
This time Lucius replied “That is agreeable. I have Wednesday free and I’m sure Narcissa will make time for shopping.” He finished, smirking at the two groaning boys.
“Alright, you’re all set, Corvus.” He pulled a parchment off his desk, “Here is the official permission from the Ministry and Board of Governors.”
“Thank you Lord Malfoy” Corvus said with a bow, before leaving to talk to his mother about the shopping trip. He hoped he would be able to escape unscathed… a shopping trip with his mother and Cissy was bound to drain his energy dry.

{edited 9-20-15}

A/N: So what do you think about Corvus' aspirations? Do you think he's going to stir things up a bit?
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