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Thou Shalt Not!	By : KusanoSaku Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > Slash - Male/Male Views: 17650 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 4
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Title: Thou Shalt Not!
Fandom: Harry Potter
Notes: Post-Battle of Hogwarts fic in part. Non-Epilogue compliant. AR/AU. Evil Dumbledore.
Summery: Severus Snape survives the war, only to realize he has nothing left to live for. While musing what he might have done differently, he is interrupted by the arrival of Dumbledore who is doing some 'housekeeping'. A duel begins and in an attempt to save himself, Severus does the unthinkable and breaks one of the greatest tenants of Magic!
What has he done and where has he gone?

The Past- Ch 14
September 15, 1971
It wasn’t all that surprising really when Aurelius turned in his potions at the end of the exam.
There were ten vials of Soothing draught, twelve of Polyjuice, nine of Amortentia, seven Gregory's Unctuous Unction, twenty Felix Felices, eleven Draught of Living Death, twelve Wiggenweld Potion and twenty-five vials of Veritaserum.
Abraxus looked smug.
Horace was green…
He’d failed again…
The other proctors were stunned.
They were forced to give him straight ‘O’s’ for each potion.
As well as one for his written submission…
That was a result of nine Outstandings…
The assigned potions varied amoung the persons sitting a Potions Master exam…
No one was ever assigned such a number…
You needed all Outstandings to be risen in rank.
Horace always fell short, despite his ‘friendship’ with Abraxus he never managed to obtain an ‘Outstanding’ from him.
“You have proven yourself, Aurelius you are still perceived as Potions Master, First Class. The results will be posted in two days and a certificate will be owled to your residence but you are allowed to brew as if you were certified. You are welcome to seek commissions with reputable apothecaries and St. Mungos.” Abraxus declared.
Horace glared at him and stormed out.
The man was probably using a time-turned to be able to take the exam anyway.
“I am pleased to see how much talent you have. Hopefully, your children show similar talent.”
“Your son is adequate but I promise to personally tutor his offspring so that they equal your own talent Abraxus.”
“It is rare to met someone so talented, to be able to brew such difficult potions so quickly and with that spell.” Abraxus mused. “Yes, such talent…”
“It would be interesting to have you over to discuss the intricacies of brewing. Perhaps, a joint research project?” Aurelius offered.
Abraxus smirked, “It would be an honour. I rarely have the time these days to devote myself to research but it is a fact that Princes are the finest brewers since Merlin.”
The two headed for a nearby café to talk potions.

XoooooX
September 16, 1971
Hogwarts’ Board of Governors’ Meeting

The Meeting was to take place at Malfoy Manor.
Alaric and Aurelius arrived early and were escorted by a house elf to the small dining room where the meeting was to take place.
The Head of the Board was Walpurga Black and she was already present when they arrived.
She nodded at them from her seat at the head of the table.
The other members arrived singly and in pairs but all were present by eleven.
Before Walpurga officially brought the meeting to order, Abraxus spoke up.
“Lady Black may I speak?”
Walpurga who was part of the plan nodded, “Of course but make it quick, as the we do have business to discuss.”
Abraxus nodded, “It has come to my attention that the titles Prince, Slytherin and Peverell have been claimed. The holders are also entitled to seats on this board. They wish to be acknowledged.”
Walpurga taped her parchment with a dry quill, “Their names?”
Alaric stood, approaching the assembled Governors, he bowed, “My name is Alaric Hermes Slytherin-Peverell; I am the grandson and sole heir of Marvolio Gaunt who was the last of the direct line of Slytherin himself. I also through him have claim to the Peverell Line, as I am a descendant of Ignotus Peverell.”
Aurelius joined him and bowed courteously, “I am Aurelius Julian Prince, brother of Amphion, the previously Lord Prince. A potion’s mishap tossed me forward in time. I wish to petition for my right to take my seat.”
Lord Crouch sniffed at him, “What House were you in?”
“Which one of us my Lord?” Alaric asked politely thought he thought little of Crouch’s manners.
“You.”
Alaric shrugged, “Slytherin but I fail to see how that applies.”
“Peverell is a Ravenclaw seat.”
“Things can change. After all one ought to be Sort where one belongs not where blood is historically expected.” Alaric said dryly.
“Your veracity has been proved to whom?” Hera Lovegood, Holder of the Ravenclaw seat asked politely distant.
“The goblins and they are very thorough in their declaring of heirs as well as conscientious in passing on estates. It is a matter of pride with them.” Alaric offered.
“We have a petition is there a motion?” Walpurga asked.
Abraxus spoke for them, “I, Abraxus Ajax Malfoy move that Lord Alaric be granted the Peverell and Slytherin seats. I also move that Lord Aurelius be granted the right to take his seat as a Prince.”
Madam Lovegood seconded the motion.
Walpurga called for a vote.
The other three Founders: Hera Lovegood for Ravenclaw, Marak Longbottom for Gryffindor and Abigail Smith for Hufflepuff were in favour of it
Walpurga Black and Abraxus Malfoy voted in favour of it, the return of Prince and Slytherin would return full votes for Slytherin – five instead of two. The original number was four: Slytherin, Grimaldi that became Black, Malfoy and Prince. With Peverell held by a former Slytherin, it was now a Slytherin loyal Seat.
Edith Bones, Walter Diggory and Hope Burbage voted in favour of it out of fair play- they were after all Hufflepuffs.
Castor Crouch voted against it.
Alaric had been warmed that there was discord between Marvolo and Castor so his nay vote was to be expected. Castor was known to dislikes Slytherins despite the fact that he was bonded to one. Rumour had it that Charis’ life with Castor was so unhappy that she often ill. Three children over twenty years: the first Clorinda was born in 1936, a son Bartimus in 1944 and another daughter Chara in 1956. Clorinda bonded to Gawain Dearborn and had three children Alys, Caradoc and Galine. Bartimus had bonded to Patricia Clearwater and they had a son Bartimus Patrick that was due to start Hogwarts next year with Regulus, Walpurga’s son. The bonding between Charis and Castor had been non-consensual for both parties.
Despite the tie through bonding with the House of Crouch, Patrick Clearwater the Board’s secretary voted for it.
Charlus Potter also related to the House of Black through his wife Odorita voted against it.
Abraxus had hemmed and hawed about a longstanding feud between their Houses. Charlus was expected to vote against it because Abraxus brought it to the Board’s attention and made the motion because he disliked him.
Drystan Prewett abstained.
For a Gryffindor he often chose to stay out of inflammatory politics.
Septimus Weasley chose to vote with Marak Longbottom who was his nephew.
His wife Cedrella was Marak’s mother Callidora’s younger sister. They did not get along with Castor, despite being related through marriage.
Walpurga rapped her gavel, “With two nays, one abstention and twelve ayes the vote for Lords Alaric and Aurelius to join our numbers passes.”
“If I might speak?” Aurelius asked.
Walpurga let out a sigh and acted put on, “Very well.”
Aurelius restrained a look of smug authority, “It had come to my attention that my niece Eileen bore my children. They are currently attending Hogwarts and are erroneously registered as a Halfblood and a Muggleborn. Both have been paid scholarships. I wish to repay the monies to the Board so that more deserving students can be granted them. I also wish to have myself recognized by this body as their legal guardian.”
“You have proof of this? Are they even legitimate?” Castor asked sneering.
Aurelius smirked, “I have a photo taken at Gringotts with a letter of verification by my estate manager Griphook, a letter written by my niece and a copy of their registration of birth signed by the Head of the Department of Magical Children Rosier himself. When I disappeared Eileen ran away from home. She was bound by legal contract when the children were born. It was not a Wizarding contract because she could not hope to pass my children off to another wizard.”
“Why do you wish to claim them?” Hera Lovegood asked.
“My family has dwindled to myself, my niece and our children. My niece is going to live in seclusion for her signing a legal contract binding her to a Muggle. Severus is already at Hogwarts and has excellent marks. To disown him would be a tragedy; at eleven he is still malleable. His twin Lillian Anastasia has the top marks of her year already and it isn’t even a month into term yet. She is an dedicated student, while we don’t think much of Muggles as a rule, they were tied for Marks there.” This Aurelius knew from his own past.
Walpurga scoffed, “Of course a wizard and witch would be more intelligent then Muggle scum.”
Aurelius wisely ignored the jab, “I would like to be acknowledged by the Board as the guardian of Severus Aurelian and Lillian Anastasia.”
“Why would they be better off with you then their mother?” Crouch glared.
Aurelius sighed, “Their mother was beaten and raped repeatedly by her Muggle husband. She needs time to recover and she admitted that she isn’t well enough to raise them. It was her wish that I have custody. The girl was fostered to a Muggle couple that raised her as their own. I have agreed reluctantly because Lillian is fond of them to allow them to have her for one month of summer. Her brother will go with her as guardian. I will have them for August and then they shall return to school.” Aurelius failed to inform them about his thoughts on transferring them to Durmstrang or Beauxbatons. It was quite helpful that they had owled him by Severus’ owl Zar informing him of their decision to transfer to Durmstrang. They preferred to attend there due to its greater distance from Eileen’s current residence. Neither were keen on knowing her a present…
Given the treatment they’d received and the stigma they’d fallen victim to it would be difficult to truly change the students’ minds.
Especially ones like Bellatrix who wanted to believe someone was beneath her so she had the right and duty to treat one as the scum she viewed them as.
The board voted and a nearly unanimous vote declared their acceptance of Aurelius as Severus and Lily’s guardian. Casper voted against it, presumably to be a vindictive prat.
After those vital matters of business they discussed other matters of business: Possible raises for professors, the possibility of paid leave for field related symposiums during the school year and the current pay for substitute professor.
Aurelius brought up something, “I think we should discuss what sort of professor qualifications ought to be considered for future applicants. We wouldn’t want a travesty such as a person without OWLS or NEWTS serving as a professor.”
The other governor members let out varying exclamations of disbelief.
Alaric frowned at him, “Is such a travesty possible?”
Aurelius frowned at him, “Knowing Dumbledore? Yes…how many of you remember the attention given to one Rubeus Hagrid? The current Groundskeeper?”
“The one who supposedly opened the Chamber of Secrets?” Abraxus asked frowning.
Aurelius nodded, “Yes. He is given free rein with his so-called pets. Alaric, what was the pet you saw him with when you were a prefect?”
Alaric frowned, “Oh that thing? A large spider that muttered, so it was probably an acromantula. I tried to capture it but he evaded me. I believe he set it loose in the Forbidden Forest,”
“There are rumours he’s domesticating his own herd of Thestrals. They are the creatures at present used to pull the Hogwarts carriages. There used to be a two-point spell between the Hogsmeade station and Hogwarts. Some of us remember using it?” Aurelius asked.
There were nods all around.
“My information says that they now arrive in carriages drawn by invisible horses.” A change that Aurelius knew came the September first that Dumbledore was the seated Headmaster.
“I don’t think I like the idea that my Lucius is being delivered to Hogwarts in such a manner. If they wanted winged horses to pull carriages, I would have sold some of my Abraxans.” Abraxus frowned.
Abraxus was obviously named due to his father’s obsession with their Abraxan herd…
“There are also Hippogriffs on the grounds cared from by Hagrid who had been known to complain how much he wants a dragon of all things. My suspicions are that he will someday be placed in a greater position of authority, perhaps not just gamekeeper or groundskeeper but he might replace Professor Kettleburn. With the sort of responsibilities he’s gained and the sort of creatures he raises it worries me.”
Drystan Prewett was thoughtful, “I remember Hagrid. He was a few years behind me but he was obsessed with magical creatures. The larger, the more dangerous the more he liked them. If he could get a hold of a dragon I think he would...”
Alaric nodded, “I agree, acromantulas are dangerous enough. After all they are flesh-eating spiders known to be partial to humans. In my research into Dark Magic and Dark Creatures merely to satisfy my own curiosity and to qualify for certification as a Defence Against the Dark Arts Mastery, I learned that the acromantula was created to feed ones enemies to hide the evidence. I do not wish to upset the ladies present but there would be little remaining to attempt to discover an identity.”
“Such dangerous creatures are near our children? If they were to wander into the Forbidden Forest and stumble into Acromantula Territory and be preyed upon they would never be found.” Hera Lovegood frowned.
“That is most disturbing.” Castor sneered, “I am sure that my son will not set foot in such a place.”
“Unless it is to prove that he is more deadly with a wand.” Aurelius snorted. “Only an truly clever person can kill an adult acromantula. Not something most students can do…I can think of one person I’ve met that could…”
Probably Charlie Weasley who has yet to be born…
Next year if his speculations were correct…
Hera Lovegood spoke, “I move that a list of qualifications for new professors be discussed in committee and presented at our next meeting.”
Drystan surprisingly seconded the motion.
It was also shockingly a unanimous decision…
“Very well,” Walpurga nodded, “I shall appoint a four person committee to create a list of qualifications to be submitted at the next meeting. Aurelius, Hera, Septimus and Hope if you would be so obliging…”
There were four nods of agreement from the requested persons.
Aurelius knew that Hope was his former schoolmate and fellow professor Charity Burbage’s mother.
“If that is it for this meeting…then dismissed.”
The Board’s secretary Patrick Clearwater finished his notes and rose, “I shall recopy these and send all the members as well as the headmaster his copy.”
Patrick was if Aurelius remembered correctly born to House O’Shanesey and was the consort of Madam Clearwater…
It was courtesy to send him a copy but not required.
“Don’t send him a copy this month.” Walpurga advised. “Let the committee discuss their recommendations without his input. He can be informed after we have voted.”
Patrick smirked, “Wise Walpurga wise. It shall be done.”
Before Governor Prewett and Governor Weasley could leave, Abraxus shut the door and put up privacy wards.
Leaving only Governors Black, Slytherin-Peverell, Prince, Malfoy, Prewett and Weasley present.
“I’m not sure I’m pleased to be trapped here.” Septimus snapped.
“You are not trapped here.” Abraxus said calmly.
“We wished to discuss something privately and waited until the others left.”
“What would be so urgent that you would sequester us alone with you?” Drystan asked frowning.
“I think it wise to push forward the bonding between Gideon and Arcturus.” Walpurga said quickly.
Septimus blinked, “I maybe bonded to your cousin Walpurga but I don’t take kindly to your attempt to meddle in the affairs of my House.”
Aurelius sighed, “We wish to prevent embarrassment. we have intelligence that could destroy your family’s standing. While you are not subscribers to the ‘magic and power for purebloods only circle’ you still wish to be respected by your social equals.”
“What sort of information?” Drystan asked quietly.
“The worst kind, a huge scandal that we wish to avoid.” Abraxus offered.
“What sort of ‘scandal’?” Septimus frowned.
“We wish to avoid your Houses being exposed to ridicule and censure by the Ministry. It is a fact that both Fabian and Arcturus wish to attend Auror Training. Gideon is also hoping to attend the Healer Academy at St. Mungos.” Abraxus added.
“How do you know this?”
“Well, Gideon is a Prefect and so is my Lucius. They maybe in different years and House but they have been on rounds together. Kingsley is also an Auror hopeful, it is well know that the three spend much time together.” Abraxus chuckled.
“It has come to even my son’s observation that your daughter Mary is obsessed with Arcturus. Her behaviour has exceeded politeness and has resulted in outright hostility to Gideon. While both prefects it is unsettling, her behaviour is erratic and strange. She is wearing a very heavy glamour…”
“I am a bit of a seer,” Aurelius declared reluctantly, “Your daughter is pregnant with a son. It was conceived with the use of a lust potion and a memory charm. Mary is carrying Arcturus’ illegitimate child, it was conceived when she forced herself on him last spring. She is due in late November. I would advise you to call her home. Let her give birth at home and allow the already sighed betrothal to be exchanged for a bonding contract. You can tell any story you like.”
“Perhaps, that they have managed to conceive without a potion because they are soulmates. It was unexpected and though it is short notice to allow them to be bonded immediately. Mary can be taken home at the same time; since she wishes to help out her brother she’ll resign her prefect status. They will reconcile because of the child. After the birth the child will be given to Gideon, Mary can be Obliviated to believe that it is Gideon’s child. Perhaps, she can have some treatment to see how she did such a terrible thing.” Alaric offered.
“Why should we trust you?” Septimus snarled.
“If you don’t believe me, visit them right now. Pull them out of classes; you are Governors so it is in your power to do so. Cast a finite at Mary and see if she is not pregnant. She may already have a tendency to plumpness but two months from giving birth I am sure that she shows plenty.“ Aurelius sneered. “You can deal with it this week or I shall ask Severus to cast a finite on her as a prank in front of the Great Hall. However I shall not reveal to him what he would be revealing.”
“What are we to do?” Drystan groaned.
“Well I for one do not believe that Mary ought to be bonded to Arcturus. It would be rewarding her for rape and line theft. Surely, you do not want your family name to be bandied about as contract breakers.” Walpurga smirked.
“If this is true what do we owe you?” Septimus sniffed.
“Merely an open mind when it comes to Albus Dumbledore. For your children’s safety, it might be wise to remove them from Hogwarts and educate them privately. Albus has been preaching war for months.” Abraxus chuckled, “However I fail to see a sign of it.”
“He wants to create a war that will divide the purebloods, isolate and torment the Muggleborns. If he is not stopped I see a world where the Weasley family is divided and the Prewett House has no sons. Frank Longbottom and his bonded will be cut down in their youth leaving an infant son behind.” Aurelius warned. “The Crouch line will end with Bartimus Jr.”
“What do you want in exchange for the warning?”
Aurelius smirked, “I will grant you the names of Arcturus’ first five children, the times of their conceptions and their birth date. If they are conceived, they shall grow into fine young men highly intelligent and hardworking. A Curse Breaker, a genius at Magical Creatures specialising in Dragons, a Minister for Magic Candidate, and then two who will be starting a prosperous business. All but the third born will excel at Quidditch.”
“Proof?” Drystan asked hoarsely.
“Mary’s child shall be born on November 29. I would keep the bonding from her until after the birth. Then you can discuss her punishment.” Aurelius advised. “Their name is William Bronwen.”
“We need to see our children.” Septimus said stiffly.
Abraxus waved his hand, the wards fell and the door opened.
Septimus and Drystan left immediately.
“You think that they’ll keep the contract between Arcturus and Gideon?” Walpurga asked.
Aurelius sighed, “One can hope. If Arcturus is not allowed to be near Mary I think he’ll keep the contract. I don’t see him being weak willed in school but if she is allowed near him he will crumble and forget his affection for Gideon.”
“Speaking of contracts and happier tidings, my Aunt Cassiopeia is quite taken with your lordship.” Walpurga blushed, “I certainly can’t fault her for that. I believe the contract can be fulfilled if that is still your wish.”
Alaric blushed, “Your aunt is quite winsome and intelligent. Once I have my estate in order and my position stable, I will with both of your Permission like to Court her. I like her very much, I know that a contract is already signed and sealed but merely requires correction regarding the persons to be bonded.”
Aurelius knew it was merely a play for time; after all they had to find a way to retrieve his soul slices and allow them to rebond to his soul. While it might never be as whole or as stable as it had been before he split it, it would hopefully prevent him from dying from the curse laid by Merlin’s echo that tested him.
“If our business is concluded,” Abraxus announced, “perhaps, you would join me for a meal?”
The other Slytherin loyal Governors accepted.
Immediately a light repast was arranged on the table.
They sat down and discussed pleasanter topics then the possibly averted scandal between the House of Prewett and Weasley…

What do you think? Outstanding? Exceeds Expectations? Acceptable? Poor? Dreadful? Troll?
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