Gooey Melting Hearts | By : Blackkitten23 Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male Views: 24958 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 6 |
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“Oh no … James needs me.” Lily said and her eyes slowly drifted towards the couch, which is where Peter occasionally sleeps …
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Severus frowned as he carefully got into his pajamas, “I’m glad James, Remus and Sirius were warned about this morning’s paper, but … since you’re going to ask for an update can you ask if we can inform someone else? Like my grandfathers?” He asked, wanting to tell Sebastian and Nicholas. The young wizard wanted his grandfathers to know so they wouldn’t be worried, but he also didn’t want Lucius to get in trouble with Gringotts.
“Perhaps.” Lucius said thoughtfully as he helped Severus to bed. “With the news in the papers already I think I should ask first. I’ll look into it now so don’t worry about it.” He said and even waited for Severus to fall asleep.
Admittedly, that really annoyed Severus because he wanted to be sure that his grandfathers knew. If Lucius left quickly he hoped that there’d be a slim chance that he’d get that information before the potions dragged him into slumber. Of course, the potions won and he couldn’t blame Lucius. Several fell asleep so fast Lucius knew he wouldn’t have even been able to floo to Gringotts and get back before his friend fell asleep. The healer wisely waited so Severus wouldn’t have a moment alone to try something silly like walking around to stay awake.
Lucius pulled out his wand and scanned Severus’ sleeping face, “Good. He’s actually asleep.” He said with an amused smirk. The healer knew his stubborn friend would try faking just so he’d leave so he had to be sure.
Now he had to consider which would be the best way to contact Gringotts. The mark was only to be used for messages related to his mission. Using it to inform Gringotts of Peter’s rat form made sense. However, this didn’t feel quite like that since he only wanted an update. The floo seemed to be the best option for this situation.
Just to be safe he decided to place a rune on Severus’ cheek in case something changed while he was out. After that he pressed his left forearm to a tiny rune hidden on the mantel. Once the floo sensed his mark he grabbed some green floo powder and he flooed to Gringotts.
Thankfully, the floo was connected to the lower levels of the bank. The last thing the goblins wanted was for their spies to be spotted in the lobby trying to check in. It only required the rune on the fireplace to identify the Gringotts mark and it’ll take the spy to a safe floor.
“Lucius, has something happened?” One of the many goblins asked as they monitored the various crystal balls.
Lucius shook his head, “I only came to ask about an update pertaining to the Potters and Lyall Lupin. Their children want to know if they can see them and Severus wants to warn his grandfathers.” He asked, hoping it could be done without disrupting the plans the goblins had.
The goblin nodded understanding the problem, “I can’t answer that, but Judge RazorBlood is in his office. Go down that hall and take a left. It’s the third door. Just a couple doors farther is the room where Mr. Lupin, Lord and Lady Potter are staying if you wish to say hello.”
“Thank you.” Lucius said gratefully and immediately followed the directions to the goblin’s office.
After knocking on the door the door swung open revealing RazorBlood at his desk, “How can I help you, Lucius?
“Severus wanted to know if his grandfathers could be informed about what’s going on. James, Remus and Sirius were hoping for a chance to see their parents.” Lucius explained, barely noticing the other goblin entering the room behind him.
“A possible item was found, sir.” A goblin reported to RazorBlood before handing the judge goblin a photo of a locket’s chain and a picture of a locket.
“Actually, Lucius, I was just making arrangements for a meet up for everyone.” RazorBlood said as his claws gracefully picked up the photo. “The Slytherin locket … yes, that would make the most sense.” RazorBlood commented before looking up at Lucius. “I’m getting a trunk for the full moon ready. Tell James and Sirius to come with Remus during the full moon. Everyone will be there and if Severus is well enough he can come too. Would you like to tell the Lord Prince personally?”
Lucius nodded, “I can do that.” He said and glanced at the photos in the goblin’s claws.
One photo howed the edge of a locket perched on the bookcase behind Voldemort. The second photo showed the full locket in a display case. It was as if the goblins were able to find and match it from their countless files with only the edge as a reference point. Is the locket the final horcrux?
RazorBlood nodded, “That’ll be faster then.” He said and quickly scrawled out a letter to Sebastian and Nicholas.
Once the letter was completed RazorBlood gave it to the healer. Without any hesitation Lucius bid the goblin farewell and went back to the floo. Since this was serious he just grabbed the green powder and vanished in the green flames. Barely a second after walking into the Prince manor Lucius saw both older wizards come down the stairs.
Nicholas was the first to run up to Lucius, “Dear Merlin, is something wrong?”
“Yes and no.” Lucius said while handing Nicholas the letter. Once Sebastian joined them the letter was opened. “Severus really wanted you to know.” He said the moment he saw the immense relief on the other wizards’ faces.
Sebastian nodded as he finished reading over his husband’s shoulder, “It was very heartbreaking to see what the newspaper said this morning … this is very good news. As for the task Gringotts wants help with. I can contact them and make some arrangements. I can put an announcement in the newspaper when they tell me to.”
“Yes.” Nicholas commented absentmindedly before looking at Lucius. “So far this sounds like only good news. Why did you say yes and no? Did something happen?”
“To be clear, Severus is safe and sleeping. I have a rune to monitor him. The interesting thing from today happened when I was summoned for a meeting with him.” Lucius admitted, but immediately held his hand up to stop the caring grandfathers from panicking. “Thankfully nothing happened on that front, but while I was gone things got close between Severus and James.”
“How close and who led the way?” Sebastian asked, suddenly more interested in this topic than the other one.
“A kiss and it seems like Severus initiated it.” Lucius reported with equal seriousness.
Nicholas chuckled, “I was wondering when something would happen. As long as Severus is happy we won’t make a fuss.” He said casually before looking at Lucius with sharp eyes. “Do keep an eye on things.”
Lucius smirked, “I intend to.” He said before bidding the two older wizards goodnight and flooing back to Severus, who was sleeping soundly.
Admittedly, Lucius was hesitant at the idea of telling Remus, James and Sirius about the plan for them to see the Potters and Lyall during the full moon. However, they have proved to be fairly decent actors so far so he told Severus and the younger Slytherin told them. The Gryffindors were thrilled and James seemed a little closer to Severus. However, Lucius was soon summoned by the dark lord again right after the Prince Lord made an announcement in the newspaper and this time Regulus came too.
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Bellatrix sat with her sister, Narcissa. “The last one was found.” She whispered to her sister.
Narcissa closed her eyes and breathed a quiet sigh of relief , “Are they sure it’s the last?”
“The size of the pieces imply that it might be. They have to get to it.” Bellatrix said and grinned as the witch they both hated, Sirius’ mother, was heard going up the stairs. “The provoking will begin.”
Narcissa nodded, “I will be ready.” She said and on the morning of the full moon night she saw the potentially dangerous announcement in the Daily Prophet. “Oh Merlin.” She gasped in shock after reading the article that announced a brand new sanctuary.
The Prince family wanted to rebuild the promised sanctuary and orphanage in honor of the Potters. Apparently, they were all working on the project together in the first place. This article also mocked Voldemort. They called the dark wizard a coward for attacking the buildings. That without the terrified werewolves in his ranks he’d have only a dinky club sized army and that wasn’t the end of the insults. It was fighting words and it would definitely make the Prince elders a target.
“This is dangerous.” Narcissa whispered and looked up the second she heard Bellatrix’s footsteps heading for her.
“Gringotts gave me the update. Be right back. Hide that.” Bellatrix warned, not wanting her sister to have to listen to Sirius’ mother shrieking. She saw Narcissa destroy the newspaper right before she flooed away. “Regulus?” She gasped when she walked to the room in the Malfoy manor where the dark lord summoned them.
Lucius was there too, but Regulus was supposed to be in Hogwarts. Was Voldemort so pissed that he’d jeopardize his undercover Death Eaters? Hopefully, it will lead to an even bigger mistake. Or was Voldemort onto them? After all, the three spies were the only ones present. It was very unnerving.
Voldemort skulked into the room, “A house elf! Now! Not one of the Malfoy house elves!” He demanded making everyone tense.
Bellatrix glanced subtly at Lucius. No doubt the dark lord wanted to sacrifice an elf, but not one of the ones tending to his needs. What was going to happen?
“Kreacher!” Regulus called out, almost making Lucius and Bellatrix flinch because they didn’t expect him to speak up. “Kreacher can help you, my lord.” Regulus said calmly, right after the old grouchy elf appeared with a popping sound.
Voldemort grinned cruelly, “Come.” He ordered the elf as he whirled around and left the room.
Regulus gestured for the elf to stay a second, “No matter what happens, stay alive and tell a Gringotts goblin named RazorBlood everything that happened.” He whispered quickly to the elf, who nodded sharply and quickly caught up with Voldemort.
The three spies didn’t dare leave just yet. Normally it was obvious when they were dismissed, but something felt off. After a few moments they knew their instincts were correct when Voldemort stormed back in and without Kreacher.
“Find out where the Prince family is and their planned bloody sanctuary! Have everyone healed and gathered here in the morning! We’ll see how charitable those fools are when everything they love is destroyed by my army!” Voldemort roared before ignoring them.
It was at this point the three spies felt safe enough to leave. As they did Lucius and Bellatrix noticed something missing. The shelves behind Voldemort seemed to be missing a small trinket.
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RazorBlood was listening to the crystal balls with his fellow goblins and some Aurors. With all three of their spies together with a truly bloodthirsty wizard it was rather tense. At any moment their spies could be in danger.
The goblins saw Regulus join Lucius and floo to the Malfoy. Once Bellatrix joined them the goblins became very quiet. Everyone was relieved when all Voldemort wanted was a house elf.
“Smart.” RazorBlood said with a pleased sneer when he heard what Regulus said to the house elf. A few moments after Kreacher was led away from the spies an elf appeared in front of them. “I’m RazorBlood.” He called out slightly surprising the clearly sickly house elf, who didn’t expect the task to be so easy.
“Kreacher was made to drink something foul and deadly. A locket was placed in the bowl and it refilled itself with the nasty stuff. Kreacher was left in the cave and bowl.” The very sick house elf explained.
RazorBlood nodded and gestured for the Aurors to go check the inferi infested location they have been watching for a while, “I suspect I know the cave you’re speaking about.” He said and had Kreacher get immediate medical attention as he watched the rest of the meeting. “Making him angry worked quite well.” He commented in amusement once his spies were allowed to leave safely.
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“Is this the compartmentalized trunk?” Euphemia asked eagerly when a goblin came in carrying a trunk.
The goblin nodded as he set the trunk down, “Yes. It’s the exact one the Hogwarts healers were given for Remus. It’s common procedure to have these thoroughly scanned when underaged werewolves are using it multiple times. No one will ever suspect a thing. One of the healers from Hogwarts will come to pick you up and you will see your hobgoblins in a few hours.”
Lyall smiled, “It’ll be good to see them … I assume we’ll be brought back here after the full moon, right?” He asked as Gill entered their room.
“Yes.” The goblin said simply before sneering in a slightly assumed way. “With any luck it won’t be for much longer.” He commented before leaving the room.
Fleamont smiled, “That sounds promising. Has something been found?” He asked the Auror, who couldn’t resist giving Lyall a kiss.
Gill hummed thoughtfully, “Kind of. The item we need has been identified, located and now we just have to get to it. For now the Prince family is helping by making a distraction. In the paper today they announced to everyone that they have plans to start another sanctuary in honor of you since they were working with you and wanted to continue.”
Euphemia looked very concerned, “Won’t they become targets too? Are they going to join us during the full moon?” She asked, feeling a little guilty about not thinking of their new friends. They were so scared about their kids hearing of their fake death that they completely forgot about the two grandfathers.
“Not this time. For their own safety they’re in hiding.” Gill explained as he opened up the trunk. “It’s purely a public announcement, but they could be targeted like you all were. Hopefully, it does ruffle some feathers, but we want them to stay out of the way so they won’t get hurt.” He said as they went down into the cabin hidden inside the trunk.
Lyall breathed a sigh of relief, “At least there’s a somewhat solid plan in place. How is your team doing?”
Gill chuckled, “They already have replacements, which is a relief. Watch duty has had them going a bit nutty. Their target is quite annoying.”
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