The Slytherin King(WBWL)/ Discontinued

chapter 3

The 1st of September rolled around quickly. Hadrian had spent the last month with Minny and Uncle Moony. Remus was able to find a stable job after a combined effort from Sev and Harry to create a cure to lycanthropy. They had managed to create a potion that once injested, stopped the transformation and only had the werewolf crave large amounts of red meat once a month. The potion needed to be taken once every 3 months but was made available to the public and all those who were weres were forever grateful to the duo for the work. Along with the Potion, Hadrian had used his power in the wizengamot holding 4 of the most powerful seats and along with the help of some other noble houses had the restrictions oh werewolves lifted. They were now able to legally find jobs, and the prejudice against their kind had somewhat lessened. Yes people still feared them but they were more open to helping them. The potion was rather expensive to brew so Harry had requested a list of all known werewolves in magical Brittain and had sent each one a year's worth of the potion free of charge. He played the expenses from one of his vaults and made great investments to make back the money tenfold. The year's worth of potions had allowed those who were infected to find stable jobs so that they could save up for the next year's. Everyone had wondered what he wanted in return for the potions and if he was going to lord it over them. But to their surprise he had made a statement in the Daily prophet saying that he had no I'll intentions towards those who received the potion as he only wanted to help. He told them how his uncle had struggled all his life and wanted him and everyone else to have a fair chance at life. Needless to say everyone one of them was eternally grateful towards him. A few Ancient and Noble Houses had declared an Alliance with him, and he had accepted nearly all of them. Working through his office which was run by Andromeda Tonks neé Black. He had appointed her his proxy while he attended Hogwarts and she proved to be the right choice by far.

Harry got out of his bed in his Godmother's private chamber in Hogwarts. Mcgonagall Manor was undergoing some major renovations which he was paying for as a late birthday gift to his Aunt Minny. The old woman nearly lost it when she found what Harry had done. He shouldn't be wasting his money on things like this but Harry reminded Her that they would be selling the Manor come Summer as she would be moving into Gryffindor Castle. She still couldn't believe her Godson was the Heir to all four founders and she nearly died and went to heaven when he informed her that he would be making her a Lady of Gryffindor and thus she would be moving into the legendary Gryffindor Castle. Mcgonagall knew Harry had very little trust for people. So him giving her access and making her Mistress of the Castle of Gryffindor showed just how much trust he had in her. She and Lupin had done their best to raise Harry along with his personal elf Tippy. She was quite fond of the elf. It amused her when she would see the young boy and elf quarreling about something as if they were long time friends. Which indeed they were.

Harry walked down to the living room of is Aunt's quarters. He honestly didn't like referring to her as his Aunt or Godmother. He felt as if she was a grandmother to him and thus he decided from today he would gladly call her Gran or grandma Minny.

"Mornin' Grandma" he said sleepily as he rubbed his tired eyes. Mcgonagall started at him calling her Grandma. She too believed he was more like a grandson to her rather than a Godson. She beamed with pride as she planted a kiss on his forehead and said goodmorning back. As they sat down for tea and breakfast she spoke up.
"So are you ready for your final year at Hogwarts? You know it's going to be terribly quiet without you here." She stated sadly. Harry reached over the table and took her hand in his. "Don't worry. I'm going to be with you for the summer in Gryffindor castle before I'm off to Romania. I'm having Ravenclaw castle restored during the summer as it is the one in worst shape out of the 4. So you'll have me for atleast 3 months after this year." He said with a small smile.

Mcgonagall wiped away a few tears and drew him into a hug. " Oh Merlin Hadrian. Why did you have to grow up so fast. It seems like it was only yesterday I took you to diagon alley to get your first year supplies and now you're already preparing for your NEWT's" she exclaimed animatedly. Harry laughed- a beautiful melodic noise- and Mcgonagall beamed. "Oh come now grandmother. It had to happen sometime. Plus I'm sure you can't wait to get me out of your hair." He said with a smirk.. "Brat." She muttered loudly before laughing. As they quieted down she looked over at him and asked him the Million Galleon question. "So.. have you decided about whether or not you're going to give the Potter's a chance?" She knee Harry had written them before he came. And she also read the reply along with him when it came back. He was ecstatic to know that his Parents wanted to make amends and be a family again. Harry looked up at her with a small smile. "I think that perhaps it's time to let the past be. Yes they were horrible but everyone deserves a second chance. I know it won't be easy. But I'm willing to give this a go if they are.." he stated calmly. Minerva Nodded and they finished their breakfast.

As they waited for the rest of the population to return to the school from summer Holidays, they spoke animatedly about all manner of subjects as they walked to the great hall. Along the way they dragged the other heads of houses into one of their famous debates on branches of magic. Even Severus, the normally dour potions master and his head of house had joined in the conversation and making his views known on what he believed was the most important piece of magic (potions in his eyes)

The other professors who witnessed this just laughed quietly at the 5 people who all walked wide by side down the flights of stairs arguing with eachother in good faith. Everyone was fond of Hadrian Mcgonagall. None of the staff had a bad word to say about the lad. He excelled in all their subjects and was generally a model student. Heck he did something that no one was ever able to do. He brought house unity to the school. Gone were the days where the Animosity between houses especially Gryffindor and Slytherin wreaked havoc upon the school. Now the worst they dealt with was just some pranks that the students pulled on eachother.

As they arrived in the great Hall everyone was silent as they all stared at the four heads of houses and one King of Slytherin walk into the hall ignoring everyone as they loudly argued their points on their given subject. People were especially amazed as Harry had Quipped sharply at the 'Dungeon Bat' saying that his formula for a potion was wrong. No one would dare to ever speak to professor Snape like that lest they had a death wish. What stunned them even more was when the Dour professor simply ruffled Harry's hair and in a mock voice of anger called him a brat before giving him a hug and sending him off to his table as the rest of them took their seats at the high table. The entire hall gaped at Hadrian. Even the Slytherins had lost their composure. It was hilariously funny for Minerva and Severus to see the astonished looks on both Dumbledore and the two new Potter professors faces. Dumbledore was the first to break out of his stupor. He gave the welcoming speech as Mcgonagall rose to collect the first years that had congregated outside of the Great hall.
When they were all sorted Dumbledore informed them of the Tri wizard tournament happening and the cancelation of Quidditch for the year. Which caused an uproar from the teams. Especially a certain pair of Redheads.

Dumbledore announced that the visiting schools will arrive on the 1st of October. And after dinner he sent everyone to bed.

Hadrian had stayed behind in the great hall as everyone filed out. Informing his circle that he would be in the common room an hour or so later. After everyone had left the only occupants of the great hall were the three Potter's and the two Mcgonagall's. Harry waved his grandmother off and told her he would see her in the morning and that he would also walk Charles to his common room when they were done. She bid him goodnight and swept from the Hall but not before leveling an icy glare at Lord and Lady Potter who flinched slightly seeing their old head of house glare at the so harshly..

James looked over his son with a proud look in his eyes. He had to admit Hadrian grew up beautifully despite everything. The young man before him was the epitome of grace and beauty. Perfect posture, long dark hair and those mesmerizing green eyes. He gazed over every inch of his Son as if drinking in his looks like he would never see them again. Lily potter doing the same.