The House of Moriarty

CHAPTER 1, James meet Aurora, your betrothal

(A/N: Sweets is a gift to Aurora from James)

July 30, 1991

A young girl with red hair was exploring some trees when she bumped into a boy her age.

"I'm so sorry!"
"It's fine, I'm okay. Are you alright? You're the one who fell."

The boy helped the girl up on her feet, frowning at how light she felt. Getting a better look at the girl, his frown grew darker as his eyes caught sight of some bruises, old and fresh ones and knew that someone like her didn't get those from being clumsy, someone was hitting her and he was going to put a stop to it right now. Being gentle, the boy grabbed the girl by her hand not caring that she was blushing and started walking over to where his parents were. The boy, James Moriarty knew the girl was a witch the moment they bumped into each other but the only witch he was supposed to have a connection to was Aurora Potter so with this in mind he was happy to find her this soon in life instead of waiting.  James turned his head and smiled.

"I'm James Moriarty, by the way."
"Aurora Potter, it's nice to meet you James."

Turning back around, James's smile turned into a smirk. Yes, he was right in thinking that this was Aurora and now that he had her, no one was going to take her away from him, not even the Ministry of Magic can keep her away now that James has her. Coming up on the campsite, James was able to see his mother cooking lunch as his father was studying a map of some sorts.

"Mum, dad, look who I found. Go on Aurora, sit, my mum makes the best Shepherd's pie."

Making sure that Aurora was sitting, James walked over to his father as his mother was fussing over Aurora. Making sure that his future wife was gonna hear him, James's father cast a ward so they could talk.

"I think Aurora is being abused, father."
"Do you have any proof, son?"
"I don't think someone like Aurora would get bruises like the ones I saw from playing. There is also a faded bruise around her neck, as if someone choked her."

Lord Moriarty looked at his son with anger in his blue eyes and he took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. This was not good, whoever had hurt his future daughter-in-law was going to pay. The Moriarty family didn't just have a high standing in the Wizarding World but also in the Muggle World too and no one in both worlds wanted to piss off the Moriarty family. Looking over at his wife to see the same anger that was running through his veins in her eyes as Aurora was eating, not knowing that some of her worst injuries were being seen by the family of three and then James had a thoughtful expression.

"According to Dumbledore, Aurora was being loved by the Dursley family? Correct? Maybe they are the reason behind the bruises."
"If that is the case then Dumbledore has a lot to answer for. After all, he is her magical guardian and if he is allowing this kind of thing to happen then he is not taking his role very seriously and should be stripped of it."

James smirked before cooling it into a gentle smile as his father took down the ward and he sat down next to Aurora who tilted her head in confusion. Lady Moriarty knelt down so she was looking at Aurora in the eye.

"Aurora, please be honest with us. Are the Dursley's abusing you?"

The way Aurora went frigid told the family the truth, the way her eyes, which were so full of life, grew dim, made James hug her as he looked over at his parents who both nodded and with a wave of his mother's hand, their tent was packed away. Aurora was so lost in her memories that she didn't see James's parents use magic to get them to the Dursleys house or the fact that James had pressed a kiss to her temple, trying to keep her calm. With a wave of his hand, Lord Moriarty frowned when he saw multiple wards; blood wards that are failing, tracking ward and some form of compulsion spells to make sure that Aurora was treated as some house elf and that she was so weak willed that anyone who "saved" her from this hellhole she would be very loyal to them. Pulling out his wand, Lord Moriarty sent a message to the minister of magic, clearly telling Fudge that the House of Moriarty will be returning to the Magical and Muggle World and that he will be taking custody of Aurora Potter since Dumbledore clearly has failed his duty as her magical guardian.

Ministry of Magic

Fudge was drinking some tea when a message came to his desk and his face paled when he heard the name in the message. With a shaky breath, Fudge walked out of his office and went straight to his Aurors.

"It has come to my attention that the House of Moriarty will be rejoining the Wizarding World and that Lord Moriarty will be fighting Albus Dumbledore for the magical guardianship of Aurora Potter."

Everyone within hearing distance froze at the family name and they all pitied Dumbledore. If Lord Moriarty found some evidence that Dumbledore wasn't doing his job as Lady Potter's magical guardian then he would win the case and gain custody over her, there was also the fact that there was a 400 year old betrothal contract between the two houses. James Moriarty is his son and heir, therefore James will marry Aurora Potter, the daughter and heiress of Potter, when they come of age of 16. Everyone knew that you don't take what the Moriarty's consider as theirs and Aurora was no exception to this saying as she is the future Lady of Moriarty.