Lady Mortem || Harry Potter Fanfiction

The Malfoys

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Living with Severus was not as bad as Scilla thought. Surprisingly, Severus was a great father. He always made sure Scilla eat three meals a day. The portion were small at first, but it gradually increase.

Scilla almost reach normal weight her age, with all those nutrient potion Severus always gave her, there's a benefit having a potion master as a guardian/father.

Severus found out about Scilla's talent in potion and let her helped him for some simple potions.

On mid August, Severus brought Scilla to Malfoy Manor.

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Lucius Malfoy didn't really agree to this, but his wife Narcissa was a Black after all. It is not wise to anger a Black.

So they agreed to take care of Scilla while Severus was at Hogwarts. Narcissa was furious when she saw Scilla's medical record. Even Lucius looked appalled.

Abusing a magical children was a serious crime. It's not easy to have children for wizards and witches. That's why magical children are precious.

Lucius finally relented to his wife. And besides, their son, Draco, will have a new friend.

Draco was arrogant like his father, Scilla admit. She didn't like him at first, but a few scolding from Scilla and a couple warning, Draco started to change his way.

Even if he's childish and spoiled, he's still heir to a pureblood family after all. He's smart and know what he did was wrong.

Narcissa taught both of them etiquette of a pureblood when Scilla stayed with them. Even Lucius couldn't deny his fondness of the black haired girl. He taught her some basic politics, and when he found out that she's a genius, he taught her a little advance politics.

Draco somehow managed to made Scilla ride a broom. And he sulked all day when he know Scilla was a natural at this. Well living for 15 lifetimes, you tend to be able to do everything perfectly.

Aside from that, Draco claimed himself as Scilla's older brother since both of them are Severus godchild. And Scilla didn't care.

~~~~~S~~~~~

Scilla often spend her time holed up in Malfoy's Library. There're lots of dark arts book. And she also found something interesting.

Voldemort's first horcrux, Tom Riddle's diary.

She took the diary and opened it. The diary was blank. Nothing's written on it.

'A memory huh?'

She made an exact replica and placed it back on the shelf while she put the real one in her trunk.

She always have her trunk in her pocket. Even Severus didn't know she has a trunk.

'One down, 4 more to go.'

She took out another book from the shelf and read it before Draco came barging in.

"Oh come on, Scil, are you going to spend the whole day here again? Let's go outside." Draco grabbed her hand and pulled her out of the library.

They were 8 years old now. Time sure went fast. Draco, was way better now than when they first met. Even Narcissa looked relieved.

Draco had introduced his friend, Blaise Zabini and Pansy Parkinson to her 2 years ago. They were close now.

Blaise and Draco often dragged her to play quidditch. Much to her annoyance. She loved those two, but they can be a quidditch head at times.

All in all, her life this time was quite enjoyable. Her birthdays was usually spend with her guardian only.

A week ago, she went to the Weasley's house. The Burrows. She sneaked in on midnight, snatched a certain rats and cast an Imperio.

The ministry will have a busy day now. Scilla thought about her other godfather. Since he have the pendant, she doesn't need to worry about his mental. But knowing Sirius, he'll probably try to take custody of her. Could she convince him to stay with Severus without them attempting to kill each other?

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That day, Severus was called to the ministry, since he already took on his lordship. There's a trial they said.

He told Scilla that he'll be at the ministry for a while. She nodded without taking her eyes off the book.

Severus ruffled her head before going for the floo.

He arrived at the ministry and immediatly went to the right room. He sat beside Lucius.

There's something he noticed, Dumbledore wasn't there. He usually attend the trial.

"Order in the court!" Amelia Bones exclaimed.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are here for the trial of one Sirius Black." The court was in chaos.

"Silence!" Fudge ordered gaining the attention of most Lords and Ladies.

"Thank you. Now, it has brought to my attention, that Sirius Black was never given a trial. Sirius Black stands accused of being a death eater, assisted murder of the Potters, and the murder of 12 muggles and one Peter Pettigrew. And before you demand him guilty, might I remind you that one is innocent until proven guilty." Amelia was a strict woman. The head of DMLE challenged everyone to disagree.

"Bring in the convict."

Two aurors roughly dragged a ragged Sirius Black to the chair in the middle of the court.

Severus don't mind him being guilty and rot in Azkaban. But Scilla deserved to know her godfather, the one who blood adopted her.

Sirius was forced to sat down and the two aurors placed the chain around him.

"Sirius Orion Black. You're accused of being a death eater, assisted murder of the Potters, and the murder of 12 muggles and one Peter Pettigrew. How do you plead?" She asked.

"Not guilty." Sirius answered in a hoarse voice.

Once again the courtroom exploded. Some of the words Severus could hear was 'Outrageous.' Or 'He's a liar'.

Fools. He thought.
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