Growing Up As He Should

Arrangements

Lord Ares Greengrass was the unofficial leader of the Grey side in the Wizengamond. Many wanted him on their side. Voldemord himself had approached him years ago. So had Dumbledore, although the "Light" Lord wasn't happy with Ares decision to stay Neutral. For Dumbledore wanted to have the Greys on his side. Lord Greengrass wasn't the one to care about Light or Dark. What he wanted was simple, a future and safety for his family. Something that neither the Dark nor the Light could guarantee.

He is not the most trusting person, so when he received a letter from Lord Potter asking for a meeting, he was intrigued. Lord Potter was strictly Light in Area's books. Although he went to school with James and if you've asked him back then, he would have told you that James was Grey.

What could be the reason for James to contact him? Merlin, he really hopped it wasn't another one of Albus's manipulations. He was getting sick of the old mans meddling.

"What's got you into so deep thought my love?" Asked his wife. She was holding their daughter Daphne. Ares adored his little girl and has happy to inform that she was a total daddy's girl. "Estella dear. I've just received a letter from one of our old year mates. He requests an audience." Estella narrowed her eyes. "And who would that old year mate be?".

"James Potter". She scoffed. "I can't believe Dumbledore would step so low to get you. To use James!". Ares agreed with his wife. Something was fishy. "I'm not sure darling. James's letter was different. I don't think that Dumbledore is behind this meeting.

Besides, it's just a meeting with an old friend. I hardly believe that James would try to convince me to side with Dumbledore. And I'm sure as hell he won't be convincing me to side with the Dark. Believe me my love, if James  Potter tries to make me follow Voldemort, I'm shipping him to St Mungo's faster than him catching the snitch."

Estella agreed with her husband. "Dear, did the letter said if he was coming alone?". Ares shook his head "Actually no. His wife Lily would be with him, along with Sirius Lupin-Black, Remus Lupin-Black and of course his son Heir Hadrian Potter. Along with one more by the name of Vica." Estella narrowed her eyes.

"And who would this Vica person be?"

"That I do not know. He simply listed that, someone by the name of Vica would accompany them and asked to keep an open mind."

She hummed "I don't like this Ares. He's hiding something. And I don't like it."

"I agree darling. But we would never know unless he visites. Perhaps he is still the same James. I'll deal with this don't worry my love."
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The Potters stepped through the fireplace, in Greengrass Manor. Ares and Estella were there to greet them.
"Welcome to the Greengrass Manor. It's so good to see you again James, Lily, Sirius and Remus. Welcome. And of course heir Potter."

James smiled at his old friend. "Thank you for accepting us Ares. It is so good to see you again. Estella, you look as beautiful as ever and I believe this young Lady is Daphne?" He bowed to the girl, making her giggle "My Lady".

Estella hugged Lily and cooed at Harry. "Welcome dear. Oh you're such a handsome little gentleman." Harry blushed and smiled "Thank you ma'am. You are very beautiful." And that was it. Estella was in love. "Oh darling thank you!"

Ares cleared his throat "Well. I believe  you wanted to meet for a reason. So why don't we walk to my office? Linky will take care of the children". A pop sounded and a Female house elf appeared. She was wearing a white dress with an apron and the Greengrass House Crest on her left breast pocket. "Linky will take care of young mistress Daphne and new young master Hadrian." She squeaked in a high pitch voice.