Master of Death

Chapter 16

After some weeks Hadrian set in Meditation to inform his father about recent development.
Lucifer:" That's indeed good news son. So I guess we have to do practice ritual in this summer as you claim your Lordship ring. You will have to use 4 others as pillar who you trust most to complete it. Your combined powers will be enough to summon me on earth for few hours. Once you claim your Lordship ring and you will have all your powers as Black Kaiser, you will be able to free me next Halloween."
Hadrian bowed and came back to his conscious. Hadrian knew very well his father won't go in detail and explain anything. 

Hadrian called his court next day. This time he invited Luna and Cedric diggory as well and declared them as general. When he got names of potential hufflepuff candidates, he asked for every generals input regarding names. Majority of general agreed that Diggory has potential. Also Diggory is favorite among his house, his loyalty means Slytherin King will have half hufflepuff under command. Diggory is good in academics and duels. Since his family affinity was towards light, it took some efforts. Pansy took it up on herself. Like previous turnout there was no real weakness this guy had on surface. Pansy noticed Cedric likes attention and idolize his father. So she came up with plan and executed perfectly. Only Hadrian and Pansy knew how they manipulated this strong minded light/Grey wizard into Darkness. Other generals explained things to two new addition.

Hadrian: "Hello generals of fangs of shadows. I am getting close to my goal. You have delivered as expected. Dumbledore has suggested me to skip few years of my academics so after giving 2nd year OWL, I will be giving 5th year OWLs by the end of year. It's challenge from Dumbledore that I took and I will come out as shining victor. Generals you have to handle things for rest of the year. I won't be able to have regular meets. Operations will slow down for rest of year. Continue training yourself and other members. This information is confidential for us only. Don't talk about it to anyone or be ready for consequences. Common meeting for our group will be held after just before Christmas holidays. Every member should be present including those from other houses. If you have been working on someone bring them also to meeting. Any year is ok but be careful as I won't tolerate traitors. After this meeting there won't be any addition so if you want your friends or someone in our group, this will be only chance for this year."
Room become suddenly cold. Generals started shivering in fear. Then Hadrian rolled back his magic and General took breath of relief.
Hadrian: "Court dismissed. Pansy, Blaise, Draco and Hermione you stay. Rest of you leave."
With node six general left court.
Hadrian: "There will be a ritual this summer where many things will be revealed to participants. I trust you four with this secret. I hope I am not judging you wrong. If you have any doubt then back out now. Ones you enter in ritual there won't be any door left. Your thoughts can be checked and if it has any ill purpose you won't survive the ritual."
Pansy: "I have decided it last year itself that this Parkinson heiress belongs to you in whatever way you want me. "
Blaise:"I am ready for whatever happens. "
Hadrian:"Very well. You both can go. I will inform you when and where at the right time come, just be ready."
Both nodded and left room. Now only Hadrian, Hermione and Draco were in the room.
Hadrian: "I would like you two to consider skipping years with me as I know both of you have potential to pass. But it's completely your choice. To do so you have to convince your head house with some strong reasoning and story. Only headmaster can send your application which has to be approved by Ministry so make sure your reasoning is believable. However, it's completely your choice that you want to go through all that trouble or not."
Both nodded in acknowledgement. They looked to each other with determination and challenge in their eyes like they are daring each other.
Hadrian noticed this so with grin: "Now onto ritual as member of Black family you know few things but not all. Once you will enter the ritual circle your loyalty will be bound to me whether blood oath remains on black blood or not. You do understand what that mean and what will be asked from you when time comes"
Draco nodded: "I know what you are talking about. I and mom discussed about it over years. I have been on your side from start and I know how much you care for me. Even last summer my father approved my choice. So yes I am ready and aware of consequences I have to face."
Hermione looked confuse: "Draco explained me few things with oath and I am completely loyal to you but what is this consequences Draco is talking about"
Hadrian: "Hermione what me and Draco just discussed is about war. If your parents stand opposite to me, you will have to fight them."
Hermione got wide eyes understanding what is meaning of hidden words: "I understand. As I said you have my full loyalty. I will side you no matter what. You come before everyone. Although I would try my best to convince my parents and beloved not to oppose us without revealing things"
Hadrian: "Of course, in fact I myself will offer your parents choice in my own way. The same goes for you to Draco. I don't want my cousin loose what I never had." 

Draco and Hermione bowed their head for saying thank you with teary eyes.