Master of Death

Chapter 36

Next day in afternoon, all guests arrived on time.

Hadrian: "I welcome you all to my house, please have a sit. Tea will be served shortly"
All took their seats.
Hadrian: "I am sure your children must have told you about me, but there are things even they don't know. So let me allow you to introduce my self. I am Hadrian Potter. I am also Master of Death, Heir of Hogwarts and many as such titles and power, which I won't bore you with."
There were few questioning brows, but as Hadrian released his powers no one dare to speak single word. After seeing there state Hadrian rolled back his powers as elfs brought tea and some snakes for guest.
Hadrian: "I will not waste your time by speaking in riddles. So let me be direct. I have invited you here because every Master of Death requires four horsemen to rule along with him in his Kingdom. I would like to have your children as my horsemen or women"
Everyone gasped, Augusta kept staring him.
Hadrian:" I believe you want to ask something Mrs. Longbottom"
Augusta not wanting to upset Hadrian:" Thank you for allowing me to speak Lord Potter, what is exactly this horsemen thing?"
Hadrian:" Have you all heard story of Apocalypse?"
They nodded.
Hadrian:" Well Apocalypse was last master of Death. I hope that answers your question"
Everyone gasp again but nodded.
 Hermione:" Why us?"
Hadrian:" Because I need 4 people who I trust with my life, and that four are you."
Neville:" I pledged my self to you, I won't back down. You have given me power and I strongly believe that you gave me my parents back. So I am ready to be whatever you want me to be."
Hadrian just smiled.
Draco with firm look:" So do I"
Hadrian: " It's not that easy to be what you wish to be. You took first step by taking life but next stage is hard. There will be ritual performed in which a person who loves you and is blood related to you, has to do willing sacrifice of his/her life. That's why I called this meeting."
Narcissa:" I am ready to do it for Draco"
Draco looked at her mom:" Mother. "
Narcissa stopped him:" No Dragon. I want to do this for you. Hadrian is not making you slave or anything. I have trained him when I was assigned to make him Black Kaiser. I know he cares for you with all of his heart and I also know what kind of person he is when it comes to his loved ones. Let me do something in my life without anyone forcing me. Let me do this son"
Draco didn't say a word and kept crying. Even Lucius loose his mask for few moments. 
 Bellatrix:" I also would like to do it for my girl. I made my mistake by my choice still you given me chance to have this good time with my whole family. I got more than what I ever asked. I want to do it."
Hermione has tears in eyes, Lestarange brothers were holding her tight to calm her down. They even looked towards Bellatrix with respect. There was no evil feelings in their eyes towards her which made Bellatrix more determined.
Hadrian:" The hard decisions are taken, now for easy ones. Mrs. Augusta and Mr. Xenophilius if you do this, I will allow your souls to join your respective spouses in afterlife. Narcissa and Bellatrix this sacrifice will redeem all your past mistakes, your souls won't be punished."
Augusta replied without any doubts:" I will do it"
Alice and Frank looked at her:" Mom you don't have to do it, Let us do it for our son"
Neville started getting emotional by hearing it.
Augusta firmly: "No. I am old and tired. I never thought I would see you both healthy before I die, yet I got that chance thanks to Mr. Potter. I also need to do this as my punishment for treating my grandson Harshly. In order to make him like Frank, I became rude and strict to him. I am getting chance to redeem my deeds and above everything I am getting chance to be with my love again. Don't stop me."
Neville finally spoke:" Gran."
Augusta hugged him: "It's ok Neville. My sacrifice will open door for your new adventure. Make me Proud"
Luna looked at her father giving him sad smile of Approval. 
Xenophobe:" I am also ready to do it for my moon" 
Hadrian nodded:" The ritual will be done tomorrow morning, only participants needs to be present."
Everyone nodded and after few minutes they apparted to their houses to spend some final moments. 

In the evening, 4 guests arrived at Potter Manor. They greet each other formally. They decided there is no need to be very formal hence go with first name for meeting purpose.
Hadrian:" Before we start I want you four to make oath that nothing we discuss today will be revealed to anyone without my permission"
They did as asked when Hadrian release some of his powers. After rolling back his power, he revealed his Lordship rings
Hadrian:" Let me  introduce my self again. I am Lord to 8 houses Potter, Pervell, Black, Emrys, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. I also have few more titles like Master of Death, Favored by Fate, Blessed by Mother magic, Keeper of Realms and King of Demons and Darkness."
Everyone looked with wide eyes and mouth open
Hadrian:" And before you ask yes I have finished Lord of both Light and Dark. Now before I continue would any of you want to ask any question"
Snape with calculative eyes:" Exactly how powerful you are"
Hadrian:" What you felt few minutes ago is 5% of my powers. If you want I can release my full power, but I believe that won't be good for your health"
Before Snape can say anything Remus:"That won't be necessary Hadrian"
Everyone agreed instantly.
Amelia:" What is your plan with Britain?"
Hadrian:" Nothing. Britain is very small place for me to bother. I have to achieve many thing and that is why I have invited you four here"
Sirius spoke for first time:" What do you mean?"
Hadrian with Grin: "Each of you have certain expertise or quality that I need in my Kingdom Atlantis. I have many things to do and I can't do all things myself"
Amelia:" What exactly this job requires"
Hadrian:"It's more or less similar to your current job. I will explain it in further detail if you are interested but it will be done individually.  You will get certain gifts as being citizen of Kingdom of master of death. Also you will get access to knowledge and Power of assigned field from experts from around world."
Sirius:"Do we have to die or something?"
Hadrian laughed:"No, I like to work with living persons not ghosts"
Severus:"Do we have to take mark?"
Hadrian:"Yes that's compulsory for security and loyalty of my Kingdom. However, I am not recruiting you for some world destruction plan or to be warrior. I have entire devil's army at hand and death itself to deal with almost anything. I certainly do not require that."
Remus with fear in eyes:" What is it exactly you are looking from us?"
Hadrian:"As I said I have kingdom to run, so I need people to do certain things. I am master of death, I have my own duties to fulfill. My hands are loaded in work, some extra hands are always helpful. You can visit Britain any time you want or as your job allows."
Amelia:" What if we say no?"
Hadrian:" Then I have to oblivate your memories of today's meeting. Nothing else. The job offer will go to next best person available."
They looked at each other and decided to go further with individual meeting since the job seems exciting.

Hadrian told Remus he want him to be representative of his kingdom in court of Creatures. He can give him more power and control over his transformation. Remus agreed immediately when Hadrian said he would never loose his mind even in his wolf form with this powers. He can finally have normal life without constant fear of harming anyone unwillingly.

Hadrian told Sirius he want him to work as his proxy as Demon king and be Black Kaiser. Since Hadrian has destroyed Lucifer, the realm has become unruly without ruler. Hadrian certainly can not do so. Sirius can do anything he want in Demon realm, Hadrian will give Sirius demonic powers to control Demons and change the world of Darkness for better. Sirius didn't like job much but being with Hadrian for whole life was enough incentive.

Hadrian told Snape that he will get personal generals of many Dead potion master along with chance to talk to their ghosts. Snape will also get some very rare potions recipe used only in his kingdom. Snape can do any experiment without thinking of legal or illegal. Hadrian can provide his body a magical auto shield to avoid any harm to his physic in trail. Above everything he doesn't have to deal with any students. There is also one Russian youngest potion master agreed to join him. Snape agreed knowing perfectly well about this Russian potion master and perks of this job.

 Hadrian told Amelia that there won't be any superior to her except King. and he don't like to interfere in his people's work unless it's something very crucial. Also no one else can interfere in her job. Her job is to go through different law practices and choose what is best that can be implemented, she can visit as many places as she want to understand things better. She also have to go through messages of Kingdom's informer to sort out where King's attention is required. There will be three people who will be helping her in her task. 'Hadrian has chosen these people as per death's suggestion and they agreed'. Seeing her hesitation, Hadrian also assured her not to worry about her niece as she will be Kingdom's ward and Hence get King's protection until she don't wish for it or get qualified life partner. She agreed this was dream come true job for her.

They all took mark of Atlantis willingly by jumping in veil of Atlantis.