Chapter 24: Involvement with the Blacks
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Four months had passed as Valerius immersed himself in learning Old Norse
Old English
Irish Gaelic.
He excelled, securing an O-grade in all his subjects and earning the Perfect Student Award, which added 60 points to Slytherin and helped secure the House Cup.
This year, Slytherin was expected to win due to their undefeatable Quidditch team and the brilliant students in Valerius's year.
Cecilia, Maximillian, Orion, and Aurelia performed exceptionally well in academics and practicals thanks to Valerius's notes and guidance.
Adrian flourished under Valerius too, ranking second among the first-years.
As the group headed to Hogsmeade Station to board the train, Cecilia sighed, "I will miss Hogwarts."
Valerius, who now only spoke when necessary, simply nodded and entered the cabin. The same group boarded the same compartment. Maximillian, Orion, and Adrian enjoyed themselves, making the journey pleasant.
Valerius returned to his mansion in Westminster City.
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**Cecilia's POV**
A blue-colored owl arrived. Curious about its unusual color, I approached and found it carried a letter.
Kreacher: "Lady Black, I have prepared a hot bath and some tea."
Cecilia: "Good job, Kreacher."
I took the letter and released the owl. The letter read:
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Dear Cecilia Cassiopeia Black,
If you are reading this letter, it means you have just returned from Hogwarts. I have some work for you to help the Blacks regain their position in the Wizengamot.
Your uncle, Sirius Orion Black, is innocent. The true culprit is Peter Pettigrew, currently hiding in the Weasley's house as a rat named Scabbers.
Use your noble status as the Lady Black and write to Amelia Bones, the head of the DMLE, to conduct the trial of Sirius Black which was never conducted, and also mention that Peter Pettigrew is alive.
Yours Friendly,
Valerius Alaire Grindelwald.
PS: If you need assistance, come to Grindelwald Manor in Westminster City (Near Victoria Tower Gardens).
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I was stunned. I never thought Sirius was a good person due to Mrs. Malfoy's influence. She never liked Sirius so that why she tarnished his image in front of me. I wrote back, stating I would visit Grindelwald Manor the next day.
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The next morning, I arrived at Grindelwald Manor. The manor looked extravagant. Inside, the ground floor featured a huge board meeting table, a room for wizard chess, a study room full of books, and a neat potion lab with all types of equipment and supplies.
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End of Cecilia's POV
Valerius stood behind Cecilia.
Valerius: "Cecilia, welcome to Grindelwald Manor."
Cecilia: "Val, I guess this is our first time meeting outside Hogwarts."
Valerius: "Yes Cecilia, Have a seat. Asher!"
Asher: "Yes Master, I am ready."
Cecilia and Valerius shared a cup of tea.
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Cecilia: "Val, why do you think Sirius Black is innocent?"
Valerius: "My mom's diary, she studied in Hogwarts too, she was friends with Sirius, Snape, Peter, Remus, and James the father of the boy who lived"
Cecilia: "Wow, then your mother knows about all of it right?"
Valerius: "I have done my research, Sirius is a loyal person, he never knows to betray"
Cecilia: "Alright, I will write to Amelia Bones. But what's the next step after that?"
Valerius: "We will wait for her response. Meanwhile, I need you to be prepared for the trial. Your testimony as a member of the Black family will be crucial and invite the unregistered animangus to the trail, I will write a letter to Mr Weasely"
Cecilia: "But why are you doing this Val"
Valerius: "When you make Sirius come outside, you can have him as a regent of the Black family and make him act as your voice in the Wizengamot."
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Alternate alterations: When the false news spread about Sirius that he was a mass murderer, the Black family-owned him again without hesitation.
So Sirius Black became the part of Black family again
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Cecilia: "I'll do my best."
Valerius: "Good. Now, let's write the letter"
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**Letter to Amelia Bones**
Enclosed with Official Black seal
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Mrs. Amelia Bones
Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement,
Head of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Bones,
Dear Madam Bones,
I am writing to bring to your urgent attention a matter of great importance concerning my uncle, Sirius Orion Black.
Recent information has come to light which proves that Sirius Black is innocent of the crimes for which he was imprisoned. The true culprit is Peter Pettigrew, who has been hiding in plain sight as an unregistered Animagus. Pettigrew has taken the form of a rat named Scabbers and has been residing with the Weasley family for many years.
I urge you to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into this matter. The injustice against my uncle must be rectified, and the real perpetrator, Pettigrew, must be brought to justice. I am confident that a trial will exonerate Sirius Black and restore his honor, allowing him to resume his rightful place in our family and society.
I am prepared to provide further details and evidence to support this claim. Additionally, I request that Peter Pettigrew be apprehended and questioned under Veritaserum to confirm his true identity and the events that transpired.
Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Cecilia Cassiopeia Black
Lady of The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black
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