The newlyweds dragged themselves out of bed just in time for dinner. Deciding to be formal, they went on a quest and found a small dining room. A few 'wishes' later and they were enjoying a large meal of various dishes. Bellatrix was vaguely reminded of past feasts at Hogwarts.
As they ate, Harry studied Bellatrix discreetly. He had a wife. That sounded strange. He finally broke the silence to voice a concern. "I don't mean to sound ungrateful," Harry said, "but I would like to know where all of this food and service is coming from."
Bellatrix smiled as she sipped her punch. She set down the crystal glass. "I suspect that this castle is infested with House-Sprites."
"House-Sprites?"
She nodded informatively. "Yes, House-Sprites. They're little fairy-like creatures that love to nest in castles that have a magical 'aura' if you will. The magic in the walls of the castle makes them stronger and more comfortable. In return, they exude a sort of 'wishing power' that makes your minor household-like wishes come true."
Harry frowned thoughtfully. "Why is it that I've never heard of them? And why doesn't Hogwarts have House-Sprites? That's a magical place if there ever was one."
"House-Sprites were thought to be extinct when Hogwarts was built, so they chose to use House-Elves instead." Bellatrix explained. "You've never heard of them because they're only talked about in non-standard books."
"What do they look like?"
"No one really knows. If they ever venture out where humans can see them, they use their power to be invisible." Bellatrix said. They continued to eat in silence until Bellatrix resumed speaking. "Do you have any plans for the future? You'll need to complete your education somehow."
Harry shrugged. "I guess I'll look for a library in the castle and study. It would be nice if you could help me a little, although it's kind of pointless without a wand."
Bellatrix smiled at him with amusement. "I'm your wife, of course I'll help you. As for a wand, I'm sure that something will be arranged."
After some discussion about Voldemort, Dumbledore, his friends, and the world in general, Harry and Bellatrix decided to invite Snape, Lupin, Tonks, and Moody over the next evening to talk about various things and to make some decisions.
They both made their way to the private study and Harry wrote out a quick invitation to the four friends to come and visit the next evening. When Bellatrix asked Harry how they were supposed to get there, a Portkey appeared, and Harry attached it to the letter. The magical outbox appeared, and the letter was made.
The couple then elected to take a rather long bath and after that, turned in for the night.
Breakfast had been served on a table in the master suite and Harry was poking at his breakfast boredly with a fork when Reggins the ghost appeared before him. "My lord, you and your lady have a visitor."
"Who? How did they track me down?" Harry asked, somewhat surprised that someone was there.
"I asked him to come." Reggins explained. "You and your lady are in need of wands, so I sent a message to Nasil the Wandcrafter to visit at his earliest convenience. He has come at his earliest convenience."
Harry jumped up and headed for his walk-in closet to find some clothes decent enough for visitors. He was intercepted by Bellatrix who had emerged from the bathroom wearing a bathrobe. "You need something imposing. Something that will help your new image." she announced as she stepped in and quickly picked out some black and silver robes for him.
"What image?"
"Just trust me. I'll be down with you in a moment." she said as she removed the bath robe and began to put on a dress.
Harry started putting his robes on. "Where is Nasil from?"
"He has resided among the Ice People for many years. They have access to the rarest materials of the highest quality." Reggins informed Harry. "He is noted to be a crafter of superb skill when it comes to custom wands. You'll find him in your public study."
"Public study?" Harry asked, confused.
"You have a public and a private study." Reggins informed Harry with his familiar monotone. "The public one is for receiving visitors. The private one is where you can keep your private documents and information without having to worry about someone seeing it."
"Okay then. I'll just head on down and greet him." Harry said as he consulted his ring as to where he could find his public study.
The ring led him to a room near the main entrance hall. He stepped into the room and looked around. While his private study was cozy, this was. . . formal. The room was rather large and had green wall hangings. In the center was a large desk with a high backed chair sitting behind it. It could have been a throne. On the wall behind where Harry would sit, one of the hangings was emblazoned with the black shacked phoenix. The man that Harry assumed to be Nasil was studying it.
Harry put on a friendly smile and spoke warmly. "Thank you for coming Mr. Nasil."
The man turned around and made a small bow. "It's an honor my lord."
"Have a seat." Harry said, waving his hand and wishing for a comfortable chair to appear before the desk. He sat in his own seat.
Nasil smiled and sat down. "You've created quite a stir up North. Some are worried about what a new overlord will bring, others are excited as to what opportunities you'll provide. Your actions from yesterday won you much approval."
"Actions?" Harry asked slowly, unsure as to what he had done that would be so important.
"Those decrees you issued, dear." reminded Bellatrix who had just entered the study Harry. He had told her all about them and the actions he hoped that they would bring the night before. She approached the desk and Harry 'wished' up a chair for her beside his own.
"Oh, sorry. I forgot." Harry said with a faint tinge of red in his cheeks. He wasn't quite used to the normal run of things quite yet.
Nasil shook his head. "You have nothing to be embarrassed about, my lord. But, back to business. Your secretary communicated that you and your lady needed new wands."
"Yes, we do." Harry stated. An idea then suddenly occurred to him. "Could you make us two wands each?"
"That will be no problem at all. I'll just need to get your measurements and then carry out some tests to see what kind of wand would be best for you. Who wants to go first?" Nasil said amiably as he pulled a miniature case from his robes and enlarged it. He then pulled out a measuring tape.
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