Barely a week later, Harry and the others received news from Andromeda. The woman had been asked to meet with Agnus O'Brian, to explain her version to the circle of druids.
When the smiling woman returned to report, everyone knew that there would be no problem with the Irish government in the future.
" Well? " Minerva asked.
" Better than dealing with those idiots from the Wizengamot," the witch replied. "Everything was as expected. Mr. O'Brian introduced me, after hearing the complaint from the druid coven." She smiled. "It only took a few minutes for them to understand that it was all an unfortunate incident, the fault of that damn Greyback." She took out a scroll. "Here I have a letter of thanks, for your actions that day, from the Irish government and a copy of the arrest warrant for Greyback, if he dares to set one of his filthy paws on the island." Harry and most of them smiled with satisfaction.
" Anything else?" Amelia Bones asked.
" Yes! " said the woman. " The idea of the British werewolf nation is moving forward. " With a flick of her wand, a small package grew to reveal a stack of folders. " These are some of the ideas from all the clans for its creation. " She sighed. " You can't imagine how grateful I am for Agnes and Becky's help! They have been in charge of sifting through most of the ideas. Some were stupid."
" Have you adapted well to France? " asked Emma.
" Wonderful." the woman replied." They both knew quite a bit, Frances, and Becky was even about to enter a... university?" Emma nodded.
" What did you want to study? " Dan asked.
" Something called…" the woman thought. " I'm not sure, I think it was about how to run a company or something like that."
" Company address? " said Hermione.
" Yes, that's it! " said the witch upon recognizing the name.
" Then she will be very useful when we have to interact with the non-magical world," Emma added. Andromeda looked at her." You'll see."
" What they do miss is young Melany Dickinson," Andromeda added.
" And she misses them." Minerva added." But here she has recovered part of her life."
" She even got to meet her parents, " Hermione added. " They didn't like the fact that she didn't return with them."
" At least they accepted the story about our exclusive and private educational institution." Dan added with a certain irony." especially after meeting our strict headmistress." Minerva looked at him seriously and the man raised his hands in surrender.
" Anyway, I want to tell you that Agnus has organized the first meeting to start everything in a month." Andromeda said." The headquarters will be... Gringotts in Dublin. There we will be safe from any unwanted ears. Or attacks." Harry and the rest nodded." I also have to tell you that Angus wants to tell the coven of druids about the nation. He wants them to be part of it with the idea of establishing the center of the werewolf nation in Ireland."
" It is the most sensible thing to do, " added Amelia. " If the druids agree, we would be safe from the British ministry."
" And it goes with his way of being of respecting other magical cultures," added Cyrus Greengrass.
" So in a month, we'll go to Ireland." Harry finished.
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A portkey appeared in a clearing near the Irish Ministry of Magic. Given their culture, it was obvious that the center of their government was in a small, unmarked forest.
Within that place, the conclave of druids made decisions about the magical world of the Emerald Isle.
When the rangers noticed those who had arrived with the portkey, they were on guard.
" Identify yourselves! " said the leader of the group.
" We are the representatives of the Orion cubs clan! " said Harry, stepping forward. " The conclave has allowed us to use this portkey to go to their presence! " added the green-eyed man as he had been instructed. At the same time, he handed him a scroll that the Irish wizard took.
" That's right," he said, raising a hand. His men stopped pointing at them." How many are there?"
" Me, Harry Potter, my wife Hermione, Amelia Bones, Minerva McGonagall and Andromeda Tonks." The green-eyed man answered. He could see how some of the gamekeepers tensed for a second. They certainly recognized those names. If he had to bet, he was sure that some of them had had the Scottish woman as a transfiguration teacher, or had been close to Amelia when she was the head of the British magical law enforcement department. Both were formidable witches in their own right.
" Welcome, " said the boss. " They are waiting for you. I think you are the last ones."
Thanking them, the group went where they were told.
They entered the forest and just a few meters away they could see a small clearing surrounded by several large stone huts covered in moss and with thatched roofs. No doubt of magical origin. Among these could be seen large stone dolmens. It looked like a mix of a village, inside a forest, and Stonehenge. Outside they could see forest decorations with signs indicating the function of each hut. They could even notice a couple of large holes in the incredibly large trees, which undoubtedly communicated with the huts among the treetops.
[T/N: dolmens are stone huts, think stone hedge formation but with a roof and walls made of stone.]
In the clearing, Harry recognized all the leaders of the Irish werewolf clans. As well as the leader from the Isle of Man. Just a few meters away were the other two leaders, the one from the Isle of Harry and the one from the Orkneys.
Everyone recognized the boy and nodded in greeting.
" I'm glad to see you here," said Angus O'Brian, approaching.
" And I'm here." Harry replied, shaking his hand." If everything goes well, we'll create something that will change the wizarding world."
" This is the first step." added Edmund Otoules, leader of the Isle of man clan." If we can get the druids to support us, we can present ourselves before the international confederation of wizards and there we could achieve something big."
" For me, having the support of the druid coven is already something very important." Harry continued." I don't care what the Confederation thinks. If the druids let us, we will already be a lycanthrope nation." He raised a finger." That in itself is the most important thing, creating what our people have always wanted. Something to be proud of." Several alphas nodded in agreement.
A man dressed in a plain-looking white robe approached.
" The coven is waiting for you."
As one, all the alphas followed Angus.
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It had been two months since the group of alphas met with the coven.
A wizard quickly entered a corridor of the British Ministry of Magic.
Without waiting he opened a door and entered an office. Without waiting he continued to the next door and entered quickly.
" HOW DARE YOU COME IN LIKE THAT?!" said a woman dressed in pink inside the horribly decorated office with all kinds of furniture of the same color and a large number of plates with magical pictures of cats." I am...!
" Excuse me, Madam Undersecretary, but this is very important! " he said as he handed her a newspaper. " I'm sure you'd like to know this as soon as possible!"
The woman took the newspaper and snorted when she realized it was the newspaper of the hateful neighboring island. Or as she called them, "the tree-worshippers."
But her face changed to one of surprise that just as quickly turned to hatred and rage.
" This is not possible!" she said, clutching the newspaper." I will not allow those...!" she remembered something." They can't...!" she didn't know what to say." The minister has to know! He must act before it's too late!"
She quickly went to the office of the Minister of Magic.
She knocked on the door before entering. She wasn't stupid enough not to do it, she didn't have enough power yet.
" What's wrong, Dolores? " asked the minister, more interested in what he was reading than in his visitor.
" The Irish have done something... unnatural! " she said, unable to explain herself better. " It's definitely black magic!"
[T/N: I wish I could say the word I want to, but it would to get me banned. She's definitely a HARD-R]
Cornelio looked at her as he took the newspaper that the woman nervously handed him.
He had no trouble identifying what it was.
" The Druid council has authorized... THE CREATION OF THE CELTIC LYCANTHROPIST NATION!" he looked at the article with more interest." Yesterday... the council authorized..." When he finished reading he couldn't believe it." By Merlin's severed sideburns! What is this?"
" Black magic, no doubt! " the toad woman added quickly. " They can't... I mean, yes, but...! " she didn't know what to say. " They can't allow those beings to have their own nation, their own government! "
The minister massaged his forehead, knowing that this could only be the beginning of a major headache.
After this announcement, the reaction of his undersecretary was to be expected. She hated werewolves with a passion. Among other half-humans.
But what he feared most was what would come next, the number of his benefactors who would send him letters of protest and demand that he act.
" What can I do? " he said more to himself than to the woman who was listening to him.
" If we can't do anything inside the island!" the woman began with a sinister smile." Let's have the International Confederation of Wizards force them." she smiled maliciously." We can even have them execute all those vermin, for trying to be what they are not!" the headache grew.
" We can't do anything." the minister repeated as he had done so many times." Remember that our country is one of the most extreme against other beings. The confederation does not agree with our way of acting. And for that very reason, if we propose something like that they will laugh in our faces." he raised a finger to silence her before she could speak." Don't say anything! Understand once and for all that we are just another country, not the center of the world." he raised the newspaper." And understand once and for all that we can't do anything about what another country does within its territory. We don't even know who is responsible."
" But they are here!" she said, taking the Irish newspaper." This is the list of their... of the dogs in charge!" she said, pointing to a list." These are the ones who have requested the creation of this abomination!" The minister looked at the list. He did not recognize any of those named, until he came to a very recognizable name.
" Oh, fuck! " he grabbed the newspaper to make sure. " No, no, noo! Him, noo!"
" What… minister…?"
" Damn Potter!" He almost shouted." He's on the list!" Dolores quickly grabbed the newspaper and confirmed that it was true." He's an Alpha. He has his own clan. Fuck! This is a big problem."
" No, Cornelius! It's an advantage! " said the woman smiling. " We can demand that the child be handed over to us! In addition to being a dark creature, he is a fugitive from justice. " Cornelius Fudge looked at her in disbelief.
" Have you forgotten what happened at the Wizengamot? " He asked the toad woman. " Do I need to remind you that after that debacle we have lost many very rich and powerful families and any apparent control over Ireland?"
" But he is a criminal who…!"
" We didn't find anything against him! " the minister interrupted her. " I doubt there was even one! Declaring him a fugitive and everything related to his capture is just an excuse to gain some control over him and his supporters. " he snorted. " And after what happened, I think that having him in prison would only guarantee more disasters in our country."
" Then let's kill him." the woman said simply.
" Dolores." the minister looked at her in disbelief." Are you telling me to kill the head of two of the most important families in our country?"
" It's just a dark creature that..."
" Don't talk any more nonsense!" he cut her off annoyed." I have endured everything you have done against werewolves because of your hatred, partly because they are not popular and no one has bothered to defend them. But this is different!" he raised a finger." Harry Potter is not just a werewolf. He is one of the most famous wizards in this country. Killing him would be almost like condemning oneself to be thrown through the veil." he ran his hand through his hair nervously." Don't you see?! We tried to impose ourselves on him, and not only did we not do it but he weakened our position both inside and outside our borders!" he threw some cards into the air." I'm sick of receiving letters asking me the reason for the instability of the country."
" Declare martial law! " she replied. " You are the Minister of Magic and..."
" Do you hear yourself, Dolores? " he asked her. " We have already lost many old and powerful families. Do you want the rest to leave the country too? " he sat down. " I cannot be the minister of an empty country."
" You can force them to…"
" Don't even think about saying anything else! " he silenced her. " This matter is settled," he said, returning to his seat. " Now I would appreciate it if you would leave me. " he took the Irish newspaper. " I have some visits to make, to try to alleviate this."
" And what about Potter and the rest of the dark creatures? " she asked annoyed. The minister looked at her.
" If you want, you can go yourself and try to arrest him." said Cornelius." But it will be without the support of the ministry and without using any of the resources we have. Only you and whoever wants to follow you."
" But I am…!"
" If you go against the Druid Council." He cut her off again." You will only be a witch against them. The British Ministry of Magic will not support you and will deny any connection with you and your actions."
" But… but…!"
" We're done, Dolores." said the minister to end the conversation." I hope you think about what you're going to do."
[T/N: One of the only times I have liked Fudge.]
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The news shook the entire country and many others.
As expected, opinions were very different. The vast majority considered this a big mistake. Others were more inclined to wait and see what happened. And a very small group was happy with the situation.
Andromeda received all kinds of letters in her office, whether they were threats, protests, or expressions of support.
She had to recruit a pair of French elves to handle the dangerous correspondence for her and her two assistants.
Although a couple of letters were very well received. The Veela nation congratulated them and gave them their full support in case they had to face the International Confederation of Wizards.
The goblins were more restrained and only congratulated them and offered their banking and security services at a fair price.
Other nations merely congratulated them in order to be on the Druids' good side after their return to power in Ireland.
Ultimately, what they expected.
Andromeda knew that the correspondence they would receive at the official headquarters of the lycanthrope nation would be much greater. Her office was on the verge of collapse, and they were only the visible head of the young clan. She was glad not to accept the request to be the representative of the nation.
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Voldemort had finished torturing the poor fool who brought him the newspaper. The news about the new nation made him furious. With this turn of events, he was sure to lose some of his terror forces. Most werewolves would come to this new nation. Or even create others. There was also something that bothered him. He had been the one who made this new nation possible. He and no one recognized it. At no point did his mind become aware that what he said was not in line with his reasons for this meeting. But that was too much to ask for his narcissistic mind.
" Get out of here," he said in a small voice. The wizard at his feet didn't move." Didn't you hear me?" he asked him while with a gesture he made him levitate towards him. As soon as he saw his eyes he knew he had broken the mind of that poor guy." What a pathetic mind." he said while with a wave of his wand, he made the wizard's neck turn completely, killing him in the process. Then, with another gesture, he threw the body against the door that gave way and opened. Someone approached the body in fear." Look for Greyback!" he said without caring who he was talking to. The wizard walked away without stopping to look at the body of his son.
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At Hogwarts, Dumbledore also read about the newly created nation. He knew full well that many would not be happy with it. And that they would undoubtedly try to eradicate it. He did not envy the fate of those idiots. If there was one thing he knew well, it was not to mess with the Druids. They were very powerful wizards, knowledgeable in forgotten magics. He tried to teach them himself, but was rejected without a second glance. He could not deny that this bothered him.
He pulled out a scroll and began making some notes. This new nation would definitely make an appearance at the next meeting of the International Confederation of Wizards. He took one last look at the paper. One name caught his attention.
" It seems a new way to locate you has opened up, Harry," he said, smiling.
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As many expected, attacks on this new lycanthrope nation were not long in coming.
One group of wizards even went so far as to enter Ireland and try to break into the lair that housed what they considered an abomination.
The reaction they expected was exactly the opposite. When they tried to incite the population against them, they were received with disdain and in some cases with scowls.
Things got worse when they tried to kill a couple of werewolves they managed to locate. They found themselves surrounded by a large number of Irish Rangers who stopped them. They had attacked not only two members of the werewolf nation, but two members of ancient Irish families with hundreds of years of practicing the ancient ways.
One of them had the audacity to demand his release, arguing that he was a representative of the magical government of Moldova. Ironically, it was a magical country with only a few decades of recent history.
When the magical government demanded that some of the attackers be handed over, the druids took action.
Incomprehensibly, much of Moldova's magical agricultural economy suffered a series of major catastrophes, severe enough to force the government to spend a large amount of gold to ensure the country's smooth running.
Added to this, many countries hardened their relationship with them, leaving them in a precarious state.
Many knew that all this was the work of the Irish Druid conclave.
When something similar began to happen in other countries that positioned themselves against the new nation… the idea became clear.
Harry decided to thank the conclave for their support by providing them with a couple of ancient magical plants that were thought to be extinct. Leaving the elders who knew about the land very pleased with the association with the werewolves.
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Harry read the letter and threw it down in annoyance. Hermione saw it and had no doubt that it was unpleasant news.
" Harry? " she said as she put her arms around him from behind trying to comfort him.
" Greyback keeps attacking people." he said with a sigh." More than two hundred conversions have already been confirmed. The alpha council believes he wants to create a powerful clan to force us to accept him as a member, or even create his own nation."
" I know you. There's something else," she said, resting her chin on her husband's shoulder.
" I received a letter from Cassandra." he answered seriously." It seems that a couple of women from the clan have told her that their partners are in contact with Greyback."
" Do you think they will try to attack them? " she asked. He shook his head.
" Worse." he replied." One of the women who reported her is Cain Arlington's partner."
" He's the third member of the…" She said, knowing who he was. Harry nodded.
" I think you were right." he said." I don't think it will take long for Cassandra to become the leader of the new council of the Wolf Eye clan."
" We have to prepare some plans in case Greyback shows up." said the young woman approaching the table and taking a scroll.
" I doubt he will." Harry replied." From what Cassandra has told me, it is more likely that he will try to expel all those who do not support Greyback and try to make him his alpha again." he snorted." It seems that being able to have a land to live on, without the Ministry being able to do anything, is very attractive to them."
" But the land is yours." said the brunette.
" Ours! " added the green-eyed man. " And if they try to take it from us... " he smiled. " They will realize why the Potters were so feared when protecting their lands. " She looked at him.
" What haven't you told me? " she asked seriously. He scratched his cheek amused.
" It seems... that my ancestors were very protective of their possessions." he smiled." I read a very interesting note about the magical land and its lord." He looked at his wife's serious face." I was going to let you read it as soon as I finished! I swear!"
" You better!" she said pointing at him." Now we have to make some plans. Winky!" the elf appeared.
" Yes, Master! " said the little being, bowing.
" Meeting in the private room. Please notify everyone." the being nodded before disappearing.
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Cassandra Murphy was not calm. The constant arguments and small fights grew every day. The separation within the clan was already very evident. On one side, she and the few who supported her, most of them former members of her former partner's clan and some women and children from the other clans. On the other side, the group led by the other two members of the clan council. Cain and Dorian. Ironically, the quiet Cain was actually the true brain and leader of this group.
Since they couldn't kill her without Harry Potter intervening, they decided to do everything they could to force her and those who supported her to leave.
It had taken the idiots only a few months to forget everything that had happened at the great meeting. How could they not see that if they returned to their old ways and, as Cain wanted, united again under Greyback's command, their alpha would not hesitate to tear them apart.
Again, the events of that morning came back to her mind. The great fight had left the few men who supported her injured. Some even tried to claim their partners or daughters. When she protested, she knew without a doubt that the clan had come to an end.
Barely an hour later she received a note inviting her and anyone who wanted to follow her to leave the clan's lands.
It took her barely a minute to call out to the strange elf of her alpha.
In his hand, he held Harry Potter's answer.
According to their rules, anyone who did not obey had to leave.
He also informed her that he would appear there that same afternoon to put things in order.
For Cassandra, that meant that many would leave with their tails between their legs if they wanted to stay alive.
She just hoped that her alpha would arrive before Cain and his people decided to act.
There was some commotion outside. Cassandra feared that her fears would come true.
Someone entered her house.
" Cassandra! It's the Alpha! " said a young man smiling. " He's here!"
" Thank mother moon," She said as she left her house to meet her alpha.
When she arrived she could hear Dorian explaining his version of the situation to Harry. Behind him Cain, he remained attentive and ready to support his puppet.
" And that's why we asked you to leave... alpha." Dorian finished.
" Let me get this straight," Harry said thinking about it. Behind him, his father-in-law and a couple of his young followers looked on seriously." Do you want to kick a group out of the clan for… not accepting what the majority decided?" Dorian nodded." Even though that goes against what I told you?" Dorian got nervous.
" But the clan decided by majority that it was best for everyone," added Cain.
" I made it very clear what I wanted and expected from those who lived on my lands and in my clan! " Harry interrupted him seriously, and raised his voice so that everyone could hear him. " If you are not satisfied, you are free to leave here!"
" But the majority decided that…!" Cain tried again.
" I let you decide freely! " Harry interrupted him again " I let you live on my land! And now you try to deny the rules I gave you to let you live here?!"
" It is our right!" said Dorian." So stipulated by the council of alphas!" Harry nodded.
" True." said the dark-haired man." But the council can't say anything about how I manage my lands, nor under what conditions I allow their use!" he raised his hand to stop anyone from speaking." And they can only intervene if my decisions somehow harm the nation or my clan! Apart from that, each alpha establishes the rules in his clan! The members are free to accept or leave!" he raised his hand and pointed outside his lands." If you don't like my rules you can leave! But I don't plan on changing them."
" This is our land!" said a very large werewolf coming forward." You can't kick us out of here...!" he didn't finish as Harry looked at him annoyed.
" I summon you, guardian of my land!" said Harry as he made a small cut on his hand and let a few drops of blood fall to the ground." Let her judge for herself if what I ask of her is fair! And let her lend me her support to deal with those who try to take away what is mine!" suddenly the ground of the clearing began to tremble slightly." What do you know about the union that a lord and his land had in ancient times?" he asked the group." It turns out that in ancient times each feudal lord was magically united to his land to defend it or defend himself. Only another powerful lord could try to take it away from him." he smiled." Although he had to face its owner and the land itself. And that rarely ended well for the usurper."
" What have you done? " the great werewolf asked with fear.
" Protect what is mine." the young man replied." From this moment on, all those who are not willing to accept my rules must leave before the sun sets or face the earth itself!" he said, raising his voice again to be heard by everyone.
" We're not afraid of you! " said Dorian trying to appear brave. " The alpha council will know about this! " Harry looked at Dan.
" Was this really one of the wisest of the clan? " he asked. Dan just shrugged. " Listen to me carefully! I will not be the one to do anything to you. It will be the land you step on that will punish you for your actions. " He smiled maliciously. " And I can assure you that it will not be pleasant. As a warning, I will tell you that on the limits of this property," he pointed to the south " there is a small stone hill. With a small trace of silver in it. If the land is the one that punishes you, think about what it could use to do it. " Everyone could see that if what he said was true, no one could face the same land releasing silver.
" Sorry alpha, we didn't mean to...!" Cain tried to fix things.
" Too late." Harry replied." And I want you two to be the first to get out of here!" He said pointing at the two former male members of the council. Then he began to walk towards Cassandra." I hope, for your sake, that you don't try to do anything strange." He added without turning around. As he did so, he raised a finger and a root emerged from the ground with deadly speed." Let that be a warning to you." When the boy lowered his hand the root sank back into the ground.
With this demonstration, it was more than clear that the green-eyed man was the absolute lord of his land.
While Harry and the rest were catching up with Cassandra, the newly expelled gathered their things and their followers and headed out.
It was no surprise that some women, some with their children, decided to stay. The expelled men hesitated for a second to try to force them. But their instincts put them on guard against the fast branching of some nearby bushes.
Two hours later, the Wolf Eye clan had suffered a considerable reduction.
Harry asked Cassandra to suggest replacements for the clan council.
The woman thought for a moment before suggesting another woman and a man who was already a few years old.
" Mara Blake was the mate of a beta, who died trying to defend some women. And John Corvin was the former alpha of a clan. From what we know, he decided to leave before they tried to take his rank in a fight. " added the werewolf. " Although I know he's still very strong. " Harry looked at Dan and nodded.
" If you think they would be good for the job, I would like to meet them." said the dark-haired man." Let's go..."
" I'll bring them in a moment, alpha." said the woman.
The young man understood the woman's intentions. He knew that by doing this he was confirming his dominance over the clan. If he were the one to seek them out, he could make people think that he was not strong enough to decide for the clan.
Barely five minutes later Cassandra returned accompanied by a couple.
The woman was a few years younger than her. She remained calm, although she seemed to be somewhat afraid.
The man lowered his head as soon as he arrived and showed his neck. Harry could tell from the way he moved that he didn't like doing this. When the woman saw him, she imitated him.
" Please, it's not necessary." said the boy." get up. I know this is necessary in front of other clans. But not here," he said looking at them. The two werewolves looked at each other nervously and stood up." I would like this clan to be more like a family." he smiled." With you three as the parents." Harry scratched his cheek." I consider myself more like... the grandfather." he finished jokingly. He looked at them." As we can guess, you're here to fill a couple of vacancies on the clan council." he looked at Cassandra." Cassandra endorses you, and I am more than happy with her decision. After today, I think we have a lot of work to do."
" Alpha." said the male." if you allow me…"
" Call me Harry please." said the boy." at least between us."
" Harry." the boy answered more confidently." I think that those who left today will return. And they won't do it alone!" the boy nodded.
" I've already taken measures." the boy answered." A group of wizards and goblins are about to arrive from Gringotts. Before nightfall, those who left will not be able to remember this place." the three werewolves looked at each other in surprise." As I said, I consider you part of my family and I protect my own."
Each of the three new counselors thought about what their alpha had said. The conclusion was simple. He somehow knew what would happen and took precautions beforehand. Above all, this behavior pleased John Corvin who could see that the young man was a worthy alpha who cared about his clan.
They spent a few minutes talking, mostly getting to know the new members of the clan council and seeing how they could improve the place.
The arrival of the Gringotts group cut short the conversation and the three werewolves on the clan council were introduced to the clan. They then spent over an hour moving around the property helping the wizards from the wizarding bank set up the wards.
As Harry said, that night the clan would sleep in one of the safest magical settlements in the entire country.
Harry and the rest left the place to the cheers and thanks of the entire clan.
No one knew that that same night two idiots sent by Greyback met their end in the area that was protecting the clan's lands.
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That night Harry slept more peacefully. At least for the few hours he did, since Hermione became very… affectionate. After her husband gave her the diaries of his ancestors. Nothing like giving your wife what she likes the most to make her… thank you.
From her room, Minerva McGonagall touched a brick in the wall, with the first moans, and a barrier appeared around several rooms of the castle. Freeing the young minds from all that... passion, was one of the best ideas they had. Once again she mentally thanked her friend Filius Flitwick for designing that system, in case some very passionate couple forgot to activate the soundproofing of their room.
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" How is the recruitment going Fenrir?" Lord Voldemort asked from his throne. At his feet, the werewolf was waiting on his knees.
" Well, my lord," he replied.
" Are you sure? " the dark wizard asked. The werewolf tensed.
" A few, instead of being abandoned, have been protected by their families." he answered." Others set out madly to kill anyone who got in their way." he smiled." We have captured them to be of use when you wish, my lord." From his throne the dark wizard nodded." Some have tried to escape." he added with some fear." But practically all of them have been punished."
" Practically?" he said, slightly interested.
" Many were able to reach areas controlled by this… new so-called lycanthrope nation." he replied, preparing for his punishment." And they were granted asylum. Others escaped to France."
" So, how many were actually punished for their betrayal? " he asked, somewhat annoyed.
" About twenty, " he replied. " But that has made the rest much more obedient! " he added quickly.
" And to our enemies aware of your actions." added the dark wizard." CRUCCIO!"
" MGgggg!" the werewolf endured the curse." Sorry... my lord...! It won't... happen... again!"
" I hope so." Voldemort replied, removing the curse." Are there any wizards of old families among your new recruits?"
" Several, my lord." he replied, returning to his kneeling position." But… most have been helped by their families. A few… are among those who escaped."
" I'm sorry to hear that." said Voldemort, waving him away." I hope it doesn't happen again." as the werewolf approached the door he heard his master speak." Fenrir. I hope these wizards were all from families that don't support me," he asked.
" Of course, my lord! " Greyback responded quickly. " As you ordered!"
" Keep going like that." he added." And for your own good, I hope that next time you haven't missed any."
With a final bow, the werewolf left and closed the door.
The fire in the almost extinguished fireplace barely allowed the eyes of the most feared dark lord in the country to be seen.
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