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The Dursleys had just arrived at the airport. They were going on a vacation in Italy. Vernon went to get the tickets grumbling about no good people and freaks. Petunia Dursley nee Evans stayed behind to watch the boys. Yes boys as in plural.

You see, Petunia and Vernon had one son named Dudley. The second boy, was actually Petunia's nephew. Lily Potter's nee Evans son. Now you might wonder, where was the second boy's mother. Well she's dead. Little Harry was dropped on the Dursley's frond porch, almost a year ago. Petunia was disgusted. She hated her sister and definitely hated this freak of a son of hers. They kept him only because of the letter saying he was the only survivor. She hoped he was 'normal', well she was wrong. Harry is a wizard. Neither she nor Vernon wanted his kind around them and especially their son. So Vernon thought of the perfect plan. Summer was finally here, so he took his family and the freak to a trip in Italy, where they would 'loose' Harry.

Vernon returned with the tickets, sneering down his nephew. They had to wait thirty minutes for departure. Harry surprisingly was quiet. Dudley on the other hand, wouldn't shut up. He was screaming bloody murder, annoying anyone in the vicinity. Petunia tried to calm him down, but she failed. Finally it was time to board their plane. Couple hours later they landed in Italy, specifically in Rome. They took a cab and made it to their hotel. A few days after, Vernon took baby Harry in his carrier for 'a walk'. He managed to find a deserted alley and left Harry there, behind the dumpster.

When he returned to the Hotel, it was to find his wife anxiously walking in circles. "Pet. No need to worry, I got rid of that annoying freak. We will never see him again." Petunia stopped walking and looked at her husband, she released a breath she was holding for the last hour. "Oh thank God! Finally. Well what are we waiting for? Let's leave. We don't want the police to be after us when they find him". She said and started packing. Vernon snorted "Oh Pet. They're not going to find him. Not before we leave this place. If they even manage to find the freak, that is." Petunia frowned, as she looked at her husband. "Is he dead?" Vernοn shrugged "He wasn't when I left him. But he might get eaten by stray dogs. Who cares?! He's not our problem anymore!". She nodded, yes her husband was right. She needed to hurry, their flight was leaving in 2 hours.
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Harry was hungry and cold. He kept crying for someone, but no one came. No mama, no papa, no pafoo, no Moony. He was alone and scared. He cried even harder in hopes someone would listen.
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A man with dark brown hair and medium stubble, was smoking a cigar in his car. He was wearing black tailored trousers, a white button up shirt with rolled sleeves, under a leather vest and a black fedora hat. His eyes were light blue. Six gold rings where adoring his fingers, three on each hand.

He lowered his car window, to throw away his cigar, when he heard it. A cry. It was a baby's cry. Not only that but he could feel magic in the baby's cry. His eyes widen, that was a magical cry. "Marco stop the car. Nico, Sebastiano, Antonio and Marcello come with me. Romeo, Sergio, Christian you stay here with Marco." He got out of the car and walked towards the sound. His bodyguards each had a gun on their hands, walking behind their Boss. He walked into the alley and found the source of the sound. A baby no older than 2 or 3 years old was left behind a dumpster. "Sanda Maria! Someone left a child here!"

His bodyguards rushed forward and looked at the small crying boy. "Boss. The boy feels like magic." Said one of them "That's because he is, Marcello. The boy has magic." Marcello looked furious. He was also abandoned when he was a baby because of his magic. "Who would do something like that?".

The leader took the small child in his arms. "Sshhh.... It's alright little one. You are safe, I've got you." He then looked at Marcello "I don't know. But who ever was it, they'll wish they were never born. As for this little one, right here. I think he is going to fit perfectly in our family. After all, I'm in desperate need of an heir. This one will do just fine. He happens to have magic too, even better. Sebastiano! I want you to contact Lord Cafaro and tell him to get to my house immediately!". He then turned on his heels and walked back into the car. Romeo was the first one to notice that his Boss was carrying something.

"Boss?"He got no answer, instead his Boss addressed the driver "Start the car Marco. Fast. Christian I want you to call ahead to Raul, tell him to have dinner ready, including nutrition, strength and healing potions on the ready." Christian nodded and did as he was told. Romeo looked at the bundle, his boss was holding, to find a young child. Did his Boss finally lost it and kidnapped a child?! "No Romeo. I didn't kidnap a child. I found him in an alley, completely abandoned and alone. He's definitely starving and is way to thin. He is also happens to be like us. This little surprise here, is a wizard. And mark my words boys. Once I found those responsible for this. They won't last another day." They nodded.

They arrived in front of a giant Manor. There was a huge courtyard in frond, with a big fountain in the middle. Trees where in every corner. They stopped the car, before the marble steps. Marco got out and opened the passengers door. Their Boss walked out. The Manor's doors opened and he walked inside. He was about to walk inside, when a man came rushing to him.

"Boss! Boss!" He stopped in frond of him and gave a stiff bow. "Lord Cafaro is here to see you Sir!" He nodded and readjusted the small boy in his arms. "Very well. Tell him to come see me in the dining room Federico". He then walked away. He finally made it in and called for Raul.

Raul showed up carrying a tray full of medical potions, with a worry expression on his face. "Boss! Are you hurt? What happened?" His Boss shook his head. "It's not for me Raul. It's for this one." He lowered the cover and showed the young boy in his arms. Raul gasped "Merlin's beard! Boss that is a magical child!" He nodded. "I know that Raul. I found him abandoned and starved in an alley. Now get to work!". Raul nodded and took the small child in his arms, the child whimpered. "It's alright little one. I'm not going to hurt you. I'm going to make you feel a lot more better!" He smiled at the boy, who looked at him weird and nodded.  Raul moved his hand over the young child, watching him flinch. He raised a brow and his Boss narrowed his eyes. Yup definitely abused.

The results showed up, confirming his suspicion. They boy was clearly abused. He gave the results to his Boss and started working on healing.

The man was shaking with anger. "Raul. I want everything fixed. Everything! And make sure to call De Falco. I want him here YESTERDAY!" Raul literally ran out. There was a knock on the door "Yes?". A man showed up and bowed "Boss. Lord Cafaro is here." He nodded "Let him in." A tall blonde man walked in. He had long golden hair pulled in a lower ponytail and a golden beard. His eyes were a dusty grey. He bowed "Don Valentino De Castella. To what I owe the honor?".

Don Valentino pulled a chair. "Lord Cafaro. Please have a seat. We have a few things to talk about. Dinner would be served in a minute". Lord Cafaro sat and looked at the small boy in the Don's lap and raised an eyebrow. "Ah yes. This is my little visitor. He is actually the reason you are here. I want him to have an inheritance test, then the ritual to officially become my son." Lord Cafaro blinked rapidly, but still nodded. It's not a wise thing to go against a Don. Especially this one, if you valued your life. He almost pitied the poor souls who abandoned the Don's future son. Almost.

The dinner arrived. They were eating in silence. Valentino put up a small plate for the boy, who looked at him warily. But still started eating, fast. Valentino raised his eyebrows "Slow down little Emerald. No one is going to take it away from you and even if they tried, I'd kill them." The little boy nodded and slowed down. "Good boy!". The doors opened and De Falco walked in and bowed "Don Valentino. Lord Cafaro. What can I do for you this evening?".  Don Valentino offered him a seat "Sit and eat with us. Once we are fed, I will explain." The newcomer nodded and sat down. They ate in silence. Once finished Don Valentino stood and took the boy in his arms "Let's go to my office. It's more private." They nodded and followed him.

Once inside Don Valentino explained how he found the young child. "To make things simple. I want him to take an inheritance test, to find out who am I going to kill. Further more, I want to adopt the boy, magically, legally and by blood." Lord Cafaro and De Falco were shocked. Then Lord Cafaro stood "Very well. Let's get started with the inheritance. All I need is a small drop of blood." Don nodded, Harry flinched from the pain and cried. Valentino hugged him and bounced him to calm him down. "Don. I believe you would want to see this" The Lords voice stopped him. He took the test and almost dropped the child from the shock.

NAME:  Harry James Potter
FATHER:  James Fleamont Potter (Deceased)
MOTHER:  Lily Marie Potter nee Evans (Deceased)
Godfather:  Sirius Orion Black ( Prison), Remus John Lupin (Unfit), Frank Longbottom (Insane), Severus Tobias Snape-Prince.

GODMOTHER:  Alice Longbottom (Insane), Minerva McGonagall

BLOOD STATUS:  Half blood
NATIONALITY:  British
SPECIES:  Human, Wizard
HEIRSHIPS:  Potter, Black, Peverell, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Prince

MAGICAL GUARDIAN:  Albus Percival Wolfric Brian Dumbledore
MUGGLE GUARDIAN:  Petunia Dursley nee Evans (Aunt, Alive), Vernon Dursley (Uncle, Alive)

"Boys. Looks like we have the Boy-Who-Lived" Don Valentino looked...Happy? That's not a good sign. The other two gulped. "De Falco, there is also one more thing. Harry here has a Horcrux in his head. I want it out Yesterday!" De Falco nodded and got to work. A very painful 'exorcism' later and Harry was perfectly clean. He was in Don's arms again. "Alright now let's do the adoption. Lord Cafaro, what do you need?". Lord Cafaro took two small vials and a silver knife out. "I need six drops from you and six from the young man." Valentino put the drops in the correct vials and held Harry a little closer. "Perfect. Now both of you need to drink it. It's painless my Don, I made sure of it."

Valentino nodded and drowned his, helping Harry do the same. He then saw the little boy change. His hair became dark brown from black, his face changed to match his. His eyes on the other hand, were the biggest surprise. His right one stayed the beautiful emerald color it was before, while his left one changed into a light blue like his. All and all he looked like an exact replica of him, except his right eye.
"Gentlemen. I give you Prince Henrique Valentino De Castella. My son and Heir!".

Both men stood up and then bowed to their new prince. Henrique looked at the man who was holding him and smiled "Papa!" Valentino smiled and kissed his son. "Welcome Home son!". He then looked at his friends. "Gentlemen. Gather our troops, we are going to introduce ourselves to some abusers." All of them smirked. Oh yes! No one messes with the Family and Gets away with it. Time to hit Britain!
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In Privet Drive 4, Little Whinging, Surrey England. Two people shivered.

Something Wicked This Way Comes.

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Valentino had send a few of his best trackers to England, to track down the Dursleys. It had only been a week, when they returned. There was a knock on his Office door and Giuseppe, Amadeo, Gianni, Diego and Angelo walked in. They bowed "Boss". He nodded and ofered them all a seat. Giuseppe pushed a folder on the desk "That's everything we found on them. Address, Finances, Family history, Work place, Photos, Car, Drivers License, Phone number, Social numbers, Schools, extended Family." Valentino opened the file and smiled. Perfect, he had everything he'll ever need about those monsters. Time to pay them a visit. Besides he did have some bussiness in England, and Henrique would like some vacation! He stood up and looked at his men. "Boys, pack your backs. Time to visit England" They smiled and nodded.

Valentino found his son playing hide and seek with Emilio, Romeo, Bruno and Sebastiano and Raul. His little boy looked happy and that's what's importand. He changed those 4 months he was here and Valentino was glad. He chuckled when Henrique found Bruno, who was hidding under the table. He tiptoed towards his son and grabed him making the boy shriek "Papa!". The rest of the men got out of their hidding spaces and bowed to their Don "My little Emerald. You know you are supposed to be asleep." Henrique pouted, making his papa chuckle "But on the other hand, you are a Prince, so you can do whatever you want. Screw the rules!" Henrique laughed and nodded, he loved spending time with his papa. "Now, I know you hate being inside all the time, so, how about we go on a trip hhm? We can go abroad and i'll buy you some new toys, what do you say?" The little boy pretended to think pushing his lips, as he has seen his papa do. The rest of the men chuckled at their Prince. "Very well, but I want a new blade. Can I please have a new blade papa?" he asked making puppy dog eyes. Valentino wanted to kill whoever taught that to his baby, he was never able to say 'No'. Since Henrique discovered that trick Valentino was at a disadvantage. " Of course my Little Emerald. I'll buy you as many blades as you want!" Henrique cheered and hugged his papa.

Henrique was in his room, Gemma and his house elf Birna were making his bags. Harry tried to help, but Gemma said that this was not a job for a Prince. So he was curently sitting on his window seat drawing. His papa said they were going to England. Harry was a bit nervous. He knew he was original from England and that his papa adopted him. That didn't mean he liked England. But papa promised to be with him, also Marco, Antonio, Sergio, Romeo, Nico, Sebastiano, Marcello, Emilio and Christian would be with them and his papa said that Giuseppe, Diego, Angelo, Gianni and Amadeo would be there too. Probably even more. His papa was acting a bit weird about this trip. Not that Harry minded of course. His papa had told him that his job was dangerous, so he needed as many bodyguards as he could. He wasn't exactly sure what was his papa's job, but it sure involved many people and guns. Maybe he should ask Papa while they are in England. "My Prince. you are ready" said Gemma and bowed, Henrique smiled and thanked her and Birna. There was a knock on the door and Gemma opened. Emillio walked in and bowed "My Prince. Your Father told me to come and get you, if you are ready of course" he smiled and jumped from his seat, packing his colors in his backpack "I'm ready Emillio, let's go to papa" he said, taking Emillio's hand, they walk towards the office, with Henrique's bags floating behind them.

Valentino smiled when he saw his son and opened his arms, his son jumped in his arms "Are you ready my little Emerald?" Henrique nodded. Valentino tuck his son close and got ready to leave. He snapped his fingers and his bodyguards surrounded them, each had a rifle on each hand, while their wands where in their sleeves. They made it to the car, and their driver opened the door. The drive to the airport was fun for Henrique. He was sitting on his papa's lap, looking outside the window and talking with Emillio and Marco. Valentino was quiet. He was thinking about the Dursleys. He was als worried about his son, how was he going to react? Valentino sighed. Sebastiano looked at his Don "Boss?" he looked up at Sebastiano's worried brown eyes and smiled "Everything is fine Sebastiano. Don't worry, I'm just thinking". His bodyguard nodded "Anything I can help, Boss?" Valentino smiled and petted his son's hair "No my friend. I am just thinking of a saying, I read once in a book, That is fitting perfectly for our situation." Sebastiano frowned " What was the saying Boss?".  Valentino smirked "'Something Wicked This Way Comes'".

They made it to the airport. Henrique looked at the lines of people waiting to get inside and looked at his papa "Papa. How are we going to catch our plane. There are too many people here, we will miss it" he looked sad and worried his bottom lip. Valentino gently lifted his son's head "Who said we are flying with commoners? No my Little Emerald, we have our own private plane." Henrique perked up at that and smiled. The car stoped and they got out. Henrique's eyes widen. Their plane was huge! And it was all for them only. The pilot and crew were waiting outside and upon seein them they bowed. "Don, My Prince. Welcome aboard. We wish you a nice flight".

Henrique felt awkward at first when people started bowing at him. He still finds it a bit weird, but papa said that this is how they show their respect. Henrique thought that this is better, than living in a cupboard. He didn't actually remember much from the Dursleys but still.

Once they boarded their plane, Henrique sat close to his papa and looked out of his window. There were clouds outside and a few birds that made him giggle. Marco smiled at his young Prince. "My Prince. Would you like to play a card game?" Henrique's face glowed, he loved card games. Although this, wasn't just any card game. They were secretly teaching him poker, by Valentino's orders of course. He was actually pretty good at poker, even if he didn't understand what he was playing.

Valentino turned to Giuseppe "So. Where are we meeting this 'Client'?" The Dursleys weren't the only reason they went to England. There was a very powerful magical Family, that wanted the Mafia's help. The Dursleys were an opportunity, a bonus. "He is a Wizard my Don. A very rich and powerful wizard I might say. Both he and his wife are from some Ancient and Noble Families. He also happens to have a son. The same age as our Prince." Valentino hummed. His son needed kids his age, he really needed to socialize with others. But he will first check this kid and his family. He won't accept any disrespect towards his son. "And the Wizards name?". Giuseppe checked his files "Malfoy my Don. Lord Lucius Malfoy".
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When they finally landed, Henrique was asleep in his papa's arms. Valentino put his coat over his sleeping son, to protect him from the British weather. They got into their car. "Boss. Are we meeting with Lord Malfoy first?" Asked Sergio and Valentino shook his head "No. First we are going to our House. Then Lunch. Then the Malfoys for Dinner." Valentino had went ahead and bought a 'smaller' Manor for them to stay. Small, as in a four story house with garden, pool, a study, thirty guest rooms, two master bedrooms, a bathroom on each room plus lone bathrooms on each floor. A Kitchen fully equipt, a dinner room, library, living room and the house also had it's own house elves. Well they were Valentino's now.

They finally made it and Valentino woke his son. He rubbed his eyes and looked around "Wow!". Valentino chuckled "You like it My Little Emerald?" Henrique nodded so fast he almost lost his head. "Wait until you see the inside Prince" said Giuseppe, making Henrique blinked at him and run to the door. His papa behind him. "Wow! Papa it's like home!" He said while looking at the inside. Valentino laughed and clicked his fingers and 6 house elves showed up. "Welcome Home, Masters" Henrique smiled shyly "Hello". His papa messed his hair "Would you please tell us your names?".
"I is Nimby. I is the cook"
"We are Pip and Pap. We take care of garden"
"I is Mombo. I do the cleaning"
"I is Tuli. I take care of Masters"
"I is Flify. I is fixing Rooms for Masters and Guests"

Valentino smiled "Well then Tuli. I want you to be with my son all the time. Unless I ask for you. Do you understand?" The elf nodded "Perfect. Nimbly you already know your job. Mombo I want you to clean the Office. Pip, Pap make sure the garden is clean and safe. Now Flify, are the rooms ready?" Flify nodded "oh yes Master. Flify made sure of it." Valentino smiled "Perfect then. You can go back to your post now and thank you". The elves nodded and popped away.

After a much needed nap. They all went out for lunch. They went to Diagon Alley in a place called  'The roasted Niffler'. A bit weird name if you asked them. Why would you roast a Niffler, then again some of those little buggers were annoying as hell. Henrique Loved Diagon Alley! It was so colorful and fun. Although the people were a bit weird and creepy. They finished their lunch and decided to check the Alley. Henrique saw a pet shop and begged his papa to check it. Valentino agreed.

"Hello dear sirs. How could I be of service today?" Asked an old man. He was tall, with dark brown curls falling on his grey eyes. "We are just having a look. Thank you" answered and the salesman nodded. Henrique looked around at all those animals, they were cute but not what he was looking for. That's when he heard it.
& Oh look a pretty small child. Hello little one&
He looked down and saw a beautiful Black snake. It had rose gold eyes and light blue specks on it's skin. It was a very beautiful snake.

&Hello there. You are very beautiful. Do you know that?& The snake looked at him and smiled? Could snakes smile? Valentino was looking at the interaction and chuckled, holding his hand out to his men "Told you boys! Now pay up!" They grumble but played their Boss. Turns out their Prince is a Parselmouth. "Son. Do you like the snake?" Henrique looked startled. He had forgotten his papa was here. "Oh yes I like him. He's beautiful. He says his name is Venom. Isn't he pretty papa?". Valentino smirked &Well Hello there Venom. Would you like to come with us?&

Poor Venom almost fell from his tank. While their Bodyguard groaned. The salesman promptly passed out. &Two speakers! Yes yes! I'd love to come with you!&
Valentino opened the tank and Venom curled around Henrique, who was petting him. The went to pay, after they woke up the man on the floor. All and all Diagon Alley was a success. Next stop the Malfoys. Merlin let's hope they have at least half a brain each.
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Later that Evening, they arrived at Malfoy Manor and an obviously abused House elf showed them inside. Strike number one for Valentino. There was a tall blonde man waiting there for them. Valentino bowed "Lord Malfoy". The Blonde man looked at him from his nose "Mister Castella" Strike number two. Valentino's eye twitched and his men's hands twitched for either their wands or guns. Yup the guy is a total asshole. "Let me introduce you to my wife. Lady Narcissa Malfoy nee Black. And my son and Heir Draco Lucius Malfoy". Valentino smirked and kissed Narcissa's hand "Charmed my Lady" he then turned to the blond brat and extended his hand "It is very nice to meet you Heir Malfoy." The boy shook his hand, weakly.

"Well then. I guess it is my turn for introductions . I am Don Valentino De Castella. This is my son and Heir Prince Henrique Valenrino De Castella. Pleased to meet you". He quite enjoyed the look on Malfoy's face, once he realized who he is. Lucius cleared his throat "Well. Let us go to the Dinning room then." Valentino nodded.

Dinner was awkward and quiet. "Draco. Why don't you take M-Prince De Castella, and play. So the grown ups can talk?" Asked Lucius and Draco nodded. Henrique looked at his papa for confirmation. He nodded and Henrique followed the blonde boy. Once they where out Lucius looked at the black dressed man "Mister De Castella. I believe we started wrong." Valentino snorted "And we are still wrong Lord Malfoy." Lucius frowned "How so?" Narcissa finally realized the problem and paled. Her husband had offended the Mafia King. Merlin have mercy on them. "Hm Lord Malfoy. The way I see it, I am referring you with your title. But you keep insulting me, by referring to me with this demeaning title." Lucius frowned again. This muggle gangster demanded a title? How dare he. He wants to stand on the same level as a Lord?!

Narcissa realized that her husband was about to dig their gaves, so she stood up and bowed "Don Valentino De Castella. Please accept this apology of The Most Ancient and Noble house of Malfoy. For this great insult." Valentino smiled and inclined his head to her "Thank you Lady Malfoy. It is good to see that at least one of you has manners." He then looked at Lucius who finally understood that he was in a disadvantage. "Now that this is out of the way. We should talk business".
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Henrique and Draco were sitting in Draco's room and Henrique was getting more annoyed, the more this blonde ponce talked. "And Once I'm older I will be Lord Malfoy. Not that you would understand that. I bet you don't even have magic. Are you a Squib perhaps? Maybe. Father says pureblood Wizards are superior. Are you even a Pure blood? You don't look like one. Then again you could be a mudblood." Henrique had enough. He stood up and left the room. He walked down to where his papa was.

"Papa" Valentino stopped and looked at his son's furious eyes and narrowed his "What happened son?". Narcissa and Lucius paled, Draco happened. "This insufferable blonde ponce just insulted me, the worst way possible." Valentino stood up looking furious. "What did he say my Little Emerald?". Henrique looked at his papa "He called me a mudblood".

Lucius paled even more. He was dead, oh dear Merlin he was a gonner! Narcissa closed her eyes. She knew that Draco's attitude would cause a problem, but never one that big.

Valentino looked at the Malfoys with so much hatred, they were thankful the guy wasn't a Basilisk. "I've had enough of you and your family Malfoy. Not only did you insulted me. But that brat of yours had the audacity to insult my son. You can say whatever the fuck you want to me. But never attack or insult my son. That was your final mistake. The deal is off. I am from now on name you and enemy to my family, an enemy to the Mafia. Mark my words Malfoy, watch your step."

He then took Henrique and left. Leaving the Malfoys to fend for themselves. Draco was in big trouble.
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Valentino was pissed. He was going to destroy them. He had already sent a word back in Italy, and the business the Malfoys were trying to build in Florence was his. No one messes with his family. The Malfoys would learn that pretty soon. But now, it was time for his sons revenge.

He took his son and his bodyguards to Number 4, Private Drive, Surrey. Henrique was holding his hand, like he was going to disappear. "Don't worry son. We are here for revenge. After today you'll never see these beasts again!". Henrique nodded and held his papa tighter. Valentino went to step on the yard but stopped, he lifted his hand and his men stopped. "Boss?" Valentino narrowed his eyes "There are wards around the house. Powerful ones that is. Nico this is your department." Nico agreed and stepped forward, he pulled out his wand and checked the wards narrowing his eyes. "Boss. Those are blood wards, connected to our Prince!"

Valentino cursed. "Can we go past them without alerting the keeper?" Nico frowned and waved his wand again, this time he smiled, a very predatory smile. "Now we can. Since you blood adopted our Prince, you share blood. Besides these wards have Harry Potter's blood, not Henrique De Castella's blood. The wards are null, yes they are up but anyone can pass them without raising any suspicion. After all Harry Potter does not exist."
Valentino was happy. "Perfect! Surround the house and wait for my signal. Giuseppe, Nico, Emilio, Sergio and Marco. You are coming with us inside, the rest of you wait my signal." They nodded and he walked towards the door.

It opened and a huge man, with a big mustache and no neck stood there. "Good evening sir. I.." The man interrupted him "We don't want anything you sell and we are Christians in this house. Now get out you good for nothing freaks!". He went to close the door, but Valentino put his foot in between. "If you would please listen to me sir. Our car broke down and we just need to use your phone, to call for some help that's all." Vernon looked behind them to see a huge black limo. His eyes widen and he smiled. "Oh my how unfortunate. Please, please come in, have a seat good sir". Valentino sneered at the hypocrite.

They sat down and a woman with a very long neck and a horse face walked in "Vernon darling who was at the door?" Vernon smiled at his wife, looking at their guests "Well my dear, this young Gentleman has a car problem and asked if he could use our phone. Oh my I forgot, I didn't introduce my self. My name is Vernon Dursley and This is my beautiful wife Petunia Dursley." Valentino stood up "Good evening. I am Don Valentino De Castella and this is my son Prince Henrique Valentino De Castella. These are my associates. Giuseppe De LA Maro, Nico De Castella, Emilio Di Angelo, Sergio Fuerres and Marco Farnates." The Dursleys almost peed themselves. The Italian Mafia was in their house. Valentino smirked "Now, we aren't here for any pleasantries. We are here for a job."

He stood up and took his son's hand and walked to the front hall. He looked Vernon in the eyes and smirked "Open Fire!".

Bullets rained through the windows and doors.The Dursleys screamed and tried to hide. No success came from that. Petunia was the first to fall. Covered with blood, her mouth was bleeding and her eyes were looking to where her husband was. Vernon was next. He managed to make it to the kitchen, but that's as far as he could get. He fell with a deafening thud. They kept shooting for a few more minutes. Once Valentino was sure they were dead, he took his son and left.

Thankfully Nico had put wards around the house, so no one could know what happened. Until the next morning.
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It had been a week, since they last saw the Dursleys and their neighbors were worried. It was another one week, when they noticed the smell and called the police. The Dursleys were found dead in their house. Thousand upon thousand bullet holes in them and even more bullets around them. The police called it a murder scene. Mrs Figg, the neighbor, went to the fire place to inform the Headmaster.

That's when she felt a pain in her chest. Her old heart couldn't handle the shock and the years, the old woman had on her back.

Mrs Figg fell dead in frond of her fire place.

Cause of death: Heart attack.

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Henrique and Valentino were in their car. Valentino had promised his son to take him to an amusement park, that made Henrique bounce up and down in excitement. Who wouldn't? Once they made it outside the park. Henrique realised something. This wasn't a muggle amusement park, this was a wizarding park. Now he was even more excited to go. They passed the entrance control, with their bodyguards following behinde them.

Henrique loved the place. There were flying carpet rides, underwater rides, flying brooms, magical creatures, mystery spots, a Maypole and tones of others fun activities. Valentino smilled at his son's face. His little Emerald was so cute "Alright son. Where do you want to go first?" Henrique looked around him, trying to decide. when he saw it. A giant ride that went through a huge basilisk, then a Lion, then an Eagle and lastly a Badger. It changed color after every animal. The ride started as plain white, once past the Basilisk it turned green, after the Lion it turned red, the Eagle turned the ride blue and the Badger yellow. After the Badger the ride fell underwater, where it loose all his color. Henrique pointed at the ride excited "Papa! Can we please try that one? Please?". Valentino looked at the ride and agreed. They took their tickets and got in their seats.

The ride started and Henrique laughed. First was the Basilisk, many screamed when they made it to it's jaws, but the inside was magnificent. It was illuminated by a green light, fireworks were being thrown inside and snakes wearing silly hats were dancing around. Their wagon did a loop and Henrique screamed. Green smoke erupted painting the wagon green.

They passed another loop and headed towards the lion, who roared. The inside had a reddish color, with lions roaring on every side. Another funny loop end even more fireworks erupted. Then the red smoke came, painting their ride red.

After the lion came the Eagle. Now this time there were no tracks, instead their ride had wings and flew indide the eagel. Blue light and fireworks covered the race and small eagles were flying everywhere. Then blue smoke, painting them blue.

A few loops later came the Badger. The inside was yellow, with even more fireworks. Little badgers were on the sides waving at everyone and throwing flowers. Their ride turned upside down, making the children laugh. Yellow smoke covered them, turning the ride yellow. An invisible ward activated around them, as the dived into the water. There were mermaids and seilkies inside waving their hands on them. Henrique waved at them and smilled. A giand octopus showed up stretching it's tentacles, booping their ward, like one would boop a nose. Henrique loved this ride.

Their next one, was a flying carpet. It was fun, but not as fun as their previous ride. They went to the magical creature's play park. There were Kneazles, Crups, Nifflers, Puffskeins. Henrique loved it. A Kneazle was purring on his lap, while he was petting a Puffskein that was bouncing. He giggled by the little balls antics, it was a very energetic yellow fluffy ball. The Kneazle was grey with blue stripes, it was BIG!. Henrique laughed when a Niffler decided to play with his ear. "Hey! That tickles!" He said to the little Niffler, who moved his snout to smell him. He played with the Creatures for at least an hour. But his stomach started protesting, so he had to leave, to eat. 

They found a cute place to eat. The waiter approached their taple "Hello! And Welcome to the Smilling Mooncalf. What can I get started for you?" Valentino helped his son with his order "We'll have a Butterbeer each, and this young gendleman will have an iced pumkin juice. Then 3 shepherd's pies, Fish and Chips, Chicken and Ham sandwiches, Hash browns, pumpkin pastries and 2... no four apple pies". The waiter wrote it all down and left. She came back with their drinks. "Now kiddo. Would you like to explore the rest of the wizarding world?" Henrique's eyes widden "Can we go to the Diagon Alley papa?" His papa laughed and messed his hair "Of course my little Emerald. We can go wherever you want!".  Henrique smilled and started eating. After lunch, they raided the sweet kiosk. Valentino bought everything in sight. Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, Lollipops, Ice Mice, Jelly Beans, Nougat, Chocolate Frogs, Chocolate Wands, Sugar Quills, Pepermint Toads, Sugar Mice, Cauldron Cakes, Liquorise Wands, Pumpkin Pasties. 

Once they left the park, they drove to London. More specific to Diagon Alley. They stoped in frond of the Leaky Cauldron and Henrique frowned, his papa took his hand and walked inside. It was a darker pub and that made Henrique hold to his papa's hand tighter. They walked behind the bar and his papa taped a wall. Henrique raised a brow, only for the wall to start moving, revealing the most colorfull place he had ever seen "Welcome to Diagon Alley son!". He laughed, he really loved Diagon Alley. They stopped for ice-cream and even went on a few shops. "Papa. What's that?" he asked pointing to a weird huge building. "That son, is a bank. It's the Wizarding World's Bank called Gringotts. It is run by Goblins. Now listen very carefully. Always be respectfull when you deal with Goblins. Never insult them, never speak ill of them, never waste their time. But most importantly never, ever cross, betray or steal from Goblins. Not that anyone could succed on the last one. You'd probably end up dead." Henrique nodded, Goblins sounded fierce. He did not want to anger someone like them. They endered a bookstore and that's when they lost him.

Henrique was looking at all the different books, when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned around to find a read head woman, she looked near his papa's age, not that he knew how old his papa was. "Hello there dear. Are you lost?" he shook his head "No ma'am. I'm here with my papa and uncles." the woman frowned "Then where are they? I don't see anyone around you." He narrowed his eyes, he didn;t trust that woman "Well. They are here, I just walked a little bit ahead. Can I help you with something?" Now the woman scolded, he relly didn't like that woman "Young man, you really shouldn't lie. This is a very big and dangerous place and you could easily get lost, or even taken!" he blinked, this woman was getting on his nerves "As I said before ma'am. My father and Uncles are here with me." She didn't seem to care, she grabed his hand and started walking. He was having none of this so he started screaming at the top of his lungs " STRANGER DANGER. HELP HELP. STRANGER DANGER. PAPA. HELP!". The store turned to look at their directions, while some people blocked the entrance. Valentino and his Bodyguards run there and pointed their wands at the woman " Unhand my son this instant bitch!". Valentino was furious, she paled rapidly but still held on his hand " I said. Unhand my son NOW!". She went to open her mouth, but she was interupted "What in Merlin's name is going on?". Apparently the shop owner had called the Aurors. Valentino looked at the newcomers "This woman is trying to kidnapp my son!". 

The Aurors looked at the woman and Henrique who was struggling in her grip "Ma'am, let the child go!". She looked angry "This Young man here was lost and I.." Henrique had enough "I told her I was here with my family, but she didn't believe me. Then she grabed me and started walking. I don't know this woman. Papa help!" Valentino had enough. He slapped the woman and pulled his son in his arms "If you ever come closer to my son. I'll send you to your maker bitch!" she looked red "I want to press charges! This man attacked me". Giuseppe steped froward "You just tried to kidnapp his son! What did you expect? Chocolate? Honestly woman if there is someone here that should press charges, that is my brother!". The Aurors looked at eachother and the first one walked forward "Sir? Would you like to press charges?". Valentino stood tall, with his son in his arms "Hell yes I want to press charges!". The Auror nodded "Alright sir. Please state your name"

"Don Valentino Alonzo De Castella. And this is my son, Prince Henrique Valentino De Castella" 
Everyone ghasped and the woman paled. She just tried to kidnapp the Mafia's Prince. The Auror's mouth was on the floor. Oh Mrs Weasley was dead! "And who are you?" The Auror swallowed "My name is John Dawlish. These are my partners Alexander Proudfoot and Michael Savage. The woman that tried to kidnapp your son is Mrs Molly Weasley." Valentino scoffed, this woman was either an idiot or... a paid kidnapper? huh. "Sir. There would probably be an official trial for this. We strongly advise you to attend." He nodded and the Aurors escorted the readheaded woman out "We will sent a mesage, with the trials time and date to yoy sir. Please enjoy the rest of your day. And apologies for the inconvinience."

Valentino looked at his bodyguards and they shruged "British Wizards are weird Boss" said Romeo and Valentino agreed. 

They left the shop and went for some much needed Ice-cream. Henrique choose two scoops. One Butterbeer and one Lemondrop. Valentino, Giuseppe, Marco, Sebastiano, Christian, Diego and Gianni chose a Firewiskey flavored.  Romeo went with Treacle Tart. Sergio, Nico and Antonio decided on Dragon Blood and Chocolate Frog. Angelo, Amadeo, Emillio and Marcello went for Lemondrop and Strawberry Jam. 

They were happily enjoying their ice-cream when an owl made it's way to their table. Valentino narrowed his eyes, he looked at the letter on it's claws and nodded at Sebastiano. He took the letter and checked it. It was clean, so he gave it to Valentino "It's a letter from those Aurors before. They say the trial will take place in an hour. In the Ministry. Nice, I guess we are making our presence known boys. We have been summoned to that bitch's trial. Let's see how the British handle things."

They arrived an hour later to the Ministry. The front teller asked for their wands, but not their guns, not that the guy knew they had them. They gave them some badges, so they could walk inside. Valentino liked the security, although he thought that it was pretty easy to fool them. They got to an elevator, to get to their destination. They were then led into a chamber. People were already seating. They found their seats and waited. 

The door opened and a Woman walked in, followed by a man with short grey hair and a very thin mustache, Then came a very old wizard, wearing the craziest robes they had ever seen. They were maroon and had stars on them, he was even hearing a matching hat. Valentino had to bite his tongue, as to not start laughing. Giuseppe looked at the wizard like he just escaped from a mental asylum, Romeo, Emillio, Angelo, Sergio and Diego were openly laughing. Antonio looked ready to shoot the guy for some reason. Sebastiano said that he reminded him of the wizards in cartoons, that manage to crack the others. 

"Good evening everyone and thank you for coming, in such short notice. Now we are here for an attempt on child abduction. Please bring in the accused" said the older wizard and the doores opened. The Aurors from the store walked in, with Mrs Weasley between them. Dumbledores eyes widden. Bartemius Crouch stood up "Molly Weasley nee Prewett. You are accused of attempting to kidnapp an minor. How do you plea?". She looked furious, almost crazy and started screaming "YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO ARREST ME! I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING. I WAS JUST TRYING TO HELP, BUT THIS BRAT HAD TO GO AND CREATE A SCENE!" Valentino was practicaly vibrating in anger. Crouch narrowed his eyes and looked at the audiance "Could Mr Valentino De Castella please step forward?". Valentino stood up with Henrique in his arms and walked to the middle of the chamber.

Crouch looked at him "Please state your full name." Valentino smiled " I am Don Valentino Alonzo De Castella. That woman tried to kidnapp my son. Prince Henrique Valentino De Castella!" The champer ghasped. Lucius Malfoy looked both pleased and scared. Pleased, because finally, the Weasleys were getting what they deserved and scared, because who was here. He was also thankfull that it was Molly Weasley down there and not himself. "Now are we sure this whole thing, is not a big misunderstanding?" asked Dumbledore and Molly nodded, Valentino on the other hand exploded.

"MISUNDERSTANDING. MISUNDERSTANDING?! THIS BITCH TRIED TO KIDNAPP MY SON. AFTER HE REPETEDLY TOLD HER HIS PARENT WAS CLOSE. HOW DARE YOU?! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE GANDALF?! IF YOU THINK IM LETTING THIS GO EASILY YOU ARE A FOOL!" The bodyguards and almost the entire room were glaring at Dumbledore. Even his own supporters. Kidnapping a child was a very serious offence. Dumbledore tried to take hold of the situation "Please caml down Mr De Castella. I was siply trying to see, if this was able to be solved peacefully." After a few negotiations, they finally agreed on Veritaserum. Crouch would ask the questions.

"What is your full name?"
"Molly Ginevra Weasley nee Prewett"
"Where did you go to school?"
"Hogwarts"

Crouch nodded "It is working. Now. Why did you tried to Kidnapp the child?"
"He looked lost. So I thought to take him with me. I have seven children. I could easily care for an orphan"

"Why did you think he was an orphan?"
"Well. He was alone. There was no parent around him and I thought that my children would love to have a new brother."
"Did he tell you his parent was there with him?"

"Yes"
"Then why did you still tried to kidnapp him?"
"He was lying obviously. Children lie all the time. So I realised he was lying and I was about to scold him for that."
"When his parent showed up why didn't you let the boy go?"

"Of Course I didn't believe he was his father. He looked like a Death Eater. I'm sure he is a Death Eater. Those people should not raise children. They'll turn them evil!" The chamber errupted in protests. This was a big and disgusting accusation. Even those on the Light section were disgusted by that. Valentino looked ready to kill her. Giuseppe was actually reaching for his gun. Romeo had his wand on his hand and the others were doing the same. Dumbledore kept trying to take control of the situation. "Please everyone calm down. Auror administer the antidote."

Molly looked around paling. The Minister cleared her throat "Molly Weasley. We find you guilty for attempiting kidnapp of Prince Henrique Valentino De Castella. Even tho you were acting out of concern, you still tried to kidnapp a child. So you are now fined 50,000 Galleon and sentenced to a month in Azkaban. Molly screamed and tried to jump on Valentino, but his bodyguards surronded him, pointing their wands, with Giuseppe in the middle, pointing his gun at her "One more step and I'll turn you into a practice target!"

She took a step back "See! YOU SEE THIS. THEY ARE MONSTERS!!!"  The Minister looked at her coldly "The only monster here, is you Mrs Weasley. You did just tried to attack them. Now that I think of it Two Months in Azkaban sound much better. Aurors take her out of here!" She was dragged out screaming. Giuseppe looked at his leader "You ok Boss? My Prince?". Valentino nodded "We are alright. Thank you."

Albus Dumbledore walked to them. "Mr De Castella?" Valentino turned and looked at him "Yes?". Albus put a grandfatherly look on his face "Don't you think you were a bit harsh there, my boy? Mrs Weasley is a good woman. She didn't mean any harm to your son" Valentino rounded at him and looked him straight in the eyes "Listen here you arrogant Gandalf wanabe! I don't give a flying fuck about what you think. And let me get this clear, I don't know you, nor do I wish to. So do not call me your boy, or I'll feed you that over grown beard of yours. I don't care if she's a good woman. She tried to kidnapp my son! I don't know what's your relationship with her, but know this If either one of you even comes close to me or my son, I'll kill both of you!! Do you understand Gandalf?".

He then walked out without waiting for an answer. He finally got a good look on Dumbledore. The man is powerfull, but he is no match to the Mafia King! One thing was sure tho.

                                                      Wizards Are Nuts!!

Mybe when the time comes Henrique would better go to Durmstrang, or even be homeschooled.....

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Henrique was getting older. So Valentino thought it was about time, to introduce his son, to the Family Bussines. He was in his office, waiting for his son. There was a knock on the door "Ender". Henrique walked into his father's office, bowed and took a seat. "You called for me Father?". Valentino nodded. "My Little Emerald. You are growing up so fast. I have descited that it time, to introduce you to the Family Bussines." Henrique stood proud to his Father, this was very important. 

"Now." Valentino continued  "As you know, once thet time is right, I'll pas the reins of the Bussines to you. But for that to happen, you'll need to know how to handle everything. So from today we'll start your training. The training to become the next Don." Henrique was speachless. His father was going to train him. The young boy bowed "As you command Father." Valentino smiled "Excellent. Now, follow me son". He said and walked out of his office.

They went to the library. Where Giuseppe, Antonio, Marco, Lord Cafaro and De Falco were waiting. They all bowed. "Thank you all for coming! Now the reason you are here, is because it is time, for me to teach my son, the way of the Family." Henrique looked interested at his papa's speech. Valentino turned to his son "My Dear Little Emerald. In order to be a Don, you'll need to know a few rules. 
Rule Number 1: Family above All!. We are all a family, one way or another. For example, Lord Cafaro, is married to my cousin Maria, which means he is your Uncle. De Falco, is Actually Married to my Father's sister, so he is our Uncle. Giuseppe is in fact your cousin. Marco, is our adoptive cousin. Do you understand now?" Henrique's eyes widen Lord Cafaro and De Falco were his uncles. He nodded to his Father. who in turn smiled. "Excellent. Let's continue. Now

Rule Number 2: Do not be afraid to show fear. Fear as word, has two different meanings. Either, Face Everything And Rise, or, Forget Everything And Run. Remember that son.

Rule Number 3: No One Messes With The Family And Gets Away With It. Protecting the family is a Don's top priority. We protect our own. We care for our own. We avenge our own. We protect our Family no matter what. Now for the Final Rule.

Rule Number 4: Memento Mori. Remember that you are human. Embrace Death and Accept him son. Do not be afrait of the Reaper. Death is an Honorable thing. For some Death is Salvation, we accept Him and Honor Him. Because Death is Inevitable. So don't be afraid of Death, beacuse He is our Protector, He is our Honor, He is our Salvation and He is our Vengeance. Death is our Wrath." Henrique looked determined and nodded. "I understand Father. I promise you and the Family, that I'll honor the rules!" Valentino smiled and hugged his son.

"Let the Training Begin"
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Henrique trained day and night, with his Father and his Uncles. They trained him in Martial Arts, Gun Lore. They trained his aim, his stamina, his stealth. His Father taught him the ways of the Mafia. Giuseppe taught him how to cheat at poker. Raul taught him, how to throw knives. Lord Cafaro and De Falco taught him Politics. And his Father with his Uncles finally taught him magic, mostly wandless magic. Turns out he was excellent in wandless magic. 

A few months later, Henrique was at the garden with Venom. He was having a break and Venom said it was nice and warm outside, so now they were sitting on the grass. Valentino had some work to do in Venice and left. Henrique was talking with Venom, when he heard someone coming. & Master. Someone is coming. I can smell them, it is not a good smell&. Venom wrapped himself around his master & Stay still Venom. Who ever it is, just made the bigest mistake in their life.& Venom hissed. Five men walked in through, the back wall. They looked around and finally spotted them. One of the men pointed his gun at Henrique "Now Little boy, stay very still and tell us where is your Daddy. If you scream, I'm going to turn you into target practice. Do you understand?" Henrique nodded. "Good. Now where is your Daddy?". He stayed quiet. Did this man, thought that he was scared of a gun, or that he'll betray his father? The apparent Leader raised a brow and pressed his gun to his forehead "Are you stupid or something? I said tell me where Valentino is!". Henrique didn't move, that pissed the leader off "Alright I've had enough!". He grabed him, from the collar raising him up.

"You won't speak? Then I'll make you scream. Maybe that would draw your Father out." Henrique smirked "You could try. But it's not me who would be doing the screaming &Venom&". The snake jumbed and wrapped himself around the bad guy's torso and hand, he sank his fangs into the guy's throat. He screamed and fell down. Venom moved to the second one, while Henrique pulled out his knives, throwing one at the third guy, getting him right in the eye. The other two started firing, trying to hitt either the snake, or the anoying brat. The sound alerted the bodyguards, who rushed outside, hold rifles. They took one look and one of them screamed "Protect the Prince!". They formed a wall infrond of Henrique firing, until the other two were dead. Marcello turned around to look at the boy. "My Prince, Are you alright? Are you Hurt?" Henrique shook his head " No Uncle. I'm fine. You and Venom protected me. Thank you". Carlos put a hand on his soulder "Come my Prince. Let's get you inside, to safety. Your Father will be returning soon."
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Valentino was pissed! "Let me understand this. Not only you left my son alone. But Calvero's people managed to get in my home, and threaten MY SON?!" He put his hands on his desk "Where are their bodies?" Marcello looked at his Don "We have them in the basement Boss. One of them is still alive, but barely" Valentino nodded "Take me to him!".

They walked to the basement. Now most people had actual basements, but this is a Magical Mafia we are talking about. Their basement was split into two sections. The Wine cellar and the Dungeon, or prison. Valentino typed the code, to open the door. He has a son, there is no way he allow his prisoners easy acces to his son. Not that they'll live for long anyway. They stoped in front of a Cell, that had four dead bodies and one.... Alive. "I heard you were looking for me. Well here I am." The only one alive, was struggling to breath "You....Will...Pay" Valentino snorted "You are the one, dying on the floor, not me Rico. Your Boss just signed his Death Wish."He turned to his guards "Chop off their heads, send them to Calvero. He'll get the message".
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Valentino knocked at his son's door. "Enter" His son was sitting on his window seat, petting the giant black snake on his lap "Son. What happened today?". He took a sit next to his son, pulling him in his lap "Five guys came in. They thought that they could scare me. They threaten to kill me, but i unleashed Venom on them and then the guard came." Valentino hugged his son, smelling his hair. Calvero made a Grave mistake, to come after his boy. Time to let the Reaper out to play "You did a great job son. I am proud of you & And you too Venom, thank you&" Venom, tickled his cheek with his tongue. 

"Papa?" Henrique looked up "What is going to happen now?". Valentino smirked at his son "Now My Little Emerald. I am going to destroy Calvero and his Clan. You don't have to worry about anything. I'll take care of everything." Henrique nodded and relaxed to his papa's arms. He always felt safe in his papa's arms, because he knew that papa would protect him no matter what. Valentino for his part was prepairing to rain Hell upon Calvero. Time to put the Third Rule into action. No One Messes With The Family And Gets Away With It! Especially, when they mess with his son! Oh yes. Heads would Roll.
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The next day Calvero was in his office, when one of his guards came in, holding a big package. He moved his hand sending the guard outside. Calvero walked to the box and opened it. Once he saw what as inside he screamed and took a few steps back, falling onto his ass. His guards burst in looking around for danger, when thay saw their boss on the floor. 

The reason for his scream, was inside the box. Five heads were inside and one of them had a note, stuck to it's forehead. The note said.

You've signed your Death Wish. I am coming for you.
The Grim Reaper is coming for you Calvero. 
This is your future.

Don Valentino De Castella....

Calvero paled. He was a dead man walking. He needed to get the hell out off Italy as soon as posible. Yes. Leave. That was the only way he could escape and survive the Grimm Reaper, who was coming for his soul. He was going to end up in Hell. He knew that. And that's IF he was allowed to die. Valentino is a Vicious person and the craziest human he has ever met. I mean how could he not, when the entire country was calling him Grimm Reaper. Calvero was sure the guy was working with the Devil, there is no other explanation. He is either working with the Devil, or he is somehow Death's spawn, or both. Calvero as considering both. He would be in America by night, Valentino would never find him.

Once he made it into his private plane, he was finally able to breath. He was getting away. Almost an hour into his flight, he looked outside his window, only to find a figure sitting on the plane's wing. The figure was wearing a black hooded cloack and was holding a big staff. Calvero paled. The figure pulled down his hood, to reveal his face. Black empty sockets were looking back at him, instead of eyes and the creature had had a teriffing smile, full of teeth. It cackled manically and a black lightning bold went through the plane. The engine exploaded and the plane caught fire. As he was falling to his death Calvero looked outside, to the figure. The Grimm Reaper had found him. He could almost hear him wisper  

"Memento Mori. You would never escape Death. You would never escame Me"

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Valentino was always a man of his promise. Something that not many people knew, was Valentino's Family origins. Something that he strived to keep a secret.

The entire Wizarding World knew about the Deathly Hallows, the Three Brothers, The Wand, The Stone, The Cloak. A very known story. But what nobody know is, what happened after the Brothers all died. Death was pissed, about the whole deal. So he did something that changed the structure of the world and Magic Herself. Death had a child. He persuaded a Mortal Witch to spend a night with him, and after that, the witch got pregnant. She gave birth to a son. Said son was the first of his kind, the first Reaper. The line kept growing, when it finally reached Valentino. To make things clear, Valentino is not exactly human, he is a Reaper, a Descendant of Death Himself. Admittedly they weren't Immortal per say, but his family has a bigger life span, than a 'normal' wizard. Where wizards do live up to almost 200 years. The De Castellas live up to 1000-2000 years. Valentino is considered a 'child' in his Family's eyes, his son is an infant! 

But here is where the fun begins. The British Wizarding World and probably the Entire Wizarding World, belives that if you gather the ' Hallows', you'll become the Master Of Death. That's where they are wrong, Death did create those Hallows for the Peverel Brothers, but the Master of Death story, is simply that, a story. Death is an independent being. He is something like a spirit, well actually Death is a God! And it is imposible for Mortals to gain acces to Him, even more so to 'control' said God. That's where Valentino's Kin comes in. They do not control Death, simply because they come from Him. They are a part of Him. Every child in their line had the same powers, it passes from father to children and on, and on. 

Another factor for their powers, is the witch that birthed the first Reaper. She wasn't a simple witch. She was a Necromancer. So, combine Death, with a Necromancer and you get....Chaos! That's what you get. Pure unlimited, destructive chaos! 

To be fair there were a couple of people in Valentino's line that went  insane on power. They weren't satisfied with the ability to live longer. They wanted immortality, so much so that during their searching for immortality, lost their minds. That was the first and last time Death interfered with his children. He killed those who went against him and taught the rest of his children, their most importand lesson. It was a simple phrase. ' Memento Mori', remember you'll die. 

And that was exactly what Valentino was thinking as he was looking at Calvero's panicked face, as his plane was covered in flames. Calvero was dead and Father Death, would come to collect his soul. Valentino had done his job, he had protected the youngest of the family, his own son and as his great-grandfather always says ' Family Above All'. He was going to explain their family history to his son, once he got back. While Henrique might have not been originaly born a De Castella, he now had their blood, he had His blood.
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Valentino walked to the livingroom, to find his son talking to his snake. "Hello my Little Emerald" he said and Henrique's head snapped to him, the boy smiled and run to his father "Papa! You're back!". Valentino picked him up "Yes my dear. But I need you to know, that we are going to have a big chat. Since we started training you to become a Don, you'll need to know our Family's history." Henrique nodded. His papa then walked them to his room. Henrique figured that it must be, something very importand if his papa took them to his room. Valentino sat down on his bed and pun his son on his lap.

"Henrique. There are somethings that you need to know about our family. As you may have noticed, we are not the most, normal family." He nodded "The reason for that, is not only my 'Job'. It has to do with our Ancestors. The De Castell family comes from two different sides. The first woman of our family, was a witch, but not any witch. She was the most powerful Necromacer of her time. Her name was Veronica De Castella. The next part is going to shock you, but please do not inderupt me. Veronica gave birth to a son, not for herself, but for somebody else. That someone was Death Himself. That child, was Death's Child and was the Firts man of our Family. After him, every child to ever been born a De Castella, was automatically considered a child of Death. That is the reason for our powers. We are the Descentands of Death, and since you are my son, that makes you a child of Death too! Now listen very carefully. No one and I mean No one is to know our history. I know it is a big burden to cary, but you must. Now, do you remember the third Rule?". Henrique had to shake his head "Memento Mori" he answered and Valentino nodded, with a smile. 

"Correct. That phrase, also has it's own history. That is the exact phrase Death told his children, as an advice. Always remember that you'll die. We might be able to live for a very, very long time. But we are not Immortal and that's okey. This is the natural way of the world. Many of our family weren't happy with the fact that they could live longer, but not forever, these people did despicable things. So when the De Castella family was at her worst, Father Death appeared. Nobady ever saw him again after that, but he is always watching. Do not be afraid of Him. He is part of you, He is part of me." Henrique was holding his papa's shirt, like he would disapear. He wasn't afraid per say, but he was still a child. Venom, thankfully was still around him, offering some comfort. "Papa, have you ever seen Death?" he asked in the smallest voice possible. Valentino looked at his son and petted his hair "No my Little Emerald. I've never seen him. But there is also something else you should know. There was a name for the first child of our family, a name we still carry, a name I have adopted." Henrique's focus was back n his father. "I am called a Reaper. The one that steals the souls. That is the name of our family's children. And I hope in the future, once you are old enough that is, that it ould be your name too!".

Henrique looked up with determination, one that you could only see in a De Castella's eyes. "I would be proud to carry that name papa! To make you and the Family proud." He took a deep breath "To make Father Death proud!".
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Unbeknownst to them Death wa watching them, with a faint smile. "I am already proud of you my child!". The real reason Death ever had a child was because he needed an Heir. One that would step on his shoes when the time was right. Even tho he was aming toward one heir. He gained multiple. All of his children were worthy, well not all of them, maybe most of them. And that's what was making it difficult for him to decide which one to choose. But now it was not the time. 

Now it was time to torture the souls of the bastards that tried to hurt his youngest child! Valentino took care of them, as he should have. But now it was Death's time to have a chance at them, and unfortunately for those poor unfortunate souls, there was no escape from Death and no end either. He had eternity.
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Henrique was practicing his aim, when he felt a cold breeze. He stoped and looked around, but there was nobody there. Venom was hissing at a corner, making Henrique frown &Venom. What are you doing? There is nobody there!&. The snake kept hissing but answered &There is someone here. He is dark and smells ancient. I don't like this Master&. Henrique looked at where Venom was hissing, but there was still nothing. Although he could feel something. He concentrated, as his uncle showed him and finally felt it. He knew exactlly what that was.

"Hello Father Death". Venom almost went balistic, when a hooded figure appeared out of nowhere "Hello Child." He walked closer and kneeled in front of the young boy. "What brings you here? Papa said that you never show up, without a reason." The God chuckled. This child was smart. "Well. Your father is a wise man. It is true that I do not show my face, unless there is a reason. This time there is a reason. You" Henrique looked at Death and crook his head on the side. Death had to admit that his youngest looked like a puppy. "I am the reason for your visit Father Death?". He nodded.

"Yes my Child. I am here for you, to warn and protect you" he answered. Henrique narrowed his eyes, that didn't sound good.

"Protect me from what Father Death?" he asked. Death appeared to sigh, as he waved his hand to conjure a comfortable armchair for hismelf and a smaller one, for Henrique.

"There is a wizard named Albus Dumbledore. You might remember him from that trial, back in England. That man is a manipulative old goat. He only cares for himself and what he can gain from others. He has the entier British Wizarding World, believing in an imaginary war. He was also the one that left you with your 'relatives'. He has no idea that you are here, do not be afraid. As I was saying, he has a specific plan for Harry Potter. He wants Harry Potter to be his 'Savior', or more accurately is Scapegoat. He was obssesed with the ' Deathly Hallows' and is currently the owner of the Elder Wand. 

Another one you need to slightly worry about, is Voldemort. Commonly known as Tom Riddle. He is a powerful wizard, or was. Since he is as we speak, a wraith, courtesy of you. Thank you for that. But, that annoying mortal, was so terrified of me, that he tried to avoid me, anyway posible. He used a Dark, Dark ritual to stay alive. He split his soul, creating Horcruxes. You were one. But thanks to your father, you are now free of that disgusting leech. Voldemort was and still is set, to destroy Harry Potter. Not that I'll let him do that. 

Both of those indivituals want something from you, from Harry Potter. What none of them knows, is that Harry Potter does not exist. Now you might wonder, why they want you correct?". Henrique nodded and blinked. "There was a Prophecy. That Prophecy stated the end of the Dark Lord, both Albus and Voldemort thought it applied to you," Henrique cut him off "What did the Prophecy said?". Death hummed .

"'The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches... born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies... and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not... and either must die at the hand of the other, for neither can live while the other survives... the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies...' That was the Prophecy, that lead to Voldemort's destruction. As for the power he knows not, Albus the blabbing idiot thinks it's 'Love'. Bullshit! Honestly that crazy goat. No. The power is simply me. You see I had decided to adopt you, as my son, long before Valentino. Although now, it's even better, since he did my job for me. But, there is something I want from you, that could solve both of our problems."

"What is it?" Aksed Henrique, Death looked at his Child, his innocent, pure, sweet child. "I want you to destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes. I'm not going to send you to a merry hunt. You are after all a child. Your ancestor, Victoria was a Necromancer. Thankfully she passed that ability to the Family, to you." Henrique looked shocked, he did know that, but to lern he could destroy the man that killed his birth parents, was a big deal for him. "What do I have to do Father?" Death smiled, or at least appeared to be smiling. "All you have to do, is read the incantation on this paper." He said as he gave said paper to the boy.

Henrique read the paper and nodded, he then took a deep breath. "I Henrique Valentino De Castella De La Muerte, Child Of Death Hereby invoke the soul of Tom Marvolo Riddle. I call upon Mother Magic, I call upon Father Death. I call upon the Sea, The Wind, The Earth and the Fire. As I say so Mote It Be". As he finished, there was a screeching sound and a wraith showed up. Death grabbed it with his Scythe..... And ate it. He literally ate a soul. Death then turned to his child and kissed his head.

"Thank you, my Child. Turns out you had inherited the gift of my Beautiful Veronica. You have the gift of Necromancy. Now before I leave, I need to know if you remember the most important Rule". Henrique nodded.

"Memento Mori"

"Memento Mori. Remember you'll die"
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Henrique was curious, about what Father Death had said. There was a Prophecy about him. A prophecy, that had cost him his birth parents. But Father Death allowed him revenge, he avenged them. As for Albus Dumbledore, that man was a mystery to him, not that he had to worry about him yet. One more thing Death told him, was that he has a Godfather.

When he asked where he was, Death said he was in jail. He was in jail because, the Wizards thought the he had betrayed his parents. He was locked up, while the true traitor was free. He could ask his papa to help, but then he had to explain how he knew all of that, yet he couldn't betray Father Death. The only thing he could do, was wait. Father Death said that, his Godfather would be free, when it's time. So all Henrique could do was wait and train.

But most importantly. To always remember Father Death's Rule. Memento Mori!

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Henrique's Birthday was getting closer. That being said, the entire Mannor was in chaos. People were running around like headless chicken. It was their Prince's birthday and everything had to be perfect. Raul was baking the best cake he had ever created. It was a seven layer chocolate cake, covered with toffee and salted caramel. Valentino had opted the Security around the house, but he was curently raiding the stores, in order to find the perfect gift. Even though he had already bought a ton. Marco was racing in Italy, in order to get his boss to every single store. Emillio was senting invitations, to their Allies. People were decorating the place, with the help of house elves. Lord Cafaro was rampaging his personal library, for the perfect book. De Falco flew to Milan and then to Verona, for the best presents. Giuseppe was checking everything in the Yacht, preparing it for a trip. 

Antonio was currently on his 5th coffee and was shaking, while checking the Security. Diego was on his way back with his present. Nico was in the corner, smoking something from the Greenhouse.  There was a great chaos happening and that is the exact picture Henrique saw, when he got out of his room. He turned to Birna "What is happening?", the little elf smiled "We is preparing for young Master's birthday party". Henrique laughed "Is papa back yet?". Guido was the one that answered this time "No My Prince. The Don said that he will be back soon though." Henrique nodded and thanked him.

He went to the library, with Venom. He had a feeling that Father Death would show up today. "You are correct My Child." He turned to see Death coming from a corner and smiled "Father Death!" he yelled and run to the God. "Hello My Child. And happy birthday!". Henrique beamed "Thank you! It's so good to see you Father Death". They both sat close to the window "Yes.Now, I'm here to give you your gift!" said Death, Ηenrique was vibrating with excitement. "Now, If I remember correctly. I had promised you a certain someone." The young boy stared, did Father Death freed padfoot? "Not exactlly. I may have messed a little with my sister Fate. And I may have arranged for a trial for your Godfather. I also may or may not, have blocked Albus Dumbledore of attenting that specific trial." Henrique was speachless. 

"I will have to inform your father. I do not believe Valentino would be happy, when Sirius Black shows up." That made Henrique look at him weird.

"Why?" He asked and Death petted his hair. "Simply because, Sirius Black would want to take you away. He was supposed to be the one raising you, in case your parents die. But he won't be able to do that now, since Valentino adopted you. There might be some problems, but you don't have to worry. I am also planning on speaking with your Papa. But after your birthday. This is your big day!". Henrique smiled at Father Death "That is just one of your presents My Child." Said Death and extended his skeletal palm, suddenly there were four books on the floor. One of them was a thick ebony black, the one next to it was blood red and equally thick. The third one was frorest green, a little lighter than the other two and finally the last book, was the biggest one, it was dark grey. Henrique picked the black one up and looked at the title.
 'Necromancy By Veronica De Castella', the red one was titled 'Blood Magic', the green one said 'Walking with the Dead. How to create inferi, a practical Guide', and the grey one said 'Death's Magic'. 

Henrique looked up at Father Death "For me?" Death nodded and he smiled. Henrique thanked him and he left.
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Valentino finally made it, to his house. He walked to his son's room, to find him reading "Happy Birthday My Little Emerald!" he said and his son, jumped in his arms. "Papa! You're back!" Valentino chuckled and held his son a little closer. "Now My Little Emerald, let's get ready fro your birthday. The Ball is tonight!" Henrique blinked "Ball?" His papa smiled "Well of course, there is going to be a Ball for you. This is an importand date. All of our Allies would be here tonight, to honor you."

Henrique nodded. "You sould start getting ready, because if I'm not mistaken, there are a few presents waiting for you downstairs." The young boy was in his bathroom in a flash. Who would say no to presents! He got ready and met his papa outside of his room. They both got downsatirs, where the entire Mafia plus their Allies were waiting. "SURPRISE!" They yelled making Henrique smile. After many wishes for 'Happy Birthday' and even more hugs, it was time for presents. Valentino had installed an Emerald giant armchair, well a Thore actually and Henrique took his place. One by one they all gave him his presents. Lord Cafaro walked forward and kneeled in front of the birthday boy. "My Prince. My gift for your Birthday are those two books, of my personal library. Being a De Castella, it's in your blood. So allow me to present to you 'Salazar Slytherin's Book Of Spells', 'Shadow Magic, chanelling your inner Dementor'. 

Henrique's eyes widen and thanked Lord Cafaro. Next was De Falco, he also kneeled. "My Prince. My gift for you are twelve Daggers. Two of them are pure golden, with emerald. Two are pure silver with a big Emerald in the middle. Two are Black as night, with silver lining. Two are Iron made, with black. Two are Crimson Red, with gold. The last Two are Emerald, with silver touches." Everyone, slowly stepped forward and each gave their presents to the birthday boy. Valentino and Giuseppe were the only ones left. Giuseppe walked and kneeled "My Prince. For your birthday present I have arranged for a trip with the Yacht, around Italy." Henrique actually clapped on that and giggled thanking Giuseppe. 

Valentino Finally walked to his son. "My Son. My Little Emerald. For this special day, you deserve a special present" Henrique pereked up on that. "Now, I've searched all of Italy, for the right present. And I have decided, to gift you ALL OF ITALY! Bring in the presents". Four men walked in, each carring trailers, filled with presents. Henrique looked at his dad and then at the mountains of presents. "Papa? Are they for me?" Valentino smiled "Of course My Little Emerald. Down to the last one". The little boy smiled and ran to the pilles of presents. His day couldn't get better.
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Back in England, a different type of meeting was taking place. The Wizengamont was full. The Minister hit her grovel "Please bring in the accused!". The giant doors opened and in alked five people. Four Aurrors and one more man. Said man looked like he had seen better days, he was dirty, skinny and dressed in rags. He had shackles on his feet that were conected to those on his hands. They sat him on the chair. "Order! Sirius Black. This is your trial. You are accused of murdering Peter Pettigrew and twelve others. You are also acused of betraying the Late Lord Potter and his Late wife, Lady Potter, by giving their location to He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. How do you plea?"

Sirius Black looked at the Ministers face. "Not guilty". The Minister hummed "Do you concent on Veritaserum?". Black nodded. The Healer pured three drops in his mouth and the Wizengamont saw his eyes clouding. The Minister nodded.

"What is your name?"
"Sirius Orion Black the Third"
"Where did you study?"
"Hogward Schoold of Witchcraft and Wizardry"
"What was your Hogwart House?"
"Gryffindor". The Minister nodded.

"Did you betray the Potters?"
"No" The champer ghasped. Some of them were screaming that he was a liar, others were saying he's inoccent. "Silence!"
"Where you the Potters Secret Keeper?"
"No". Chaos again. If Black wasn't the secret keeper, then who was it and why was he arrested.
"Who was the Secret Keeper?"
"Peter Pettigrew"
"Then why did you killed him?"
"I didn't". The champer was in an uproar.
"Tell us what happened"
"That day I had a horrible feeling. So I went to check on Peter. But his house was empty and I feared the worse. So I went to James's, only to find my best friend dead. I walked upstairs only to find Lily dead. My baby godson, my Prongslette was alive and crying. Then Hagrid showed up to take Harry, he said Albus sent him, to take Harry. Hagrid said that Petter was still out theres, and that I as an Aurror should catch him. I told him that I;m not leaving Harry, but he insisted. Hagrid is a pretty big fellow, I wasn't going to fight him, so I gave him Harry and my motorcycle and I went to find petter. I found him couple streets down. He said I betrayed them. That it was all my fault. He then blew up the street and turned into Wormtail and left, after cutting his own finger off." The champer was in an uproar again. They were screaming, yelling, calling him a liar, otheres were saying the Ministry was useless, they were saying how the tossed the Lord of an Ancient and Noble House in Azkaban, while he was inoccent. "Silence! Who and What is Wormtail?".

Sirius looked up "Peter Pettigrew is Wormtail. It's his animagus name. His form is a rat." The Minister was shocked.
"You are telling me that Peter Pettigrew is an Animagus?"
"Yes". The chamber went crazy. Just when the Minister was getting ready fro her next question, the doors opened and a man dressed in black, with the greenest eyes walked in. What shocked them was that, he was dragging a very alive Petter Pettigrew with him. The Aurrors jumped in and pointed their wands at him "Who are you stranger?". The stranger smiled "My name is not of importance. I believe you were looking for this person?". He dropped Pettigrew in the middle of the chamber. Pettigrew was bound down fast. The Minister was still looking at the stranger. "Thank you for your help. But I must still insist, to tell us your name." The stranger smirked. 

"My name is Ades Thanatos." And then he disappeared. They didn't waste any time and questioned Pettigrew under Veritaserum, quickly confirming what Black had said. Pettigrew was sentenced to the Kiss, While Sirius Black was freed and awarded a generous amound of gold, for his troubles. But he didn;t care, all Sirius wanted was his Godson. Problem was, nobody knew where the boy was. Sirius ran out and bumped into the man that brought Peter in "You'll find him here." He said and gave him a paper with an address, he went to answer, but he found noone there. Sirius knew that he couldn't find Harry on his own. So he payed his old lover a visit.
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Remus Lupin was looking at his old lover, like he was seeing a ghost. Sirius was bitting his lip, waiting for Remus to say something, but no sound came. Then he felt hands around him and a familiar smell. "I knew it. I knew you were innocent. I knew my Mate would never do something like that. I knew you would never betray them, betray us. I;m so sorry Siri. I;m so sorry My Love". That broke the dam between them and they both cried. They cried for their friends, They cried for their cub/pup, they cried for eachother, they cried for all those years they've lost. 

"I know where he is Moony. I know where the pup is!" He said and the werewolf finally smiled. "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go get our Cub". And they began their journey to Italy.
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Valentino was in his room, getting ready fro his son's Birthday Ball, when he felt the temperature drop. He turned around and came face to face with a hooded figure. He ghasped and kneeled "Father Death. It is an honor to be in front of you". He felt skeletal fingers on his chin, "Raise My Child. There is no need to kneel." Valentino stood up and let his eyes fall to Father Death for the very first time. "My Child. My Reaper. I am here to inform you about Your Son. I Have freed his Godfather and he is curentlly on his way here. Sirius Black may cause you troubles at first, but you'll need him. Do Not Kill Him. He is not a threat, especially to Henrique. Now, as I'm speaking about him. I have warned him of the Evil that is after Him. Do not be afraid, your son would be safe.

Now do not forget Son. Do not kill Sirius Black. Because if you do, your son would never forgive you". Death left, leaving Valentino alone.
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Sirius and Remus made it to Italy. Sirius was vibrating with excitement, he was foing to see his pup. Remus fanally smiled after years "Come on Padfoot. Let's go and get our Cub" Sirius nodded "We are coming Prongslette".

They stoped in front of a giant Manor. The place was huge. Remus narrowed his eyes, how were they going to find Harry inside this place? Sirius took his hand. "We'll find him Moony, trust me"
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Henrique was having the time of his life! His papa was there with him, his uncles were also there, everybody was there. There was music playing and children giggling. He was curentlly talking with five other kids, three girls and two boys. One of the boys was called Sandiago, but he insisted to be called Sandi. The other boy's name was Blaise, Henrique wasn't so sure about this guy. One of the girls was named Evelina, she had short blonde hair and green eyes. Next to her was her cousin Isabella, she had blue eyes and a darker shade blond hair, although hers were long. Lastly was Beatrice, she had long light brown hair and big Hazel eyes. Sandi had short brown hair and warm brown eyes. Blaise had dark brown eyes and brown hair. 

He was having fun with all of his new friends, talking and laughing. When Valentino stood up and lightly hit his glass, with his fork. They all stoped and looked at him. Valentino smiled and stood up in the middle of the room. "I would like to thank each and everyone of you, for honoring us tonight, for My Son's birthday. It warms my heart, to see all of our Allies gathered here today, for My Little Emerald. Thank you all for attending. Now, without further interuptions." He clapped his hands and the doors opened, in walked Raul pushing a cart that was carrying the biggest chocolate cake they had ever see. It had seven levels and it was all chocolate, decorated with colorfull details, caramel and toffee. On top were sitting six candles. He stopped in front of Henrique and bowed. 

Henrique was looking at the cake with wide eyes, making his papa chuckle. "Come on My Little Emerald. This is your moment." They all sang happy birthday and he blew his candles, with a thunderous applause.  

Henrique and the other kids were playing in the garden, after the cake. Beatrice was sitting next to him, dangling her feet of the bench, she was wearing a lavender dress that was ending little above her knees. Henrique smiled at her "Are you having fun?" she nodded and smiled back "Yea, tons. The cake was also nice. Are you having fun?". He giggled "Yes! And I really love making  new friends." Beatrice smiled again "Me too! My Papa. doesen't really let me out. He says it's dangerous." Henrique nodded, his papa is the same. He doesen't have many friends, but he really liked Beatrice.

"I don't really have many friends." He said and saw her nod. "Me neither. I've desided that we are going to be friends from now on. Best friends!" She said and she offered her hand, Henrique shook it "Best Friends!".
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Sirius and Remus made it into the Manors garden, when they heared a sound and felt something on their backs. "Now, What do we have here? Trespassers?! The Boss won't be happy with you. It's the Prince's birthday, noone is going to ruin his day." Said a voice behind them. Sirius went to answer but Remus beat him to it. "We did not mean to ruin the Prince's party. We are just looking for someone and we were told we'll find him here. We come in peace. We mean no harm."

"And who are you looking for Wolfboy?" asked the voice again and Remus froze. These people knew he was a werewolf. He swallowed "We are looking for the man called Valentino De Castella." Apparently, that was the wrong thing to say. They felt pain in their heads and everything went black.
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The next day, Valentino was in his office when Carlos and Guido walked in. They both bowed. "Boss. There is something you need to know." Valentino signal them to go on "The dogs are in the basement." Valentino smiled "Excelent! Take me to them and they better be alive, or I'm having your heads!". They gulped and followed their Boss.

They got to the basement and stoped in front of a cell. "Well. They look like they are breathing.". Sirius groaned at the voice and Remus tried to stand up. They looked around and focused on the people out of their cell. "Who are you?! Where are we?! Where is My Godson?!" Screamed Sirius. Valentino raised his hand "Please calm down Mister Black. I heared you and the Wolf were looking for me. So here I am!". Remus frowned "You are Valentino De Castella?" Valentino bowed "In the flesh. I was waiting for you, you are late." Sirius looked at the Mafia leader and growled. That man knew where his godson was! "Where is My Godson?" He asked again and Valentino stayed calm. 

"If you please calm down, I will explain everything and then I'll take you to him." They agreed and Valentino nodded. "Firstly, you both need to know that your Godson, is My Son.......
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Valentino walked to his son's room. The little boy was talking to snake about his new friends, and especially his new best friend, Beatrice. "My Little Emerald". The young boy stoped and looked at his papa. He run to his arms. "Papa!" Valentino smiled and sat on his son's bed, with his son on his lap. "My Little Emerald. I have one last present fro you, it arrived last night. Would you like to see?" Henrique nodded and wondered what his papa got him, that came last night.

Valentino clicked his fingers and the door opened. In walked Sirius and Remus. Upon seing them Henrique squealed loudly and ran to them yelling at the top of his lungs "PADFOOT MOONY! YOU'RE HERE!". They both hugged their Cub/Pup, breathing his scent. Finally they were with him again. They would never let anything happend to him. They would protect him with their lives, thewy owed that to James and Lily. They'll do anything to keep him safe. Even joining the Mafia if they had to.

Sirius looked briefly at Valentino who nodded. His pup was safe, that's all that mattered right now. This man even stood up against Dumbledore and the Wizengamont for him. He even destroyed Lucius Malfoy. He is definetly joining him, without a second thought. He looked at Remus, to see him nod. Well, Mafia it is then.

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It had been a year since Remus and Sirius came to Italy. Henrique loved spending time with his Godfathers. He was also a bit curious about them, he had seen the way Padfoot was looking at Moony and he had questions. So he gathered all his courage, and went to talk with them. He walked into his Papa's office.

"Padfoot, Moony. Can I ask you something?". That made them look at him and smile. Sirius signaled him to come and sit next to him. "What's up pup?". Henrique bit his lip nervously "Padfoot, is Moony your best friend?" Sirius chuckled, "Something like that pup. Why do you ask?". 

He started playing with his shirt, now he felt akward. "Do all best friends kiss?". Valentino chocked on his drink and Remus forgot  he had lungs. Sirius cleared his throat and went to answer, but Valentino beat him to it. "Come here My Little Emerald." He said and Henrique crawled into his papa's lap. "Well sweetheart. Not all best friend kiss each other. Sirius and Remus are special friends."

Henrique was still confused. Valentino chuckled. "Let's try again. Sirius and Remus love each other. The same way Grandpa Giovanni loves Grandma Eleonora." Henrique nodded and smiled. "Padfoot are you and Moony going to marry, like Grandpa and Grandma?". Sirius blushed and Remus laughed "Well Cub. We don't know yet."

Henrique smiled and looked at his papa. "Papa. Do you have a special friend?" Valentino's eyes widened and Sirius started laughing. "Well. I, I don't have a special friend My Little Emerald." His son now looked sad, then an idea popped into his head. "Why don't you become special friends with Padfoot and Moony?".

Valentino looked startled at the two wizards. Remus looked like he was thinking of it, while Sirius, Sirius was a different subject. He was looking Valentino up and down, liking his lips. "I mean. I have to agree that your papa is gorgeous pup. And I'm pretty sure Moony thinks the same." He said looking at the werewolf.

Said werewolf, had a far away look in his face. He shook his head and looked at Valentino smirking. "I think this is a conversation that should happen between adults. Cub, why don't you take Venom and go to the garden. I'm pretty sure Romeo and Guido are out there, why don't you go and play with them?". Henrique smiled and left. Leaving them alone.

Sirius perched himself on Valentino's knee, and he was happy to notice the delicious flush on the Mafia King's cheeks. He lifted his head looking at those beautiful baby blue eyes.

A low growl made both of them look at Remus. Who's eyes were amber and glowing. He walked up to them and buried his head, in Valentino's neck. "Merlin! I am one lucky bastard". Sirius looked at his lover, confusion written all over his face.

Remus chuckled and pulled both of them into his arms. "Werewolves, generally have one mate. There are some legends tho. About Werewolves, that were blessed by the Moon Goddess, to have not only one Mate, but two. Turns out I'm one of those blessed Werewolves." He said as he caressed Valentino's cheek. Valentino looked startled.

Sirius smirked. "So. Mate, do you think, you could accept us?" Valentino looked at the two wizards. One was on his lap, while he was on someone's lap. He had to admit it, Sirius was gorgeous and Remus has this aura of power around him. To be honest Remus is ethereal. He swallowed. "Yes. I would like to give us a chance."

Remus smiled and pulled his mates close. Sirius smirked and rested his head on Remus's shoulder. Remus lifted Valentino's head "May I kiss you, My Don?". Valentino was breathless. "Mamma Mia, Sì!". Remus chuckled and finally kissed his Mate.
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Henrique found Romeo and Guido practicing in the back garden. He skipped to them and got picked up by Guido. "Hello My Prince. What brings you here?" He asked, making Henrique giggle. "Papa, Moony and Padfoot wanted to have adult time. They said I would come here to find you". Romeo and Guido's eyes widen. Romeo blushed, while Guido laughed so hard he had tears in his eyes.

"Finally!!! It only took them what, a year?". Romeo slapped him in the head. "Shut up! Now My Prince, why don't we practice on Guido. He makes an excellent moving target." He said making Henrique laugh, they both ignored Guido's shout off " Ei!!".

"Alright, now you know the deal. Hold the gun steady and focus. You can narrow your eyes, but always keep both of them open. Breath as you pull the trigger. Be ready for the kick back" Said Romeo, as he helped Henrique with his target. He fired and hit the target, right in the middle. "Bullseye!" Cried Guido. Henrique giggled, Guido always reacted like that. He really like spending time with him, he was actually just a child in a grown up's body.

They spend a few hours after that, just practicing. They switched from guns, to bows and arrows. Guido was again flabbergasted because Henrique managed to hit every single target, right in the middle.

It was almost Dinner time, when they finally decided to get back inside. Romeo was carrying a sleepy Henrique. Guido opened the door to the boy's room, so they could lay him in bed. "Romeo, do you think the Don would really accept them?" Romeo chuckled "I've seen it brother. He will accept them and together, they'll bring Power, Honor and new Magic in the Familia. Trust me." Guido nodded. "I've never doubted you brother."
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Valentino had his head on Remus's shoulder, while Sirius's head was on his lap. Remus and he were smoking and Sirius was asleep. "Remus. What happens now?" The Werewolf looked at the Italian man in his arms. "Well. It depends on what you want to happen. We don't have to rush things. I mean, yes I'd love to have a family and possibly marry you both at some point." Valentino looked startled.

"Family. You want kids?" At Remus's nod he light up his own cigar and took a long puff. "Look. I don't think it's time yet. Don't get me wrong, I love my son with all my heart, I just don't think it's time yet. Henrique is very young and to be fair, before you two showed up, I never thought of having anymore children."

Remus lifted his mate's chin. "I never said we are going to have kids Now. I said, at some point, maybe. Relax love." He said as he trailed light kisses on his neck. Sirius stirred and looked up at his two mates. "Aw, you are starting without me. Not fair!". Valentino chuckled and patted his head. "No one is starting anything darling. We are just talking, but it's nice of you to finally join us My sleeping Beauty." Sirius blushed.

He shook his head and sat up "Val. Can I ask you something?". Valentino nodded, Sirius started caressing the numerous scars on his body. He stopped over a large one on his right shoulder blade. "What happened?" Valentino chuckled.

"You do know that I am a Mafia King right? I have enemies Sirius. And that's what that scar is. People really want me dead, but they are never successful. That specific scar tho. I had it for fifteen years." Remus was now behind him, his fingers on the large angry scar. "What happened?" He repeated Sirius's question.

"Fifteen years ago, someone booby trapped my car with explosives. A part of the back door, I think, impaled me. It passed through my shoulder, to my chest. That fucker hurt like hell." Remus and Sirius were shocked. Sirius was trembling and Remus had wrapped his hands around Valentino growling. "How in Merlin's name are you still alive???" Asked a very pale Sirius. Valentino pulled him close. "That is actually a family secret. I'm not allowed to talk about this, to anyone outside of the Familia. Unless you have De Castella blood or you are married to the Family, I can't say anything."

Remus looked at Sirius, who nodded. "We won't pressure you, love. Besides once we are married we'll know right?" Valentino nodded and relaxed back to his Werewolf. His Werewolf, he liked that. Even though he was anxious about telling them the truth. What if they leave him. What if they take his son with them. Ha started to panic, but he heard His voice.

"My Child. Do not be afraid. Tell them the truth. They won't leave you. I've seen the future My Child, I know the Future. Accept them. I promise you they'll stay with you until your time comes. They will strengthen the Family. They'll bring Honor and great power. Do not decline the Werewolf's want for children.

The Children born with your union, would bring new Magics in the Family. New power. New abilities. New spirits. New Reapers! Accept them son. Do not be afraid of Love"

Valentino relaxed back into Remus's arms, a lone tear sliding down his cheek. "Thank you Father Death."
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Albus was in his office. He was looking outside his window, something was wrong, but he couldn't figure out what. He turned to his office and started looking over the various envelopes and papers. Until he found it, the last letter he got from Arabella Figg.

She wrote to him about the Dursleys going on a vacation. No problem to that. The problem was, that this was the last letter he ever got. Now he was worried. She was supposed to update him weekly. Something was definitely wrong.

He left immediately for Surrey. He apparated a little down the street and walked up to number 4 Privet Drive. Right in front of the House was a sign, the letters were screaming at him 'FOR SALE'. What happened here and where in Merlin is Arabella.

He looked around until he spotted a woman. She was around forty years old. He approach her "Excuse me My Dear?" The woman looked at him startled but then she smiled. "Yes?"

"I'm looking for the Dursleys, but I can't seem to find them. There is also a 'For Sales' sign on their house. Do you know what happened?". The woman's eyes filled with tears. "Oh it was horrible, horrible I tell you."

Now Albus was worried. "Can you tell me what happened? I'm an old relative of them. I came to visit but, something is wrong." The woman gasped and gripped his hand. "Oh dear God! I'm so sorry. You don't know. Oh God. I'm so sorry for your loss." She said. "Loss?". She nodded.

"The Dursleys were murdered couple years ago. It was horrible. The police said it was some Gang activity. I'm sorry but Mr Dursley apparently owed a lot of money, to some Gang leader. He never paid them back, so now he's dead. They are all dead." Albus paled. No, no. This cannot be happening. The boy can't be dead.

"What about the children?" The woman kept crying "Dead. Those monsters killed the poor boy!". Boy? Why was she talking only about one? Where was Harry? "What about the other child, their nephew?". She looked at him, like he had a second head. " There wasn't a second child. They only had their son Duddley." Albus went to answer,when a worker came running from the house screaming. " Someone call the police! There is a body buried in the back yard! CALL THE POLICE!".

Albus almost had a heart attack. No, no it can't be. He stayed there until the police arrived. He stayed until they dig up the body. He cast a hearing charm, to hear what they found. "Chief. That is not an adult body."

"No Rogers. That is a child. Dear God, who would do that? Call Angela, I need to know what happened here!"

A woman with black hair, styled in a tight ponytail, arrived at the scene. She checked the body, that was still in an early decomposing state. She was able to figure out a few things. "We have a male child, possibly around three years old. Cause of death, missing half his skull. Poor child." Albus canceled the spell and left.
Harry Potter was dead. He was dead. Now what?

What was he supposed to do. The boy was supposed to stay alive, in order to get to Hogwarts, so he would have his weapon. But now, now his weapon is dead. If the Ministry finds out about it.... They already are doubting that he survived. But Once they found out he's dead. More importantly, who is going to fight dear old Tom?

The Prophecy,what about the Prophecy? He needs to check the Prophecy. But what is he going to do about the boy. He is supposed to come to Hogwarts in a few years. Now what?

With no Potter there is no Potter Vault. No Philosopher's stone. No weapon. Nothing. And on top of that Sirius Black is free. Merlin Sirius, once he finds out about this, he's going to kill him.

How did things turned out like that?
Where did he go wrong?
Why did his carefully mastered plans failed?
What happened?.

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It was the early hours of the morning. Valentino was safely tucked in Remus's arms, while Sirius was cuddling Remus's other side. When an explosion was heared. All three of them jumped up. "What in Merlin's beard was that?" aksed Sirius and Remus started snifing around. "I smell gunpowder, fire, blood." With a yell Valentino jumped off the bed "HENRIQUE!". "Shit!" Sirius cursed and followed his mate, with Remus right behind him.

Valentino opened his bedroom door, to find chaos. Giuseppe was standing before his door, with a gun on one hand and his wand in the other. "What in Death's Scythe is going on??!!" Giuseppe turned to face him. "We are under attack my Don. Nico said it's Cecilio." Valentino saw red. Cecilio, that guy was a major trouble in his life. He was the only mortal, aside of his guards that knew about Valentino's legacy. He knew what the guy was after. His son.

Valentino growled and started changing. His fingers became long, sharp talons. The lower part of his face started rotting, black liquid started dripping from his mouth. His left eye became an earie white, while his right turned into a black empty socket. Shadows started dancing around him, forming a hooded cloack over his body. "Get me My Son. PRONTO!". He turned into a Reaper. And run into the fight. Death was coming tonight.
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Sirius was in full blown Aurror mode. He was pissed! Those people threatened his Mates and his pup. He was blasting people left, right and center. He had finally embraced his Black heritage and dark magic, with unfogivables, after unfogivables. Followed by the darkest hexes he could master. What made Sirius even deadlier, was that his prankster side came out to play.

The enemy were making their way towards Valentino's office, when they stopped. A loud dangerous growl was all they got for a warning, before a giand black dog emerged from the shadows. One of them did his cross "Mamma Mia! The Grimm!". Never in their lives would they think that the stories were true. The stories about Death's great black hound. The symbol of Death. The Grimm snarled at them and took a step forward. 

The Grimm started walking towards them. One of them had enough "This is not worth it" He then put his gun in his mouth and pulled the trigerr, blowing his head over the back wall. The Grimm then looked at the rest of them and opened his mouth, showing large sharp teeth and saliva driping all over.  

One by one those left started blowing their heads, leaving behind a trail of head, headless bodies. Sirius gave a nod and turned back into himself  "Well, that's anticlimatic".
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Henrique did not like those men, that were in his room. Their leader was blabbing about his master plan. Honestly, Henrique thought, Why would all the bad guys waste their time, explaining their plan insted of going on with the job?  

"......And then, my little Reaper. You, will become my slave. My personal Death slave. Hm.. who knows, maybe in a few years, you'll become even more beautiful. Yes, once you fully grow into your beauty, you'll warm my bed and bare me a new generation of Reapers!". Okey Henrique had enough with this clown. He searched deep inside him, to find that conection with Father Death. Once he did, he tuged into it. The shadows in the room, started moving and twirling around him. He started rising and rising, until he was even taller that the idiot. The only thing you could make out, were two glowing emeralds.

" I am not your Reaper. I am not your Slave. I. AM. DEATH"

They all took a step back to reach the door, with no success. The monster infront of them raised it's hand and their bodies started boiling from the inside. They slowly started melting. Cecilio barely managed to escape the same fate. But not for long.
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Valentino was surrounded. The predator had caught it's prey. Only the roles were reversed, Valentino was the predator and they were his prey. He spread his arms, palms facing up. Erehmn mouer, tantra ohfer noh. Nimpra suhereca nin farha ethran io nanta dohen Morte!  
The bodies fell to the floor, and spirits rose from them. 

Valentino truned with satisfaction, only to come face to face, with the scariest sight he's ever seen. A giand black shadow, with very familiar glowing emerald eyes, was walking towards him. Dragging Cecilio's body with it. The shadow looked at him and smiled, showing rows of sharp yellow teeth. Valentino took a deep breath and felt. His eyes widen when he realised, what he was looking. That incarnation of Death himself, was infact his son. His little emerald.

The shadow nodded and tosed the body infront of him. "You wanted me to be your slave. You wanted me to be your Reaper. You wanted to use me, for your satisfaction! Well here I am! Death is coming for you Cecilio. And in contrary to the popular belief. I AM NOT THAT FORGIVING!" He pointed his finger to Cecilio and he started screaming. He could feel the muscles in his body spasm and stretch. He could feel his nerves snaping. He could feel his veins snap. He started turning red, but kept screaming and screaming and screaming. Until a loud snap was heared and all his limps, including his head were extracted from his body. Blood was splutered everywhere. The walls, the floors, the windows, carpets. Everywhere.
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Remus stood there, looking at the intruders. He was raising his wand when he heared it, a voice inside his head. A voice he knew damn well. Moony. The wolf was talking to him, for the first time. "Remus! There is only one way. Accept me. Let me help you, let me help our cub, our mates! These men want to cause harm to our family. Listen to me Remus. Let me help, let me protect our Cub!" And Remus did, he finally accepted his wolf and transformed, for the first time in his entire life, he transformed painless and without the Full Moon. 

In his place stood a giant brown wolf, with glowing amber eyes. The wolf snarled gaining the attention of the enemy. They turned to look at the sound, only to collectively take a step back, when the giant wolf snaped his jaws at them. "What in the nine circles of Hell is that? How did a wolf get in here?". He could swear he saw the best smirk, but then he could only scream when it pounced at him.

Remus was scratchin, bitting, reaping, tearing. He riped throats out, snaped necks clawed chests, until there was only one guy left. Remus spit out a chunck of flesh and jumped at the guy. Bitting at his throat, while clawing merciless at the guy's chest. Finally riping it open, then he dive into it, snapping his jaws over the guy's heart and ripping it out.

He transformed back into himself, covered head to toe in blood and held the heart close to his face. "Well Moony. I think we finally came to an agreement." He smirked and started walking, to the direction he could smell his mates and Cub.
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The sun rose a few hours later. Valentino walked to his front garden carrying a large pike. Sirius and Remus were following him, each having a hand on Henrique's shoulders. He walked to his papa, holding Cecilio's head in his hands. Valentino lifted his son and he impaled the Head on the pike.

They were sending a message. A very clear message. Death was coming, to anyone who messes with the De Castellas! Be they in Italy, or in England.

Death Is coming. For all.

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Albus was in his office. The Order of the Phoenix were there, all except Sirius and Remus. Minerva stood up "Well Albus. Will you finally tell us, why we are gathered. He-who-must-not-be-named is dead. So what is the reason?". Albus appeared to age even more. "I have some disturbing news Minerva. Very disturbing news." The Order looked at him. Albus took a deep breath "The Dursleys were murdered."

"Pff. Good riddance." mumbled Snape. Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody zeroed at him "Oh! I bet you Death Eater scum are happy that muggles are dead huh?". Snape smiled "Those specific muggles yes!". Moody went to answer but Minerva started screaming at Albus "WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY ARE DEAD??? ALBUS! WHAT HAPPENED TO HARRY?". Snape stood up and looked at Minerva "What does Lily's son have to do with this?". Minerva looked at him and then to Albus, Severus's eyes widen and he turned even more pale. "ALBUS! PLEASE TELL ME YOU DID NOT LEAVE LILY'S CHILD WITH THAT DISGUSTING HAG!!!".

Albus tried to appear calm "Severus my boy, you know that Petunia was Harry's only living family". Severus looked ready to curse the old fool. "I told you! I told you Albus to NOT leave Harry with them. But did you listen NO! Where is Mr Potter Albus??!!". Now they were all looking at him and Albus felt like a five year old child. He bit his lip, he knew that if he told them that the boy was dead, he'd loose them all. Minerva would actually kill him and he was sure that Severus would help her. "The Dursley's were murdered by a gang leader. Apparently Vernon owed money to someone. He wasn't able to pay his dept, so the Leader sent his bodyguards to the Dursleys. They killed them all." Here he seemed to stop. Minerva was shakeing, she was silently begging every Deity that Harry was not dead.

"While I was gathering information, a worker came from the house yelling about..... about a body burried in the back yard." Minerva let out a sob, Severus swayed on his feet. Molly looked pale. "They called a doctor and confirmed... the body was a child, a boy by the age of three. I managed to have a look.... I saw the scar. Harry Potter is dead." 

Μinerva broke down crying. Severus fell on the chair, with an empty look on his face. Moody cursed. Molly fell in Arthur's arms, who was crying softly. The Order was shocked. The first to recover was Severus, he stood up and looked Albus with rage visible on his face "I quit! The vow is void Albus. I vowed to help and protect the boy. He is dead. He is dead because of you! YOU LEFT HIM THERE WITH THOSE MONSTERS AND NOW LILY'S SON IS DEAD!". Severus then stormed out of the office. Minerva stoped crying and looked at Albus with a stone exprecion on her face.

"I'm going to follow Severus's lead. I TOLD YOU! I TOLD YOU NOT TO LEAVE HIM THERE. BUT DID YOU LISTEN? NO! And now James's, Lily's, Remus's and Sirius's boy is dead. My grandson is dead because of you! I will never forgive you Albus! Never. I'll have my resignation letter on your desk by Morning. Do not contact me again Albus. Goodbye." She said and walked out the door. 

Albus was shocked. He never thought that he would lose Minerva, but he was wrong. He lost two memebers, not only in his Order, but in Howgarts too. Moody looked at his old friend "You know Albus. I always respected you, I always stood by you. But now, now I don't think I can anymore. The boy is dead. The only one that would be able to stop that monster, that you insist is still alive, is dead. And we can't even fight the Death Eaters, because you don't want us to use lethal force. Admit it Albus, you've lost, we've lost."
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Thousand milles away Henrique, Venom and Father Death were having a conversation.

& Stupid humans. You should let me eat them all Hatchling& 
Death chuckled at the over excited murderous snake, that his little Reaper had collected. "Now Venom. As much as I agree, you know we still need humans. Even though they are anoying."

Henrique looked at Father Death with a questioning look. "Father Death, why do humans are so afraid of you?". Death hummed. "Humans always fear the unkown, and that is what I am. I am the unknown. Humans have the need to control everything and when they found something they cannot controll, they fear it. It's in their nature. I am Death, I am the End of All Things, I am Inevetable. That is why they fear me, because they cannot control me."

Henrique looked pensive. "But aren't Papa and I humans?" Death chuckled "Not exactly My Little Reaper. You appear to be human, but you are not. Remember what your Papa told you about the woman that created the first De Castella?" at the boy's nod he continued.

"Her name was Veronica De Castella. And she was not human. Veronica was a Necromancer, there is a big difference between a 'necromancer' and a True Necromancer. In order for someone to become a True Necromacer, you have to partake in a ritual.

In that ritual she had to sell her Soul and drink demon blood. Making her part demon. That is why she was a Necromancer and that is why I chose her. She then passed that to you, making the De Castellas the first and only Death Demons, AKA Reapers." At the end of his speech, Henrique was gaping. "Now, let's continue with your training."

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Sirius, Remus and Valentino were in the livingroom and Sirius was being cranky for some reason. "For the love of Death Sirius, what is wrong with you today?! You are acting just like my sister when she was pregnant!" yelled Valentino making Sirius stop and look at him. Remus had his mouth open and blinked. 

"That's because Padfoot is pregnant." said a voice and all three turned to look at Henrique. "What do you mean I'm pregnant??!" asked Sirius making the boy giggle. "I can see the baby's soul silly." Valentino shook his head a couple of times "My Little Emerald, what do you mean you can see souls??!" Henrique noded and walked up to Sirius and touched his flat stomach. "The baby is right here. It's still tiny but I can feel it's soul. It's like me and papa!". Sirius blinked at his godson.

A chilling voice sounded "Oh that is marvelous!". They turned araound to see a giant Dementor looking creature, holding a Scythe. Sirius grabed Henrique and pulled him behind him, while Remus jumped in front of Valentino and started growling at the creature. "Remus, Sirius calm down! That is just Father Death!".

" DEATH??!!" Screeched Sirius.
"FATHER?!!?" Yelled Remus, who look paler by seconds. Henrique managed to pass Sirius and run up to Death, with a yell of "Father Death!". Death petted the young boys head. "Now, Sirius Black. Come closer, let me see what Little Henrique is talking about."

Death glided towards the animagus and pressed one boney hand on his stomach. And to everyones astaunishment he started dancing and giggling. "Oh Yes! There is definetely a child in there! And not just any child! A future Reaper! But this one! Ho this one is going to be different. Half Reaper, Half Weerewolf! The first of it's kind! YES! Honestly Valentino, I'm glad you waited that long, to gace me with a Grandchild. But make no mistake young man, you are already way to late. Yes you had My Beautiful Henrique, but that was years ago! You young man are 40!! You were supposed to had at least six more children! Now either start trying to get pregnant, or so help me, I Will ground you Mister!"

"You know what. I think I'm going to lay down now. Yup, wake me up later, bye!" Said Sirius who proceeded to lay on the couch and passing out. "Nobody is going to talk about the fact, that Death of all Entities was giggly and dancing?" Asked Remus. Death then turned to him "Now Wolf. You and I are going to have a nice chat!" Remus gulped.
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Sirius finally wake up, to someones hand scratching his head. "Wake up sleepy head, we still need to talk." Sirius groaned, but stood up. "Okey! Explanations now please. Merlin Death is still here!!". Death chuckled but let Valentino explain everything, while he gave a few explanations himself. 
"Okey! So let me get this straight. The creepy overgrown Dementor here is in fact Death. As in The Entity Death"
"Yes"

"Alright. So he is called 'Father Death' because he is somehow, your many,many,many times 'Father'?"
"Correct."
"How??!!!" Asked Sirius making Death chuckle. "Let me explain. I wanted a child. But since as you said I am an Entity, I 'm not able to father a child with a mortal. So I choose Veronica, who had partaken into a Demon ritual, making her half demon."
"So, Val is a Death Demon AKA a Reaper. Okey got that. What about My Pup?"

Death smilled. But Valentino answered this time "Since I blood Adopted him, he now carries my blood, that is in fact Father Death's blood, making Henrique a Death Deamon, a Reaper." Sirius thought about that answer. "So my godson is a Reaper like you. Wait, does this mean, the child I'm carrying right now is a Reaper??!!".
"Half Reaper, Half Werewolf infact. And yes. Now next question."

"Since Valentino is your 'Child'. Does this means he is imortal?". Death shook his head "There is not true Imortality. There always have to be Balance. What comes alive must always come back to Me. There has to be death, in order for New Life to be created. My children in contrary to you Wizards tend to live longer. While your most powerful wizard, may live up to 300 years. My Children live up to thousands and thousands of years. To help you understand better, My great-great Grandson is still alive. Now before you start, let me explain. I made sure that both you and Mister Wolf over there have the same Life span as My Valentino. Since you three are Mated, I took the liberty at tricking your souls with My magic, giving you both the same life span as My Son." 

Remus had a confused expression on his face. "But what about the Deathly Hallows, the story about the Peverell Brothers?". Death actually laughed at him, Sirius was a bit confused, because Death was laughing. "Oh! That story is a Full Bullshit! Yes I did gift Those three with some objects, but the story about Collecting them all, to become 'The Master Of Death' is actually the funniest shit I've heared. And I'm spending Eternity with The God of Mischief Himself. Do you think I would ever gift Mortals with a way to Control Me? I cannot be control. I am an Entity!"

Sirius looked up at his future Father-In-Law. Merlin, he just called Death Father! "Alright. So what does that mean for Henrique?". Valentino pulled his son on his lap. "Henrique is still young. He hasn't mature into his Reaper powers yet." Sirius seemed relieved, he shifted to lay his head on Valentino's chest. 

"Huh! Now that explains a lot. So I heared something about Val needed to get pregnant. So Moony I suggest you start." That made Valentino blush and Remus pale. Death seemed happy "Oh I knew I liked you Sirius, Welcome to the Family!".  Henrique pulled his Papa's shirt. "Papa, how did the baby ended up in Padfoot? And What does Moony have to do with you having a baby? Also where do babies come from? And why do they have to be in Padfoot's tummy?".

Death started to laugh histerically. "Well, that is my que to leave. It was nice meeting you both. And good luck" He said as he vanished, leaving the thre of them, with a very curious six year old boy.

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A couple of years passed, since Sirius's pregnancy and Henrique had grown into a brave and strong young man. He was now an excelent archer and a knife thrower. He was also pretty fast and accurate when using a gun. His relationship with Beatrice bloomed, they were now best-friends-forever, as they claimed. Valentino was sure that his little boy had found his future wife. Henrique was now almost eleven years old, and that fact alone was scaring Valentino, mostly because his little Emerald grew up so fast.

As for Sirius, he ended up giving birth at the early Descember, to a beautifuly baby boy. He named him after his brother, that's how Regulus Remus Valentino De Castella came to be. And to Death's emence pleasure, Valentino fell pregnant a few months after and to everyones shock, he gave birth to twins! 

If you asked anyone, how they picture Death, they would call him, Dark, scary, terifying etc. Well, that was completely different, with the Death they saw the day Valentino gave birth. He was giddy, giggling and to everyones astaunishment he was jumping up and down and dancing. He had in fact rushed up to Remus and pulled him in a hug muttering "Suck it Loki! Look what I have, I have twins muhahahahahah! TWINS. Eat it, you horse fucking idiot!".

Valentino named his sons Kronos Sirius Alehandro De Castella and  Ares Remus Honesta De Castella. 
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Sirius was currently holding his two year old son, while Remus and Henrique were playing with the Twins. "I think we should discuss some school options for Henrique." Said Valentino as he strode into the room. Valentino bowed down and kissed all of his children on their heads. "Hmm. You are right love. Henrique is growing, maybe we should start preparing him for Hogwarts." Said Remus.

"I don't think Hogwarts is the right place. I mean England in general." Said Sirius as he adjusted Regulus in his arms. "Well. I agree with you Siri. Besides there are a lot of different schools. And honestly, I'm sorry for hurting your pride, but Hogwarts is in the bottom of the list." Remus frowned "What do you mean? Hogwarts is great! Besides there is only three more schools and I'm sure as hell NOT sending my Cub to Durmstrang or Ilvermorny."

Valentino looked shoked "What in Jupiter's cloack do they teach you there?! Three schools? Really?! Every country has at least two different schools! And Ilvermorny as much as I apreciate them, is way too far. As for Durmstrung, simply no. Remus love, listen. Hogwarts was indeed once a great school, but right now is at the bottom of the chain. They had removed most of their classes, and even those that were kept aren't even up to standart. And I refuse to have my children uneducated to that Troll Cave, British people call school. There are infact far better schools. There's even one here in Italy and I know since I studied there."

Both Sirius and Remus were stuned. They didn't know there were other schools. Now that they thought about it Hogwarts was indeed both dangerous and offered no education. "Alright love. What are the other schools you recomend?". Valentino smiled at his mates.

"Well. Apart form Bauxbatons in France, we have: 
'Diana's Academy' here in Italy.
'Gaia's Magical School' Also here in Italy
' Hecate's School of Magic' In Greece
' Apollo's Temple' In Greece
'The Magical River' In Spain
'Elemental Circle' In Portugal. We can actualy visit them all and then decide." 

Remus looked confused "What do you mean we can visit?". Valentino blinked "Well, you make an apointment and you view the school, you know, ask about available classes, teachers etc....Don't you have that at Hogwarts?". Sirius shook his head "No. We only ever see Hogwarts when we are eleven, On septemper First, when we arrive for the first time." Valentino was flaberghasted. This was the craziest thing he ever heared. No surprise that Hogwarts was at the bottom of the list, and going lower he might add. "Well. I better start making some calls then. Just to be clear, We are staying in the Mediteranian School's right? Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal?". When the other two noded he smiled and went on to make the apointments.
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Later that week they were making their first stop. Surprisingly at Greece, more specifically in 
'Hecate's School Of Magic'. The school looked nothing like Horwarts. For one it looked like a Temple. With Greek statues and colons holding the roof. It was clear white with light blue elements in the corners. 

"Sweet Merlin! That is impresive" Whistled Sirius, Remus noded next to him. Just then, a man came walking out of the building. He was tall with Olive skin tone, light brown curls on top of his head and warm caramel eyes. All and All the guy looked like a Greek God. "Hello, Hello και καλός ήρθατε!". He stoped right infront of them and smiled "You must be Don Valentino De Castella correct?" He asked. Valentino nodded "Yes. Hello and thank you for allowing us to visit Deputy Headmaster." The man smiled "No need for 'thank yous' My Don. Now I believe introduction are in need. My name is Alexandros Stavrou. And I am the Deputy Headmaster of Hecate's School Of Magic."

Valentino smiled and ushered Henrique upfront. "Hello. My name is Henrique Valentino De Castella. It is nice to meet you Sir." 

After introductions Alexandros gave them a tour of the School. "Hecate's School Of Magic, curently has 41 classes. 14 of them are Elective. Our entire curriculum has the following classes
Alchemy
Transfiguration
Potions
Charms
Herbology
Arithmacy
Ancient Runes
Divination
Care Of Magical Creatures
Astrology
D.A.D.A
Dark Arts
Light Arts
Grey Arts
Spelcrafting
Muggle Studies
Etiquette
Culture/ Creature Culture
Necromacy
Old Norse
New Runes
Old Norse Runes
Celtic Runes
Folk Lore
Greek
Ancient Greek
Latin
Ancient Latin
Italian
French
Math
Astronomy
Medicine/Healing
Occlumency/Legillimense Studies
Aura reading
Politics
History
Shadow Magic
Elemenal Magic
Blood Magic
Warding. Then Our Elective studies are a bit different. They are Elective for various reasons. For Example, for some of them you have to pass the introduction exhams. For others it's about ability. If you do not have the Sight, you can't attent Divination. Same goes for some more.

Our Elective studies are: 
Alchemy
Arithmacy
Necromancy
Shadow Magic
Elemental Magic
Blood Magic
Warding
Muggle Studies
Divination
Languages
Rune Selection ( Either Celtic Runes, Old Norse Runes, Ancient Runes, New Runes)
Folk Lore
Aura reading
Astrology. There is a reason some of them are Elective as I said. But there is something you might need to know. Yes Languages are Elective, but there are two languages that are mandatory. Greek and Latin. As you are Italian and English speaking, we will use a translation spell for the first year. But keep in mind that you should attent Greek studies in order to learn the language. Now any questions?"

Sirius and Remus were stuned. Hogwarts didn't evan have HALF of those! "But Blood Magic?! Isn't that dangerous??!!" Squeaked Sirius. Alexandros noded "And that exactly is why we have in the Electives. You have to either pass the test or have natural talent in this area in order to be in the class." Valentino was impressed. This school even offered Necromacy. "And what about Houses? How do you sort the students?". Alexandros smiled at Remus "We don't. They all have Year Floors. The first Floor belongs to the first years, no House involved. Second Floor is for the second years. Third floor is for the Third years etc. We group them by year and floor." 

That made the two Marauders smile. "That is good."

They then walked to the Dining Hall. It was infact an open room, with no walls. Thre were multipule colons or statues that held the ceiling. Giving them a beautiful view of the garden on one side, and the Sea on the other. "Merlin! This place is gorgeous!!!" said Sirius looking around. Alexandros showed them the garden and Green Houses. There were fruit trees everywhere. Apple trees, Orange Trees, everything. Plants of every use, even those who were purely for decoration. After that they visited the stables, to meet the creatures. Henrique literally squeled when he saw the reptile section "It's a bumer you don't offer Parsel studies." He said caughting the Deputy Headmaster by surprise. "And why is that my dear?" Henrique looked at his dad, who noded. He then took a deep breath "Well sir. I am a Parselmouth." Alexandros's eyes almost fell of his head. He then turned to Valentino "Is this true?".

At Valentino's nod, a huge smile sliped in the Deputy Headmaster's face. "Oh this is excellent!! You are a truly blessed boy. The Headmistress would love to know that. She would Love to meet you! Would you like to meet Her?" Henrique looked quizzicaly at Alexandros. Valentino chuckled "Yes. We would love to meet her." At that Alexandros led them to the Headmistress Office.

"Headmistress. I have some people who would like to meet you. Do you have some time?" The Headmistress smiled and noded them all in. "Headmistress, let me introduce to you. Don Valentino De Castella, his Husbands Lord Sirius Orion Blak De Castella and Remus Lupin-Black De Castella. And their son Prince Henrique Valentino De Castella. They are looking at our school, for our Prince's education. The reson I am interupting you is because Little Henrique here is a Parselmouth!" That made the Headmistress eyes widen in shock, but a huge smile broke in her face.

"Welcome to our school. I am the Headmistress, Helena Velou. Please have a seat, would you like something to drink, perhaps some cold lemonade?" She said as she stood. She was a beautiful woman. With long dark hair. Dark brown eyes, that almost looked like black. They all took a seat and a house elf, served them some lemonade, with a few snaks. "You must be Henrique correct?" he noded. "Is it true you are a Prselmouth my dear?". Henrique smiled "Yes ma'am and so is Papa. We are both Parselmouths. I even have a snake, his name is Venom!".

Hearing his name, Venom poked his head over the boy's colar fliking his tongue at this new enviroment. "My! What a beauty &Hello Venom. My name is Helena, Welcome to my school&" That made them all stare at her and Henrique smiled.
&Hello speaker Helena. School you say, is this where my Hatchling is going to go?& That made Valentino chuckle. While Henrique peted the snake's head.

& Well, If your Hatchling decides he likes it here, then yes!&. Venom looked at Henrique
&Hatchling I like this place. It is warm and the Helena speaker sounds nice. You should come here!&. Henrique pretended to think of it, only to tease Venom. He had already made his decision either way. For him the school was perfect, but to find out that the Headmistress was a Parselmouth like him, and was even open to teach him sealed his choise. "I think I like it here papa. Headmistress Helena is very nice and the classes sound interesting, especially Necromancy and Elemental magic. Headmistress is it posible for me to study Prselmagic here?". He asked making Sirius mutter 'Slytherin' under his breath. Valentino pated his son's hair. 

Helena smiled at the young boy "Well of course my dear! We haven't had a Parselmouth in the school since I was a student. Now since we don't have a teacher for that class yet. It would be my pleasure to teach you myself, until we find the perfect teacher for you!". Valentino smiled at the Headmistress. "Well then Headmistress Velou, I believe you have a new student." She stood up and shook Valentino's hand "Please My Don, Call me Helena. My Prince Welcome to Hecate's School Of Magic!"

Henrique beamed at the Headmistress. He was really happy about his new school and he couldn't wait until next September. Valentino was equaly pleased with the school and with his son's excitement. Maybe it won't be that hard to part from his son. At least he would be protected here, away from England and won't turn into an uneducated bafoon. Sirius has happy about his pup. This school looked far better than Hogwarts and his godson/son would thankfully be far, far away from Dumbledore's hands and anyone that wishes him harm. Especialy the greasy git Snivellus! Remus was also happy about his Cub. His school was close even tho it was in another country, but far better than sending him to Hogwarts or even Durmstrung. Yes this place was exactly what his Cub needed.

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As Henrique's eleventh birthday were closing in, the De Castella family started to panic. Their Prince would turn 11, which means he would go to school. Now Valentino wan't that happy. He didn't want to send his Little Emerald away, which sparkled an argument between Valentino and Remus, with Valentino trying to change Remus's mind and hire tutors for Henrique, so he could stay home. That pretty much ended with Remus slaping him on the back of the head and telling him, to not make his Cub sad.

One good thing for Henrique at least, was that his best friend Beatrice was also a witch! Thankfully her father would send her to the same school. Valentino was sure that they would be more than friends and Beatrice's father, Miguel agreed. Sirius was ecstatic, to the point he started singig "My pup is a Ladies man". 
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Far away in the Scotish Highlands. Albus was in his office, in deep thought. The Wizarding World found out about Potter's death and unfortunatelly things went titts up! There was Chaos. Thankfully for him, nobody knew he was the one that put the boy with the Muggles. As for Muggles and Muggleborn, things went down hill fast. That could give Tom, all he needs to come back to power, now that his defeater was dead.

Albus needed to gather allies. Maybe re-start the Order Of The Phoenix. But how? Black and Lupin were Merlin knows where, and he doupted that they would help him, not after Potter's death. Severus had left the second he found out about the boy, Minerva too. Half his Order was dead and the other half was scattered. Maybe he could create a New Order Of The Phoenix. Yes, with new allies and a few old of course. But who? Who should he reqruit. He stood there thinking for a while. Then he found it! The Italian! That guy had emence power, Albus felt it that day in the Wizengamont, his son too. They were both powerful and that man already had an Army in his disposal. But how could he make him loyal?

The boy, his son! Yes, the young boy....what was his name.....Henrique yes! He would be turning eleven. Maybe he could invite the boy to Hogwarts, I mean where else would he go? hhhmmm.....His father could send the boy to Durmstrung, we can't have that.He'll send an acceptance letter to the boy, but who should he send with the letter? Minerva was the best option, but she is gone, Severus is out of question, Filius is not a part of his Order nor in his pocket, Pomona is also a no. Hagrid! Of course, he could send Hagrid. He is extremelly loyal and would easily praise him in frond of the boy and his father. Yes. With that in mind he send the letter and called Hagrid in his office.
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Valentino and his family were eating breakfast. Sirius was loading Henrique's plate with pancakes, eggs, bacon and toast. Remus was feeding Kronos, who wasn't a big fan of his breakfast that morning. Valentino was feeding Ares, who loved making a mess. Regulus was sipping his juice from his sippy cup happily, while kicking his feet. Henrique looked up and narrowed his eyes at the window. "Papa. There is an owl there!". They stoped and looked at the owl as it landed in front of Henrique, who looked at the owl like it had offended his mother. "Merlin! That is a Hogwarts owl!" Said Remus and that made Valentino stand up, he took the envelope and opened it, two letters fell from it. One was the acceptance letter for his son, the other was for him, personaly from Dumbledore. Valentino narrowed his eyes "Looks like Dumbledore is getting desperate. He invited Henrique in Hogwarts and also send me a letter asking for a meeting, he also says that a representative would be coming to speak with us.".

Sirius blinked "Something is fishy here!" Remus noded. Valentino's lips thined and he snapped his fingers. A tall black man, with a buzz cut and blue eyes walked in, covered from head to toe in lether. He bowed. "You called My Don". He noded "Ramirez. A representative from Hogwarts will be arriving. He is not to enter our home. Send him back to England and tell him we are not intrested, if he insist and start spluttering nonsense, shot him!" Ramirez noded and bowed again "Your world is my commant, My Don!".

"So boys. How aboy we go get our shopping done in Beautiful Greece?". They all smiled and Henrique blushed "Papa, can Beatrice come with us?". Valentino chuckled and Sirius gave a barking laugh "Of Course My Little Emerald." He send a letter to Rodrigo, to invite him and his daughter on their little outing.

Soon they all left for their shopping trip. Valentino had left some clear instructions with his guards about their future visitor.
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Hagrid arrived at the giant Manor. Headmaster Dumbledore had given him specific orders, into convincing the Don and his son to come to Hogwarts. That was easy since Hagrid was really loyal to Albus and it was easy for him to manipulate the giant in order to do his biding.

Hagrid knocked at the giant door. It opened to reveal a tall black man. "Hello. How can I help you?" Hagrid smilled at the man. "'Ello. I'm Hagrid I'm looking for Mr De Castella. I have young Mr De Castella's acceptance letter for Hogwarts. The Great Headmaster Dumbledore send me to give the lad his letter." The man sneered. "You wasted your time. Our Prince would not be attending your School. Please leave".

Hagrid did not like that answer. Professor Dumbledore insisted on young De Castella, and Hagrid would not disappoint. "Now listen here Sir. The Great Headmaster Albus Dumbledore send me to give young Mister De Castella his Hogwarts letter and to take him to Diagon Alley. He will go to Hogwarts and will be taught by the greates wizard in all time, Headmaster Albus Dumbledore himself!". The man smirked but his eyes remained cold. "Who do you think you are to decide where OUR PRINCE would go to study?! And who is this Dumbledore you're talking about?! Now get the fuck out of here, or it won't end good for you giand!!". Hagrid took out his umbrella.

"Now listen here Mr Muggle. I am here on official Hogwarts buissines. Now please step aside and let me do my job!". The man smirked. "Oh. I was hoping you'd say that. Boys!". About fifty men showed up, 25 of them were holding wands and pointing them at Hagrid, while the other 25 were pointing Muggle guns at him. Hagrid was out numbered, he looked at them and realised that they were all wizards. "Now, let me repeat myself. Leave this place now and never return. And tell your Headmaster to stay away. If he sends another one, or even shows up himself we will use them as target practice!". Hagrid fled faster than the snitch. He had to warn the Headmaster, he would know what to do.
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Severus was living his best life. After resigning from Hogwarts he left Brittan. He traveled the world and was currently enjoying Greece. He finally had the job of his dreams, he had opened his own apothecary/potions shop. He was at the moment shoping in the Greek Market, when he spotted the last people he ever whised to see. Sirius Black and Remus Lupin!

He stopped and was about to leave, when Black turned his head and saw him. "Snivellus??!!" That got Lupin's attention who turned around and saw him. What had Severus's eyes gow round was the small boy in Lupin's arms. "Well, that is a surprise. I didn't expect to see you here Snape". Severus was frozen in place, the Marauders walked towards him. "Now that is a surprise. I thought you were in Hogwarts." Said Remus, but Snape could not take his eyes of the young child in his arms. Sirius smirked "Snivellus, this is our son Regulus. Reggie love this is Snivellus." Remus slaped the back of his head. "Be nice padfoot. Regulus love, say hallo to Snape".

The young boy looked up and waved. Severus was still shocked "What in Merlin's bloody underpants??!!" That made Remus growl. "No cursing in frond of my child Snape!". Just then, another man came walking towards them. A young boy around eleven years old was walking in front of him, while he was holding two young boys, twins by the looks of it. "Dadfoot, Moomy! Look what we got with Papa!" The young boy stoped in front of him and Snape almost had a heart attack. "Hello, Who is your friend?" the man finally reached them and narrowed his eyes at him "I'd like to know that too". Remus chuckled and Sirius had a feral grin in his face, that gave Snape the chills. "Well Val. This is Severus Snape, an old classmate from Hogwarts. Snape this is our husband Don Valentino De Castella and these are our sons. Princes Henrique De Castella, Kronos De Castella and Ares De Catella. And you've already met Reggulus."

Severus looked ready to pass out. An entire world and he managed to bumb into Sirius Black and Remus Lupin. Shit, did they know that the Potter brat was dead? Sirius picked up one of the twins "So, Snivellus. What brings you here in Greece?" Snape swallowed "I live here Black. I have an apothecary." Valentino's eyes gleamed "Really? Well looks like it's our lucky day. An apothecary is next in our shoping list." Of course Valentino knew who that guy was. His husbands and Father Death had informed him of Severus Snape. Let's just say that Valentino had his own plans for this Death Eater.

Another man showed up, with a little girl in tow, the girl jumbed on the older boy who laughed. "Uncle Val, can we have ice cream?" The man gave a disapointed shake of his head "Beatrice, what happened to your manners?" the girl blushed and mumbled a 'sorry', she looked up at the dark man and held out her hand "Hello. My name is Beatrice Maria Carolina Isabella Al Fuerte. Nice to meet you". Snape blinked, what was going on?

The man chuckled "My name is Rodrigo Al Fuerte. And you are?". Confused, that's what Snape was, confused. "Why don't we all visit Mr Snape's apothecary and we could explain everything on our way there?" Ofered Valentino. Snape could only nod, so on they went.
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Valentino, Sirius, Remus and Rodrigo let the kids run around in the store, so they could have a long discussion with Snape. It took almost an hour to explain everything to the Potions Master, by the end of it the kids had raided the entire store. Severus in fact looked relieved to find that Lily's son was alive. By the end of the explanation the De Castellas had one more ally.

After the store the two families, including Snape went for ice cream as per the Princess's demand aka Beatrice. The kids had a blast and Severus had a second shock after finding that Black was the one that gave birth to one of them. And to Valentino's delight and the Marauders shock, Snape offered to tutor both the eleven year olds in potions.

Their trip to the book store was an even biger blast. Henrique looked like he was in heaven when he found the Necromacy section. Beatrice gave a loud sqeal when she spoted the Herbology section. Rodrigo chuckled at his daughter's antics. Sirius took Kronos and Ares to the kids section, to find some new bedtime stories. Remus took Regulus to look for some creature books. That left Severus with Valentino and Rodrigo. Although Valentino followed his son, when he yelled to come and look at a book he found. Severus managed to find some pretty rare potion books, while Rodrigo found a few books about Ancient Greece's History. All and all their trip was a success. Henrique bought 15 new books on Necromacy, 5 new books on Herbology, 7 History books, 3 Transfiguration books, 5 Charms books, 8 books on Blood Magic and 3 new books in Prseltongue. He also bought 3 books on Alchemy, 7 books in Greek, 5 in Ancient Greek and 5 in Latin.

Beatrice had 12 new Herbology books, 7 Charms, 5 on Transfiguration, 6 on Arithmacy, 10 on Auras, 5 books on Elemental Magic one for each element, 2 books on Ancient runes, 2 on Old Norse Runes, 2 on Celtic Runes, 5 books on Healing and 6 books on Warding.

To be honest they raided the book store. The owner was in ecstasy, he had sold over 200 books in one day. He had made a years income in just one visit. The group left behind a very happy and gratefull owner. 

Severus had to admit, that spending the day with those people was in fact refreshing. He couldn't wait to start his lessons with those two. At first he wasn't so sure about this Valentino guy, but turns out he was wrong. Leaving Brittan was eventually the best thing that could ever happen. Potter...No, Henrique wasn't even attenting Hogwarts, he was going to a school here in Greece. He would be safe. Albus would never know.
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As for our meddling Headmaster, he was looking at Hagrid like he had grown a second head. After the giant's explanation Albus was confused. Indeed Mr De Castella had an impresing army, that combined wizards and muggle weapons. But how was he going to persuade the man to side with him, if his son did not attend Hogwarts?

It was time for some serious planning.

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Valentino was in his office. Dumbledore had send him a letter asking for a meeting. To be honest Valentino wanted nothing to do with the Headmaster, but maybe he could use this to his advantage. The door to his office opened and in walked his two husbands. "Love. You've been in here for hours. Is everything alright?" asked Remus as he started massaging Valentino's shoulders, making him hum and relax back to his chair. "I'm not sure Rem. I recieved a letter from the Old Fart. He wants to have a meeting. I'm thinking about it." Sirius who was until now on Valentino's lap stood up "Please tell me you're kidding."

Valentino opened one eye "No. I'm not kidding Love. It's the easiest way to convince this guy that Henrique won't be attenting his school." Sirius shook his head "You can't. You can't go, you can't trust him." Valentino opened both his eyes and stood up "Who says I'm trusting him?". But Sirius was rellentless "No! Listen to me Val. You can't go on your own. I won't let you. Both me and Moony would be coming with you-"

"The Hell you are! No way. And what, are we just going to abandon our children?"
"No, we will all go-"
"You said it yourself, that I can't trust the guy. Now you want to put our entire family in his hands?"
"He is dangerous Val! The guy is an excelent manipulative bastard! He is also a Legilimens! He could convince you to do enything!"
" Αre you calling me weak Sirius?! Do you forget who I am? I'll be taking Giusseppe and his team with me!"
" And do you forget who you are facing?! This guy is dangerous he has influence. He can and will do ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING! HE LEFT ME TO ROT IN AZKABAN! HE COULD DO THE SAME WITH YOU!"
"WE ARE NOT THE SAME SIRIUS. I'M NOT A MINDLESS FOLLOWER OF HIS! I CAN PROTECT MYSLEF. Te l'avevo detto. Non andrò da solo. Avrò la mia squadra con me, e anche Padre Morte ci sarà.Non sono un idiota Sirio.Non sono stupido.Pensi che io sia debole? Non sono! So cosa sto facendo, so dove sto andando.Silente è solo un uomo, io sono un Mietitore.Non ho paura di qualche vecchio Fool che si intromette!Pensi che rischierei anche la mia stessa famiglia?! Lo sto facendo per TE. PER NOI. PER LA NOSTRA FAMIGLIA.LO STO FACENDO PERCHÉ TI HA LASCIATO MARCIRE DENTRO AZKABAN! !NON RISCHIEREI MAI NESSUNO DI TE. Do hai così poca fede in me Amore mio?*" Sirius just stood there, looking at him wide eyed. His lower lip trembling. Valentino was stuned, he took one step towards Sirius, but he bolded out, slamming the door behinde him. He looked at Remus who shook his head "Go after him, Val. You need to talk."

Valentino walked into their room, only to see a giant bundle of blankets in the middle of the bed. He sat close and started petting the bundle. "I'm sorry Amore mio. I didn't mean to shout at you. You are right, he is dangerous, but I have to make sure he stays out of our lives, away from you, our Remus and our children. Do you understand My shining star?" The bundle shifted and he found Sirius's head on his lap. "I'm sorry for what I said. I didn't mean any of it." he pulled him closer and felt Sirius's tears soak his shirt. "I don't want you to leave, not now." Valentino was a bit confused "What do you mean love?".

Sirius burried his face and mumbled something. Valentino lifted his chin with his fingers "I can't hear you My love." Sirius took a deep breath "I don't want you to leave, because......because I'm pregnant."A smile broke in Valentino's face and started kissing Sirius. "My love, those are amazing news!!!! I'm so happy! That's why you're scared?! Oh love, don't be, It'll only be a quick visit. We'll talk and I'll be back before you know it!"
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While that was a happening, Severus Snape was teaching potions to the two young children. Severus Snape was impressed, those two were prodigies! Both had grasped the art of Potion making like it was the easiest thing. 

He had to admit that bumping into Black and Lupin in Greece, turned out to be the best thing, that could ever happen to him. He also realised that Lily's child was alive and well, that means he could still honor his oath to his old friend. Merlin the boy was a genius! And to even think that he would be far away from Albus's claws and the Dark Lord's hands was even better. Merlin he would love to see the old fart's face once he realises that Harry Potter is alive, but he is not a Potter anymore.

Maybe he could inform Minerva. But first he needed the boy's father permission for that, which sounds pretty impossible.
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Valentino packed the last of his things. Giuseppe and his team were waiting for him. He said goodbye to his family. Let's say it was hard for him to leave his children, especially when they started to tear up. He gathered them all in his arms and promised to be back soon. He asked Severus to keep his eye on them, to make sure they are alright.

The trip to England wasn't anything special. Making his way to Hogwarts, Valentino had to admit he was impressed. Yes the Castle was breathtaking, but as a school it was nothing special. On the front doors stood the biggest man Valentino ever saw, acompanied by the shortest man he ever saw. Now that was weird. "Good Day Mr De Castella. I am Fillius Flitwick and I am the Charms Professor. With me is our Game keeper Rubeus Hagrit. Welcome to Hogwarts, the Headmaster is waiting for us. Please follow me."

Valentino nodded at his team and followed the tiny Professor. They stoped in front of a Gargoyle statue, "Mars Bars" said the tiny Professor and Valentino and his team had to blink a few times. Who in their right minds would be using Muggle candy as Passwords? That was the first alarm in Valentino's mind and from the looks on his guards faces, they had the same thought.

The doors opened and Dumbledore was siting behinde his Office. "Ah, Mr De Castella. Thank you for coming, please have a seat. Thank you Fillius, you may leave now. Hagrit please stay." The Professor left and Valentino relaxed into a plush chair. His guards scattered in the office, while Giuseppe and Marcus stayed on either side. "So, Dumbledore to what do I own this little get together?" Dumbledore took his seat and used his Grandfatherlly smile "Well Mr De Castella. I'm officially inviting your son to our school!"

Valentino chuckled "Well, I apreciate the offer, but my son won't be attenting. He has already been accepted in a diferent school, and I'm not saying this to offend you, well maybe I do, but I wouldn't send either of my sons to your school even if it was the last school in the Universe." Dumbledore was shocked, no he couldn't have that, he had to change the man's mind and he had the perfect plan. "I am sadden to hear that My boy. And I have to be honest with you. You see, there is a reason our School has fallen and that is because of the War that was happening. Unfortunatelly our Goverment is set on the Pureblood way, so most of our Muggleborn and Halfblood students are having issues. Now, I have created a group of people set on fighting that war and against the Pureblood propaganda. I was hopping you'd like to be a part of this."

Valentino laughed right at his face. "So let me get this straight. YOU want ME to become your minion in a war that I have no part in? So the only reason you even invited MY SON in this Troll hole you call school, was because you needed reinforcements?! And about that War of yours, let me tell you a few facts. First During Grindelwald's reign you didn't give a flying shit about the rest of Europe, you nor your Ministry cared that MY PEOPLE suffered. They said you were the only one that could stop Grindelwald, yet you did nothing until he set foot in England, did you?

Second. If as you say your Goverment is set on the Pureboold idiocy then you as the Supreme Mugwump and Chief Warlock should be able to change a lot of things. But you don't. Also WHY THE FUCK SHOULD I FIGHT YOUR WAR?! Who do you think you are?! This whole speech of yours was only excuses, excuses and excuses! One more thing you forget my dear Albus is that I am a Pureblood. And as you didn't care about us all, this time, I don't give a shit about you! Your War, Your problem." Albus just stood there blinking. This did not go the way he wanted.

Albus then tried a different tactic " I can't change everything on my own. That's why I want you to join me. I need your help to make the world a better place, for the Greater Good! And I offered your son a place in our school for protection. Hogwarts is the safest place in Britan!" Valentino scoffed "Key word 'Britan'. Listen old fart. I am not risking any of my children in that war of yours, so you can take your invitations and shove them in your wrinkled arse! One more thing. If you send any other 'representatives' in my home I'll return them to you headless and full of holes. Do I make myself clear Mr Dumbledore?" Albus could only nod. That man is dangerous, maybe it is best if he is far away from England, besides he doesn't seem like he would side with dear Tom.
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Back in Italy, Sirius was laying with his head on Remus's lap, while Remus was reading and petting Sirius's stomach. Little Kronos was on the floor playing with Ares. Henrique was reading a story to Regulus and Severus was on a loveseat drinking tea.

Ramirez came running insida holding both his wand and his gun. Severus, Remus and Sirius looked sharply at him "Sirs! You need to take the Princess and head to the bunker immediately! We are under attack!". Sirius and Remus jumped up and garbed a twin each, Severus without a second thought scoped up Henrique and Regulus and took off running. Ramirez lead them to the bunker, once inside he locked the door.

Sirius had Ares, Kronos and Regulus clinging into him crying. Remus stepped in frond of the door and half transformed letting his claws and teeth grow, hia eyes shinning. Severus pulled out his wand and stepped in frond of Sirius, while Henrique to everyones surprise started transforming. The tips of his fingers started blackening, his eyes glowing an earie emerald green.

They could hear gunshots and yelling. Henrique had enough "Father Death!". Death materialised next to him "Do not worry My little Reaper. Your Father is on his way." But he still touched his shoulder, unleashing his power. Henrique fully transformed into his shadow self. The giand shadow stood over them ready to attack.

Severus almost had a heart attack seeing Lily's child transform into....whatever that was!

Remus was growling and snarling at the door, like it had offended his mother. They heared someone coming towards them. Severus had a spell at the tip of his tongue, Remus raised one of his clawed hand, Henrique lifted both his hands. The door started opening and a familiar smell came to Remus, who let his hand fall down. Henrique took a deep breath and came back to his normal self.

Then the scariest thing Severus ever saw, after Death Himself, walked into the room. A creature that looked like death, covered in a ripped hood, half his face rotten, one skeletal arm. He couldn't see it's eyes, nor did he wish to. He had his second heart attack when Henrique run it the thing screming "Papa! You're here!". To Severus shock it transformed into Valentino. A blood drenched Valentino.

Remus released his breath and a slight moan. "Val. I've never been so turned on in my life!" Valentino laughed and pulled his husband in a hungry kiss. Letting Remus go, Valentino opened his arms and three tiny missiles jumped to him.

Valentino then kneeled in front of Sirius drawng him in his arms, letting his husband cry. Severus could hold on any longer so he screamed "WHAT IN MERLIN'S LEFT FUCKING TESTICLE IS GOING ON HERE?!"

* Here is the translation on Valentino's speech: 
I told you. I won't be going alone. I'll have my team with me, and Father Death would be there too. I am not an idiot Sirius. I'm not stupid. Do you thing I'm weak? I'm not! I know what I'm doing, I know where I'm going. Dumbledore is just a man, I am a Reaper. I am not afraid of some meddling old Fool! You think I would even risk my own family?! I am doing this for YOU. FOR US. FOR OUR FAMILY. I AM DOING THIS BECAUSE HE LEFT YOU TO ROT INSIDE AZKABAN!! I WOULD NEVER RISK ANY OF YOU. Do you have so little faith in me My love?

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After the attack Valentino had a meeting with Remus, Sirius and Severus in his office. Sirius was on his lap, while Remus had his head on his shoulder. Severus was awkardly sitting on a near loveseat. "I'm guessing you all have questions about my meeting with the old Fart." They all noded. "Well. He tried to convince me with different ways, into joining his team something about an Order Of The Phoenix, or some shit. He threw a few ' Corrupted goverment' comments and nagged about this war. I simply told him to shove his offer in his ass! He wasn't very happy about it. Tried to offer Henrique a place in his school, again same answer. And then I left."

Severus blinked a few times while Sirius laughed and Remus snorted. "You told Albus Fricking Dumbledore to shove it in his arse?!" Valentino noded and Severus finally laughed "Valentino I've met crazy in my life. Two of them are your husbands, but you are the craziest motherfucker I've even met in my entire life!" he chuckled but got serious really quickly. "But.... I assume everything is in order with Albus. I still have one big important question..... WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU AND HERNRIQUE?!".

Valentino gave a sheepish smile "Yes, well. There are a few things that you don't know, that apparently now you have to know. Ok let's get this over with. Are you familiar with the story about Death and Three brothers?" Severus noded. "Excellent! It's bullshit. None of this ever happened it's pure fiction, fantasy. Now Death did something different, very different." He stood up and looked outside the window. "Eons ago Death came to Earth in search of the perfect candidate to take his job. He couldn't find any. What he found tho was even better, He found a partner, a lover. A woman named Veronica De Castella. Death slept with her and left her with a great gift, His seed, Ηis unborn child. The first Reaper! Veronica wasn't just any woman. She was a Witch, a Necromancer and my many times great grandmother. My family are the only ones of our kind. We are called Reapers....Death's children. We cannot die the same way you humans can and we live long, very long lives. What you saw in the bunker was my Reaper form, and what you saw Henrique do was exactly the same. 

Now Henrique as you know was blood adopted by me, which changed him and turned him into a Reaper. Only not just any Reaper, Father Death informed me that he has choosen Henrique to take his place when time comes. Until then Henrique would be just like everyone else in this family. Is everything clear now Severus?" poor Severus was uterly shocked to his core. The only thing he could do was nod, perhaps he needed a drink. And apparently that was exactlly what Remus was thinking, because he poured him a drink, which Severus drowned in one glup. 

"Alright, let me see if I understand. Valentino is an actual, living, breathing Reaper created by Death Himself. Henrique is supposed to take Death's place in the near future and you two are okey with this??!!!" Remus and Sirius shrugged "We were a bit shocked at first. I mean it's not every day that you get to meet Death, or that you learn that your husband is a Reaper, or that your best friend's child now yours is destined to take Death's place" said Sirius as he rubbed his stomach. Τo be fair anyone would freak out in Severus's place, especially when a skeletal hand griped his shoulder and Death himself was looming over his head. So yes, Severus's scream and eventual black out was a perfectly normal reaction.
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A few years passed.

Henrique grew up to be an exceptionally good student. He finally grew into his beauty and power, and managed to be top of his school! He did grew up a few inches, thanks to Valentino's blood he reached 6'1.  His relationship with Beatrice grew even more and he did took a page of his father's book, and ended up finding love in his childhood best friend Sandiago. Henrique, Beatrice and Sandiago were the power throuple one might say. His Necromancy lessons were going well and his lessons with Father Death even better. He loved spending time with his siblings, even if they got on his nerves from time to time. The did suffer one major betrayal that lead to an even more major attack, that almost ended Remus's and Valetino's lives.

As for Sirius's Pregnancy it ended up to be twins a boy and a girl. Both Valentino and Father Death were over the moon! Poor Remus wasn't expecting two more babies and passed out. Henrique entered over protective older brother mode, that doubled when Valentino got pregnant and also had a baby girl. Sirius named his children Hades and Estella and Valentino named his daughter Veronica. But they didn't stop there Valentino got pregnant one more time with a little girl they named Celena. The De Castella siblings rounded up to 8, Death was very, very pleased with this. 

But everything changed when Henrique's school was choosen to attend the European School competition, where every school from around Europe would participate in a chalenge in order to anounce the winner aka the Best school. The only problem was that the hosting school ended up being Hogwarts, that meant that Henrique would be back in England, right in Dumbledore's hands. And Valentino was not happy, not at all. Henrique on the other hand thought that this was the best oportunity, siply because the traitor, that sold his family was in Hogwarts, he waited for his chance for a long time. And nothing and nobody would stand in his way on getting what he wanted.... Revenge!
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Hekate's School of Magic reached Hogwarts and none were impressed. Yes it was a castle but there was nothing special in it. Other schools did join them. There was Beauxbatons from France, Durmstrang Institute from Bulgaria, Diana's Academy from Italy, The Mgical River from Spain. Way too many to be honest. But Hnerique didn;t care for any of them, his target was currently sitting in Slytherin table and from the look on his face he had indeed spotted him. Henrique gave a cruel smile and saw as his ex friend swallowed, oh yes this was going to be so much fun.

"Hello Blaise..... Long time no see"..................

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Blaise was terrified, he was pale. No, no,no no. Why is he here? What is he doing here? Merlin he was going to die. He's here to kill him, that's it, that's the end. He was shaken by Draco " Oi Blaise! What's wrong with you? You are acting like you've seen a ghost". Α cold cruel chuckle bounced in the common room. "That is because he has. Hello Malfoy, you are taller". Draco looked at the source of the voice and paled too. "What in Merlin's name are you doing here?!!". But Henrique ignored him, he was solemnly focused on Blaise. Blaise on his turn litterally threw himself at Henrique's feet "My Prince! I...".

He was interupted by a hand slamming against his face " Your Prince?!! So now I am again your Prince huh traitor???!! You thought you were going to escape? That I'd let you live after what you've done?". By the end of his rant, the entire Slytherin House had gathered around them. "Not only did you betray me!! But you betrayed my family! MY PARENTS ALMOST DIED BECAUSE OF YOU! MY BABY SISTERS WERE KIDNAPPED! MY BROTHERS WERE ALMOST KILLED AND ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY IS ' MY PRINCE'? Ho una mezza idea di non strapparti la testa. Sei inutile stupido cazzo!" *I have half a mind not to rip off your head. You useless stupid fuck!*

Henrique was enraged, he hadn't realised that the shadows around the common room were starting to move. "Mi hai tradito! E poi te ne sei andato come il codardo che sei! La Morte dammi forza, sono così vicino ad ucciderti!" *You betrayed me! And then you left like the coward that you are! Death give me strength, I am this close on killing you!*.

Blaise stayed there, trying to plead his long lost friend " I swear to you My Prince, I never ment for any of this to happen, please forgive me" He tried to plea, but Henrique wouldn't listen, he was abaout to continue when a voice stoped him. "WHAT IN MERLIN'S NAME IS GOING ON HERE?!" Apparently, someone had called the Slytherin Head of House. Henrique went to answer, when he felt Sandiago's hand on his shoulder " Nothing sir. Just a bit catch up with old friends. We were leaving!" He said and let Sandiago and Beatrice drew him away.

Draco approached Blaise "What in Merlin's balls was that?" 
"Ι Would like to know that too Mister Malfoy, Mister Zabini?"
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In his room Henrique was ranting "Che sporco traditore! Gli strapperò gli occhi e glieli infilerò nel collo. Ecco che lo sto uccidendo! Sandi togliti di mezzo" *That filthy traitor! I'm going to pluck his eyes out and shove them in his neck. That's it I'm killing him! Sandi get out of my way*

"Amore mio. Non stai pensando in modo diretto. Devi calmarti. So che sei ferito. E hai ragione a volerlo morto, ma per favore calmati. Stai spaventando Bea!" *My love. You are not thinking straight. You need to calm down. I know you are hurt. And you are right to want him dead, but please calm down. You are scaring Bea!*. That actually made him stop and he looked at his grlfriend and sigh. He walked up to her and pulled her in his arms "I'm sorry My love. It's just, I'm angry! And when I saw him, it was like I was living it again!". She snugled deeper into his arms. Henrique felt another set of hands wrap around him and he relaxed in Sandiago's chest. " We both know how much he hurt you Mi Amore. I'm not scared because of you, I'm scared for you."

Henrique smiled and kissed the top of her head. They were interrupted by a knock on the door. Sandiago kissed Henrique's neck and got up "I've got it." He opened the door and came face to face with Blaise. "Ι don't think you should be here Blaise!" the boy bit his lip "Plsease just let me speak to him, I can explain I swear!". Sandiago looked at his boyfriend who noded, so he stepped aside and let his old friend into the room.

"So, what do you have to say?" 
" I'm sorry. I know it's not enough, but I never betrayed you Henrique! Never! It wasn't me who leaked the information to them! I swear it to you!" Ηenrique stood up and looked at Blaise. "And you want me to just what? Believe you just like this? You were the only one who knew the password to the bunker! And somehow Alonzo's men got in AND TOOK MY SISTERS!" Blaise flinched. " I didn't tell a soul! But they did find it from me, kinda. It was my fathers plan, all of it. He was working with  Alonzo for years. I don't know why, but I knew his target was you and your siblings. He kept saying something about a vessel and that he didn't know which one of you were that vessel. He wanted to know the codes, how to get in. I refused, but it didn't matter he used legilimency on me to find them and then he locked me in my room, so I wouldn't contact you. He returned a few hours later and told me it was done and that I should start packing.

I couldn't do anything. We left at night. He was happy cuz he said that your dad was dead and that now he could have the brats all to himself. It was a few days later that we got the news that your father was alive! Mine wasn't that happy and decided to take it out on me. He beat me to an inch of my life. But my mother stoped him. She killed him that same day. I wanted to contact you, but I didn't think you would believe me." Henrique stood there shocked to his core. He didn't know what to think, but he felt a hand on his shoulder and a voice whispered to him  "He is telling the truth My little Reaper. You never lost him. He never betrayed you. And do not worry, I have his father's soul with me. We are having daily 'tea time'. You can trust him. You'll need him. Listen to me My Child, he would never betray you"

A tear escaped his eye. Thank you Father Death. Henrique took a deep breath and spreaded his arms wide open, Blaise looked unsure but one nod and he was finally reunited with his friends. They ended up in agroup hug, with many, many tears. Blaise smiled once he got out of the pile "So what's going on with you three?" Beatrice chuckled "Well Blaise, you missed a lot. Let me catch you up on what has happened....."
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Α Few hours later and Blaise's head was hurting. "So let me understand this. Dumbledore wanted your dad to join whatever club he has, but your dad refused and ended up threatning him. Then The Gamekeeper came to your house and Miguel threatened to use him as target practice. You gained a few sisters and brothers. How many siblings do you have again?" Henrique chuckled " 7 and with me we are 8".

"Merlin there is a shit tone of you. Like the Weasleys! Anyways, now that I said Weasleys and since I know who your other dads are, I have a very important question." Henrique looked puzzled but nodded " Do you still like pranks?" a preadatory smile found it's way on his face and noded "Then I have a pair of Twins that would die to meet you. They also happened to be big fans of your dads". 

They reached the Gryffindor tower and stoped infront of the Fat lady's portrait. "Good evening Madam. Would you possibly be able to call the Weasley Twins, we would like to talk to them." Said Blaise smoothly. The portrait smiled and left to call them. Not even a minute later the door opened and out stepped two identical readheads.

"Blimey Georgie. It's a little snake"
"Now what would a little snake be doing in these parts of the castle? hmm?" Βlaise laughed and turned at his old friends "My Prince, Beatrice, Sandiago. Meet the Hogwarts pranksters, the Devil Twins. Fred and Geaorge Weasley! Boys This is Henrique De Castella..... Padfoot and Moony's son!" Their eyes almost poped out. "You are lying little snake!"

Henrique smirked " Ι solemnly swear that I am up to no good". Τhe twins almost had heart attacks, they fell on the ground and started bowing " We are not worthy. We are not worthy!". Sandiago was laughing and Beatrice was giggling. "Boys! Get off of the ground. Listen, how about you help me pull a prank and I'll see if I can arrange a meeting with my dads?". And that was it. The deal was made. All they needed to do now was wait.
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Well they didn't have to wait long enough. Since they pulled the prank the next day during dinner. They were all sitting in their asighned tables. Blaise was sitting near Henrique and Draco was looking at his friend suspiciusly. Henrique was smiling and the Weasley Twins were literally vibrating on their seats. Dumbledore was standing up to make an announcement, and that was the moment that Henrique noded.

There was an explosion and golden glitter was flying everywhere. All of the plates were lifted from their tables and were dancing in the air. But that was not all. Four misty figuers appeared dancing on each table. A big Misty wolf was prancing on top of the Hufflepuff table. A beautiful Doe was galoping on Ravenclaw. There was a big dog, a Grim jumping around on the Gryffindor table. And finally there was a majestic stag strutting on top of the Slytherin table. The animals then jumbed off the tables and collided with one another. The collision formed some big golden words for everyone to see 'MISCHIEF MANAGED'. Right underneath the words stood the animals. Everyone were confused about them. Everyone except those who knew about a group of friends who decided to become Animagi. What the Hogwarts teachers saw was James Potter standing there waving at them, with Lily Potter smiling, Sirius Black smirking and Remus Lupin noding. James Potter then walked up to the Twins and bowed down at them.

"Thank you for keeping my legacy alive boys. Keep up the good work. Bring chaos and Mischief for all". Τhe twins were so shocked that they passed out. James then turned and looked Albus straight into the eyes.

The last thing Albus saw was James Potter's predatory grin aimed right at him.
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Days passed and it was time to select the 'champions' who would represend their school. 

Bauxbatons was represented by Miss Fleur Delacour.
Durmstrang was represented by Mister Victror Krum.
Hogwarts was represented by Mister Cedric Diggory.
Diana's Academy was represented by Miss Carmen Ferra.
The Magical River was represented by Miss Eleonora Valenca.
Hekate's school of Magic was represented by Mister Henrique De Castella.

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The day of the First task came sooner than they expected. Did they have any clue as to what they were facing? Nope! Apparently the judges were tight lipped about it. And Henrique was not happy, how were they supposed to prepare for the task, if they DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE TASK WAS! Stupid British Wizards!

They were again sitting at the Great Hall, having Breakfast when the Headmistres Helena walked up to them. " Καλημέρα χρυσά μου" *Good Morning my dears*. "Καλημέρα Διευθύντρια" *Good Morning Headmistress*. She smiled at her students and turned her eyes to her Champion. " Henrique dear. After breakfast there is going to be a meeting, you should attent, of course your partners and friends are welcome to come. It's going to be a surpise" She said winking and then left, leaving them all confused. 

Once finished with their breakfast, they followed the Headmistress. They ended up walking into a room and Henrique was attacked by a bunch of tiny missiles. He ended up falling on the ground laughing while holding his siblings "I've missed you guys so much!" he was sqeezing them. Valentino chuckled at the image his children made, piled up on top of eachother on the floor..... Death! They all grew up so fast! " Alright, alright Figli, basta, perché non lasciate respirare vostro fratello?" *Children, enough, why don't you let your brother breathe?* 

They got out of the pile and Valentino finally got to hug his eldest "My Little Emerald! I'm so proud of you! I've missed you so much!" Henrique was holding his dad and burried his head on his chest. "Papaa! I'm not little anymore! I'm fifteen!" he wined and that made Valentino sqeeze harder "Only fifteen, you are so young!!!" it was starting to get uncomfortable, until he felt hands slowly draging him away "Val love, you are suffocating him. Hello Cub, I've missed you". 

Henrique jumped on the werewolf "MOOMY!!! I've missed you so much" Remus chuckled, during the years in Italy his children resorted into calling him Moomy, ( he blames Sirius for that). Padfoot has turned into Dadfoot and Valentino is Papa. Well at least it works. Sudently he felt Henrique leaving his arms "Come on Moony you're hogging the Pup!" He laughed as Sirius literally lifted poor Henrique off the ground. "Dadfoot!!! Put me down, that's embarassing." Sirius chuckled and let him down. Henrique turned araound to find his uncles there smilling at him "Papa.... did you bring the entire Famillia?" he asked as he huged all his uncles. Valentino noded. He didn't bring them simply because they wanted to see his son, but for extra protection as always. He, his husbands and his children were all exposed here, and he'll be damned if he didn't bring his best with him!

"Well.... Those are a few faces I've never thought I'd see again. Mister Black, Mister Lupin!" Sirius and Remus turned around to face their old Head of House. "Minnie!!" Minerva scolded at him. "You have some explanations to give Sirius and so do you Remus!". Henrique shook his head and let those two deal with the Professor, he took his Papa's hand and pulled him on the side. 

"Papà, dobbiamo parlare" *Papa, we need to talk*
"Cosa c'è che non va Mio piccolo smeraldo?" *What's wrong My little emerald?*
"Ti ricordi il mio amico Blaise?" * Do you remember my friend blaise?*
"Mi stai chiedendo se mi ricordo del traditore che si è approfittato di te e ha quasi ucciso me e tuo padre?!" *You're asking me if I remeber the traitor that took advantage of you and almost killed me and your dad?*
"Sì. Ascolta, so chelo odi, e ne hai tutto il diritto. Ma no sai tutta la historia Papa! Per favore ascolta" *Yes. Listen I know you hate him, and you have every right to. But you don't know the whole story Papa! Just please listen*
"Non era lui. Era suo padre! Fu lui a dare le informazioni, che prese dalla mente di Blaise. Lo so perché me l'ha detto e Padre Morte lo ha confermato!" *It wasn't him. It was his father! It was he who gave the information, which he took from Blaise's mind. I know because he told me and Father Death confirmed it!*

Valentino looked at his son and shighed. "Alright my little Emerald. I trust you and I'll let it go...for now. We will continue this conversation and you will explain everything. Furthermore if he betrays you again, he won't get another chance Capisce?" Henrique noded. "Alright, now let's go save your dads from who I understand is Minnie". They both chuckled and walked towards the woman who was yelling at his husbands.

"Now what did the two of you did this time?" Sirius grined and wraped his hand around Valentino and his other around Henrique. "Minnie, meet our husband Don Valentino De Castella and our oldest son Henrique!" Minerva just stood there wondering if she heared correctly. Valentino chuckled "Love, maybe you should let me do the introductions" he said as he took Minerva's hand and kissed her knuckles "My lady. As my husband said I'm Don Valentino De Castella, it is an honor to meet you. Allow me to introduce my family. You of course know my husbands." He said as he pointed at Remus and Sirius. "And these are my wonderful children. This is My eldest, My Firstborn Henrique" he again gestured at the older boy. "This is our second oldest Regulus" he said pointing at the raven haired boy who smiled. Making Minerva blink. "These are our mischief maker twins. Kronos and Ares" he said as he put a hand on each boy's head. "These are our second set of twins. My troublemaker Hades. And My wonderfull and smart Princess Estella" He said as he again pointed at each child

"And finally these are the Princesses of the family. Veronica" he said lifting up a young girl. "And our youngest, Celena" looking at the young toddler who was hidding behind Sirius's feet.  Minerva looked at the children and smiled "Merlin, who would have thought that you would end up with that amound of children. Don De Castella are you sure it is wise to have these two troublemakers around young minds?" she asked with a full smile on her face. Valentino chuckled "Ma'am I've been wondering the same thing for years. And please call me Valentino, you are like a mother to my husbands."
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The time for the first task came, but there still was no clue on what they were going to face. So yes Henrique was angry, Valentino was hyperactive. His siblings were oblivious, thank Death. His girlfriend was attached to his hand with a death grip and his boyfriend was growling and curssing left and right, very colorfully I might add, about what he was going to do to those wizards. Sirius was squeezing the life out of him and his sibling,s and Remus was assisting Sandiago on where he could hide the bodies. 

"Champions, please enter the tent in order for the task to begin. The audience please find your seats at the spectator area". Valentino hugged his son and wished him good luck. Beatrice kissed him good luck and so did Sandiago, with a promise that if he died he would bring him back so he could kill him again. Sirius hugged him and ruffled his hair and Remus told him they would be watching and to kick ass.

He endered the tend to find the rest of the Champions with their respective Headmasters. Then Ludo Bagman, Barty Crouch Sr and unfortunatelly Rita skeeter endered the tent. "Hello, hello and welcome to the first task. Now in this pouch would be your opponent. Meaning who you'll have to face. Now let's begin! Miss Delacur if you please". 

Fleur put her hand into the pouch and pulled out a dragon. A FUCKING DRAGON! DEATH GIVE HIM STRENGTH!!. Carmen Ferra followed and pulled out another dragon and so did everyone else, until it was Henrique's turn and pulled out again a Dragon.

Fleur was going to face: A Common Welsh Green
Viktor was going to face: A Chinese Fireball
Cedric was going to face: A Sweedish short-snout
Carmen was going to face: A Ukrainian Ironbelly
Eleonora was going to face: A Hebridean Black
Henrique was going to face : A Hungarian Horntail. And he was not happy, not at all.Especially as this reported tried to do an interview.

Rita Skeeter was dressed in her signature acid green dress. Which made Henrique's eyes water. "Con la Morte. Cosa indossa quella donna? Cosa e' questo? Questa cagna è reale? Ti rilascio un'intervista di due parole. Vaffanculo stronza. Chi cazzo l'ha fatta entrare qui?Penso di essere cieco!" *By Death. What is that woman wearing? What is this? Is this bitch for real? I'll give you an interview two words. Fuck you bitch. Who the fuck let her in here? I think I'm blind*. Rita kept trying to have an interview, but thanfully the task was about to start, so the dreadfull woman had to leave....for now.

His time to face his dragon, came quicker than he expected.... or wanted. He took a deep breath and walked into the arena, to come face to face with a very angry NESTING MOTHER. Before he could even react he was engulfed in flames.
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Up in the audience Valentino sreamed and tried to jump over the protective fence. Remus was snarling and his eyes were glowing, Moony was ready to come out and play. Sirius grabbed all of his children to stay grounded. Beatrice was crying in Sandiago's arms and he was trying to stay strong. Then they saw it.

Behind the fire was a big black globe, and out of the globe came Henrique unscarred. He. Was. Angry. He was partially transformed into his reaper form. His eyes were glowing green and his hands had turned black and ended into big sharp talons. "YOU DID NOT JUST SPAT FIRE AT ME YOU FUCKING FOUR LEGGED LETHER BAG!!" He screamed and that took the dragon by surprise. He lifted his right hand and shadows started forming into a giant whip. He swung it at the dragon, who took a step back. But it wasn't enough, as the whip wrapped around the dragon pinning it down. Henrique put his palm on the gound and whispered a spell "Petra montibus".

Giant rock colons started forming all around the arena. Henrique jumbed on one and made his way towards the nest. The dragon managed to untaggled herself and tried to attack, only for her victim to vanish. The dragon tried to smell the intruder, but nothing. Henrique had cloacked himself with his shadows and he was now invisible. 

He climbed up at the nest and removed his spell. He grabed the golden egg and yelled to get the dragon's attention "Oi! You furnace with wings! You're looking for me?" he said as he jogged the golden egg with his hands. The dragon saw him and roared. Henrique rolled his eyes and jumbed on top of the drago's head.

Valentino was sure he was having a heart attack and had to be supported by Giuseppe and Sebastiano. Marco and Marcello were each holding a terrified child. Romeo and Guido had to try and keep Remus from jumping over and killing the beast. Segio and Nico were trying to calm Sirius down and Lord Caffaro and De Falco were also holding children. 

Henrique was on top of the dragon's head, still holding the egg. So the only 'logical' thing that he could do was... blind the dragon. So he drove his foot into the Dragon's eye and then jumbed and surfed on it's back and tail. He jumbed over each colon and made it to the exit. he whistled at the dragon and bowed to the audience.
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Valentino bursted into the tent and grabbed his son. "Sei radicato per sempre! Questo è tutto giovanotto! Non uscirai mai di casa! Mai più. Morte ho quasi avuto un infarto!" *You are grounded for ever! That's it young man! You are never leaving the house! Ever again. Death I almost had a heart attack!* 

Henrique chuckled at his papa. And then he was hugged by a teary eyed Sirius who was again saying that he would be grounded for the rest of his life. Remus pulled him into his arms and started sniffing to make sure he was alright. Then he felt a slap on his face and a couple more on his head. "Tu stupido stronzo! Pensavo che fossi morto! Cos'è stato?! A cosa stavi pensando! Non lo eri ovviamente. Ti ucciderti!" *You stupid arsehole! I thought you died! What was that?! What were you thinking! You weren't obviously. I am going to kill you!* Beatrice kept hitting and cussing him out, until he grabbed her and kissed her. 

He was again hit on the head by a very angry Sandiago. Henrique shighed. "I'm sorry?" Sandiago pulled him over and kissed him "I'm still mad at you. You stupid fuck!" he said as he hugged him. "Never do anything that stupid, do you hear me? NEVER. Or so Kronos help me I will tie you up!". Henrique laughed "Now that is kinky love!"..... That earned him another slap on the head.

"Honestly are these British Wizards insane? DRAGONS?! WHO IN DEATH'S NAME THOUGHT DRAGONS WERE A GOOD IDEA?? THESE ARE CHILDREN AND NOT ONLY THEY HAD TO FACE FUCKING DRAGONS BUT MOTHERFUCKING NESTING MOTHERS??!!" Valentino was pissed, he was going to rip whoever thout this was a good idea to pieces!

"Now Mr De Castella there is no reason for you to yell. This was pure entertainment, wasn't it?" Said the oblivious Ludo Bgman, who apparently had no self reservation. Valentino smirked and clicked his fingers. Bagman found himself on his knees infront of the man, with a dagger on his neck, a gun on his back and a wand at his chin. "First of all you spineless worm is DON De Castella. Second, you just put MY SON in danger and almost cost him, his fucking life and you have the fucking audacity to call it ' entertainment'?! Tell me, if I threw you out to face that dragon, would you survive?" Bagman was looking at the Mafia King and finally realised he fucked up. 

"You know, the only reason you are still alive, is because I'm not in the mood to start a war with the British. But let me make this clear to you, your Ministry, Hello Cornelius and to the rest of the British Wizarding World. If anything happens to my son, I will make your Voldemort look like a harmless kitten. Capisce?" Bagman noded, while shaking. This man was dangerous and he just almost killed his son. Merlin help him because the next tasks would be even worse. Maybe they should just cancel the turnament. Why did he had to listen to that pink toad?! 

Valentino looked at the rest of the judges and the people in the tent and locked his eyes with Dumbledore's. The Headmaster paled but noded. "Excellent! Now if you'll excuse us. Me and my famillia are going to go and celebrate the fact that you did not killed my son. Ciao!" 

The family exit the tent leaving behind a few terrified wizards. A Headmaster who was wishing he never had met him and a man thinking about firing a very annoying pink toad.

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The family were all hogged up together on a table at some restaurant in Hogsmeade. Valentino didn’t remember the name, nor did he care. His son had just fought a dragon, so he wasn’t paying attention.

As for Henrique. He was being hugged by a very anxious and growling Moony, and a very angry Padfoot. While Sandiago was cursing his very existence and Beatrice was cutting the blood flow of his arm. «For the last time. I am Fine! I’m not hurt. »  Valentino looked at his son. «And I’m a colourful flamingo. By Death’s Scythe. What were these wizards thinking?! Is this normal? Is this how you spend your school years here? By fighting fucking dragons? DRAGONS .»  He asked his husbands, who both shook their heads. « Thought so. »

Henrique was suffocating. « Papa. Please, I’m fine. See no scar. Also Moony, Padfoot I can’t breathe. I am fine everyone. Honestly! I was never in danger. I’m a Parselmouth, don’t forget that! »  As he was suffering the parental look by all three of his dads, Romeo gave a gasp and his head hit the table. Valentino was up in seconds, and so was his guard surrounding the family. Valentino gave a signal to Guido, who gently put his hand on Romeo’s shoulder. The fallen man lifted his head and gave everyone a scare. His eyes were total black, like two pools filled with void. A chill took over and ‘Romeo’ or whatever that thing was, gave a chuckle. Valentino and Henrique were the first to react both of them screaming the same thing. «Father?» .

Death used the body he was possessing to smile. « Well, Hello there my little Reapers.» Henrique jumped into his arms and cuddled to the Entity. «Father. Did you see? Where you there? Did you see the dragons? » Death smiled and pated the teens hair « Of course my little Reaper. You know, nothing can hide from Death. I was very impressed by your performance. I’m so proud of you! » He then looked at Valentino

«My son. You shouldn’t worry. I would never let anything happen to My Little Reaper. I am eternity. Nothing can happen. Now stop worrying and have fun. Also keep your eyes open for that Headmaster. Do not trust Albus Dumbledore.  In fact, do not trust anyone in Britain. And keep Henrique as far away from that goat fucker, as possible. Oh and Sirius, Remus. Please speak with Minerva McGonagall. That woman can help you in many ways. Let her in to the secret, you can trust her. Also she reminds me of my dear Veronica, she scares me. And I’m Death. Now I have to leave, before I do. You must remember.

Stay away from Albus. Inform Minerva and please order a warm cup of coffee and a glass of whiskey for poor Romeo here. He’ll need it. Also catch him.»  As he said that Romeo almost hit the floor. Thankfully Guido was there. Romeo blinked and looked at his Boss. «Did I just got possessed by Death?» . Valentino nodded and lifted his arm to signal to a waitress.

Sirius looked at Remus. «Well Moony. Are you ready to pay a visit to a very angry lioness? »  Remus smiled «As long as I don’t end up in detention again Padfoot.»
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Henrique was sitting under a tree. Sandiago was between his legs, his hands were around his waist, and his face buried in his abdomen. Beatrice was on his back, like a backpack and was kissing his neck. He was finally relaxed. That was how Blaise found them. He kept his eyes closed, even though he sensed him. He wasn’t in the mood of moving, thank you very much. But of course Blaise had to interrupt this blissful moment. « Hate to interrupt, but uumm. I have news?» Henrique opened his eyes. « Go on.» Blaise took a deep breath.

«It’s about the second task. So I heard from Pansy who heard by Lavender, who was told by Padma, Who heard from Parvati, who was told by Cho. Who Cedric said to…. It’s the egg. The clue is in the egg. You must open the egg! But it’s not all. Pansy said that Cedric, told Cho what the egg said. » Henrique blinked at his friend. This was strange. « Well then Blaise. Don’t stall. What did it say?».

« They are going to take something important of you and hide it in the lake. You’ll have to find it! It’s Mermaids. You have to open the egg underwater to hear the message.» Henrique was not a happy camper. They were going to take something of his underwater? But what would they take? Or Who would they take. Ho if they dared to take a member of his family, England would cease to exist. « Let’s go to my room, so we could check on that egg.»

The four of them started their way to the Dungeons. They made it to Henrique’s room in record time. He picked up the egg and nodded to Beatrice who conjured a water globe, that they put the egg in it. And finally they heard, the clear in Henrique’s mind threat :

Come seek us where our voices sound,
We cannot sing above the ground,
And while you're searching ponder this:
We've taken what you'll sorely miss,
An hour long you'll have to look,
And to recover what we took,
But past an hour-- the prospect's black,
Too late, it's gone, it won't come back.

Henrique was angry. They were going to take someone. Someone from his Family. Someone he loved and put them in danger. He will bring the fear of Death to anyone that dared to hurt his family. He turned at his partners «From now on, you’ll go nowhere without me, or a bodyguard. I’ll be speaking with Guido to arrange a guard for my siblings and parents. The same goes for you too now, Blaise. You belong to me again. You’ll never leave my sight. Capiche?» .  All three nodded, even though Blaise was confused, he wasn’t going against his Prince. Not again.
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Up in Hogwarts near the Gryffindor tower. A very different meeting was taking place. The last two, remaining Marauders were meeting, with their old and Very angry, former Head of House. The Lioness. Minerva McGonagall. Why was she angry? Well, let’s see what they were talking about.

«So let me see if I understand. The moment your name was clear, Sirius. You left Britain and went to Italy. Where you married Mr Lupin and Mr De Castella. And due to a specific blessing, that you refuse to explain, mind you. You were able to awaken the rarest ability, of the Blacks. You became a carrier. And gave birth to actual children, that have not one, not two, but three parents. Merlin I need a Scotch.» She snapped her fingers and a Hogwarts elf popped in and place a bottle of Scotch with three glasses on the Professors’ desk. Minerva then poured herself a full glass, and drowned it, then poured another one, and one for each of her older students. « Well. That’s not all Minie. There’s more.» Said Remus.

« Well Mr Lupin. I won’t say I’m surprised. I’m scared, but not surprised. Next thing you’ll tell me, is that you somehow resurrected James Potter and have it in your basement, with Severus Snape spoon-feeding him nutrition potions.» Remus cleared his throat. That wasn’t very far from what he wanted to say. « Well. Not exactly. » Minerva blinked and put her glass down. « Explain. Mr Lupin, or I’ll put both of you in detention, including your other husband.”

Remus looked at Sirius who raised a brow. Looks like he’s going to have to drop the bomb. «Harry is alive. He is with us. Our husband adopted him when he found him in an alley in Italy. He is here in Hogwarts, alive and well.» Minerva opened the bottle and took a swing. She looked at both of them with the same look she had, when she found out they became animagi and accompanied Remus on a full moon. When she finally spoke her accent was extremely heavy.

«Ya’r tellen me. That me grandson is alive all those yers. And ya’ll never send a letter. Alive?! And with ye all along! I cried for tha baby Remus! I thought me grandon dead, and now yer com here to tell me he’s alive?! And that he’s here? Who is it. Which one of yer children is me grandson?!»

« Henrique». A vase broke in a corner. « HENRIQUE?! THE ONE WHO IS TAKING PART IN THIS MERLIN FORSAKEN TOURNAMENT? HENRIQUE WHO JUST FOUGHT A DRAGON. I’LL SKIN YALL AND ALBUS ALIVE!»  Let’s just say that it took more than one bottle for the witch to not kill them. And a promise to properly introduce her to her grandchildren. Because let’s be honest, once Minerva McGonagall adopts you, you never getting rid of her. Especially if you have children. Maybe they should inform Valentino. Or even better, return to Italy. But then they risked Minerva following them, and tearing their house apart.
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Henrique managed to inform Guido, who also was not happy, not at all. If they wanted to get to any member of the De Castella family they would have to go through him. And that was not something one would want. Not unless they had a Death wish.

And as for Father Death, He watched through the shadows, as those wizards were trying to decide, which member of his family were going to choose. He might not interfere with Mortals. But this rule wasn’t applying when dealing with his Reapers. It was after all his number one rule.

Family Above All

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 As the days for the second task were approaching, Hogwarts was getting a bit too, stuffy, for the guest schools. The southern European guests were starting to get depressed, due to the continuing, rain. I mean, where was the snow? The Northen European gests, were on the same boat. It was December for crying out loud. It was supposed to be snowing, not raining.

And why in the name of the Gods were they singing Christian carols? Henrique was cuddling with his siblings, while his father was making fake snow fall for the kids. That was peaceful. He really liked spending time with his family.

Now here is where the problems start. First of all, they, as the Headmasters of the schools and the judges, decided to host an event during the tournament. They thought it would be a great opportunity to create new alliances, friendships and some other things that Henrique paid no mind to. Now as for what they were making. It was a Ball. A Christmas Ball. A Yule Ball for the Pagans. They asked them all to invite a date to dance, and of course Henrique was having a hard time. I mean how could he not, since he had both a girlfriend and a boyfriend. Now who to take? How can you choose?

«Il mio piccolo smeraldo. Quale sembra essere il problema?» * My little Emerald. What seems to be the problem?* asked his father. Henrique took a deep breath. «Well. I don’t know what to do about this ball, business. I mean, do I take Sandiago? Or Beatrice? And would they even let me take Sandi? And I don’t want to make anyone angry or sad. I love them both and I don’t know what to do!» Valentino got up from his seat and took his son in his arms. «My Little Emerald. Are you ashamed of your partners?» Henrique looked at his father in shock. How can he even suggest that?

« No Papa. Never! How can you even think this?!» Valentino smiled.

«Well then. The solution is simple! You take them both! You are a De Castella! We are not normal, nor do we care about ‘ normal’. We do things our own way. As my Great Aunt said ‘ Our Way or the Highway’. You will not submit to those pathetic humans, will you Figlio?»  Henrique looked at his father, eyes shining. « No Padre. I won’t! I’m taking both. And if they don’t like it, they’ll have to deal with me.» As he said that his eyes turned back to that glowing emerald, they had the day he killed those men.

«Say, Papa. If I was to ask you for a small favour, would you say no?»  Valentino looked at his mischievous son, and narrowed his eyes. «Go on.» Henrique used the puppy look No3. The one that made Valentino a pile of goo. He was screwed. « Could you perhaps order two specific designers for me?».

« Two Designers? Not two designs?» He nodded. « Giorgio Armani, and Versace?» Valentino chuckled, thank Death , the De Castellas were the richest family. And if you combine Henriques inheritance from the Potters, and The Black Inheritance that Sirius added. Well maybe they could afford those designers. A couple million times again. That was how Valentino ended up secretly flying Giorgio Armani and Donatella Versace, to England. Does it count as breaking the Statue of Secrecy if it was already broken? Since both Donatella and Armani studied under Valentino’s great Grandfather, and Great Grandmother. Who are both still very much alive. They were traveling somewhere in India last time he checked.

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Both designers did their absolute best. Of Course any member of the De Castella family had to have the best. Even if they weren’t part of the family…. Yet.

Henrique was waiting at the end of the Grand staircase. He was wearing a total black tailored suit. With an Emerald tie and royal blue access. He was walking back and forth waiting, until a chuckle interrupted him. « Amore. You’ll wear a hole in the ground.» He turned around and finally, saw his boyfriend. He was a vision. He was wearing a royal blue three-piece suit, with an Emerald tie and small gold glittery stones all over. His hair was half up in a small bun, leaving the rest to curl around the back of his neck. Henrique was stunned. «You are beautiful Amore!». As they finally kissed, they were interrupted. «My Loves?».

Beatrice was at the top of the stairs. She was wearing an off-shoulder emerald ball gown, with small diamonds all over it, making it glitter. It was pooling on the floor. An emerald tiara with royal blue diamonds and ger hair were styled in soft curls with a light ponytail on top. Both of them were speechless. She was a vision. Henrique walked towards the stairs and lifted his hand waiting for her. Sandiago was next to him, also waiting. She chuckled and finally reached them, taking both of their hands.

« You look…»
« Gorgeous» Finished Sandiago and Henrique could only nod.

They met the rest of the participants outside of the great hall. McGonagall was waiting and smiled when she saw them «Finally, our last champion. Mr De Castella, take your place with your date with the rest. Υour friend can enter and wait inside.» Henrique looked at her weirdly « Ma’am… they are both my dates.» Minerva let out a soft ‘oh’, «I see. Very well. Please take your place either way. We are about to start.» She smiled and walked at the front of the line. Henrique took a deep breath and hooked his left arm over Sandiago’s and his right over Beatrice’s. Show time.

The doors to the Hall opened and they could all hear the soft violins playing. They all lifted their heads and walked inside. Henrique could see, numerous reactions to his dates. Envy, shock, anger, disgust, happiness were some of the most prominent feelings on the people around him. But again, he didn’t care, why would he? After all, he is a De Castella, and they are mere insects compare to him. He could also see his parents in a corner,  all three smiling proudly at him.

This wasn’t just a dance. This was a statement. All three of them danced together, to an intricated pattern of constantly switching partners. Beatrice was spinning making her dress flow with every step. Henrique was having the time of his life, being able to show the loves of his life. To prove to anyone and everyone in the room, that these two ethereal beings dancing on the dancefloor belong to him, and only him. He picked up Beatrice when it was his turn, lifting her up in the air, spinning. Sandiago took her in his arms, the second her feet were on the floor, before he could even finish his steps, he was in his boyfriend’s arms. They spend most of the night like this. Constantly dancing with each other and their friends. Blaise joined them at some point during the night.

At some point the classical music stopped, so they were able to enjoy dinner, which consisted of numerous dishes to accommodate anyone’s preferences. Henrique choose a pasta dish with rotisserie chicken. Sandiago went for a steak with honey sauce. Beatrice choose salmon with a cream sauce.

As the night progressed, they started to finally relax. The champions all had a chance to catch up with each other, and mingle. Valentino was happy to see his son happy. He was standing near the beverage area. Sirius and Remus had taken the rest of their children to put them to sleep, since it was way over their bed time. His bodyguards stayed, not only to protect him, but to protect their Prince.

«Enjoying the party my boy?» Valentino turned to Dumbledore and sighed. « I was…. Until you interrupted me. And since it looks like I cannot avoid you, since you keep appearing like a scarafaggio . What can I do for you Headmaster?» * cockroach*. Albus not understanding the insult, or pretending he didn’t, nobody really knows with him. He smiled « Well my boy. I was simply wondering how you find Hogwarts. Since you’ve been here for a while, I suppose you can see the excellence that is Hogwarts.»

Valentino turned towards Albus, taking a sip of his wine. «I admit, the school as a building is gorgeous. La mia star y la mia Luna already told me about Hogwarts. I admit at first, I thought they were exaggerating, but it is indeed beautiful. But as a school, I’m afraid I can not agree. I took the liberty of checking your curriculum, and I have to say I’m disappointed. You don’t teach even half of what they teach, at my son’s school and yet, you call yourselves the ‘ Greatest school in Europe’. I don’t agree, but each to his own. Now if you were to ask me, if I would ever transfer my son or enrol any of my other children here, my answer would always be negative.»

Albus wasn’t happy at all. « I see, you do not hold much appreciation for the place that hosted your ‘husbands’» Valentino took another sip of his wine and glared slightly at Albus. « Me and the rest of Europe, I’m afraid». Hmm he wanted to play dirty, well Albus was never afraid to dirty his hands. He could always guild trip anyone, and he had the perfect card to play. « I do not believe it’s proper to discredit the only place that accepted your husband, no matter his… issue. As you know, werewolves are not the most… easy-going creatures, if you know what I mean my boy» Valentino was angry. The bastard child of Gandalf and a marshmallow had the audacity to even utter his husband’s name. But two can play the game.

« Well what can I say, I do like a beast in bed. And trust me Gandalf, Remus is a beast, especially when he bends me and Siri over, and has his wicked way with us. It should come to no ones surprise we have that many children. I mean do you even know the amount of sex drive a werewolf has? And his stamina? Ooh Death…. This conversation made me miss him. I better go find my Husband so he can show me what a real werewolf is like. Ciao» Valentino left chuckling and Albus stood there red in the face with a blood vessel ready to pop from his anger. Oh That insufferable little shit!. Α bright idea came to Albus’s mind, well bright for him, stupid for anyone else. He was about to make a really stupid and wrong move. But would Albus listen, nope, never….

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Henrique was talking with Blaise, watching Sandiago dance with Beatrice, when he was approached by an unexpected person. The little blonde peacock. «Blaise, there you are, I’ve been looking all over… Oh, you have company. » Said Malfoy looking at the raven boy. Henrique turned to him and smirked « Ah, Heir Malfoy. Still annoying as hell, I see. And still with no manners ts ts ts. Is this how you British wizards are raised? ». Blaise chuckled, he had an idea about what had happened between them, Henrique had filled him up before he left Italy.

« Draco, do not be rude. Let me introduce you to each other properly. My Prince, This is Heir Draco Lucius Malfoy, Of House Malfoy. I believe you already know him.» Then he turned to Malfoy and slightly gestured towards Henrique. « Heir Malfoy, I present to you, His Highness The Prince Henrique Valentino De Castella. Heir to the De Castella Empire. Don Valentino De Castella first born son. Future Don of the Famillia.» Henrique inclined his head, and smiled. «It’s nice to meet you under better conditions Heir Malfoy.» Now Draco was not the stupid boy he was then. He grew up, well not much but still. He now understood that making an enemy of the De Castellas was a huge mistake, even if his father was still in the same mindset, Draco knew that the boy standing in front of him , was dangerous. Not only that but he was powerful, and a Parselmouth at that, now that was insane. Was there even a chance the De Castellas were descendants of Salazar Slytherin? Merlin a mess.

« I have to agree with you Prince De Castella. And please accept my apology for the things I’ve said during our first meeting.» He bowed to the waist, maybe if he was nice to him and manage to slither his way in his cycle, he could do some damage control, and help restore the Malfoy name to the rest of Europe. Henrique finally smiled, looks like he could have one more ally in Britain. «Apology accepted, Heir Malfoy. Besides we were both young children. And we should not stand on meaningless words. Now I have a question for you, if you so much as answer me.» Draco swallowed and nodded. « Of course. Anything.» Henrique looked around and focused on Malfoy. «Why are you British Wizards so skittish about Parseltongue? The way the crowd reacted was a bit, insulting one might say. Do you know why?». Poor Draco was shocked, how do you explain something like that. He guided them towards the nearest table. As this was not a conversation one could have standing up. He started with Salazar Slytherin’s story, how he founded Hogwarts alongside Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Godric Gryffindor. How Salazar was a parselmouth and a Dark Wizard, or so that what the books are saying. He spoke about his supposed champer and the beast resigning in it. How he hated muggleborns and didn’t want them in his school. How after a fight with the rest of the founders he left and nobody saw him ever again. About how it is common knowledge that Pasletnogue was a Slytherin line trait. He then explained about Voldemort, well what his parents had told him at least. How Voldemort was Salazar Slytherin’s descendant. That he was also a Parselmouth. He talked about the Dark Lords actions during the first Wizarding War. The actions the Dark Lord took, the people he killed. How many pureblood families vanished during his reign. And finally, how he was defeated by the late Harry Potter.

Henrique stood there blinking. That was insane! The Wizarding world was afraid of a language, because a lunatic decided to play King. And apparently they were worshiping him as a Saint, a symbol of peace. Thank Death nobody knew he was born as Harry Potter. As for Voldemort, how exactly could he explain that he got eaten by Death? «So let me see if I understand. You are all terrified of a language because an evil person spoke that language? And nobody could defeat him, but a mere babe did, loosing his life and you hailed that person as a Saint? And people call us crazy.» He looked at Blaise who shrugged, what in Death’s Scythe is going on?

Draco rubbed the back of his neck « Yea, I know it’s insane. And about Potter it is kinda sad. I mean we were supposed to go to school together, he was the same age as us. If he had survived, he would have been here. Which is insane if you think about it. I bet things would have been vastly different. » Thankfully rescue came at the form of his partners. Beatrice sat on his lap while Sandiago sat next to him, with his hand over his shoulders. Malfoy frowned « Uuum… wha?» Was his intelligent reaction. Henrique chuckled « What’s up Malfoy, never seen a trio before?» Draco shook his head.

« No, not really. I mean, is it even allowed? Wait scratch that, how? How does it even work? » Sandiago laughed and Beatrice giggled. «Honestly blodie, we don’t even know ourselves. What we truly know is that we love eachother and that’s it basically. » Αnswered Sandiago, while he was petting his boyfriend’s hair. They spend the rest of the night talking and laughing with eachother, by the end of it their little group had grown one person and Henrique had one more ally in Britain. Even though he didn’t fully trust Malfoy yet, he was a good addition to his collection. Maybe on a later date he could ask Father Death of his opinion about the little blond.

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It was the Morning of the second task. Things were progressing like every morning, up until Romeo busted through Henrique’s room accompanied by Sirius, Remus, His siblings and half their guards. «What id Death’s name is going on?» Sirius softly approached his son and gently guided him at his bed «Prongslet, I need you to listen to me and not interrupt and please do not kill anyone here.» Now Henrique was scared, he never called him Prongslet. He took a deep breath and nodded. Sirius seemed like he was on the verge of dying or a heart attack. Something was wrong, very wrong. « Your father is missing…» The entire room started shaking, the windows all broke and half the furniture caught fire. Shadows started moving and taking shapes all around them. Remus tried to yell «Henrique!» But to no avail he was moving before anyone could stop him. He reached the lake in record time. Blaise and Drace met him half way, « Where the fuck  was Guido and his guards?!» Gonzalo tried to explain «My Prince, they are all unconscious in the hospital wing.» Henrique was seeing red. This morons kidnapped his father for this stupid tournament. Heads will roll.

Once the Headmasters saw him, Albus smiled and announced « And finally, our last champion is here…» But was thrown out of the podium and into the lake by Henriques wave of hand. « Dov'è mio Padre? Dov’e? Trascinerò io stesso all'inferno tutti i vostri culi dispiaciuti.» * Where is my Father? Where? I am going to drag all your sorry asses to Hell Myself* Someone unfortunately dragged Dumbledore out of the water. Headmistress Helena came close to him «Mr De Castella what is happening? What’s wrong?» Henrique turned to her growling « You tell me! Where the fuck is my fucking father? His guards are unconscious and he is missing! Now before I start killing each and everyone of you, for the last time WHERE IS MY FATHER?!» Helena rounded at Albus, who looked like a wet cat « Albus…. Where is Don De Castella?»  Albus mumbled something, but couldn’t tell exactly that. A Second guard walked forward and placed his gun on Albus’s head. « Where the fuck is my Don, Gandalf? Speak for I have very slippery fingers!»  Albus realised this was not a good time for his riddles, so he simply caved in. « He is in the lake, as per the task, Young Henrique has to rescue the most precious thing he’ll miss…».

Wrong move Brittan, very wrong move. Henrique walked slowly towards Albus. « You are telling me that my Father is in the lake as part of this stupid game?» Albus noded, Headmistress Helena was panicking, she knelt before the angry Italian and begged him for mercy « Please my Prine. I have no idea about this. I swear I had nothing to do with this!». Henrique noded and walked to the end of the dock « So I have to save my father in one hour or else he dies? Fine, but after this do not expect any relationship with Italy. England is officially declared an enemy!».

The spectators and the Ministry were shocked, This was a simple game, a way to further the alliances of Europe and now, now they were ruined because of Albus. The Minister was ready to strangle Bagman, Crouch and Dumbledore, this was a disaster.

The task begun finally. The champions all jumped into the water, all except De Castella, he stood there staring into their eyes, judging their souls. « Padfoot, Moony protect my siblings and my partners. Anyone coming close kill them.  Romeo, Gonzalo, Paulo, Antonio and Fabio. Protect them with your lives, fail me and I’ll take your lives» Sirius stood in front of his children, his eyes hard and his wand ready. Remus Turned into a wolf, letting Moony growl at anyone who looked at them weird. The guards formed a wall around them, wands and guns ready. Henrique nodded and transformed to his shadow self, he didn’t give a fuck anymore, his eyes glowed their signature emerald green Let them know what he is, they took his Father, there would be no mercy.

He double tapped his left foot over the water, splitting it to two. He walked on the lake’s bottom, leaving everything to rot and die behind him. As he got closer a kelpie decided to block his way, running towards him. He slashed his hand over the creature, making it’s head drop on the floor and walked over it’s corpse. He didn’t care about the viewers screams, he had spotted his father, tied on a fucking rock. Thankfully he was still alive. He took his hand and Valentino woke up. One look at his son and knew. He transformed, his face rotted away and shadows formed around him, melting into his hood, his scythe materialised on his hands. Both nightmares turned towards the audience. The smaller monster made out of shadows lifted a claw and pointed at Albus, who took a few steps back. What in Merlin’s name was that?! The second monster nodded and both shadowed behind him.

« You dare use me in your little game?! You dare make my son feel fear? Let me show you why you should never mess with a De Castella»  The monster that was previously Valentino lifted a rotten arm and shadows wrapped around Albus’s throat, lifting him up. « I am going to make your worse nightmares come true Albus, you messed with the wrong family.» He said and dropped him at the lake, again.

By then the rest of the champions had made it out of the water, and were all hiding behind their families. The Minister and Headmistress Helena tried to interfere and calm things down. Valentino rounded up his family and turned to everyone « If any of you ever dares to harm my family again. I will fulfil my son’s threat and destroy your country.» The De Castellas left, leaving the Ministry to do a huge damage control. And Minerva to scream at a very wet Albus, who was simultaneously being yelled by the Minister, The other Headmasters and the Head of DMLE.

Looks like that was a very wrong move, Very Wrong indeed.  

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Valentino stood over his guard's beds, shaking with anger. From what the matron told him, they were spelled asleep. It was similar to the way he was spelled. Did that made it alright? Nope. Since they had NO IDEA HOW TO WAKE THEM UP . 

He kept staring, until he felt arms wrapping around him. " My love. You need to rest, please." He leaned back at Remus and sighned. "I know, it's just. It's been years since I felt like that, vulnerable. I don't feel safe Rem. How am I supposed to keep my famillia safe, if I don't feel safe myself?". Remus turned his husband, so he could face him. "What is the second rule my love?". Valentino blinked, what was going on.... "The second rule? What does it have to do with anything?" Remus shook his head "Humor me. What is the second rule?". 

"Fear has two meanings. Either Forget Everything and Run..."

" Or Face Everything and Rise! And that's what you'll do. You'll rise! You won't let them get away with this! You must show them who's the boss, who's the Don. Show them who they're messing with! You are a Reaper! And me, our family and our husband, will be right behind you, supporting them. Show them what you taught us. Family Above All. No One Messes With the Family and Gets Away With It. " Valentino smirked. "You are right my love. It's time to show these Brittish figli di puttana  Who they are messing with." * sons of a bitch*

He turned to face his guards, they were all still unconscious. His eyes turned black " Alzatevi fratelli miei" * Arise my brothers*

One after one they opened their eyes. Their Don was calling. They got off their beds and as one they all sinked on one knee, with their right fist over theri hearts. " My Don." He adressed them all " Questa è l'ultima goccia. Ci hanno offeso, fatto del male, deriso. Ci hanno attaccato. Ma non più. Ora mostreremo loro chi siamo. Cosa siamo. Mostreremo loro la paura. Ci vendicheremo"  *This is the last straw. They have offended us, harmed us, mocked us. They have attacked us. But not anymore. Now we'll show them, who we are. What we are. We'll show them Fear. We'll take revenge*. 

Remus was sure things were going to go sideways, for dear old Albus. But it wasn't like he cared at all. After all, Albus did put his husband in danger. He was lucky Val wasn't pregnant at the time, because if he was. Albus wouldn't have to fear the Mafia. He would have to fear Remus.... Thank Merlin Val wasn't pregnant.
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Down in the dungeons, in the Slytherin common room Henrique was having a similar reaction. 

" Quegli stronzi. Pensano di poterlo fare e di farla franca. No, no. Ucciderò ognuno di loro. Padre Morte ha detto di stare attento al Preside. Ma non ha detto che avrebbe fatto qualcosa di così stupido. hm, forse dovrei resuscitare i suoi genitori in modo che possano dargli un po' di buon senso. Aspetta, i suoi genitori sono morti, giusto? Beh, se non lo sono, immagino che potrei usare i suoi nonni. La fottuta audacia di usare mio fottuto padre come esca? Un ostaggio? La morte mi dia forza o brucerò questo posto fino al suolo." *Those fuckers. They think they can do this and get away with it. No, no. I'm going to kill each and everyone of them. Father Death did say to be careful of the Headmaster. But he didn't say he would do something that stupid. hm maybe I should resurect his parents so they could beat some sense to him. Wait, his parents are dead right? Well if they aren't I guess I could use his grandparents. The fucking audacity to use my fucking Father as a bait? a hostage? Death give me strength or I'll burn this place down to the ground.*

Sandiago and Beatrice kept waiting for him to calm down, while Blaise was translating to an even paler Draco. Henrique kept pacing, wearing a hole to the floor and growling to anyone who dare to come close. " Draco dear, I just had an epiphany. Your Father still has influence in Britain, does he not?”. Draco noded “ Y-Yes My Prince. Not as much influence as your Father has in Europe. But Father does have influence in Britain and France, including the government.” Henrique smiled, and nobody liked that smile, as it was a smile promising pain. “Perfect! Can you arrange a meeting with him my little peacock? Preferably Saturday?”. Draco agreed.

Perfect. Step one complete. Now to inform his guards. &Venom&. A long black shimmering snake, started to literally, melt out of his hand and drop to the floor. The Slytherins were in shock. Since in their sheltered little minds, there were no Parselmouths outside of England. And the only known Parselmouth was Voldemort, so in their inbreded minds they all made the same wrong conclusion. Henrique De Castella was somehow related to the Dark Lord and Salazar Slytherin. &Venom. I need you to go find my Father. Tell him I need Lord Caffaro, De Falco and Giuseppe. Also to contact Severus Snape, I'm pretty sure he and cousin Marcello are back from their Honeymoon &. Draco gasped and almost peed himself at the sight of the snake. Venom tasted the air and curled around Henrique's legs. He flicked his tongue, to taste the air and preened at the fear. &Very well Master. But remember you owe me some rabbits. Also for my shake, please have a bath you stink worse than the little hatchlings diapers&. After that insult, the snake left, leaving Henrique gapping. 

Beatrice wrapped her arms around him “ He insulted you, didn't he?”. Henrique nodded “ The little shit said I stink worse than my little siblings soiled diapers.” Santiago laughed.

“I'm sorry love, but he is right. You stink.”

Henrique smirked “ Huh. So I guess I have to take a shower. But since I smell so bad to you, I'll only take Bea with me….” He and Bea started to climb the stairs, which seemed to finally turn on the lights for Sandi, who rushed after them “ Οi. Wait up! Wait for me!”. 

Draco looked at Blaise " Wait... you don't mean they're going...." Blaise noded

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Once Valentino was informed by Venom, he went into action. He had De Falco and Lord Caffaro in his rooms, waiting for Snape to arrive with Giusseppe and Marcello. Sirius had just put the children to sleep and joined them as the fireplace came to live. 

Severus was as expected angry "May I know the reason behind my Honeymoon's interuption?" Marcello chuckled at his husband and sta down on the loveseat, waitting. "Love. Please, before you jump on people's necks, let's just listen on what they have to say. With all due respect my Don." Severus huffed and sat on his husband's lap. "By all means, go on."

Valentino rolled his eyes to his new cousin. "As you know, we are here because of the Tournament, and as we are Fate's favorite playthings, Henrique was chosen as a champion. Not that I am mad about that, he wiped the floor with the other champions. What we didn't count was Dumbledore. We are in his turf now. And for some reason he's really insisting on having me in his side. With whatever means necessary. He's trying to succeed through My son. Now the reason I called all of you here, is because we just returned from the second task. In which I was an unwilling participant, meaning the Gandalf wannabe drugged, kidnapped and chained me to the bottom of a lake." Giusseppe was up in arms. Severus was shocked. Marcello was loading his gun.

"WHAT?"
" GUIDO. WHERE THE FUCK WAS GUIDO?!"
"Are you hurt my Don? Are the Princes and Princesses safe?" 

Valentino raised a hand to silence them. "We are all alright. Guido and the guard were drugged by a third party, I'm suspecting a house elf. Since the matron of the school could not find any normal spell, or potion. They are awake now. As for me I'm pissed, I am not a pawn to be used like anyone else! They caused my family troubles, my son was worried. My children were scared, my Husbands were afraid! I will not let this go easily. That's why I gathered all of you here now. We are going to remind these figli di puttana. Who they are messing with. Who's the Boss. Now listen very carefully."

"Giussepee. Gather our troops and get them in Hogwarts, Sirius is going to show you the secret paths. Sev, I know this is not how you planned on spending your Wedding month, but I need your help. I need you to brew a very specific potion. Lord Caffaro would give you the book, please be extremely carefull. It was my ancestor's Veronica's potion book. The potion I want you to brew is called Aqua Tofana "

Severus gaped. "You want me to brew The Aqua Tofana? With the original recipe. That was apparently created by your ancestor. Using her original book?!" Valentino looked at Marcello and blinked "Did you fuck his inteligence out of him?"

Marcello laughed and Severus glared. “Very well. I’ll brew the potion”.

“ Excellent. Now Lord Caffaro. You already guessed what I want from you. De Falco I need you to get in contact with Beatrice and Sandiago’s parents and fill them in on the plan. Me, Sirius and Remus are now going to have a chat with a very stupid Headmaster.”
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Αlbus was in his office, trying to calm down both the Minister and the head of the DMLE. Who were both at the same time screaming at him, while Mcgonagall was glaring at him, from the background. When the doors to his office busted open the last person he needed right now walked in.

Valentino De Castella walked in, flanked by a very, very angry Sirius Black, who looked exactly like his Grandfather, Arcturus Black did, the last time Albus saw the old wizard. And Remus Lupin who was growling at everyone and everything, reminding them that he was indeed a werewolf, created by Fenrir Greyback himself. Not to mention the rest of the friking Mafia standing behind their Don….

 “Oh my. Did we interrupt something?” Albus looked at him and tried to play it cool. “Ah Mr De Castella, to what do I owe this visit? And can it wait a bit. As you can see I’m in the middle of a meeting here.” Valentino scoffed “Oh, so now you are busy. Yet you weren't last night, when you attacked my quards, sending them to the fucking hospital wing, and litteraly drugging and kidnapping me. All for this stupid game of yours. Tell me Albus, did I agree to partake in this little game of yours? Did my family agree to any of this? Did you ask my Husbands? Did you assure my children that everything would be alright? DID YOU ASK ME MORETHFUCKER?! .

No you didn’t. And you even had the fucking audacity to talk shit about my husband! I don’t know what you British are thinking, or not thinking as it turns out. But let me say this. This is the last time you attack My Famillia. The next time, I don’t care if you are a Headmaster, an Auror, A Death eater, Your Dark Lord or the Minister himself. I’m killing you. Plain and simple.” 

Fudge had peed his pants, this was a problem, a very big problem that he had no idea how to fix. Maybe he could convince the Don to not start a war… maybe? 

“Now My Dear boy. There is no need for threats. This was all just a game, to tighten the friendship between our countries and our schools. There is no need to respond with violence and threats. You are turning towards Dark with those actions my boy. I don’t think this is a good influence for your children…”  And Albus had to open his big mouth. Great, his career as Minister was over. He’s going to be remembered as the Minister who allowed a war to start between England and Italy. He already had too many things over his head. Their country was still recovering from their own war, they don’t need a second one.

Valentino’s eyes changed and turned pure white. “You dare to even mention my children? While you are the one who almost took their Father from them? You dare accuse me of being dark and use my own fucking children against me? I told you once Gandalf. I’m not a light wizard, nor am I a good man. But you… You don’t seem to get it do you?” The temperature dropped and Albus’s breath came out as a puff of smoke. The people in the room started shivering. Frost started to cover the windows and all the candles were blown. Minerva looked at her former students “Mr Black, Mr Lupin. What is happening?”.

Valentino answered, his voice deep, different. “You know. I wasn’t supposed to reveal this to anyone, especially you Albus. But you pissed me off, and you forced my hand. You forced HIS hand.” They could all see a giant black shadow forming at Valentino’s back. The shadow had the greenest eyes they ever saw. Valentino smirked “ Albus you seem to recognize what is standing behind me. You know the story right? Do you recognize who is standing behind me?”. Albus paled. No it was not possible. It couldn't be.

“Death?” He whispered.

Valentino smiled “ Indeed. Hogwarts, British idiots I would like you to meet my Father. Father Death.” Death finally materialized next to him. And everyone took a step back. Albus stood up terrified. “Are you? Are you the Master of Death?”. Valentino shook his head.

“No. But I'm his son.”

“Impossible”

“Why? Because you have the Elder Wand Albus? I'll let you in on a little secret. It's just a wand… How about I tell you all a story?”

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Henrique was having a meeting. Beatrice was on his right, while Sandiago was on his left. Draco had send a message to his father, who in turn agreed to meet the young man the next day. To be fair Lucius Malfoy was waiting for a chance like that, it was an opportunity for him.

Henrique on the other hand, was waiting for Lord Caffaro, De Falco and Giuseppe. They were supposed to be here in a few minutes. As if summoned, the three men walked into the room and kneeled in front of him, with their right hand on a fist over their hearts.

“My Prince”. 

Henrique finally sat down. “Welcome and thank you for coming. I believe my Father has already informed you of the incident. The De Castellas will not let this be over, so easily. They started a war with us. Giuseppe I need you to choose four of our best guards. One For Bea, One for Sandi, One for Blaise and one for Draco….” At this Malfoy tried to interrupt stating that he didn’t need a bodyguard. “Draco, come here.”  He pulled the blonde on his lap and lifted his chin with a finger “I’ve already told you that you belong to me now, My little Albino Peacock. And I protect what is mine. So yes, you’ll be having a guard from now on, no objections Capito?”. The blonde nodded. 

“Back to what I was saying. Lord Caffaro, from you I need my blades, But I also need you to get to the family vault and fetch me the bracciali di protezione “ * Protection bracelets* at this, Blaise gasped, and Draco looked at him confused. “What… What did he say?” Blaise looked at his oldest friend for permission, who nodded. “The Protection Bracelets. It’s an old De Castella Family heirloom. It was a gift from the first ever De Castella to his wife and children. It is passed down from generation to generation. To be presented with this is a huge honor. The Protection Bracelets have two meanings: either you are adopted into the family, as a member, or…” He looked at Henrique who was smirking, Lord Caffaro was speechless, De Falco just stood there blinking, while Giuseppe smirked. Henrique nodded and Blaise swallowed “ Or it’s a Marriage declaration, and you’ll be viewed as the future spouse of the one who gifts you the bracelet.” 

Draco jumped off Henriques' lap as if he was burned, the Italian chuckled “You can relax blondie, yours and Blaise’s would be the first meaning. I’m only going to marry my partners….. For now, who knows what the future may bring?” Beatrice giggled at Draco’s expression. She was already going to have two husbands…. Why stop there if she could have four? Four rich husbands at that. 

“Now Last but not least, De Falco. From you I need My Grandmother’s Grimoire. Grandmother’s Ippolita Grimoire.” De Falco took a deep breath. Ippolita De Castella was one of the very few children that Death himself eliminated. Ippolita De Castella wasn’t just a Necromancer, she was a Demon witch, a summoner. She was also one of the people that helped Alister Crowley write his book. “If this is your wish, My Prince. I’ll grand it.”

Henrique smiled “Excellent. You all have your orders. Now Blaise, I was wondering could you perhaps arrange a meeting with those delightful Demon Twins? I feel that the chaos I’m about to unleash needs some spice, if you know what I mean…” Blaise almost pitied the Headmaster… almost. “You and the Weasley Twins on a prank? Might be exactly what Dumbledoor needs, to have a heart attack…. If your father hasn’t already killed him.”
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“..... And that ladies and… well I won’t call you gentlemen ... .Fellow male species, is My Family’s Origins.”  Albus stood up pointing his wand at Valentino, trembling slightly. 

“ You are a Monster. A Demon!” Valentino cackled. 

“ I’m not a Monster Albus. I’m not a Demon either. I’m a Reaper. I’ll give you all a piece of advice, free of charge.”

“Never anger a Reaper.”

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"....The end" As Valentino finally finished his story, Albus stood up and pointed his wand at him. " You are a Monster. A demon! These are all lies!".

Death who up until that moment was having a staring contest with a Phoenix, chuckled. " You know. I never much liked Phoenixes myself. They are annoying. As they are my opposite. I am the end. I am inevitable. Yet these little fuckers are immortal. Death is needed in order to be balance. Phoenixes disturb that balance." He stood up and walked towards Dumbledore. He lifted one boney finger and touched the Elder wand, reducing it to dust. The room got silent. Albus stood there shaking, both in fear and in anger.

" You humans cannot comprehend the meaning of balance. You cling to that story about, three brothers and three objects. You all made a story, a myth about collecting said objects. You keep forgetting that, not all myths are true. Do you honestly believe that I would give you, mere mortals the power to control me? Why in all eternity would I do that?"  Death perched on top of Dumbledore's desk, kicking his feet.

" You call my son a monster. While it is you humans who are the real monsters. You destroy what ever you touch. You destroy each other, you destroy your planet, you destroy magic."

Fudge interrupted by standing up and practically screeching " We DESTROY MAGIC?! HOW DARE YOU SAY THAT? MAGIC CANNOT BE DESTROYED. JUST BECAUSE WE DO NOT WANT DARK WIZARDS AROUND. WE PROTECT MAGIC. WE ALL KNOW DARK MAGIC IS EVIL!". Death chuckled, a sound so sinister that rang all over the room.

"You humans prove to be more stupid, than i thought. You say you protect Magic Cornelius? How? How do you protect Magic? By banning her? By discriminating against Her children? By labelling anything you Cannot control or understand Dark, and then banning it?! How do you protect Magic, if you destroy a part of her?!" Death was angry. He knew humans were stupid, but this? This is insane!

Minerva confidently raised her hand. " Lord Death. That is what we were taught. That light Magic is good and Dark magic is bad. But it seems we were fooled. I beg you, Lord Death.... Tell us enlighten us on where we went wrong."

Death glided towards the witch, and took her hands in his boney ones. " You were always one of the few humans I liked Minerva."  He lifted his scythe and the shadows in the room started moving, coming from every corner, every small and dark space. They came together, molding into a giant dark throne. Death waved his hands over him. It had been thousand years since he last took a corporal form. His face filled up and hairs started growing on his head. His eyes turned emerald green. All in all he looked like an exact copy of Valentino, only with dark raven hair and Green eyes. Valentino took Death's surprisingly soft hands in his. " Father...."

Death smiled " Where do you think you got your looks from, My Little Reaper?". The now humanoid Death, took his seat on his throne. " I believe you humans are in need of a history lesson. So let's start. And no interruptions please, you could not imagine the amount of paperwork I'd have if you interrupt...."

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Henrique was dossing off on Santiago' chest, with Beatrice nuzzling his shoulder, after a very much needed round of lovemaking. " Are you relaxed now Amore?" Henrique hummed into the talking chest.

" I really needed that. It was a much needed distraction. Thank you my Loves." Beatrice was about to kiss him, when Henrique raised his head and abruptly stood up.

"Huh.... Father Death is here."

Beatrice screeched and covered herself up to her head. " Here?? What do you mean here?" Santiago was looking at every shadowy corner, he wasn't ready to meet Death, not yet. Henrique chuckled at his partners. " Not here in the room. Here in the castle.". There was a knock on the door and Bea screamed and dived in the middle of the bed... Suspiciously behind Sandiago " Ah! La Morte!"

"Come in..."

Sandiago rounded on his boyfriend. " Come in? What the fuck to you mean come in? Ma che cazzo!!". The door opened and Blaise and Draco walked in and both got assaulted by flying pillows, courtesy of Sandi " Figgli di puttana!!"

Blaise glared at his friend. " I'd appreciate you, not calling my mother a whore Sandi. And for Merlin's shake put on some pants!". Beatrice poked her head under the sheets. " Uumm. Mind telling us what you guys are doing here?".

Draco who had finally got over his shock and embarrassment, pointed at Blaise " Well. We were sitting at the common room and suddenly we got this overwhelming feeling of FUCKING Death. So this one dragged me here, claiming that De Castella had the answer! So for the love of Merlin put on some pants and someone please explain Why do I feel like Death is breathing down my neck!". Henrique chuckled at his blonde friend.

" Well that's because Death is here."

Poor Draco, wasn't ready for that answer. " HERE?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN HERE. AND HOW THE BLOODY HELL DO YOU KNOW HE'S HERE? AND WHY DO I FEEL HIM??!". Blaise pated his head, trying to calm him down.

"Draco per favore, calmati. This is part of my family history. The De Castellas are connected to Death. It's a bit of a long story, which I'm not sure I'm allowed to tell you. Now the reason you feel Death, is because of the bracelet. As I've told you already it makes you part of the familia. So yes you can feel Death, since he is in fact here, in the castle. But I don't know why."

Blaise blinked. He looked at Malfoy who was hyperventilating and the trio on the bed, then perched on the end of said bed, making Bea scream again. " Sooo.... These bracelets that you practically forced on us. Connects us not only to the Most powerful family, not just The Mafia but to La Morte as well?" Henrique nodded.

" Do not think I'm going to let this go amico mio. But since we are all here and don't have anything else to do, for now. Let me be the first to ask, since Draco here is shy. When did you three started having sex?! And how the hell does it work?".

Sandiago groaned.

Beatrice squeaked.

Draco threw his shoe at him?! Honestly, is he a barbarian? A fucking shoe?

And Henrique smirked.

" Why do you ask my friend? Interested?" Blaise smirked and inched closer to the Italian. Gently lifting his chin with his finger. " And if I am?". The brunette minx gave him a predatory smirk, that was so filthy, Blaise thought he was not making it out alive. " Well. These two would have to agree. And perhaps your blonde friend, over there would like to join us. It'll be a shame to leave him hanging there."

Blaise turned to Draco, Who was making an exceptionally good impression off a Weasley red, with the way he was blushing.

" Indeed My Prince. He does resemble a kicked puppy, when he doesn't get what he wants. Also I have intelligence, on how he is an excellent moaner.... If you get what I mean."

Beatrice giggled and wrapped her arms around Blaise " Finally!" Henrique looked at his girlfriend confused. Sandiago on the other hand, lifted Henrique and placed him on his lap. " We were bored waiting for the two of you, to figure out your sexual tension. I mean come on Amore, you were inconsolable when Blaise left. And who in their right minds, takes part in an extremely dangerous and highly lethal tournament. Traveling to the other side of Europe, just to see a guy, that he last saw seven years ago?" Blaise chuckled.

"They're kinda right, my friend. But, we don't have to rush or anything. We haven't seen eachother in years, and we didn't part in the best ways. You did consider me an enemy until four months ago. Plus I'm not sure, your Father is going to react kindly, on finding me in your bed. And between us, I like both my head and my cock were they currently are, thank you very much." Henrique laughed, yup Papa would sure be chopping Blaise to tiny pieces. Draco shyly raised a hand " Uum. Is it necessary to sleep with you? It's like a condition, with the bracelets?"

Henrique sobered up and looked at the blonde.

" I hope you realized we were joking here. I'm not going to force you to sleep with me. No way in Hell. I'm not that kind of guy, my parents taught me consent, thank you very much. I did explain the bracelets. Yes they're mostly gifted to partners and future spouses, but also to wards. It also works as a sibling-parent bond. It makes you a ward of the De Castella Familia. Kinda like an adoption or a foster family. We take care of you like our own, without expecting anything in return. Like a family does. One of my cousins was added to the family, in a similar way as you.

We treat him the same way, we would anyone born to the family. That's what your bracelet means. That if you need any help at any time, the family would be there." Draco smiled and nodded.

"Thank you.."
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Valentino finally made it to his room, and managed to bury his head on his pillow. His head was killing him. Why? Why did Father Death had to reveal everything to these assholes? At least he had put the entire room under oath, and nobody could break Death's oath. Dumbledore's face the entire meeting was priceless. Especially when Father Death destroyed the Elder Wand. Valentino was going to extract that memory and frame it as a picture. He felt the bed dip and strong fingers petting his hair.

"Done with the meeting love?" Remus' voice was like music to his ears.

"Hmm... Yes, although my head is killing me."

"Dealing with Albus, does have this effect on people. Would you like me to rub your neck?". Valentino nodded and placed his head on his husband's lap. Remus indeed has magic fingers. The door opened and finally their third Husband walked in. A very yellowy looking Sirius. Valentino peaked at his husband. " What's wrong, my star?". Said star, laid in bed and also put his head on Remus' lap.

"I feel like shit. I don't know why, but I feel like shit."

Remus who was suspecting that something was wrong, with these two had an idea. "How about, you both visit Madam Pomfrey?" Valentino, who had never heared of her was confused. " Who and what is Madam Pomby?" Remus chuckled at the confused Italian. "Madam Pomfrey my love. She's the school's Healer and she's excellent."

"You trust her?"

"With my eyes closed. She's healed me countless times. She knew my condition from the start. She helped with my potions and took care of me, after every full moon. We can trust her Val." 

All three made their way to the hospital wing. Once there, Remus was the first to enter.

"Madam Pomfrey?"

A plum looking woman came out of a room of the left side of the wing. Once she realized who the voice belonged, she practically tackled the werewolf. "Oh Remus my boy. My beautiful boy. I haven't seen you in years! Is this a way to treat your worrying mother mister? I don't think so! Ah and of course Sirius Black would be here. It's not a trip to the hospital, without Mr Black. What are you two doing here? Are you hurt boys? I guess I should open your old wing again. You two trouble makers, were never easy."

She finally seem to notice Valentino and stopped. "And who, must be this young gentleman?" Valentino blinked at the clearly crazy lady, Remus chuckled. " Madam Pomfrey, meet our husband. Don Valentino De Castella."

"Husband?" Remus nodded. And suddenly Madam Pomfrey, was all over Valentino hugging him, and checking him. "Oh you poor soul. You must be exhausted with those two rascals as husbands. Or a masochist. You boys are better treating this one nice, or I'll have you over my knee. Both of you." Remus chuckled, while Valentino was confused. "Actually, we came here because both of them are sick. I think". Poppy narrowed her eyes.

"Alright gentlemen. Both of you lay on separate beds. Excellent. Now let's see..." She raised her wand, but Remus interrupted. " uum before you start. I think that I should inform you, uum. They are both carriers..." Madam Pomfrey glared at him.

" Of all the irresponsible things. Remus Lupin. I cannot believe you, young man! For Merlin's shake!" She started waving her wand, and muttered spell after spell. Until two parchments were formed. After reading both of them. She rolled them up and started whipping Remus' head. "Do you not know the meaning of protection? Are you incapable of performing the contraceptive charm? I do know that you at least know how to use a condom!"

Valentino, who had finally caught up with the situation, was the first to react. " I'm pregnant? We are both pregnant? At the same damn time?!" Sirius was looking at his stomach. " Again?".

Remus on the other hand, was having an epiphany "Madam Pomfrey. How far along are they?" She stop hitting him and check the results. " Around three weeks."...

Three weeks. Val was pregnant during the second task.

"I'm killing him"  Valentino tried to stop him " Rem."

"YOU WERE PREGNANT AND ALBUS TOO MANY FUCKING NAMES KIDNAPPED YOU AND PUT YOU INTO THE FUCKING FREEZING LAKE! You could have lost the baby Val..."

"He wouldn't have lost the baby, Wolf. As for the headmaster. Please go ahead and bite his head off"

Τhey turned around to look at Death. Madam Pomfrey screamed and pointed her wand at Death, stepping over both beds. " You have no right to be here! You will not Reap anyone on my watch! This is a sacred room for healing! I have never lost a patient and I refuse to loose." Remus tried to stop the Matron, but Death raised a hand.

" Do not worry Poppy Pomfrey. I'm not here for any of that. I admire your courage to stand before me. And thank you for protecting my children. But they have nothing to fear from me." Madam Pomfrey narrowed her eyes, then blinked. "Children?"

"Yes. Young Valentino is my child. And so is the child he is carrying, both him and the doggy." Sirius groaned and looked at Death with a pleading look " Father. When will you stop calling me 'doggy' it's disturbing."

Death blinked " Why? You are a dog. Besides isn't the position you three use, called..."

" FATHER DEATH!" Valentino screeched. Death chuckled. "Anyway gentlemen. Valentino my son. I'm so happy you keep having children. Our line was nearly extinct. You make me proud son." And that was true. The De Castellas were having maximum 2-3 children every generation, for the past 500 years. Valentino was on his way to have 10. There hadn't been that many children for eons.

"My children. You do know you'll have to inform your eldest." Sirius paled, Remus swallowed and Valentino groaned. " He's not going to be happy."

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Turns out Valentino was right, about worrying for Henrique's reaction. He was angry.

“That filthy Gandalf wannabe, asshole. I'm going to gift his body to uncle Sev for potion ingidiens! Yes and his soul... his soul is mine. I'm going to make their Darkest Lord look like a harmless kitten! They messed with the wrong family!” Valentino was proud of his son, scared but proud. His son proved that he is more than ready to take his place in the family.

“You are right My Son. We will not let them get away with it. Family Above All. It is time to show them why we are called Reapers. Time to show them, what happens when you mess with the Mafia. Our Family was dormant for a long time. Now it's time to follow our Bloodline!” Sirius and Remus looked confused.

“Val, what do you mean?” Valentino turned to his husbands. Time to fully introduce them to the Family Bussines. “My Loves, it is time I came clean. We have hid many things from you. Not because I don't trust you, but because I didn't want to burden you with all this. Our Family is even more connected than you think. We aren't just a Mafia, we are an Empire. Many people, that know our abilities had hirred us as assasins. We have killed Emperors in China, Kings, Dictators, Country Leaders. Anyone really. We are killers. And we are behind one of the bigger Drug Empires in the World. Our Family holds more power than your ICW together. Durring the Roman Empire, most part of their Army was consisted of De Castellas. When the French revolution happened, who do you think was the one that broke into Versallies and chopped heads? Where's a War. There's always been a De Castella. We are the Grimm Reapers. Death's emissaries.”

Sirius and Remus were in shock and a bit angry. “Why did you hide this from us! Weren't you the one, that sayed, once we're married you'll tell us everything? Then suddently you talk about Drugs, Assasinations, world leaders. What the fuck Val?!” Sirius had grabbed his husband's shirt, in a death grip. “Why did you lie, you son of a bitch?!” Valentino gently pushed his husband.

“Do I need to remind you both, that you, yourselfs agreed to become part of the Family. My Family. I didn't force you. You joined willingly! But sure, go ahead, throw a fucking tantrum. I didn;t judge you for beeing born into the craziest family, or that you are infact a Dark Wizard, did I Sirius?! Nor did I judge you Remus for being a litteral fucking werewolf! It's the fucking Mafia, both of you wake the fuck up. I'm not just a bussines owner. I am a Don! per il cazzo di scuotere I didn't tell you, because I didn't want you to be involved in this. You both know that I have a shit ton of enemies. If you were involved, then your names would have gone out and you'd been in danger.” For fuck's shake

Remus was the first to answer. “Very well. We'll let this go, for now. But we want full transparency from now on. And you'll explain everything. No more secrets, understood?” Valentino finally relaxed. “Si. I can do that. And I'm sorry, I was so used to do everything on my own....” Sirius on the other hand was quiet. Valentino and Remus turned to their husband. “ Siri. What do you thing my love?” Sirius chewed his bottom lip.

“Well. It's the thing you said. I have indeed accepted that I'm a Dark Wizard, much like my Family. The thing is, I don't want to be like them. All my life I strived to be the exact opposite. I was sorted into Gryffindor. I befriended 'blood-traitors', muggleborns. I even dated a werewolf. When my brother joined a Dark Lord, when Reggie became a Death Eater, I joined the rebellion, the opposite side. I convinced myself and everyone around me, that I was a light wizard. And yet I found myself using the darkest curses when it comes to protect you, and our family. I... I'm scared of becoming like them. I don't want to be like them. I should be angry with you, I should oppose to everything you said, and do, and yet. Yet I don't.” Valentino took his husband's hands in his.

“Oh my Love. It doesen't matter where you came from. And you don't have to follow in your bloodline. You don't have to follow mine either. All you have to do, is stay as you are. Stay true to yourself. Be who you are. You are a Dark wizard, own it! And if anyone has any problem, you point them to me, and I'll deal with them.” Sirius gave a wet chuckle and burried his head on his husband's neck. “Now. What we need is a plan. And allies.” Henrique raised his hand

“I've already talked with Draco, about meeting with his dad.” Valentino nodded at his son.

“Also, we could always use the snake Venom found.” The three parents looked at their eldest son. Valentino was the first to ask.

“What snake son?”

“The big one, that lives under the castle. Venom found her a while ago. He says she's very big. I haven't met her yet.”

“What.... What kind of snake is she, son?”

Henrique rubbed the back of his neck. “Well. I'm not sure how the name translates in English. I've been bussy with the turnament and had no time to research. But Venom called her ' The Snake Queen'. If that helps.” Valentino jumpped up and almost threw Sirius down. “ The Snake Queen... A BASILISK??!!!!” Henrique snapped his fingers “ So that's what she's called. A Basilisk, yes.” Death give him strength. Remus was blinking “Uuum. Did you say that a Basilisk is living beneth the school? As in the very same school, we are currently in?” Henrique nodded. Well fuck.
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Just as Draco had promised, the meeting with his Father was happening at Madam Rosemerta's. Draco's Mother had decided to tag along, mostly to reconect with her lost cousin and his apparently new family. The De Castellas entered the tea shop, just as the Malfoys sat down. Draco was the first to see them, and signaled to Henrique, who in turn guided his family to their table. All three Malfoys stood up, Lucius was still remembering their first meeting, and what followed after and was determined to rectify the situation. He bowed to the waist and addressed Valentino.

“Don Valentino De Castella. I'm gratefull, for the second chance you gave me. And I'm happy to meet you and your family on better terms. On behalf of the Malfoy Family, Please accept my apology for our previous meeting.” Valentino smiled “Apology accepted Lord Malfoy, and thank you. It is indeed a happy occasion, since I found out that we are now Family. Please allow me to introduce to you my Husbands. This is Remus Lupin-Black- De Castella and I believe you are familiar with our other husband, Sirius Black-Lupin-De Castella.” Sirius and Remus both inclined their heads, with Sirius smirking at Malfoy. Narcissa happilly hugged her old cousin.

“Oh Dear Cousin. It's been so long since I last saw you. And I wasn't even invited to your wedding!”

“ Heh. It's not a big deal Cissy. But it's nice to see you again, and I missed you too. So many things changed since we last saw each other.”

“ Yes indeed. You are now a father, young Henrique is an excellent boy.”

“He is. Him and the rest of our children.” Narcissa blinked and Lucius blanched “I'm sorry, did you just said 'children'?”

Sirius chuckled “We have seven more.”

Narcissa whispered “Seven?”

“How?” Was Lucius' intelligent question. Sirius looked at his husband for permission. After receiving a smiled, he continued.

“Well, Lucy, Cissy. Turns out the Black family genes were stron in me. I'm a carrier and so is Val. Plus we are both pregnant right now.” Narcissa fell on her chair, letting out a soft 'oh', while Lucius was starring at Sirius' and Valentino's stomachs. “You are trully blessed, Don De Castella. I wish you and your husband a safe and healthy pregnancy, and an even healthier delivery.” He then bowed again. Valentino smilled and wrapped an arm around Sirius' waist. “Thank you Lord Malfoy.”

After finally taking their seats. It was time for negotiations. After informing them, about what transpired during the second task. Both Lucius and Sirius had to hold Narcissa down, as she was ready to storm the castle, to give a lesson to Dumbledore. The Black family even tho, they were considered insane, toxic and many, many other words, that Sirius was not allowed to repeat near young ears, were fiercly protective of their future children and especially the carriers. And since Sirius was the first carrier in the family, in over 100 years, Narcissa was even more angry. She was of course angry for Valentino, he was after all family, and he was carrying a Black. Eventually, Narcissa had to be given a very strong tea, with three shots of Brandy. Lucius and Valentino came ton an agreement, the Malfoys would support them, and as a result, the De Castellas would sponsor and promote, Malfoy's bussines in Italy.

Narcissa spend most of the time looking at photos of her new nieces and nephews, who were adorable by the way. It was nice knowing more Blacks existed and that their bloodline won't go extinct.

Henrique and Draco were bonding, over their overprotective parents. With Draco saying how lucky, Henrique is to have siblings, which sparked the question on why, Draco didn't have any siblings. Sirius noticing how his cousin's face fell, he send the boys for some ice cream, so the grown ups could have a talk.

“Now that the boys are gonne. Cissy, are you alright?” Lucius held his wife's hand in his. Narcissa took a deep breath and faced her cousin. “ We didn't inform the family, but. I had an acciden't durring my pregnancy with Draco.” Lucius growled “Accident! It was no fucking accident. I'll tell you, what happened. We were attacked in our own home! By your preciouss light side! They broke in and attacked my pregnant wife. They claimed that 'Dark Wizards should not have children', that we'll poison them and turn them Dark and evil. That they were doing a favor to our world by erradicating Dark children. They shot a.... they shot a decaying curse at Narcissa, aiming for our child. She had to have an emergency c-section. Draco was born pre-maturely. We barelymanaged to save them both.

But, Narcissa was hurt. And because of the curse.... she was unable to have any children. Not that I mind. Draco is more than enough, but still. I'm thankfull that both my wife and son survived, and I wouldn't change it for the world. Yet.....”

Sirius was shaking with anger. Remus was growling and Valentino. He was terifying. He was surrounded by a dark aura and his eyes were glowing. The shadows were inching closer to their table. “Val?”

Valentino turned towards Lucius and Narcissa. “Tell me. Do you still wish for children?”

They both nodded. “Yes my Don. With all our heart.” Answered Lucius.

“I believe I can help you, achieve that. I cannot guarantee it'll be a boy. But I believe I can help you expand your bloodline.”

Lucius stood up and kneeled near Valentino “You can help us have another child? A healthy one? And My Wife would also be healthy? She won't be in danger?”

“Yes. It's a bit of an unconventional and possibly illegal way. But yes.”

Lucius looked at his wife, who was softly crying. “Anything. I'll give you anything you want. As long as they are both healthy and alive. I'll give you anything and everything. I do not care how illegal or 'dark' your way would be. But if you can help us, then my Don, I'll give you anything you'll ask. Anything.”

Valentino looked at his husbands, who were confused and then at the hopefull couple infront of him. His decision was made. “Remus my Moon. Could you please stay with the boys, to make sure they are safe and later meet us in our rooms, at the castle?” Remus looked worried. “Val, what are you...”

“Please Amore.”

“Alright.”

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Valentino, Sirius and the Malfoys made their way to the castle. And Remus stayed behind to watch over Henrique and Draco. The other four parents made their way to the castle. Once thery reached Valentino's room it was time for some explanations.

“Now. I believe it is time for me to explain. Please do not interrupt me. Now I'm going to reveal some sensitive information to you two. And if I find that you, leaked said information, you will not live another day. This is a family secret. Sirius and Remus are already aware. My line, we come from a very different source, than you humans. And I say humans because that's what you are for us. We are not ordinary wizards. We are Necromancers. We are Demons. Our line was created by Death Himself. And no Lucius I'm not joking. Many eons ago Death decided he wanted a child. So he asked a whitch, to carry said child. He didn't choose any whitch. He choose a Necromancer, named Veronica De Castella. Thus creating my line. The De Castellas are the only 'creatures' that are somewhat immortal.

The reason I'm explaining this, is because the ritual I am going to perform is a type of Necromantic ritual. And I would like your full consent for this.” Lucius was terrified. And so was Narcissa, but their desire for a child was far greater than their fear. So they gave their consent for the ritual, while also swearing an oath to never utter a word to anyone, about the De Castellas powers and origins. Valentino being satisfied, pulled out an old worn out lether bound book. He instructed Narcissa, to remove her undegarments and sit behind a curtain.

“I'll have to inform you. The spell is going to be extremelly painfull. You'll experience pain, you've never have in your life. I'll not shame nor judge you if you decide to back down.”

Narcissa shook her head “I'm not backing down. I'm ready. No matter how painfull it'll be.” Valentino nodded.

“The spell I'm about to perform, will extract your ruined uterus. Are you ready Narcissa?”

“Yes.”

Valentino performed the spell and Narcissa screamed. Blood started flowing all over her thighs. She felt like someone had reached inside her, with fire and pulled her organs out. After some excruciating minutes, it was finally out. Narcissa sobbed, as Lucius was stroking her sweat filled face. Valentino gently cradleed the organ in his hands and crushed it into a bowl. He was wisppering blessings and spells in a language none understood. He then poured half the bowl into the tub, full of water and the other half in a gold cup.

“Darling. I know you are in pain, but you must brace through it. I need you to get in the tub.” Narcissa sobbed and moaned in pain, as she tried to get up. Lucius not being able to stand seeing his wife in pain, gently lifted her up and placed her in the tub. Valentino approached her and gave her the cup.

“Drink”

Without a word Narcissa drank, whatever he gave her. It did made her gag, but she braced through.

“Now you'll have to soak in the tub, for an hour.” Lucius stayed with her, holding her hand.

Close to the hour mark, Remus returned with the boys. After infroming them of what happened, Draco was instantly at his mother's side. Valentino gently took her hand. “Cissy, how are you feeling dear?” She smiled

“Surprisingly full.”

“Then that means it worked. You are healed. You can concieve now.” Narcissa smiled, with happy tears. Lucius was kissing her hand, smiling. “And now? What do we do now?”.

Valentino laughed “Now you fuck eachothers brains out!”. Lucius hugged the Italian. “Thank you my Don. Thank you for saving my bloodline.”

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Henrique was in the Hogwards' library searching for any Basiliks' mention. So far he only found an article, about some guy, that hatched a basilisk using a frog and a chicken's egg. Not helpful. He needed to find a way to speak with the Basilisk, under the school. Venom was getting tired of the constand back and for, to deliver messages. If only he knew a way, to reach the snake himself. He thankfully remembered the story about Salazar Slytherin, that Draco told him at Yule Ball. That means that the Basilisk under the school, is in fact Slytherin's beast. Now, how to ender the chamber? Maybe it was on the map.

He carefully took out the parchment that Sirius had gifted him. He said that it was a magical map of the castel. That showed every room and passway inside the castle. He tapped the map and wispered “I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good”.

The map revealed itself. Rooms upon rooms. People and names all over the place. He could see his parents in their rooms, his siblings. His partners, over the lake. The slytherin common room. The Headmaster pacing up and down in his office. He saw everything, but still no Basilisk. So the map was useless. Dead end. He really needed to find more information about it, but how a from who?

Maybe Father Death could help. He made his way to a very secludded corner of the library.

“Father Death?” Death peaked his head from a shadow and smiled at his child.

“ Well Hello my little reaper. How can I help? ” Henrique smiled at the shadow.

“Father Death. Can you tell me anything about Salazar Slytherin and his Basilisk?” Death frowned, can a shadow frown? And sat on the floor, pating his lap fοr Henrique. Once the teen was on said lap, Death began the story.

“Now You need to take anything you learned about Salazar and light it up on fire. Everything the Brittish know it's a lie. Salazar was a very proud wizard indeed. He wasn't evil. What you must understand is that during his life, and during the very beginning of Hogwarts, Brittan was a very close minded country, who was being controled and governed by christianity. I assume you know about the Witch trials. How they burned witches. What most books do not say, it was that, it wasn't just witches. It was anyone. Men, Women, Children, Elderly, Cats, Dogs. You name it.

There were a few, actual Wizards that escaped. One of them was Salazar. He had witnessed his family being burned on the stake, for practicing magic. He left the village he grew up and started searching for anyone, who shared his gift and beliefs. During his travels he met Helga Hufflepuff. She was on a field working, when some men attacked her, assulting her and were in the process of dragging her to the near by church to burn her. Their reasoning. Helga had reffused one of the men's marriage proposal.

Salazar heared her screams and ran. He blasted the men off of her, and send snakes to bite them. While he used his magic to form a shield over Helga. He killed them, by cutting their heads off. He healed Helga and she joined his jurney.

During their travels, they ended up upon a small town. People where gather at the center of the town. Smoke was coming from the middle, and the angry mob around, were holding pitchforks and torches. Salazar and Helga immediately knew what was happening. Someone was burning. They both attacked the mob. And managed to get Rowena Ravenclaw out of the fire, safe. Now you might ask, why were they burning her? Appart from the fact, she was a Witch. Rowena refused to accept christianity. Firmly stating that she was born a Pagan, raised as a Pagan and would die as a Pagan.

Couple towns over, they met Godric Gryffindor. Godric was a war mage, a general. He firmly believed that the bigest virtue in someone, was loyalty. Unfortunately, his commrates didn't share the same belief. Their group had stumbled upon a bunch of teens celebrating the Sabbat of Mabon. Godric's group was not happy. They called the teens heathens and demons and attacked, with the purpose of killing them. Godric as a wizard himself, could not stand still. He drew his sword in defence of the children. The other three, seeing this, sprung to action, helping Gryffindor. Thus he joined their little made up family.

They all decided to build Hogwarts, to become a safe heaven, for children with magic. A home. A place, where they could teach them, how to use their magic. A school. They accepted anyone with magic, been they male, female, pureblood, muggleborn or creature of any kind. But since they all had experience with the human cruelty, they needed to find a way to protect their children, from any possible attack on the school. So they came up with a plan. Each founder would created a secret chamber, dedicated to protect their charges.

Rowen being a very smart woman, build a chamber that could help anyone inside, with anything they'll need.

Godric build one equipped with any weapon, you could imagine.

Helga build one, covered with plants, from healing herbs, to poisons. A chamber dedicated to healing.

And Salazar build one for protection. He moved a guardian into the chamber. Who was destined to protect the children. A Basilisk.

After the founders deaths, some vile and selfcendered humans decided to twist Salazar's story and create a villain. Claiming that Salazar was a blood purist. That he hated muggleborns. And somewhere in these stories, the chamber became a myth, a legend. And something that he had build for protection, became a ghost story. And the protector became a beast. As for where the entrance is. There were multiple. There is one in the Slytherin common room. One in the Gryffindor common room. One in Ravenclaw. One in Hufflepuff. One in the Great Hall. One in the Headmaster's office and one in the Girl's first floor bathroom. As for the Basilisk, her name is Sciath, it means shield, as that was her role.”

Henrique was gaping at Death. “Oh my Gods! I wasn't expecting that. That is completely different from what Draco, told me. The history is completely wrong! Padfoot and Moony, also said something similar to what Draco said. So the entire Wizarding World is hating on Salazar because someone painted him as a villain? And what about the Basilisk? Is it possible she is still alive? How long has it been. Couple thousand years? Would she still be alive? Does she even know that Salazar is dead?” Death smilled at his curious little Reaper.

“Sciath is still very much alive. She's simply under an enchanted sleeping spell. She'll wake up once you call her. And don't be afraid, her gaze won't hurt you. You are imune to her, since you are a Praselmouth, but also My Child, nothing can hurt you.” Henrique smiled at Death. Well that was a relief. Maybe he could eventually meet the Basilisk.

“So, how do I enter the Chamber?”

“Well, I could suggest the girls first floor bathroom, Yet I do not want you covered in whatever filth there is down there. So instead, you'll be entering through the Slytherin Common room entrance.”

“Oh goodie. So, how do I find this entrance?” Death chuckled at his little child, he liked thse with a little spike, his child was sure to raise havoc in this school.

“Well, Little one. All you have to do is once you ender the common room, go to Salazar's portrait. And just say open, in Parseltongue. That simple. Ask for stairs.” Henrique blinked at Death, turns out it was easier than he thought. “Alright. Should I take Papa with me?”.

Death shook his face. “No, for now, it's better you go alone.” Henrique nodded. Death bend down and kissed his head, and then dissapeared.

Henrique packed his things, and made his way towards the Slytherin Common room.

Salazar's portrait was easy to spot. He walked up to him and waved. The portrait smiled.

&Hello. Umm Could you please open? I'm trying to find Your Chamber, and your Snake, Sciath. Uum Father Death send me. He explained your true story.&

Salazar smiled at the young boy, the portrait opened to reveal an entrance. Henrique smiled.

&Stairs?& Smooth rock stairs started forming, going all the way down to darkness. Henrique chewed his lip. & Lights?& Torches light up on each side. Much better. He started going down the stairs. Once he reached the bottom he was infront of a round door with a big snake around, that was bitting it's tail. The Ouroboros symbol. Henrique took a deep breath. &Open&.

The snake let go of his tail and started unwrapping itself.

The chamber was enormous. There was a platform going from the entrance to a statue of Salazar. There was water gently flowing underneath the platform. Torches were lighting the way. Henrique took a deep breath and walked to the front of the statue.

“Here goes nothing.” &Sciath. Could you come out please?&

Salazar's mouth opened wide, and he could see something big slowly making it's way out. He took a few steps back, so the Basilisk could reveal herself. She slythered out, slowly coiling around him. She was emerald green, with smooth scales and the most yellow eyes he had ever see. The snake raised her head and messured him.

&Snakeling. I heared your call. Do you need assistance? Are you in danger?&

& Great protector Sciath. My name is Henrique De Castella. My friend Venom, has visited you some time ago, and said I should introduce myself& he said as he bowed low. The snake gave a hiss. Venom peeked his head off his human's robe. &Hello Sciath. This is my human, I've been telling you about&

The Basilisk seemed pleased. &Hello Venom. And Hello Venom's hatchling. It is nice to meet another speaker, after so long. Thank you for visiting me& Henrique smiled.

&Sciath, I'm actually here to ask for your help. Me and my family, need your help&

Sciath lowered her snout and used her long body to make a seat, for the teen.

&Rest on me, and give me some pets, as you tell me your story&

And Henrique did. He finally told someone everything. How he was born as Harry Potter, how his parents were murdered by Voldemort, due to a prophecy. How he ended up in Italy and got adopted. About Father Death, his abilities, his family legacy. Sirius, Remus and his siblings. The turnament, how they kidnapped his papa, who was pregnant.

Sciath was ready to tear the place down, by the end of his story. She was angry about the pain her hatchlings were going through. She was supposed to protect them, that was her role. Instead she failed, she failed her hatchlings, she failed Salazar. She drew herself up.

&Master of Death. I have failed my task. I have failed my hatchlings. I beg you, give me one last chance to fulfill my purpose!&

He was shocked. He wanted to help, but how? Venom nudged his hand and bobed his head. Of course! A protector needed to be able to protect, those she was ment to. You didn't have to constantly be, at the same place, to be able to protect it. Yes, maybe it could work.

&Actually, I have an idea. If you'd agree to it&

&Anything Master of Death. Anything&

&How about you come with me? Out of this chamber. Your conection to the castle wont stop. I'd make sure of that. And how would you feel if me, well Father Death tweaked your soul a little, so you could automaticly transport to the castle, if it ever need it's guardian?&

Sciath looked happy with this. The only thing they had a problem with, was her size. How do you remove a 70ft basilisk, out of the school, without causing heart attacks and informing the Headmaster?

Venom had an idea. &Why don't you just srink yourself?& Henrique and Sciath both looked at the smaller snake. Sciath gave a pleased hiss. &You are right Venom. I shall srink myslef, so I could be with our hatchling&

And so she did. She shrunk to be a bit bigger than Venom. Him being 2 ft tall, she was almost 4. And now Henrique had too, big snakes. Great, His Papa is going to kill him. Beatrice is going to break up with him and Sandi is going to chop off his head. Well.

“Alright you too. Let's get out of here”.

He climbed up the stairs again, reaching the common room. As he opened the portrait, the entire room was staring at him, including his parents, his partners, his Headmistress and the Slytherin Head of House.

“ Cazzo” fuck

“Henrique Valentino Alehandro De Catella Black. Dove cazzo sei stato figglio?” Where the fuck have you been son.

Henrique lifted both his hands in a surrender gesture. “I can explain. I found the chamber of secrets.” Sirius almost passed out. The slytherins were yelling. Remus had to support Sirius. Valentino was staring at his son, like he had grew a second head. Slughorn blinked and asked.

“I'm sorry my boy. Did you just said that you found Salazar Slytherin's legentary chamber of Secrets?” Henrique looked at his father and took a deep breath. He was going to be grounded for a year.

“Father Death told me, where to find it. And I just did.”

“But what about the beast?

“You mean Sciath. And she is no beast.” When the entire room remained clueless, he gave a sigh.

“ Alright everyone. You might want to get comfortable. It's going to take a while.........”

Once he finished his story, the Slytherins were in an uproar. Half of them were angry about the injustice and the lies, about ther house. And the other half refused to believe. Henrique wasn't going to listen to petty squables. They wanted proof, he'll give them proof. He placed his left palm on the ground, while he had hir right palm up towards the Basilisk, who was slowling dripping venom into his palm. Valentino seemed to know what his son was about to do, as he took a step, to stand behind him.

“Naahnth, oppunta everarth morte, morerta Salazar Slytherin herthah”

The room got quiet. They all stared at the spirit that wa forming next to the bloody Necromacer. In a blink of the eye, Salazar Slytherin was standing in front of them.

“Hello my dear little snakes. I believe it is time we finally have a talk. As your Founder, as your Head, as your Father. I implore you to listen. What this young Lord has revealed to you, is nothing but the truth. I never hatted muggleborns, nor any magical for that matter. My Sciath was brought here to protect Hogwarts, to protect our Home. To protect You. My Children long now have I watched as this great and honorable house I had build was reduced to pettines, to darkness. It was dragged through the mud. We were scorned, branded evil. All because some people twisted the story.

But now my children, My snakes. It is time to bring forth the true House of Slytherin. Yes Gryffindor is the House of the Brave. But Slytherin is the House of the Protectors. We are the shields. We protect each other. We protect ourselfs. We protect our home. No matter what type of magic you use, Dark, Light, Gray, Purple. It doesen't matter. Blood doesen't matter. It is not the blood that makes us strong. It is not the Blood that makes us who we are. It is not the blood that makes us Wizards and witches. It is not the blood that makes us Slytherins.

Each and every last one of you is worthy to wear my house crest. Be who you were always ment to be. Be the protectors of our world. Be our Healers. Be our Teachers. Be our Leaders. Show the world what being a Slytherin truly means. Make my true legacy, my history known to the world.

Make me proud, My Snakes”

As Salazar finally dissapered. The Slytherins were quiet. One by one they all kneeled to the ground with their fists over their hearts, including Professor Slughorn.

“The Slytherins shall obey their founder. Their Father. Their Head. We are with you Lord Slytherin”

Henrique looked at his father, who smiled at him.

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Right after the 'Slytherin revelation' as Valentino, calls it. He summoned the entire Famillia and their allies. It was time to make his threat true. With the third task approaching, they didn't know what to expect. Since the first two were almost deathly. He wasn't risking his family.

The meeting took place on a Hogsmeade tavern, Valentino didn't really care about the name. Only for the fact that everybody showed up. Including Beatrice's, Sandiago's and Blaise's parents. Valentino looked at all his commrades, and noticed a spesific look on Narcissa Malfoy's face. A certain glow one might say. That confirmed his susspicion, he nodded at the couple and smiled. Narcissa gave him a brilliant smile and Lucius inclined his head, his hand firmly on his wifes abdoment.As they all finally setteled, Valentino addressed the crowd.

“ Mie fratelli e sorelle . Thank you all for coming today. I have asked all of you here, because it is a matter of the Famillia. We were threatened. We came here in peace and they risked my son's life, your prince. They risked My Life. I will not stand for this attack. It is time to fight back, show them who and what we are. As I believe you are already aware, My Son is taking part in this 'Tournament' . During the latest task, I was kiddnaped, drugged and forcefully placed in a freezing lake. What those idiots did not know, nor did I for that matter, is that I'm expecting. I could have easily lost My child. And that.... I'll never forget nor forgive.

Now I have come to a descision. Simply putting it. I want England. Each and every last one of you, was brought here to help me with that” *My Brothers and Sisters* Valentino interwinde his fingers, as his commrades all agreed to his statement. Lucius looked at him. “How can we help you My Don. Tell us what you want and we'll do it.” Valentino looked pleased.

“Thank you Lucius. Here is what I want. Giovanni, Marco, Nico and Belladona. I want you three to start buying stores in Diagon Alley, with any means necessary. Money is not a problem, offer them double, tripple I don't give a shit, I want the Alley. Fabio, Franco, Tony, Albert, Tomas and Roberto. You guys do the same with Knockturn Alley, if a few people go missing or end up dead.... I don't mind. Narcissa, as you are in a delicate state, congradulations by the way. The only thing I want from you, is to spread my word between the Noble and Ancient famillies. Ask for anyone who is willing to form an alliance.” Narcissa smiled at the Don.

“ Facundo, Alexander, Pedro and Marcello. You hit the bank. I want the goblins. Now as for you my dear Ellara, my son has informed me of the fact that it was your husband, that betrayed me. Not your son, Blaise is to be speared, as he is a child. Now for you, yes, you weren't directlly involved, I'll give you this one chance. Fail me and you're alone, Capito?”

Lady Zabini bowed. “Thank you My Don. You are mercifull. I swear I won't fail you, what is my task my Don?” She stood a little straiter as Valentino answered. “My information is that you have the best lawyers. What I want from you, my dear, is to put those lawyers to work. I want to own the Daily Prophet by the end of the week.”

He turned to the rest, giving more orders. Wandmakers, shopkeepers, Jurnalists, Politicians, Teachers, Healers, Aurors. He'll send his people to each and every corner of this backwards country.

“ Dante, Enzo, Federico,Luigi, Manuel, Pier, Raffael and Sebastiano. You will deal with the creatures. I want them on my side. Those of you who already have their tasks, you are free to leave. We'll meet again in a week. Make sure you've accomplished your tasks. The rest of you stay.”

As they all bowed and left, Valentino looked at Lucius.

“Luci. My dear cousin-in-law. It has come to my attention that you are quite the politician, and that the current Minister is listening very closely to you. Is this true?”

“Yes my Don”

Valentino grined “Magnifico. I want you to arrange a meeting with this Minister. I've only saw him once, that time I threatened to kill him and we still have some things to talk about. So will you do this for me, dear cousin?” Lucius pittied Cornelius, yet the man was useless. Wait Valentino did what? Nope, none of his bussines.

“Certainly my Don. I'll have to warn you first about a very specific person. Minister Fudge goes nowhere without his Undersecretary Delores Umbridge. A very ville...woman. You can't miss her, she's dressed in pink. She might pose a problem.” Valentino chuckled “Don't worry my friend, thank you for the heads up. But I think I can manage.” Oh dear, looks like Fudge would have to look for a new Undersecretary... if he makes it out alive of the meeting, himself.

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Valentino's instructions were clear. His people started the second he dissmissed them. The team assigned to Diagon Alley, met some resistance at first, but everyone is a sucker for money. The only places they couldn't get their hands to, was Olivander's and Leaky Cauldron. Giovanni had send a message to Valentino, asking for further instructions.

The team taking over Knockturn Alley, also faced some problems. Looks like many dark famillies had properties and people working for them in this alley. The people there, weren't easy to deal with. They weren't fan of submiting. Apparently this place was one of the few that were under the radar of the Ministry. Fabio was ready to set the place up to flames and get his Don here. This was a mess. They were selling from damn right Dark ritualistic knives, to Necromantic books and rituals, to FUCKING HUMANS. Motherfucking human trafficking in the wizarding world. What in Death's scythe?! Roberto was trying very hard not to whip out his gun, and turn this place into a graveyard.

Fabio was ready to send a message, when a man resembling their Don, only with darker color hair and the greenest eyes he ever saw, approached them. Fabio felt the man's magic and kneled, with the rest of the team.

“Father Death. My Lord.”

Death placed a hand on his shoulder and used his second, to lift Fabio's chin.

“Do not despair My Children. I am here now. My son aggrees with this order. So listen up My Children.” They all walked closer, ready. Death gave them a sinnister look.

“Kill them all!”.

They obeyed. So the alley was paint red the same evening.

Ellara strutted into the Daily Prophet, like she owned the place. Well she is going to. Followed by her team of lawyers.

“Good evening. I whish to speak with Mr Barnabas Cuffe. Could one of you show me his office?”. Nobody mooved. Lady Zabini snapped her manicured firngers, and all her lawyers pulled up guns and wands.

“Now let me rephrase. Unless you wish to have to pick up bodies from the floor, answer my question.Where is Barnabas Cuffe.” as one, they all pointed to a door at the end of the hall.

“Well thank you. See, it wasn't so hard dears.” The ethereal dark skinned woman, walked to the door. The only sound being her heels ckilcking on the floor.

“Ah my dear Barnabas. I hope I'm interupting.” She gave a shark like smile. “Oh Rita darling. Would you be a dear and fly away. Mummy and Daddy need to have a talk.”

Rita Skeeter stood there, practically peeing her pants. It was famously known to the entire wizarding world, that Ellara Zabini was one of the deadliest women. And if you ever displeased her.... well, it was nice knowing you. Rita litteraly ran out of the office. Barnabas was on his own.

Barnabas paled and started sweating “Well, what can I do for you my dear?”

Ellara took a seat and motioned for one of her, still armed lawyers, who droped a file to the desk. “I have a proposition for you, my dear Barnabas. I wish to buy your newspaper. So how much?”.

Barnabas felt like laughing “Oh My dear. You have an amazing humor. But you are aware that we are not for sale. Besides why would you need a newspaper. What would you do with it?” Ellara wasn't laughing. She wasn't going to fail her Don a second time. “My employer wish to own your paper. And he send me, so how does 1 million sounds?”.

Barnabas blinked, oh Zabini wasn't kidding. But he couldn't do that, he had a contract with the Ministry, plus they were covering the Turnament. Hmm, maybe he could play it difficult and cash a few extra galleons. “I'm sorry dear. As tempting as your offer sounds, I'm afraid it's going to be a no.” Ellara saw right through him, if he can play dirty, she could go right down filthy.

“ Two million”.

“We are covering the Turnament. I'll be loosing way too much, not to include the international printing.”

“Three million.”

“ You know the Ministry will not be happy...”

“Five million”

“ And what about my family, or my employes?”

“You drive a hard bargaing, Barnabas. Fine, here is my final offer 50 million.”

“Sold!”

The papares were sighned, hands were shook. As Ellara stood up to leave Barnabas, had one last question. “ My dear, may I know the name of the new owner?” Lady Zabini smirked.

“ Don Valentino De Castella.” Oh shit! Merlin's fucking testicle. He just sold the Daily Prophet to the Mafia.....

All the way up to an Irish forest, the team assigned to creatures were having some difficulties. AKA Fenrir Grayback. Dante and Sebastiano were trying to subdue the monster. Although their Don's instructions were perfectly clear. Indeed, they had to convince the werewolves, but Grayback, was to be killed. He was going to be a gift, problem was, the fucker refused to die. Turns out, Enzo had enough, so he decided to empty an entire revolver to the werewolf alpha, managing to kill him, kinda. He had about hundred bullet wounds, yet he was still alive.

Pier was tired and annoyed. He wanted to go home to eat and sleep. Yet he couldn't as the wolf was still breathing, barely, but still. He motioned for Luigi and Manuel, who lifted Fenrir and Pier simply cut his head of with his machete. They wrapped the head on a bow. And finally they could go home. Pier was starving!

The only team that faced zero problems, was the one dealing with the Goblins. As they opened a new vault for their Don, that was already filling up with gold. Enterenig the Bank, Facundο was the one who made the deal with a Goblin, named Skullcrasher. Pretty scary Goblin if you asked them. Yet they managed to deal with their task. As the Goblins were on their side. So now they controled the Bank. Skullcrasher was extremely happy, to become the Manager of Valentino's Vaults in their branch. Plus the Goblins liked the Italians, much more than the British wizards. It was an added bonus to Skullcrasher, that Valentino's new Vaults, were going to keep filling, for years and years to come. Not to mention, that Skullcrasher was entitled to 5%. Making him, the richest Goblin, appart their King.

As the 'Bank Team' were the first to finish their assignment, they split up, to join the rest of the Teams.

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Over at Hogwarts, Henrique was getting bored, and angry with the wait and dealing with Dumbledore. So the next best thing that was going to happen, was that Henrique started pranking. Now let's remember, we are talking about Prongs' son. Raised by Padfoot and Mooney. What was less known to the world is that, the De Castellas too are a Prankster family. Not even counting Father Death himself.

Have you ever been in a prank war with Death? And the Entity decided to involve Loki from all Deities. And yes, Sirius did peed on the carpet from excitement, meeting Loki. Sirius and Loki were an abssolute hit from the start.

Did that made Valentino and Remus jealous? Yup

Did Sirius roped Loki into pranking his husbands even harder? You bet.

Did they had to repair the entire Manor, because Loki turned the furniture into Elephants and the guards into Mice and unleashed them? Possibly.

Now picture that background and a very bored and angry Teenager.

Henrique had the idea to team up with the Weasley Twins. His boyfriend Sandiago and Blaise. Turns out pulling said pranks was easy. Sandiago had charmed a few Suits of Armor. The twins brought the fireworks and Henrique got the snakes.... and a few ghosts. The prank went off in the Great Hall, durring supper.

The doors to the Hall bursted open and the Suits of Armor strutted in, in a perfect line. Their feet clincking on the ground. Albus stood up, thinking there was an attack, until music started playing from somewhere. The Suits started breakdancing, on the tables, the floor and three of them were swinging from the ceiling. Henrique twisted his hand, from under the table, and one of the armors, melted, revealing Salazar Slytherin.

The Slytherins went wild.

Salazar danced to his House table and ploped down, pulled out a silver nail file and started giving a manicure to the closest Slytherin Girl. Who Happened to be Pansy Parkinson. The Gossip Queen of Slytherin.

“So Darling. Tell me, what has become of my Noble House? Don't be afraid. Spill the tea.”

Pansy responded without missing a beat.

“Well, My Lord. We are the greatest House in Hogwarts.”

“Period!”

The second Armor melted, revealing Helga Hufflepuff. Her house had a similar reaction. Helga moved her hands and small pots started jumping from all over, forming the Hogwarts crest. She tapped each one, and out popped little snakes, wearing colorful hats. The little snakes started singing weird muggle pop songs, dancing and jumping, with their little pots. The Hufflepuffs having fun, joined the little pot-Snakes on their dance and singing.

The Third Armor melted, revealing Rowena Ravenclaw.

The Ravens were stunned. Rowena twiddle her fingers and all the books from Ravenclaw table were lifted up, joining together forming a giant chicken, with its wings on it's waist, dancing on the hufflepuff's songs. “My Dear children. Reading is admirable. But you need to have fun from time to time.”

The Ravenclaws stared at their Founder dancing next to a giant chicken made of books and shrugged. They followed Rowena into the Dancing crowd of Hufflepuffs, pot-snakes and book-chicken. Time for the macarena.

Henrique melted the last Armor. Revealing Godric Gryffindor.

The Gryffindors almost had a heart attack and practically teared Hogwards down with their screaming. Godric started surffing on his House table, high fiving all his children. And yes some of them passed out. Godric sassily walked up to the Headtable, turned his back to them, bend down, lifted his robes and mooned Dumbledore. Who looked ready to die.

“Do you like my hairy arse Albie? I bet you wanna taste it. Come oonn, it's nice. I don't bite”.

Salazar lifted his head, from where he was painting Daphne Greengrass' nails. “Godric dear. Can you please not. There are children present.”

Godric stuck his tongue out. “Darling. We both know, you love me.”

“Unfortunately I do.”
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Unaware of what was happening in Hogwarts. Lucius had managed to seccure a meeting, between his Don and the Minister. Valentino had chosen his best, to accompany him, to this meeting. Apart from Lucius he had with him Giovanni, Guido, Giusseppe. Juan, Raul. Sandiago's Father Bartolomeo, Bea's Father Miguel. And of course Lord Caffaro and De Falco.

Valentino wasn't overly impressed with the Brittish Ministry of Magic.

Starting by their entrance, the clerk only asked for their wands, not even giving a look at their guns. Rolling his eyes and practically ignoring them, like they were dirt on his shoes, the clerk let them pass.

What in Gaias green earth?

Lucius, thankfully guided them to the Minister's office. And as Fudge was waitting for them, with one of his ridiculously large hats. He had of course invited his Undersecretary, Madam Umbridge. Valentino had to blink several times, for his brain to register the fact, that the pink monstrosity next to the Minister, was infact a human and a woman at that. He had to bitte his lip, as he heared Miguel asking Lucius if one of her ancestors mated with a frog.

Fudge was still a bit warry of the Italian. Having experienced first hand, the mans anger and power. Never mind the fact that he was Death's son, and a Freak of nature. But he wasn't going to say that. Cntrary to the popular belief, he wasn't that much of an idiot. The same could not be said for Dolores though. She wasn't the friendliest person, and Fudge deep down knew that she wasn't making it out alive.

“Ah Lucius. Don De Castella. Wellcome. Please have a seat, would you like some tea?”

Lucius allowed Valentino to sit first. Taking a seat on his left side. As Lord Caffaro took his right and De Falco took the left closer to the Don. “Some tea would be excellent Minister. Thank you for aggreeing to this meeting. Before we start, I would like to introduce to you my associates.

This is my Great Uncle, Lord Cristoforo Caffaro. This is my dear cousin Ernesto De Falco. The rest are my Familia. And these two Men are Miguel Al Fuerte, Bartolomeo Forte, And I believe you know Lord Lucius Malfoy.”

Cornelius nodded at Malfoy. “I indeed am familiar with dear Lucius. And it is a pleasure to meet your Family. Allow me to introduce Madam Undersecretary. Madam Delores Umbridge.” Said madam had a very sour look.

“Hem hem” Valentino's eye twitched.

“Hem hem... Apologies Minister, but isn't he the 'man', that you said turned into that monster and threatened you?” Giuseppe's eye twitched.

Cornelious paled “Now my dear Dolores..... You shouldn't” Please do not be an idiot, please do not be an idiot.

“Hem hem. I'm sorry Cornelious, but he is in fact a monster. As is his son. It was proven durring the second task. As it is my job and my loyalty to our Ministry, I have already called the Aurors t arrest this monster! He will be kissed next thing tomorrow morning.” Oh she was an idiot. As she said that, a couple of Aurors entered the Minister's office. Fudge was peeing his pants, this was bad very bad. “Delores! There is no reason for all of this...” Yet he was again interrupted.

“Cornelious! I am doing this for you. To protect the Ministry. Now you, De Castella. By order of the Undersecretary of the Brittish Ministry of Magic, you are hereby.....”

BANG

Valentino pocketted his gun. Umbridge stood there with a terrified expression and a gaping hole on her head. Her body hit the floor with a loud thud. Valentino lifted his eyes from the body on the floor. “Now, Cornelious. Before this pink monstrosity between a human and an amphibian interrupted us. We were supposed to have a meeting, weren't we? About how you shouldn't have harmed my family?”

Fudge swallowed. He was a dead man.

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Valentino took a sip, of his tea and stared at the Minister.

“So. Cornelious, May I call you Cornelious? Splendid. We were about to have a talk, on how you should never harm my family. And yet.... You attempt to arrest me, on some imaginary charges and kill me, without even a trial. My, it sound earie familiar, to what this government did to my Husband. I believe you know my husband Cornelious. Sirius Black? The one you threw into Azkaban, without a trial? The usual stuff.”

Fudge was scared. Well no, not scared, terrified. Not only Umbridge underminded him, but she even scheduled a full on excecution. Fuck. His. Life.

“I assure you Don Valentino, I had nothing to do, with Delores's action. As for Sirius Black, it was an oversight of the previous administration. I admit I am sadden about the hardships your... Husband faced but I had nothing to do with it. And I have to remind you, I was the one who granded him a trial.” May Mother Magic help him, the Don believes him.

Valentino hummed. And picked up his tea cup “Indeed. It was the previous Minister, the one that locked up my husband. And I have to indeed thank you for his trial, and proving his inoccense.” He had to schold his features, in order to not betray how he actually felt, about the incompetent leprechaun in front of him. Fudge smiled and picked up his own cup, to take a sip.

“Yet...”

Fudge stoped, the cup inches from his lips.

“Yet I still feel... What is the word? Hard done by this country. Let's start with a couple years ago. My son was almost kidnapped by an insane woman, her excuse? 'He was alone and I looked like a Death Eater, and should not be allowed to raise my own child'.... And here is were it gets insane! Stay with me for that. Albus motherfucking Dumbledore comes up to me, to

a) Trying to convince me, that there was no kidnapping, and that it was all a misunderstanding. And

b) To accuse me of going 'Dark'. Because I wanted my son to be safe.

Now, let's go a few years later. He invited my son to Hogwarts and send some half gigantic man to demant my son. And here I am with my family, having a peacefull breakfast, and some insane man enters my home. Announces that he's send by Albus Dumbledore to take my son.....”

Lucius was blinking. This was the first time he even heared of that. “Apologies my Don. But did I heared you correctly, he send Hagrid? The Game Keeper? A Half Giant. To demant your son?” Looks like the rumors are true. Albus is going insane.

Valentino, looked at his new ally. “Indeed. So the giant has a name.... Either way, yes he did.”

Fudge appeared to find his voice. “And may I ask, what your response was?”

Valentino smirked and multiple guns were loaded. “What do you think?” He turned to the Minister, once more “Where was I? Oh yes. Let's talk about the turnament. You know... Dragons.... My kidnapping. What is with you brittish people and abductions? The Fuck?! First you bring in Dragons. No, not Dragons, motherfucking nesting Mothers! And I have to ask, are you damaged in the brain?

My son masterfully passes the task, and you are up in arms about his gift. 'Oh you are a Parselmouth, you are evil.. burn him'”

&Or were you that scarred, that you peed your panties. Are you that afraid of a language?&

Lucius turned to the other people in the room. He wasn't aware Valentino had that gift. The only person he ever heared speaking the serpent tongue was the Dark Lord. Fudge had a similar reaction, plus he indeed peed himself a little.

“I too am a Parselmouth Fudge. It is a family trait. Are you going to deface me too? Drag my name through dirt like my son's? And believe me, who ever this ' Rita Skeeter' is, her days are numbered. Now, you know what I am, who I am and what I can do, don't you?”

Fudge could only nod.

“Perfect. Things are going to change from now on. From this day forth, you'll do exactly what I tell you to do. When I tell you and nothing more. Because trust me, I will make your Dark Lord look like a harmless kitten, wearing a bow. I do not play around when it comes to my Family. I am a Don, a Reaper. I am not your ordinary wizard, and this Country better start acting like it!”

Fudge had no idea what to do. This man was powerful and he had made an enemy of him. Thank you so much Delores. And Albus too many names Dumbledore, he knew from the start the Headmaster would be a problem, but he could never guess he'd be a problem this size. And Rita, Merlin what was he going to do with her articles? Why did he even agree to them?

“Don De Castella. Perhaps we can come to an agreement. You know, the Ministry has nothing against your family. And Rita is harmless, of course I have nothing to do with her. Ergo she doesen't matter, you are free to do what ever you want. And about Albus Dumbledore, he is indeed senile. I believe his age is catching up to him. It is a great grievance, but I promise you, it won't happen again.

As for the tournament. And As I'm assuming you are talking about the tasks and the hostage situation. Madam Umbridge and Mr Crouch, including Mr Bagman were the ones who chose the tasks. As for the previous task, the hostages were chosen by the Goblet of Fire. No involvement of the Ministry I'm afraid. It was all Albus, he was supposed to infact ask the hostages's permission. Something we both know he didn't.”

Valentino noded and prompted him to continue.

“My proposal is simple. You support the Ministry, and we leave your Family alone. Simple isn't it? Besides nobody needs to know about poor Delores's murder.”

Valentino looked confused. “What murder?”

Fudge frowned “My Dear. I am talking about Delores, you know, the bleeding corpse on the ground. The one you shot?” Valentino didn't change his expression.

“I didn't shot anyone.”

Fudge blinked. “Yes you did! I saw you!”

Valentino smirked “Did you? Miguel, did I shoot anyone?” Miguel looked equally confused. “No my Don, I do not believe I saw something like that.”

Valentino turned to his left “Lord Caffaro. Did you saw me shoot anyone?” He shook his head.

“No My Don”

He then turned to Lucius, who had infact caught up to the situation, was ready.

“Lucius. What do you think? Did I kill anyone here?”

Lucius bowed “No my Don. You didn't.” Valentino smirked and turned back to Fudge, who was looking skeptical. “Well Minister. Do you believe I killed anyone here?” Fudge might be many things, some would say idiot, greedy, coward. But he was also a survivor. He could recognise a threat when he saw one.

“Well, Don De Castella. Madam Umbridge was unfortunate very sick. We never made it public, due to her request to keep working, to save her dignity. But seems like her heart betrayed her. I'm so sorry you had to witness her death. But at least she spend her last moments standing, don't you agree?” he said as he raised his shoulders to a shrug.

Valentino inclined his head. “Correct Minister. I am glad you see reason. Now, I've let you talk your case. Ma ora I'll be the one talking, and you'll listen, you filthy piece of shit. Grab him!” he clicked his fingers and Guido and Giusseppe both grabed Cornelious and forced him down to his seat. Valentino stood up and leaned over the desk.

“Now. Here is a little secret. I did not came here, for a nice talk. I'm here to announce your retirement! See, I don't like you wizards, any of you infact. I find you... pathetic and utterly useless. Yet you think you all are above any and all laws. You think you are all mighty, all powerfull.” His face started changing. His flesh started rotting away, his left eye dissapeared, leaving behind a gapping black hole. His right one turned earie white, no iris no nothing, just white. A rotting, skeletal arm was lifted.

“You see, I'm here to change that. I have decided that I want England!”

“Monster! You'll never succeed!”

The monster chuckled. “Oh dear Corny.... I already did! As of four hours ago, I've aquired the Daily Prophet. I own Knockturn Alley and most of Diagon Alley bar a few stores. I have the Bank and the Creatures.... If my calculations are correct. I win!”

Fudge tried to look strong, tried is the key word. “And now! Do you think I'll step down that easily? And even if I do, who is going to replace me? You? The people do not know you, they fear you!” The Reaper hummed.

“You are right. Which is not me, who's going to be Minister. But my dear cousin, Lucius.” Lucius stepped forward, pale. “Me my Don?”.

The Reaper turned sharply at him “Do you dissagree?” Malfoy squarred his shoulders and bowed “As you wish my Don. I am honored you chose me.”

The Reaper seemed pleased. “As you should be” he then turned to the Minister, and lifted his head with a clawed finger. “As for you Corny...” His eyes both turned emerald glowing green “You'll do what I say, when I say it, exactlly as I say it and nothing more, nothing less capisce?”.

Fudge's eyes turned the same color for a second and he adopted a far away look.

“As you wish Master.”

And that was a very successful visit.
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On his way back to Hogwarts Valentino met up with the team he had assighned to Creatures. Pier the leader was actually holding a package wrapped with a bow. Valentino blinked down at it.

“Is this the...”

Pier noded enthusiasticly “ Yup! It's the head. Big ass present my Don”. Valentino smiled.

“Anything for my Moon!”

He made his way up to the castle, wondering what his family did all day. Passing a corridor he had to do a double take. Was that Salazar Slytherin, bouncing a crying first year Slytherin, while scholding Godric Gryffindor, who in turn was pulling a seventh year Gryffindor's ear?

Why does this feel like something his son would cause?

As he was going to leave he bumbed into Helga Hufflepuff and Rowena Ravenclaw.

Yup. That has Henrique written all over it.

Valentino marched up to his rooms, in search of his pranking son, cursing the very moment he allowed Loki into his home! It was his fault, he had corrupted his sweet little inocent son. Ok perhaps his corruption had started with Sirius and Remus, but anyways!

Once he made to his rooms, he found Sirius laying on Remus's lap. His little belly starting to show. Their children were all over the room.

Regulus studying in the corner... If Valentino had to guess, it'll be potions. The twins were messing with their sisters. And his eldest was being used as a cushion by his youngest.

“Henrique Valentino Alehandro De Castella Black La Morte!”

Henrique was startled and his siblings fell off him. “Father?”

“ Cura di spiegare, perché ci sono fantasmi in giro” * Care to explain, why there are ghosts running around*

Henrique bit his lip. “Heh. Funny you ask that. You see... I got bored.” Valentino groaned. “And you know what happens when I get bored. So I pulled a prank. And I thought, you know Headmistress said that this turnament- no matter how stupid it is- it's supposed to be a way to form bridges. And Padfoot and Mooney allways said that Hogwarts was divided. So I thought, why not unite them, with their own founders? And there is no reason to worry papa. It's not a permanent resurection.”

Valentino relaxed. “That's good to know. But you need to be more careful. These people are dangerous. The fact that we allowed them the knowledge of our conection to Father Death. Doesen't mean they need to know what you are Figlio. I want you to promise me, you'll be more careful from now on, alright?”

Henrique hugged his father “ Si Papa promesso” * Yes father I promise*

“Good. Now go back to being a pillow for your siblings.” His son laughed and went back to his little siblings. Valentino then turned to his husbands, bending down to kiss each one of them. He then kneeled in front of Remus and presented his gift. “I have a present for you my Moon.”

Remus blinked and smiled, his husband always spoiled him. “Thank you my love.” he took the box and undid the bow, he lifted the top and dropped the box to the ground, his eyes ope wide, his mouth gapping. “For you my love” said Valentino as he bowed his head.

Sirius lifted himself of the couch “Mooney? What is it?” Remus didn't answer, he kept starring at the box. “You did this for me?”

Valentino nodded “For you my love, everything and anything. He cannot hurt you again my Moon.”

“What the fuck?” whispered Sirius, as he got close to check, only to scream and back away to the couch.

Inside the box was Fenrir Greyback's severed head.

Hearing Sirius scream, Severus and Marcello aproached to check what was going on. Severus took one look and emptied his stomach in the nearrest bowl. Marcello blinked up at his cousin “What in Death's ever loving fuck is that?”

Severus, who had managed to stop reching answered “Fenrir Greyback. You killed Fenrir Greyback?! Holly friking Merlin! You killed The Dark Lord's right hand man!” Marcello was still looking confused.

“So the head has a name. Alright. Why is the head so important?” Severus sighned “Darling, you know how much I love you right? No matter how big of a dunderhead you are sometimes”. Marcello smiled at his husband.

“Let me explain. This is Fenrir Greyback... well was. The most notorious Werewolf in Europe. Dark Lord's right hand man. And the one who bit the statue over there named Remus Lupin.” Marcello's mouth formed an 'o'.

As Remus was about to speak, the door bursted open and Romeo followed by Giovanni, Marco, Dante, Enzo, Guido and Tomas entered. With Romeo looking pale. Marco looked at his Don.

“He's having a vision!”

“Get him on the couch!” Instructed Valentino. They barely made it, when Romeo's eyes turned black and his head fell to the side.

“My Children” They all bowed to their knees. “Father Death”

“My Chlidren. I am here to warn you. The final task. It is a trap. As I'm doing this I am going against my sister Fate, but I will not stand by and let anyone hurt my family! Listen up my children. There is someone in the castle, who messed up with the final task, in order to resurrect Thomas Marvolo Riddle. You know him as 'Dark Lord'. But for me titles mean nothing. Thomas Marvolo Riddle is dead, and he shall remain so.

Yet there is a soul, that demants his return. A soul named Bartemius Crouch Junior.”

Sirius and Remus interrupted Death, yelling about how Barty was dead. Death silenced them. “Doggies, do not interrupt me. And no, I have never collected the soul named Bartemius Crouch Junior. I have instead collected the soul named Constance Marianna Crouch. Back to our topic. They plan to use the final task, so be prepared.”

Romeo's head turned towards Henrique “Remember my child. I am inevitable. Some things have to happen, no matter how sad they are, we cannot always stop them. But I have one last advice my child. Alway remember who you are, and know I'll never abandon you.”

Romeo's eyes cleared.

Valentino was up in seconds, his hands in his hair “ We are fucked! So fucked! I am going to kill that sorry piece of shit! Where is that Barty Crouch? Sirius! You know him right?” Sirius stood up and hugged his husband. “You heared him, you cannot stop him. We have to figure out a way to fight.”

Remus was bitting his lips “But how Siri? We do not know where they are going to do the ritual! Or how many there going to be. We need to plan! We need a way to protect eachother!” As their voices started getting loud, Henrique was looking over his notes, mumbling to himself.

“ The Mgs...”

Remus picked up his mumbling and came closer. “What did you said Prongslet?” Henrique looked at the wolf. The fighting had stoped by now. “The Mgs, we can use the Mgs.” Valentino blinked at his son.

“What in Death's Scythe are the 'MGs'?”

Henrique smirked to his father “Magical Gunpowder!”

Valentino kept looking, although he was now intrigued “Elaborate..”

Henrique placed his notes on the coffee table, so everyone was able to see them. “Magical Gunpowder is a project I did for my Advanced Alchemy class. See I got this idea, during dueling. One spell and you can easily loose your wand, or you drop it or anything, plus there are shield charms. So Since we were going to come here in Brittain, and Father Death had warned me, about danger, couple months ago. I designed a new kind of bullets called Magical Gunpowder.”

Valentino picked up one bullet “And how does it work?”

Henrique happily explained.

“So you know which bullet is which, by the color. It was made so it reflected the color of the spell. Now how the spell got to the bullet. There are two ways that I've created. For small quantities you just shoot the spell. Now for larger amounts- you'll like this uncle Sev- I have created my very own potion.”

Severus stoped him and picked up the potion notes. “You created a brand new potion thet works on spells? How?” Henrique looked at his notes. “Well, we are going to get a bit off track, but sure. You see. As I said , I wanted to turn them into bullets, so I thought first, the option (a) the small charm. Yet as I've said it woundn't work, on larger quantities. So during our healing course, we were being taught about ointments and oils. How you can crush the herbs to make them into an oil or ointment, to cover the wound, or heal them from the inside. So I thought, wait healing also contains plessa, and potions do too. So what If I combined them together. Trust me it was hard.

First, I used ice statues and salt statues to shot the spells into, until they melted. Now as we all know, all spells leave back some type of residue. And gues what?! If you use the melted part of the statue, with the most residue, you can put it in a cauldron, over low heat so it wont evaporate, once the liquid turns the color of the spell you shot at the statue, tada! You have the liquidies version of the spell. Now back to the Mg's.”

Severus stood there looking dazed, that was a new level of potion making, this little boy was a progedy! He created a brand new potion and charm at the same time, at the age of 15! Merlin how lucky is he to be able to teach him!

Valentino lifted his hand. “And how do these Mg's work exactly?” he was so proud of his little Emerald!

“Well Papa, it's simple, you use them as you'd use any other bullet. You load them in the gun and the revolver turns the color of each bullet. Now to choose all you have to do is put a drop of your blood on the gun, so it syncs with your magic, so it can understand what bullet- spell you need. Now I believe you can understand the colors.

Green- Ak

Pinkish red- Stunning spell

Red- Cruciatus

Blue- Imperious curce etc.

So you just turn the revolver, while thinking the spell you need and bam!” Valentino lifted a violet bullet and gently loaded his gun. “You said they work with any reguler gun right? All I have to do is add a drop of blood.” Hnerique nodded. “Papa, I haven't fully tested them, I'm not sure how they'll work. I haven't found the right target.” At this Giovanni steped forward.

“My Don, My Prince. It would be my honor if you used me as a target practice.”

Henrique's eyes widen. “Giovanni no! We would never ask this of you.” Yet he wasn't changing his mind, Giovanni kneled . “My Prince, It is my job to keep you safe. And I would gladly give up my life for the Familia! I beg you my Prince! I know my life would not be wasted, I know Father Death is going to cradle me in his arms.” Henrique looked at his father, who noded.

“Alright Giovanni. Please stood over there, facing father.” Giovanni moved where his Prince instructed him and squared his shoulders. “I am ready My Don”.

Valentino added his blood and watched as the revolver turned violet, as the bullet. He pulled the triger and istead of a bullet, a violet beam was shot from the gun. Giovanni stagered back, from the impact and his eyes turned violet and glazed over. He took to his knees with his fist over his heart. His voice void of all emotion.

“Command me Master!”

Valentino was stunned.

Henrique smiled evily

Sirius blinked

Remus gapped

“Holly friking Merlin! It actually worked. Oh my Death! And now? How do we reverse it or stop it?”

Henrique picked up his notes “The white bullets, you need the white bullets.” Valentino loaded the white bullet and took a shot at Giovanni. Who's eyes cleared.

“My Don? Did it work?”

Valentino laughed and picked up his son, spinning around. “You are a genius My Little Emerald! A genius!!! This is going to change everything!” He put his son down, who had to grab on Remus from his dizziness. “Listen up people! Severus, you'll be working with Henrique to develop the potions. Marco and Marcello you'll be forging new bullets. The rest of you will be training with me, on the MG's. These wizards wont know what hit them... leterally!”

Sirius was staring at his hands. “Uum. Did we skipped over the whole ' Barty is alive' thing? Cuz' I didn't. I was at the cell next to him. And I know he died in Azkaban. Yet Father Death said it was his mother that died. Which makes no sence.” he started pacing up and down.

“ But again, it makes sense. He wasn't sick, yet right after his parents last visit he looked like death, no offence. And he died not even a week later. Do you think.....”

Remus paled “They switched places! Couple years ago Barty Crouch Snr anounced his wife's passing! It was commonly known that Mrs Crouch favored her son, as he was her only child. It was also known that she was suffering from a blood curse. Could it be, that she convinced her husband to take her to azkaban, to switch with her son?”

Sirius had a sinnister look on his face “I know a way to find out, if dear ickle Barty is here...” Remus smirked “ Oh, and what would that way be, Pads?” Henrique caught up the meaning and pulled the Map.

“ I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good”.

The Map revealed the castle in all it's glory. They all cramped over it chacking every person, every name. Remus narrowed his eyes and touched his wand on the Map. “ Point me Barty Crouch Junior.” The Map zoomed in and a name glowed in the paper. Sirius blinked “What is Barty doing in DADA?”

Henrique shrugged “Well the Slytherins and Gryffindors are having DADA right now.....” Valentino looked at the Map. “Didn't you guys said that Mad-eye Moody is teaching Defense?”

“Yes.”

“Then why is Mad-eye the one in an office and Barty Crouch is in the defence classroom?” Sirius looked at the two names. “Fuck! Severus, how can someone look like someone else?”

Snape bristlled. “Polyjuice! This piece of shit is using polyjuice to look like Mad-eye! And I'm sure Albus knows!”

Henrique was angry. His parents had explained to him about Death Eaters and Barty crouch. Yet that man was near his people! He was near his Blaise and near his Draco. No, that couldn't do! Maybe he could use the Demon Twins assistance once more.

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As the week passed the family trained with Henrique's Mgs. Henrique had ropped the Weasley twins into endlessly pranking Barty. Draco and Blaise had confirmed that there was something wrong with their teacher. The cherry on top, was their last lesson, where Barty taught the Unforgivables, causing Neville to have a break down. And Henrique to go berserk.

Barty ended up hanging from the ceiling in the middle of the Great hall, with Lucius furiously pointing his wand at him, and Valentino shoving his gun in his mouth screaming, that if he ever used the unforgivables again, he'll show him what his insides looked like.

During the confortation, Sirius and Remus managed to steal the cup amd copy the cordinates, of the portkey. So now they had a way to reach Henrique, during the third task.
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The last task arived faster that the family wanted. Although they were ready.

Everyone gathered at the School grounds, where a giant maze had been created. The viewers took their seats, and the champions were guided to their place by their families and their respected Headmaster.

Before the task started, Fudge announced that the final challenge will be viewed by everyone. Due to a generous offer from Don Valentino De Castella, the Daily Prophet was able to connect each champion with Magical enlarged crystals. Each crystal belonged to a different champion. Unaware to Brittish wizards, that was Valentino's plan, in order to be able to check his son and prove that someone plotted against his son... again.

As the task finally started, they could all see, the challenges the champions had to face.

Henrique took a right turn, and bumped into the first monster, a boggart.

The Boggart tried to turn into his worst fear. At first it tried to turn into Vernon, it didn't work. It then tried to turn into his dead Father, still nothing. It then tried to turn into his Father, rejecting him. Nothing. The boggart curled up in the corrner. Henrique cackled.

“You think I'm afraid of you? I do not feel fear. I am fear I. AM.DEATH” He transformed into his shadow self, making the boggart scream and run to hide. He continued into the maze to the next challenge. A sphinx was standing before him.

“In order to pass you have to answer to my riddle. Fail and you turn back, succed and you pass. What say you young champion, will you listen to my riddle?”

Henrique squarred his shoulders. “I am ready for the riddle.”

“ I come to all, Both young and Old,

In stories told, in legends bold,

I am the final breath, the silent call,

I catch the weak, I catch the tall,

When I appear no second look,

No one escapes, no one can hide,

I am always there , right by your side,

What am I ?”

Henrique smiled, that was easier than he thought. “Death. The answer is Death.”

The Sphinx inclined her head and let him pass.

Henrique run for the cup, only to be stopped by what looked like a scorpion that spit fire. A really big scorpion... what? The thing started spewing fire. Henrique jumped back and opened his palm, facing the creature “ Glacius ictum” ice shot out of his hand, tοwards the creature and ended up freezing it entirely. With a satisfied sound and a now open path, he made his way deeper into the maze.

The cup was standing before him, shining bright. He did it, he was the first that made it to the cup. Now all he had to do was grab it, so their plan could get into action. He turned to the viewing crystals and winked. Valentino knew imediately that, that was the signal.

As Henrique grabed the cup, he felt a hoop around his waist and he vanished.

The rest of the viewers could still see, what was happening. They saw him land in a graveyard, and a figure approaching him in the dark. Valentino was up before anyone could react.

“ Va bene gente, muoviamoci. Vai, vai, vai. Il piano è in movimento” * Alright people, Let's get moving. Go,go,go. The plan is in motion.*

As one they all twisted their rings, the ones that Sirius and Remus had made, to use at portkeys.

At the same time Henrique was being tied up to a stone statue.

“You might not be, the boy my Master would recuest, but you'll do. My master is going to come back” The figure sounded insane, and Henrique was starting to think that this might not be the best plan. Popping was heared all over the place and deep down he wished it was his family. Unfortunately he was proven wrong, as more dark robed figures appeared.

“It is time. Today our Master shall return!” The figures cheered. A big cauldron was placed in the middle. Some type of liquid was bubbling within. The figuers started chanting, thankfully covering the popping sounds his family made as they appareted. The leader, Henrique guessed came towards the statue he was bound on and pulled something from the dirt.

“Bone of the Father, you will resurect your son.” He droped the bone into the cauldron, making the potion in it shizzle. He then took a knife to the person next to him. He was sure he heared Remus whisper a name. A scream was hered and then a splash. He didn't want to know what it was. The figure then turned towards him, holding the same bloody knife.

“FIRE!”

And the first bullet pierced the silence. The Mafia bursted from around the graves. Bullets were raining all over. “Protect the Prience!” A barrier was formed in front of Henrique. His ropes were cut. The Death Eaters tried to protect themselves by casting shields, but the bullets passed through them. Colorful lights were exploding everywhere. Valentino had grabed his son, passing him his own gun. It looked like they were wining.

The Death Eaters were down. Only one was standing.

He was surrounded. Barty failed his master. But if he couldn't bring his master back, then he'll die trying, and he take with him, as many of these assholes as he can.

Barty aimed his wand, who happened to be Sirius Black. Perfect, he could also get his revenge, he always hated the elder Black.

“AVADA KEDAVRA”

The green light spend towards Sirius and time slowed down. Valentino tried to run to his husband, but he wasn't fast enough. The curse hit Sirius squarre at the chest and he fell down, no breathing, no heartbeat, nothing.

Valentino screamed and run to his husband's body, praying to every God that he was alive.

Henrique fast on his father's heels, tears running down his face.

Remus on the other hand, was furious. He growled and turned into Mooney and pounced on Barty. Bitting, scratching, tearing. He broke his chest, ripped out his heart. Teared off his head. The wolf turned back to his family, transforming to Remus once more.

Valentino was crying, holding Sirius's head, softly petting his hair.

Death showed up, his head bowed down. “My Children...”

Valentino jumped up and grabed the God by his front robes “You Bastart! You promised ! You Promised me, he'll stay with me! You Promised. My Husband..... My star....” tears were running down his cheeks. Death hugged his weeping child, holding him close.

“ I am sorry My Child. I tried to warn you. Some things must happen, you cannot change everything. I have told you time and time again. Memento Morir.” Valentino cried.

Henrique was looking at Sirius. His mind running..... Father Death had said, he should be ready.... not everything is as it seems.... His eyes widen and looked at Father Death, who was conssoling his Papa.

Father Death nodded.

Henrique jumped into action. “Mooney start pumping his chest. Papa Rimettiti in sesto. Non è ancora morto! Giovanni get me a knife. Father Death, may I borrow your Scythe?” * Get youself together. He is not dead yet *

Valentino looked at his son, confused. While Giovanni obedientely offered his own knife. Remus gently started pumping his chest. “ My Little Reaper, you do not need My Scythe, you already have yours. You just have to summon it.” Valentino tried to speak but Death silenced him.

Henrique took a deep breath and raised his hand. Dark clouds gathered in the sky, thunder started ringing around. Lighting. A lightning bolt fell from the sky, strucking Henrique who screamed. Once the light stopped, Henrique was standing there, a giant dark onyx scythe in his hand with carved emerald lighting patterns.

Valentino gapped at his son. His little emerald, holding his very own scythe.

Henrique raised his scythe and with a yell he teared a portal to the reality veil. He reached into the tear with the scythe and brought out a small glowing orb. He slowly placed the orb back into Sirius's body. He raised his hands and chanted.

“Mother Magic, Father Death, Sister Life, Sister Fate, Brother Time. I request your presence. I need your help. Wind, Earth, Water, Fire, Spirit. Elements of the old, Elements of the world unite. Sow up his soul, restore his body. Allow this soul to walk the earth once more. I humbly ask this of you, as the Master of Death, as his vessle in this mortal earth, As I say it so Mote It Be.”

Sirius's eyes opened and he jerked up. “Wha... What happened? Val? Remy? What happened?”.