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Violet’s POV

In the back of the library, sitting at a table with stacks of books around us are Neville, Ron, Hermione and I. We have spent the last hour studying for our midterms, as our exams are in two weeks. Just as I am reaching for another book, Ron slams his hands down and in a quiet but still clearly irritated voice says, “ I hate it, I hate this school, I hate my family, I hate all of your families, I hate everything, but I wouldn’t give to have been born as someone else.”

 “ Ron brought this on?” I asked in a timid voice, worried that he might lash out at me. 

“My entire life, I have been overlooked. I have five amazing older brothers who are all spectacular in their own ways. Bill is a curse breaker and was prefect and Head Boy when he was at Hogwarts. Charlie is a dragon tamer and was Quidditch captain. Percy is a prefect and is a bloody genius, and Fred and George are also extremely intelligent. Great pranksters, not to mention there’s Ginny, she doesn’t have to be special at all. She’s the only girl. My entire life, I have always been blamed when something went wrong. The twins blew something up in the house with one of their experiments. I’m always one go clean it up, Ginny doesn’t Want to wash the dishes after dinner it’s “Ron, Go clean the dishes” honestly I think the only reason Mom and Dad had so many kids is because they wanted a daughter, I’m just proof of another failed attempt, no matter what I do it won’t matter because my siblings did it first, Hermione your parents just had you like they were checking off a box on the successful life checklist they ignore you. You essentially have been your own parent since you were six, and you have shown that you are gifted. Neville, you’re a Gran, and Uncle Algie have spent your entire life trying to fit you into the mould that your father left. I mean, bloody hell, when we first met, you literally told us that your uncle Algie dropped you out a window in an effort to get you to do some form of magic. Your grandmother doesn’t even let you have your own wand. That’s not even mentioning your own situation, Violet. I mean, your family must be some of the most abusive muggles in the world. You sleep in a bloody cupboard under the stairs. They treat you worse than house elves. Then there’s the school yes it is a beautiful school but the stairs arm constantly moving, there are inconsistent punishments, their’s Snape who can get away with being horrid to children, and then there’s an entire wing of the school that is completely close to access without giving any form of caution on why except and I quote you will die a most terrible death it’s almost like Dumbledore wants us to go searching there.” Ron explains.

 “ You’re not wrong, but there’s nothing we can do about it.” Just as Hermione says that a book appears on our table and opens to the first page, picking it up, Hermione reads aloud, “To whomever is reading, my name was Ophelia Smith. One day, while I was bemoaned my lot in life and expressed to my friend that I did not feel safe at home or at school, I stumbled upon an ancient ritual. I cannot tell you what the effect of this ritual was because it affects everyone who performs it differently, I decided to record this ritual down in the notebook as well as explain everything for future generations I beseached mother magic to bless this book so that it would be brought before those who truly needed it within Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry and I was very fortunate that she agreed and accepted my plea, in this journal or the instructions on what to do when performing the ritual, there is a very intricate circle that needs to be inscribed on the floor to perform due to the complexities of this safely there is a special room in the castle with this ritual circle already engraved, I would suggest you perform the ritual as soon as possible and be prepared to possibly flee Hogwarts upon waking. Gather anything you truly want to keep with you that has a deep sentimental attachment to it, then go to the seventh floor. Opposite the tapestry of a man teaching trolls ballet, there is a blank stretch of wall. Walk in front of that wall three times, thinking that I need to perform the ritual as described in Ophelia Smith’s journal, and a door will appear inside the room. Will have everything you need to perform the ritual. Again, please keep in mind. I do not know how the ritual will affect you. It could be something small, such as changing your gender, or something significant, like changing your age. There has even been a case of Time Travel. Please be safe.”

“ Wow, do you think we should do it?” Neville asks, and you can hear the hope in his voice. 

“I think we should,” Ron responded with determination shining in his eyes.

“Okay then, if we’re doing it, should we do it tonight? It might be our best bet.” I ask. 

“I think we should we should all go back to the dorm room and gather anything we cannot bear to part with, and Ron. I think you should leave Scabbers behind.” Hermione says.

“Good point, yeah, I’ll leave him behind.” Ron says good-naturedly, We all pack up, gather our things, and head back to Gryffindor Tower.

After reaching the portrait of the fat lady we give the password and enter paying no mind to anyone in the common room we each go up to our dorms when Hermione and I enter we immediately go to our trunks and after a moment of consideration both decide to leave our trunks at the foot of our bed to make it look like we were planning to return, reaching into the trunk I quickly grab my invisibility cloak and my photo album of my parents. I briefly contemplate taking my broom but it’s too big to carry just as I’m about to leave the dorm room, Hermione I hear a hoot and look over and sitting on the windowsill is Hedwig, quickly walking over I speak to Hedwig and say “ hey girl Hermione Ron Neville and I are going to be performing a ritual that will hopefully mean I never have to go back to the Dursley’s again as soon as the virtual is done, we are going to have to flee Hogwarts, can you stay here for just one day before coming and finding me please?” I ask her, and in response, I receive a hoot quickly, thanking her. I meet back up with Hermione and we head back down to the common room where Ron and Neville are waiting for us leaving in the common room. We may come up to the seventh floor with a sense of grim determination. After about five minutes of walking, we finally reach the tapestry of the dancing trolls, and Hermione summons the door.

Entering the Room of Requirment I Pause and look around the room looks like it should be in the basement and in the center is a raised platform with a ritual circle inscribed into the floor after we all read the journal for what to do during the ritual we all get in place and start chanting at the peak of the chant I feel a sting and see blood flow into a ball in the center of the circle along with the others at the end of the chant there is a loud bang. I feel myself collapse to the ground just before passing out. I see two men appear.

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Waking up again I have to take a moment and reorient myself on where I am and what I was doing there, After a few moments it all came back to me and I was able to separate my old self from my new self it’s strange though I have  11 years worth of memories of my life as Violet Lily Potter only child and the girl-who-lived and 10 years worth of memories as Morrigan Everleigh Peverell quadruplet and creature while I am sorting through my memories so are the others after another moment I say “Just for and to make sure we all have the same memories let’s go around and say who we were and who we are now.”

After everyone’s agreement Neville speaks up and says “My name was Neville Franklin Longbottom and is now Arwen Dominic Peverell and I have memories of being 10 years old with you three as my siblings and the two adults in this room as my father’s,”

Hermione goes next and says “ my name was Hermione Jean Granger and I am now Erecura Belladona Peverell I have memories of our family always referring to each other with our middle names since we considered our given names sacred.”

Ron speaks up next and says my name was Ronald Bellius Weasley and my current name is Donn Hunter Peverell I have the same memories as Dom and Bella and I also remember when we were three on Yule morning getting some children’s brooms as presents.” 

Finally, I speak and say. “ I have the same memories as all of you, and my name was Violet Lily Potter, and my current name is Morrigan Everleigh Peverell.”

After the four of us confirmed we knew who we all were in our new identities, we turned to the two men who are now our fathers, curious about who they were. Our dad slept forward. He said, “My name was Remus John Lupin and I know I’m your sire Damien Patrick Peverell I was originally a werewolf however through whatever ritual you four did- which we will be talking about later I have now become a Lycan.” 

Then our papa steps forward and says “ I was Sirius Orion Black, before you jumped any conclusions I want to be clear I was innocent. I was framed. I never killed those muggles or Peter Pettigrew. I wasn’t even the secret keeper and Ever I was your godfather, I was supposed to race you in the event of your parents’ death. However, because I was framed, never given a trial, and thrown into Azkaban, I was unable to, and I’m so sorry. Anyways, continuing my new name is Hades Matthew Peverell. 

“After a moment of consideration, I can’t help asking. “ Dad, Papa, how are you just okay with this? I mean, you’ve been ripped away from your lives, though, Papa. You’re probably ecstatic about being away from Azkaban, and you’ve been married to each other. You can’t be exactly happy.” 

After a moment of consideration, Dad steps forward and says, “Well, sweetie, it’s simple. We were already married before your original parents were killed, your papa and I had got him married.” 

After we finished talking, some bright lights here, and when the lights faded away, there was a table with some items. We all walk closer and take a look. We each had two inheritance tests: the first one revealed our previous identities, which had been burdened with a multitude of blocks, binds, and compulsions placed by, surprisingly, Dumbledore, and our new ones, which had removed them all but also granted us various abilities. 

These were our inheritance tests

Morrigan Everleigh Peverell 

Birthdate: October 31, 1980

Gender: Female

Secondary gender: Revealed upon 16th birthday

Blood status: pure blood

Creature status: Reaper/Lycan

Parents:

Mother: Hades Matthew Peverell 

Father: Damien Patrick Peverell

Siblings: Erecura Belladona Peverell, Arwen Dominic Peverell, Donn Hunter Peverell

Godfather:

Godmother:

Heirships:

Black

Potter

Peverell

Slytherin

Abilities:

Metamorphmagus

Parseltounge

Parselmagic

Necromancy

Nature magiks 

Mage sight

Natural Oculmancy

Erecura Belladona Peverell

Birthdate: October 31, 1980

Gender: Female

Secondary gender: Revealed upon 16th birthday

Blood status: pure blood

Creature status: Reaper/Lycan

Parents:

Mother: Hades Matthew Peverell  

Father: Damien Patrick Peverell

Siblings: Morrigan Everleigh Peverell, Arwen Dominic Peverell, Donn Hunter Peverell

Godfather:

Godmother:

Heirships:

Dagworth Granger

Selwyn

Ravenclaw

Abilities:

Metamorphmagus

Parseltounge

Parselmagic

Necromancy

Nature magiks 

Mage sight

Natural Oculmancy

Arwen Dominic Peverell

Birthdate: October 31, 1980

Gender: Male

Secondary gender: Revealed upon 16th birthday

Blood status: pure blood

Creature status: Reaper/Lycan

Parents:

Mother: Hades Matthew Peverell 

Father: Damien Patrick Peverell

Siblings: Morrigan Everleigh Peverell, Erecura Belladona Peverell, Donn Hunter Peverell

Godfather:

Godmother:

Heirships:

Longbottom

Fortesque 

Hufflepuff

Abilities:

Metamorphmagus

Parseltounge

Parselmagic

Necromancy

Nature magiks 

Mage sight

Natural Oculmancy

Donn Hunter Peverell

Birthdate: October 31, 1980

Gender: Male

Secondary gender: Revealed upon 16th birthday

Blood status: pure blood

Creature status: Reaper/Lycan

Parents:

Mother:Hades Matthew Peverell 

Father: Damien Patrick Peverell

Siblings: Morrigan Everleigh Peverell, Erecura Belladona Peverell, Arwen Dominic Peverell

Godfather:

Godmother:

Heirships:

Montrose

Shafiq

Gryffindor

Abilities:

Metamorphmagus

Parseltounge

Parselmagic

Necromancy

Nature magiks 

Mage sight

Natural Oculmancy

Upon further inspection of the table, there was also a trunk filled with all the childhood mementos and photographs from our dream. Additionally, there was the deed to a home and a portkey. After quickly gathering everything provided to us by Mother Magic and our sentimental items from our past life, we grabbed the portkey. We said the activation phrase, leaving Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry possibly for the last time in our lives.

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We land in front of a wrought iron gate that has the Peverell crest as well as crows, grims, snakes, cats and other death-related animals. After papa cut his hand and grasped the gate to accept the wards he keyed as all in, once though the gate I saw that there was a long winding dirt road with thick forest on either side, after 10 minutes of walking we all finally reached the manor is was beautiful with multiple towers, large stain glass windows, multiple balcony’s and all backed onto a private lake, once we entered the inside entry way was just as stunning. Hunter rightly said “Bloody hell this place is gorgeous.” 

Upon our exploration we found a Formal sitting room, a Family room, Formal dining room, kitchen, informal dining room, parlor, 6 bedrooms + a Master bedroom, Library, Potions lab, Ritual Space, Dueling room, 10 washrooms, Game room, Sun room, House Elf Quarters, Mud room, weapons room, owlry, 7 studies, Storage room, Billiard room, observatory, laundry room, 3 wine cellars, Music room, 10 closets, entry way, portrait hall, pantry, cellar, lounge, den, tea room. After looking inside the house, we went out back, where we found a pool, a pool house, a cabana, 3 greenhouses, a boathouse, and stables.

After heading back inside we each claimed a room My room is white and teal when you enter there is a seating area, some bookshelves and a door leading into my study as well as some french doors leading to a balcony going up the stairs leads to my bed with a canopy large windows and tow doors one leading to my walk in closet which is big enough that is is the same size as my old room when i lived with the Dursley’s in my previous life, and the washroom which has a sunken bathtub, shower, sink, makeup table, and the toilet is in it’s own little room. 

Bella’s room, upon entering, was a mix of white and purple, and it had two levels. On the bottom level was a mini library with a plush couch, a study, her own massive closet, and her washroom as well. Her washroom was slightly different from mine. Instead of a sunken tub, she had a clawfoot bathtub and her toilet was not separated into its own room. Walking up the stairs was her bed with its own bookshelf and a light right beside it so Bella could continue to read late into the night. 

Dom’s room, with only one floor, was perfect for him. There was wainscoting along the walls, and the entire room was done in a deep, earthy brown and a forest green. His bed was against one wall, and the rest of the room was filled with various plants. There was also a small seating area. Dom had his own balcony, which was also filled with plants, as well as an attached study, closet, and washroom, which carried on the aesthetic from the bedroom. 

Last Hunt’s room was also on one floor; however, it had a sunken pit in the middle. It was done up in deep browns and vibrant orange. His bed was in a sunken pit and was circular in shape. He had his own study, washroom, and closet in the same colours as well as the seating area, and on his walls in the crown moulding, you could see snitches flying about. He also had various swords hung on the walls.

The master bedroom where Dad and papa slept was done up in the French renaissance style with the colours of black, gold, and red. Their bedroom did not have an attached study; however, it did have two walk-in closets, one for each of them, a large washroom, and a balcony. 

After getting changed and ready for bed, I tried to fall asleep, but finally gave up and went to my parents' room, knocking on the door. I wait a moment before I hear “ come in.” Opening the door, I typically ask, “ Dad, Papa, can I sleep with you tonight?” “Of course, sweetheart, come here,” Dad replies and moves the covers down so I can crawl up in between them, just as I’m about to drift off to sleep I hear the door knock when Dad calls the man I see Hunt standing at the door as soon as he notices me in their bed he runs over and climb as well over the next 10 minutes, Bella and Dom also make their way into the room finally once we’re all together I finally drift off to sleep knowing I’m safe with my family.

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The next morning, after waking up and stretching, I notice everyone else is also awake. I turn and say in a cheery voice, “Good morning, Dad, Papa, Bella, Dom, Hunt.” And hear are five responses saying, “Good morning, Ever.” Smiling at everyone, all four of us turn when we hear Papa start to speak, “ OK, you four go to your rooms and get dressed, and then meet us down in the parlour. We need to talk.” We each give him a nervous look, and Dominic says, “Yes, Papa,” before we all get up and go to our rooms to get dressed.

Once I reach my bedroom, I take a moment to admire before going up the stairs and into the washroom to start my morning absolutions, then I get dressed I decide to wear a black pleated skirt with a white top and a black cropped blazer, with tan leggings and brown maryjane shoes, after making sure my hair is manageable I head down to the parlour Dad and Papa are already there along with Hunter and shortly after I arrive, Bella and Dominic enter as well. Bella was wearing something similar to me just with the colours inverted and Dominic and Hunter where wearing dress pants button down shirts and dress shoes with Dominic matching me and Hunter matching Bella.

“Ok kids, Sit down. You all need to explain what that ritual was, and why you cast it. Then we will discuss where we will go from here.” Dad says, sounding stern. 

Bella ends up being the one to explain “We cast the ritual because we did not feel same with our former families, or at the school itself, I was Neglected by my previous parents, Hunt was the Weasley family scapegoat as well as given an unfair amount of chores, Dom was constantly belittled by Regent Longbottom and his Great Uncle Algie would abuse him in hopes of getting him to perform accidental magic, and lastly Ever she was treated worse that a House Elf and was forced to sleep in the cupboard under the stairs. That doesn’t even touch upon school-“ Just as she was about to start ranting about our experiences at Hogwarts, Dad cuts her off and says, “ok, sweetling, calm down. We understand. Now, what was the ritual?” 

Hunt speaks up next and explains, “While we were complaining about how we didn’t feel safe at home or at school, a journal appeared in front of us.  Bella ended up reading aloud from the journal, which was written by someone named Ophelia Smith. She had found this ritual and it’s supposed to do something different for everyone who performs it but the common factor is that whatever it does do when performed will make it so that you have a safe place to live and go to school whether that be at Hogwarts or elsewhere with your current family or elsewhere, it could even just be something small like changing your gender apparently. Shortly after performing the ritual Ophelia Smith beseeched mother magic to have this journal appear before those who truly need it. And will benefit from using the ritual, since it appeared before us we decided that must be a sign on what we should do and decided to perform the ritual.” 

After Hunter finishes Dad and papa stay quiet for a few moments before ultimately saying “okay then.” Papa continues from there and says, “ Now we need to plan what’s going to happen. Obviously, we have memories of our entire life together, and for all intents and purposes, we have always lived as a family since you four were born in October. That means you won’t start school until next year, but that won’t be Hogwarts since none of us are human myself being a reaper and your dad being a Lycan, you are not eligible for Hogwarts, there is however multiple schools you can attend, that are specifically for magical creatures. These schools tend to be a lot stricter in certain ways and freer in other ways, we can spend the rest of the summer finding out what school you are going to attend. We do need to go to Diagon alley today as none of us have clothes aside from the bare necessities that were provided to us by mother magic and your dad and I need to claim our Lordships so we can access our vaults and attend the wizengamot.” 

After we all eat Breakfast we gather around the fireplace and Floo to Diagon Ally.