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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄

𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬

𝐚𝐭𝐥: 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

After emancipating myself and getting my ladyship, I was set to have a nice day out with my new soulmate and get some shopping done.

Kreacher was sent to some shops with a list of what to get, some potion ingredients, and books. Thanatos and I went to the Magical Menagerie to get some magical creatures to bring more life into our small family.

I had gotten Wolffang to send over my property lists because we were moving. I was sick of the place in London. There were too many memories for everyone in that house, and it was too small for my liking. I don't know why my muggle-hating grandmother decided to stay in muggle London. 

12 Grimmaduld place was no place for the most noble and ancient house of black. I also wanted land. I was going to start a nice little potion garden and a pool and space for my new place.

We walked in and were immediately assaulted by the strong smell of animals and the sounds of all animals screeching. There weren't many people in the loud shop, a few kids cooing at some of the cute pets.

"I don't know why we need pets; if you really wanted, I'm sure Kerberos would love to stay at yours," Thanatos told me as he looked around the cramped shop.

"Who is Kerberos?" I questioned as we walked to the back of the reptile enclosures.

"My pet Cerberus," he said like it was common knowledge.

"Wait, you actually have a Cerberus?"

He deadpanned and whispered dramatically, "Of course I do. I'm dead."

I nodded with a beaming smile, "Please can he stay with us?" I asked. I so wanted a dog.

"What my mistress wants, she gets," he told me softly, looking down at me like I hung the stars for him. He made me feel so loved. I really did miss him.

I hugged him in a side hug as we finally looked over the multitude of snakes curled up together under the light. He wrapped his arm around me protectively, and my lips quirked up, noticing it.

I looked over the snakes, and a few perked up seeing us, but the others just flicked the tails over their faces and went back to sleep.

"They're so cute," I murmured, but Thanatos hummed in agreement.

"I can sense a lot of magic with that one," Thanatos said, pointing to a beautiful black king cobra with a reddish tint on its hood. It was majestic and beautiful.

The shopkeeper noticed us, walked over to us, and asked, "Are you interested in buying one? Not many people think they're dangerous, especially with their connection to dark magic."

I nodded, pointed to the king cobra, and told him, "I'll get this one. Can you get everything ready for it? I'll be looking for another pet."

I nodded, pointed to the king cobra, and told him, "I'll get this one. Can you get everything ready for it? I'll be looking for another pet."

The young man nodded with a big smile, "Of course, miss. May I suggest a kneazle"

"Do you have a Wampus?" I asked in thought; I didn't want such a generic pet.

The shopkeeper looked shocked but went into deep thought. "We have a cub we just acquired, but they can be dangerous, so you'll have to be careful."

I nodded and told him, "I'll take it. We'll be back soon while you get everything ready for us."

Thanatos and I left before he could say anything.

"Where can we get elves?" I asked Thanatos. With moving and the new house, we'll need more help since Kreacher shouldn't have to do it alone.

"There should be a seller in Knockturn Alley," Thanatos told me, so we went down a dark alley leading us to the nefarious Knockturn Alley.

Luckily a shop selling elves had some. It was weird to be buying them. It was like slavery which was weird due to being a normal human a while back. But house elves loved working and needed witches and wizards to live, so it wasn't that hard. I brought five new elves that would greatly help Kreacher and me.

There was Misty, Dusty, Nokpey, Daisy, and Woopey. We sent them to the house to get acquainted with it, and Kreacher would help them as a head elf. They cried joyfully when they were brought and seemed like del house elves.

We went back to the animal shop and paid for everything, it was a hefty sum, but we needed to buy enclosures, food, toys, and pets and register the Wampus. The man was shocked to find out my name, thinking, like everyone, I was dead or something. I was sure the news that I was alive and spending money would reach the ears of Reta and the prophet.

With Thanatos' input, we brought two ravens for mail; owls were a stupid option. They were slower and harder to train than ravens or pigeons. Ravens also looked cooler than pigeons. I named them Hermes and Nyx. We named the king cobra Salazar after the great Salazar Slytherin. The Wampus was a cute little thing. It also had six legs and was known for its legilimency. We named the golden retriever lookalike Caspian.

We came with three of us and left with four new pets and five house elves.

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The Next Morning ~

I was finishing lunch, eggs, and toast, while I looked over the property files when Kreacher came in and informed me about guests at the front door. The wards told me there were three guests, unusual.

Guests? Who would be here? Hardly anyone knew I was alive, and I missed it for this exact reason! Did Remus finally grow balls to come to see his best friend's daughter? But who were the others?

"Thank you, Kreacher. Could you set up some tea and biscuits for the guests?" I ask him, putting my napkin on the table and standing up.

Kreacher nods happily and says, "Of course, Mistress. I'll get earl grey, your favorite."

I smile softly at his large eyes and thank him again. He gets our new house elf, Misty, to clear the dining table away.

I walk to the parlor, where I usually sit and read books. It's also empty since this is my first time having guests that weren't Thanatos. I was nervous. I haven't had much contact with others besides my house elves and the goblins from the bank, and Thanatos didn't count, nor did the pets.

When I open the door, I see three figures I never thought would be sitting in my parlor or my house, for that matter. Lucius, Narcissa and Draco Malfoy sat on my couch. I was very confused. Why were the Malfoys here?

When I walked through the door, all heads looked at me. I sent them a business-like smile. "Lord Malfoy, Lady Malfoy, and Heir Malfoy, what a surprise," I said, sitting at my favorite chair in front of them. I leaned back into the chair and clasped my hands together.

Lucius looked surprised; did he seriously think I wouldn't know who my family was? Narcissa looked at me with a motherly look that nearly took my breath away. When was the last time someone had looked at me like that? 15, or was it 20 years? Draco looked at me with confused eyes. The poor boy probably was wondering why he was here in some empty mansion.

Narcissa sat straighter and looked worried for some reason, "Hello dear, I'm so sorry we're late. We were told you were dead. But then the prophet knew you were at Diagon Alley, and I got a notice from the Bank about a new Lady Black. I asked Dumbledore where you were, and he said you were here living with Remus, but I do not see Remus anywhere. Where is he, Versailles?"

"Remus? I haven't seen Remus since the whole Potter drama. I'm surprised you're here; I thought you wouldn't want to see me. My name on the tapestry hasn't gone cold," I informed her, tilting my head boredly.

Narcissa flinched and grew an angry expression? Why was she angry? "Of course, I wanted to see my Niece! Dumbledore said you were dead! But Remus isn't here?" she told me.

"Dumbledore's always been a liar," I said, waving my hand. Kreacher popped in and interrupted her comments, and served tea and biscuits. Draco's eyes lit up, and he took a cookie. Kreacher approached me and handed me a cup of hot earl grey.

"Thank you, Kreacher," I said softly. He nodded, walked backward with a bow, and said, "Of course, Mistress. If you need anything, I'm a call away."

I nodded, and he popped off. I looked up to a sneering Lucius, gapping Narcissa, and a happy Draco stuffing his face with cookies. Kreacher cookies were the best.

"Who has been taking care of you all this time?!" Narcissa said, bordering yelling. Lucius placed a comforting hand on her hand.

"Kreacher and the other house-elves have ensured all my needs are met. You needn't be so cornered, Lady Malfoy. I have everything I need here. I have food, money, and books. The portraits keep me company. Also, they teach me many things."

Narcissa shakes her head in anger and yells out, "No! You need your family, humans! Not elves and portraits. This is no way a pureblood witch should be living, let alone a muggle. Your only 8, for Merlin's sake!"

I take a sip as she yells and hums in slight amusement. She really is maternal. You're such a good mother, Narcissa.

"That is true, but I've become accustomed to my simple life. Without my parents, I can do whatever I want in peace. It's a peaceful life."

Narcissa scoffs, and Lucius speaks for the first time, "A peaceful life, yes. But a lonely one. Do you not wish for your father?"

It's my turn to scoff, Father? "Sirius is a joke. He never was father material; he was too young and immature. He left his young daughter alone in a house that Voldemort attacked and ran off after some killer. It's his own stupidity that landed him in Azkaban. He also wanted me to be a boy and blamed me for my mother's death. He loves the chosen one, James' son, not me." I tell them coldly, sipping my tea.

He left me. Me! A two-year-old daughter ran off after his best friend's killer. He never came back. He only cared if Harry Potter was safe, not his daughter.

Lucius and Narcissa flinch at my words, and Lucius sighs sadly, and Narcissa looks on the verge of tears.

"How do you know?" Narcissa asked softly with watery eyes.

I sighed at her question and put my empty teacup back on the saucer on the table. I narrated the story to them, "I remember everything. The yells, the green light, the thud of bodies, the yelling's of Lily trying to save Harry. He took me to the Potter residence for the night, and I was left alone in the living room. When everything was over, it was silent; Harry was silent. Sirius then came in and went straight for Harry, forgetting his own daughter. Can you believe that? He took Harry and then left him with that giant, Hagrid. He then went after Peter. Dumbledore was going to leave me with those Muggles or orphanages. Me in an orphanage or with muggles? He would strip me of my magical heritage and keep me ignorant! But I called Kreacher, and he saved me of a life of normalcy."

Lucius hissed out, "That fucking coot."

Narcissa lost it and jumped from her seat, dropping the teacup and screaming, "How dare he! That fucking idiot of a cousin. Dumbledore was going to leave you with muggles. He should've placed you in my care or Tonks! We are your family! I'm going to fucking kill him!"

I chuckled at their behavior, and they looked weirdly at me. "How are you not angry? Or upset?" Lucius asked me firmly. Narcissa sat back down, but her hands were trembling. Draco tried to give her comfort. She brought him for a hug and cried softly.

My heart yearned for the comfort of a mother, but I knew I wouldn't get it. Not in this lifetime. Maybe the next if the gods were kind?

I looked at Lucius with tired eyes. Who knew the conversation was this tiring. "I've made my peace, Lord Malfoy. Truly, I'm happy here. You are all welcome to visit anytime you like. It would do well in this place with another's presence. I'm the Lady of House Black with my father in Azkaban. It's my duty to stay here and watch over the house. My purpose is House Black, no matter how a sad and pitiful life it means".

Lucius looked at me with sad eyes but with understanding. He knew what it meant to be the Lord of a house and the pressures it came with. Lucius nodded and said, "We'll certainly come and visit. Draco needs a friend also."

I smiled softly, looked at a smiling Draco, and said, "I would like that, Lord Malfoy."

Lucius smiled at me and said, "Please call me Lucius, family after all."

I nodded and looked at Narcissa, who had teary eyes, and I waved my hand with a silent accio tissue and stood up and handed it to her. I ignored the gasps from Lucius and Narcissa.

"Call me Narcissa, or Cissy, or even Auntie. I'm sorry it took so long for us to come, we thought you were dead, and with the bad blood between Sirius, I didn't think you would want to see me even if you were alive." She said softly, patting her eyes dry.

I stilled for a moment and smiled. "Of course, Auntie. I can understand the misunderstanding. Sirius was ex-communicated from the family. I read the news of my so-called death. It looked proper – that's just the power of Dumbledore. It's only understandable you would think that."

Narcissa, or now Cissy, jumped up and hugged me tightly like I would run away. Her warmth...it felt nice. Human contact was something I secretly yearned for, but I shut off my need for it, thinking it childish. But she felt so warm, like my old mother, that I hugged her back tighter. Afraid this wasn't real and just a lucid dream.

Lucius interrupted the moment and asked, "You can do wandless and wordless magic? How?"

I let go of Cissy and told him, "I'm without a wand due to my age, so I adapted. It was very hard at first, but with a will, there is a way. I can only do simple things like accio. I think it's much easier to learn wandless when you're young since you've not used a wand and become reliant on it. Wands are just a catalyst, so to speak, like a guide."

Lucius' eyes light up, and we begin discussing the theory of magic and wands. It was nice to talk to people for a change. The Malfoys were lovely, and I wouldn't say no to their presence. They were one of my favorite families from the books and movies.

We scheduled weekly 'play dates' where they would all come and have dinner. I knew they played it off as Draco wanted to visit his cousin, but they didn't want me alone in this house. But I wasn't. Not anymore. I had Thanatos back and the others.

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Pet names:

Cerberus – a three headed dog, male and nickname is Rus

King Cobra: male, Salazar, after Salazar Slytherin.

Wampus: a six-legged lion type animal. Male, name – Caspian.

Ravens: male and female, Hermes and Nyx

Elves: female, Misty, Woopey and Daisy. Males, Dusty and Nokpey

(I'm not good at naming lol)

The pets will be active in the next chapters. I'm not even sure what happened with this, idk why it took so long to write when it's this short.

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