𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙭

MALFOY MANOR.

Andrea groaned as the sunlight peered through the curtains of her room which moved slowly due to the light breezes of air. Andrea slowly opened her eyes and blinked a few times to clear her vision. She cast a tempus and saw it was already 9.30 in the morning. She quickly moved to brush her teeth and then jogged down for breakfast.
"Kreacher. Is breakfast ready?" Andrea asked while sitting down in the chair.
"Yes Mistress breakfast is ready. And here is your tea." Kreacher said offering her breakfast and tea.
"Kreacher, go to my room and on the bedside table there 2 vials of potions bring me those please." Andrea said as she forgot to take her before breakfast potion. Kreacher nodded and popped away returning seconds later with both the potions and then going away to clean the house.
Andrea ate the lovely crepes and strawberry breakfast and went up to take a nice bath. Sitting in the tub she thought about meeting Malfoy's. She thought of subtly dropping the hints of Dumbledore's mistakes and gain sympathy from them as by now she knew that purebloods adored their children and celebrated them, they would never allow anyone to harm them. She finished her bath and got ready. She didn't want to seem too prepared but also didn't want to look homeless. So she decided to wear some muggle jeans and shirt and a jacket. She saw the time and it was already 10.30 she quickly apparated to Diagon Alley and reached Monkswood bookstore. The book store was absolutely better than Flourish and Blotts. Here many old books were available. She quickly went to the farthest aisle and started looking for books there, lucky for her those books were all about olde magic and Samhain rituals Yuletide and all. The aisle also gave the direct view towards the entrance so she could keep an eye on the door. She was looking at the books when one of the books caught her eye.
'The workings of Wiznegamot' she curiously picked the book and flipped a page or two when a voice brought her attention back,
"Aren't you a little too young to learn about Wizengamot's workings." Andrea turned around only to see none other than Lucius Malfoy himself looking at her curiously. She did a happy dance inside but maintained her shy personality on the outside.
"Umm... Redwood told me to learn about politics... He said that I'm the heiress to very noble and ancient houses so I have a lot to learn.... I hope I'm reading the right book." Andrea said in a low shy voice. As expected Lucius's eyes widened a bit by the name of Redwood and also by the mention of multiple Houses. He quickly gained his composure.
"May I know your name heiress...? Lucius asked curiously.
" Oh I'm so sorry! I'm Andrea Potter Black. Heiress to Most Ancient and Noble House of Potter And Black." Andrea replied with an innocent smile. Lucius again was gobsmacked but held his pureblood stone faced mask.
"Black you say. Then we are to be considered relatives. You see my lovely wife is after all a Black by blood." Lucius said.
"Really... I have other relatives than the Dursley's?" Andrea asked innocently. Lucius raised an eyebrow and questioned, "Dursleys? I have never heard about any Dursley"
"Oh... Maybe because they are not magical?" Andrea answered.
"Muggles you mean! How do you know the muggles?" Lucius asked getting more and more curious about the Heiress Potter Black.
"I used to stay with them than I ran away a few days ago." Andrea answered in a low voice.
"You stayed with the muggles!" Lucius said furiously and Andrea instinctively flinched back which did not go unnoticed by Lucius.
"My apologies, perhaps we could take this someplace else. You can come to Malfoy Manor with me and meet your aunt, and your cousin Draco. He is of same age as you." Lucius said with a slight polite tone. Andrea hesitantly nodded her head and Lucius offered a smile.
"Please give me a moment." Lucius said and went to collect the books he had previously ordered. Andrea picked her book as well and went to pay ahead but Lucius stopped her and offered to pay.
"Grab my arm we will be apparating to the Manor." Lucius said and Andrea nodded and grabbed his arm. She felt the disgusting sense of side along apparation. Soon her feet landed on the floor and she wobbled a little. She gained her balance and saw the Manor. They were in the parlour and Andrea was haunted by the images of Bellatrix torturing her and Hermoine. She took a few deep breaths and calmed herself. She held her occlumency shields up and regained her composure.
"Dobby. Inform Miss Narcissa and Master Draco to come here." Lucius said to Dobby the house elf. Andrea's eyes watered a little at the sight of Dobby but he was different. He wasn't wearing that dirty pillow cover and wasn't scared of Lucius. Before she could observe any further he popped away.
"Please have a seat." Lucius said gesturing towards the couch.
"Mipsy" He called for another elf.
"Arrange for some tea and refreshments." Lucius ordered and the elf nodded and popped away. Just then Narcissa Malfoy arrived in all her elegance and grace. Andrea would never have admitted in her previous life but this lady is as elegant as it can get. She was an epitome of pureblood grace. She was brave enough to lie in the face of Dark lord just to save her son. She truly was equal amounts of brain and beauty and also brave.
"Lucius my dear, I see you have arrived and also brought a guest with you." Narcissa said, even the way she spoke spewed elegance.
"Darling this is Heiress Andrea Potter Black. I found her in Monkswood bookstore." Lucius explained to her wife. Seeing the dynamic between both husband and wife Andrea was forced to rethink about Lucius Malfoy. She just couldn't understand why she loathed this person in her previous life. Narcissa's eyes also widened at the mention of Potter and Black.
"Black you say! Well met Heiress Potter Black. If you don't mind me asking how you are an heiress to Black house? " Narcissa asked Andrea with an interest.
"Yes maam you see Redwood made me undergo an inheritance test at Gringotts which revealed all the information about me my magical abilities and all the blocks placed on my magic. In that it showed me that my godfather Sirius Black also blood adopted me, making me an heiress to the Black house." Andrea explained carefully picking her words.
"What do you mean blocks on your magic?" Lucius asked before Narcissa could say anything.
"Yes! Redwood told me that the man named Albus Dumbledore who is my magical guardian put those blocks on me." Andrea answered.
"Dumbledore!" Both Narcissa and Lucius sneered. Andrea was smirking internally at her little success.
"Umm will you send me back to the Dursley's or this Dumbledore man?" Andrea asked faking a little fear.
"Where have you been staying currently dear?" Narcissa questioned.
"I'm living in my Blood adopted father's house. You see I ran away after Aunt Petunia told me the truth about my parents death. She always lied to me that they died in a car crash. But that day while cleaning the attic I found my Mother's diary which led me to Diagon Alley." Andrea said... Well lied.
Narcissa looked furious at the mention of house hold chores.
"Father you called for me?" Came Darco's voice from behind.
"Yes Draco do come here. Meet Heiress Potter Black." Lucius said Motioning Draco towards her. Draco offered a polite smile and offered his hand which brought back a little nostalgia only this time Andrea wouldn't be making the same mistake. She shook his hand and Draco kissed her knuckles
"Well met Heiress Potter Black." Draco said politely.
"Well met Heir Malfoy." Andrea also greeted him in a polite manner. He sat down next to her.
"Dear would you mind telling me all that chief Redwood said you." Narcissa said to Andrea.
"You see my mother mentioned the Gringotts bank in her diary so when I ran away I took a subway and reached the Leaky Cauldron and from there I went to Diagon Alley. When I reached Gringotts the goblin asked me for my keys which I didn't have, so he took me to Redwood and he offered me the blood inheritance test to prove that I'm Andrea Potter. It revealed that I'm also the Heiress to Black house, Gryffindor House and Peverell house. It also revealed that Dumbledore put blood glamorus on me and had blocked my certain magical abilities like parsletongue and parslemagic, there were also many potions and compulsion found in my blood. When I asked who Dumbledore is he said he is my magical guardian and has also taken lots of money from Potter vault by the excuse of providing me a better life. But when I told him that I don't know who Dumbledore is he told me to immediately undergo a healing ritual which will free my magic and remove all the blocks and compulsions. The healer also has the report of my general physical health which is not that good. She gave me certain potions. Then Redwood explained me about heiress rings and the roles it comes with. He also pledged his allegiance to me on behalf of whole goblin nation. He is very nice." Andrea completed. Lucius and Narcissa were totally shocked. Lucius was surprised by the power this little girl held. He was also able to see her choice of words. After all he also choose the words which ooze power. He wanted to know more about this Andrea Potter Black girl. He knew there was more than what was meeting the eye. Lucius was now smirking at the girl knowing exactly what she was doing and she was quite successful in her goal. Narcissa and Draco were also impressed by the power the girl held but Narcissa had questions as to why she ran away. Lucius cleared his throat to say something,
"Narcissa darling I think we should discuss this after lunch lets not overwhelm the girl and also its time for lunch."
"Yes you are right dear, all the discussion will be done after lunch. Are you hungry dear?" Narcissa asked Andrea.
"Yes Lady Malfoy a little." Andrea answered.
"Please call me Cissa dear, after all you are my niece." Narcissa said to her offering a polite smile.
"Thank you Cissa. You also please call me Andrea or Dorea as you like." Andrea responded.
"I'll look after the lunch arrangements and Draco dear please go and freshen up you were flying on your broomstick in the garden." Cissa said and went of.
"Yes mother." Draco obeyed and went to his room. Lucius was watching her with calculating eyes.
"I must say I'm very impressed by your uncanny ability to mould your words to show your power. Not many are able to do that." Lucius said complimenting her. Andrea smirked at him
"What ever do you mean Lord Malfoy. I'm an angel." Andrea said gasping dramatically. At which Lucius shook his head but grinned.
"What is your ultimate game Ms. Potter Black?" Lucius asked.
"Please call me Andrea or Dorea.... To answer your question... There is so much more you don't know about me. I'll tell you the short version that Dumbledore had planned my whole life. He is taking money from my vault since I was maybe 2 year old. He had people... To be specific squibs; keeping a watch over me he knew how badly I was abused in that house... yet he didn't come to my rescue. And let me tell you a secret... I have my parents will which clearly states that I should not be given to Petunia Dursley. But he did total opposite of that. So now I'm going to do total opposite of what he wants me to do." Andrea said with a sadistic grin on his face. Lucius was very impressed by this fact. The girl who lived was just like his lord very cunning and ambitious.
"I'm sure I'm going to enjoy it very much Andrea. And you also please call me Lucius. After all we are family." Lucius said.
"Of course Lucius. But you see I can't do very much at the moment. I need another guardian because if Dumbledore stays my guardian he has access to my vaults and also over my life he will definitely send me back to those stupid  muggles. Sirius would have been my first choice but that man is currently in Azkaban that too wrongfully. Even if I do get him out he will not be able to win my custody trial due to his improper mental health. Not that I plan on leaving him there for long." Andrea said.
"I see, what if  we become your magical and non magical guardian?" Lucius suggested understanding the motives behind her words.
"You are a very smart man Lucius. If you do that I will appoint you and Cissa as my proxy in Wiznengamot for the seats of Black and Potter." Andrea said making the bait bigger. Lucius grinned more and more.
"Let me discuss it with my lovely wife. I'm sure she will agree... She is quite impressed by you and also she wants another girl in the house." Lucius said and Andrea chuckled.
"Take your time Lucius. But let me make a few things clear. I wouldn't lie, but there will be many revelations in the future from time to time about me and my motives, which will surprise you or shock you depends on your perception. And I will make my own choices I maybe giving you my guardianship but It does not in any way gives you the right to control my life and decisions. I will involve you in them and I will treat you and your family with utmost respect and love but just to be clear we are making a deal you appoint yourself my guardian I appoint you and Cissa as my proxy in Wizengamot." Andrea said in an authoritative tone.
"I appreciate you made it clear. I assure you we will not be controlling your life. You are free to do as you wish but it would be good if you discuss your views and ideas with us to avoid any misunderstanding. And I'm sensing we share the same views on almost everything. So I don't think there will be any problems." Lucius answered calmly.
"That would be great, and I agree we have almost same views... And I have one more request... Please make Dobby my personal elf..." Andrea said smiling sheepishly.
"Why Dobby?" Lucius asked curiously.
"I just like the energy of that elf... Don't get me wrong Kreacher is great but he is old and the burden of handling the whole Grimmauld Palace alone is too much for him. So Dobby will work with him sharing the burden and have I mentioned I like that energetic elf." Andrea answered again with a cheeky smile.
"I see I shouldn't be expecting any clear answers from you. Anyways he is yours. But let me inform Narcissa or she will have me as his replacement." Lucius said shuddering at the last sentence. Andrea laughed at the way he feared his wife, well Narcissa is scary, who has the guts to look the dark lord in the eye and lie to him... Only Cissa.
"Lets go for Lunch we will be discussing things with Narcissa over lunch." Lucius said and moved towards the dining room.
"Ah there you both are... What took you so long? I was about to send Dobby to summon you." Narcissa said as they entered the dining room.
"Apologies ma  cherié, but I was discussing somethings with Andrea. You see she doesn't like Dumbledore very much, but she can't do anything about it because right now Dumbledore has control over her life as his magical guardian... So I was merely suggesting that we take file a custody for being her magical and non magical guardian; what do you say?" Lucius said. Narcissa thought for a few minutes before answering.
"I have no problem she is my neice, but we have to give a reason good enough to take her from the oh so great Dumbledore's care." Narcissa said which made Andrea snort.
"You wound me Cissa... I'm a Black, do you think I would act like a gryffindor. Of course I have proof. I have my vault transactions dated back to 1982. Dumbledore had taken lots of Galleons from my vault in the name of providing me best care, but I would keep them underwraps and use it for something bigger. For the custody trial you can use my neighbour Arabella Figg, she is a squib appointed by Dumbledore to keep an eye on me, but she can't lie under veritaserum, can she? You also have Elphias Doge he also is my neighbor but he is a very strict follower of Dumbledore but again veritaserum... You will have my goblin healer's reports and we all know the reports from Goblin healers are held in high esteem. Plus I'm also taking various potions for malnutrition and growth and certain ointments for the bruises. They are also recommended by Goblin healers. And you my dear aunt Cissa are the world's best healer, people spend millions of galleons to see you... You can give me another physical examination, your report will also be held in high esteem." Andrea finished. Lucius was heartily laughing and Narcissa had a smirk on her face even Draco was sniggering.
"Oh it will be a delight to be your guardian." Cissa concluded.
"I'll be sure to keep you delighted dear aunt, but I have explained my terms to uncle Lucius he will explain it to you later, but something I want to offer you personally, and I also want something from you but you can deny I will not take my gift back." Andrea said and Narcissa raised an eyebrow nodding her to continue.
"I would really like if you would agree to be my proxy in Wizengamot for the seats of The Most Ancient and Noble House Of the Black." Andrea offered with a smile.
"I would be honored dear. Now what do you want?" Narcissa said with a smile.
"I... I want you to appoint Dobby as my personal elf and would like it for him to come with me to Grimmauld Palace... If it doesn't disrupt your household of course." Andrea said. Narcissa looked confused by this vague request and looked at Lucius for an answer. Lucius just shrugged his shoulders saying he has no idea.
"All right okay, I accept your request. Dobby is yours now ,you can call him and accept him now if you wish." Cissa said.
"Oh I'll do it after lunch if he wants to of course." Andrea said and they continued their lunch talking about each other lives and joking like a normal family. Last time Andrea sat with a family it was forced by the compulsions and potions. This time it was with her free will and it made her happy.
As the lunch ended they all went to the sitting room while Andrea asked for a little privacy to talk to Dobby.
"Dobby would you like to be my personal elf?" Andrea asked him.
"But Dobby serves Malfoy Family." Dobby answered innocently.
"Oh they have no problem they would release you if you agree to be my personal elf. You see you will have to come with me to Grimmauld Palace there is another elf Kreacher he will Of course be the head elf you will learn everything under him but you will be my personal elf. Kreacher is a bit old he needs rest but he doesn't get it because he has to do everything alone. So it would be a great help for him as well. So do you agree?" Andrea explained everything to Dobby.
Dobby looked at her with big eyes and nodded his head.
"Dobby agrees, Dobby will serve miss Potter Black." Dobby said in an excited squeak.
"Good now come with me and Malfoy's will release you." Andrea said and they went to the sitting room. Lucius then freed Dobby by giving him a handkerchief and Andrea quickly accepted him magically.
"You can go away for a little while Dobby we have something's to discuss I will call you when its time to leave." Andrea ordered and he went away.
"So when do you wish for trial to take place. We will have to book a solicitor for that." Lucius said.
"I want the trial to be kept a secret from Dumbledore till the last minute. Because if he gets the idea of me slipping out of his grasp he will definitely do something. So we keep it a secret as long as possible. Now I want the trial to be held after my birthday when I receive my Hogwarts letter. I'm sure the letter will be charmed by numerous compulsions. He will not expect it then." Andrea suggested.
"Very well, that could be done. Now tell me when is your birthday?" Cissa aksed excitedly already planning for a party.
"31st July. But Cissa please keep it a smaller affair we won't want people to know about our relations now, would we?" Andrea said with a smile. Narcissa's mood dampened a little but she agreed.
"Then next year you have to allow me to celebrate it the way I want okay?" Cissa argued.
"Fine as you wish my dear aunt." Andrea agreed with a cheeky smile.
"I think its time I leave. I would appreciate if uncle Lucius connectes our floo systems, it would be easier for me to come by anytime. And next time I come I want to spend some time with my cousin brother. We didn't get to talk at all today." Andrea said and Draco smiled.
"Sure cousin." Draco said.
"Come I will be dropping you back to Grimmauld." Lucius said.
"Oh there will be no need for that Dobby can take me... He will be coming with me as well." Andrea said and they all hummed in agreement.
"Visit soon cousin." Draco said offering a side hug. Andrea then summoned Dobby and they apparated away to Grimmauld Palace.
"Now I shall warn you Dobby, Kreacher is a little cranky and strict so don't mind if he says something okay." Andrea said to Dobby. She was genuinely worried of the elder elf's reaction to Dobby being her personal elf.
"Kreacher" Andrea called for him.
"Mistress is back. What does Mistress want Kreacher to do?" Kreacher asked her.
"Kreacher this is Dobby. He will be here to help you manage this noble house. You will train him with everything okay. I hope you get along with him for me. Can you do that Kreacher." Andrea asked actually worried about hearing his answer.
"Kreacher will do. He will be training Dobby to serve Mistress and Manage the house for Mistress." Kreacher said without any hint of grudge and hesitation. Andrea exhaled a breath she didn't even know she was holding. She smiled at Kreacher and nodded her head.
"Now Dobby I have few rules that you have to follow. First of all you will not punish yourself no matter what, clear?" Andrea said and looked at Dobby who nodded his head excitedly.
"Good! Now second; Kreacher will give you your uniform. From today onwards you represent me and this Noble House Of Black so you will be wearing proper uniform okay. Third, you will check my mail for any compulsions and charms and any danger. Fourth you follow Kreacher and help him and learn from him. He has been serving this house since a very long time so listen to his instructions carefully. Fifth and most important. You are not allowed to talk about any discussions held inside this house to anyone in anyway. You are my personal elf so that means you will be with me in some places of business so I forbid you to discuss anything I talk about to anyone in anyway. If you reveal my secrets to anyone I will have to free you." Andrea said and paused by the look of horror on Dobby's face.
"And lastly, whenever I call, you come to me okay." Andrea concluded and Dobby nodded his head.
"And yes, both you and Kreacher will eat and rest accordingly you both will not overwork yourselves." Andrea said finished.
"Kreacher, take him to the elves cottage and give him fresh uniforms. And Kreacher be nice to him no punishing him. If anything is wrong talk to me okay." Andrea said to kreacher and he bowed and went away with Dobby. Andrea sighed and sat down on the couch.
Now that she had gained a welcome to Malfoy Manor it would be easy to get the diary horcrux. Just 5 days left to receive her letter. 6 days left for her birthday and a month left to attend Hogwarts again. She inhaled a deep breath and concluded that today's work was done. She suddenly craved some blueberry tarts.
"Della" She called for her personal elf from Potter Manor. Della came with a pop sound.
"Miss be calling for Della." Della said bowing deeply in front of her mistress.
"Della, how are you and rest of the elves at the manor?" Andrea asked.
"Everyone be good miss. Doing their jobs well." Della answered.
"Good but also tell them to properly rest and eat okay. You as well." Andrea said and Della nodded her head smiling.
"The reason I summoned you Della, bring me fesh blueberries from the Manor's greenhouse." Andrea said and Della once again bowed down to her and popped away. She came back 5 minutes later with a basket full of blueberries.
"Della bringing blueberries for Miss. Anything else Miss wants?" Della asked.
"No Della, you can go now. And take care of the other elves and the manor and If any mails arrive check them for dangers and compulsions and bring them to me. And also strengthen the wards around the manor so that nothing poisonous or harming thing comes inside okay." Andrea instructed. Della listened very carefully and nodded her head.
"Della understands Miss." Della said and then apparated away.
"Kreacher" Andrea called.
"Mistress" Kreacher answered.
"Is Dobby settled?" Andrea questioned.
"Yes Mistress Dobby is ready to learn now." Kreacher answered.
"Very good Kreacher. Make some blueberry tarts tonight. These are freshly picked blueberries take them to the kitchen and make the tarts using them." Andrea said and kreacher nodded his head and vanished away with the basket. Andrea went up in her room and laid down on her bed exhausted by the day.
"Dobby" Andrea summoned Dobby.
"Yes Miss" Dobby came dressed in a black shirt and pant with a crest of Black house on his shirt.
"I'm going to take a nap Dobby wake me up when Dinner is ready and please tell Kreacher to keep the dinner light and sure to make blueberry tarts." Andrea said and Dobby nodded and popped away. Andrea changed into her silk night dress and straight went to nap.