Her true self

Part 10

'' I suspect Severus, Regulus, Rabastan or Rudolf, maybe Barty '' I said

'' I think it's Regulus, Rabastan, Rudolfa or Barty '' said Fred, 

'' I suspect the same, noting that you and Snape don't have a good history and he would probably want you to feel comfortable with him when you talk '' George continued

'' I hope the whole meeting goes well and I won't have to worry about them.  I can already see the headlines in the Daily Prophet if they found out about this meeting '' I said

'' Erika Potter Black becomes the new Dark Lady or Girl Who Lived becomes neutral in the war who will save us now '' said Fred amused

'' Let these sheep save themselves '' I said, laughing a little,

'' We support you 100%, no matter what you decide '' they said together

'' I know I'm definitely leaving the fight '' I said

'' You didn't start this war, Erika, so you don't have to end it '' they said before Tulip showed up

'' Ms. Erika, your Godfather and Honorary Uncle with the guests are waiting in the living room '' she said

'' We're going, Tulip, give them a drink if they want '' I said and Tulip nodded and disappeared.

'' Ready?  '' Fred asked

'' I'll be ready as best as I can '' I replied and we headed towards the living room.

Sirius's POV

 I have come to Riddle Monor to take Remus, Tom, Regulus, Rabastan and Rudolf to Potter Manor.  When I entered the living room, I saw that they were waiting for me

'' Are you ready?  '' I asked

'' We are '' said Tom seriously and I apparition us to Potter Manor.  Rabastan whistled

'' This is one beautiful Manor '' said Regulus

'' My second home '' I said and we headed towards the beautiful building. When I knocked, Tulip opened the door 

'' How can Tulip help you '' she said

'' We have an appointment with your Mistress '' I replied

'' Follow Misha to the Family Room.  I will inform Ms. Erika about your arrival '' she said

  '' Follow me, gentlemen '' said Tulip and led us to the family room. 

'' Mrs. Erika will be here soon with Messrs. Fred and George '' said Tulip

'' Would you gentlemen like something to drink?  '' she asked

'' I'd like a glass of firewhiskey '' I said and the rest asked for the same.  I saw Tom looking around

  '' Wait after you're done talking to her and if you ask Erik maybe she'll show you the rest of the manor.  This house has a mix of light, dark, gray magic, lots of very rare books on various topics '' I said

'' I hope she agrees from what I've seen so far and I'm sure the rest of the house is just as beautiful '' Tom said

'' Flatterers won't get you far with me, Lord Slytherin, but thank you for your opinion '' said a female voice

  '' Erika '' I said as I stood up and walked over to her

'' Hey Paddy '' she said

'' Moony '' she added and Remus quickly walked over to her

'' You're in big trouble, young lady, what did you think of disappearing like that without a word and ''  mid-sentence Erika put the chocolate in his mouth.  I saw him slowly tasting it

'' The best chocolate straight from Colombia '' she said to me quietly

'' Merry Meet Lord Slytherin, Lord Lestrange, Heir Lestrange and Heir Black '' she said seriously

'' Merry Meet Lady Potter Black '' said Tom

'' I'll be honest Lady Potter Black, this look suits you better than what we saw at school '' said Tom

'' That was the look the Old Idiot wanted me to have.  I didn't want him to know that I knew much more than he wanted.  My grandparents and parents did not raise me to be a thoughtless, stupid, bold, ignorant and naive girl that Dumbledore wanted to use as a pawn, a weapon " she replied

'' Good for you '' replied Rudolf

'' You wanted to talk to me so it's time to start because I know you also have a lot of questions for me '' she said

'' First of all, call me Tom '' he said

'' Call us by our names too '' said Regulus, Rabastan and Rudolf

'' If you just call me Erika '' she replied

'' So Erika, I suspect that Sirius has told you what he hasn't told you about my plans and goals '' he said

'' He mentioned a few things that you want to achieve and I agree with them 100% because the education at Hogwarts is really low compared to the rest of the world.  I know you also want to know if I'm withdrawing from the war or if I'll fight '' she started  

'' The answer is simple, I'm completely withdrawing from the fight, I was dragged into this against my will and I have no desire or intention to fight you.  I can take my seats at the next Wizengamot meeting, but I would prefer to use Potter Lawyer to be my proxy.  This way Dumbles and his sheep will have limited contact with me " she said seriously

'' Which section would you move to?  '' Regulus asked

'' This is a neutral way not to say that I'm another Dark Lady '' she replied, a little amused

'' You want to know something else, right '' she said

'' How did she win the Masters so quickly?  '' Rabastan asked

'' My grandparents had a lot of contacts and most of my tutors were outside Britain so they knew my true level of magic and intelligence.  When they found out about my plan to leave Britain and that I was of legal age thanks to the tournament, they set the dates for my Masters, which I passed without any major problems.  Speaking of the Masters, I have a quick question for you because I know Monny will definitely want it.

Together with two other Potion Masters, we managed to transform the Wolfsbane Potion to allow werewolves to turn into their wolves whenever they want and have 100% control over them. 

Maybe apart from mating time when the wolf takes over, it was tested by 10 werewolves who volunteered to try it out.  We managed to do it flawlessly, so nothing happened to the first ten, because after the administration they were under observation for 3 months " she said seriously, proud of their achievement.

'' When can you get them?  '' Tom asked

'' Tell me how much you need and I'll have it within two weeks to a month '' she replied seriously

'' Could you show us your whole Manor, I'm curious what the rest of it looks like.  I know the rest is interesting too '' said Regulus

'' Sure, follow me and try not to stray too far '' he said and we set off for the Manor.

It's been over 17 years since they were last here and I can say that, apart from a few changes and renovations, the house looks just like I remember.  I am glad that Erika had a successful childhood here