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Harry chuckled. He could actually see the always slouched, shuffling 80 year old woman to do that to.
"Randal!"
Harry blinked at the high pitched call. Randal sighed.
"What is Rose?" He asked as the birthday girl burst into the room with two girls trailing after her.
They all blinked at Harry and her two friends giggled and blushed as he looked at them. Harry hid a wince. If there was one thing he hated it was fickle girls like those.
"Where did you get the cool car Randal?" Rose questioned.
"It's not mine." Randal said. "This is Harry, he's grandma's neighbour. It's his car. Harry this is my sister Rose."
"Hello." Harry said politely, his usual smile missing.
"Hi." She giggled, batting her lashes at him. "Me and my friends were wondering if you could take us for a ride?"
She leaned closer to him, giving him a good look down her shirt. He politely closed his eyes and held up his hands to put a barrier between them. He gave a frigid smile.
"I'm sorry. I just recently got my license. I am allowed no more then one passenger."
"It's not like anyone would notice." Rose said. "We could just stay on these back suburb roads. You can get going pretty fast on them I'd bet."
Harry narrowed his eyes. So she wanted him to both break the law by taking all of them and then speed in an area where little children played. Not going to happen. His smile turned even more frigid but they didn't notice. Randal eyed him though, but didn't say anything.
"I'm sorry miss, I don't see a thrill in taking you for a ride and speeding."
"Now shoo." Randal said, jumping in and taking control of the situation.
He shut the door behind the three and eyed Harry. Harry just shook his head ruefully.
"I've had a lot people try and use me for some reason or another."
For some reason a picture of Dumbledore popped into his mind. He shook his head to rid that thought.
"Ah." Randal said as if he understood and maybe he did.
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Harry blushed as Hazel cooed over him and stuffed a large container of leftover pizza in his arms.
"You take care of yourself Harry dear." She cooed pinching his cheek.
Hazel had…grown attached to him. Dorothy bustled about waiting for Harry so they could both ride home. Randal grinned from behind his mom and winked at Harry. Harry rolled his eyes at the older boy. He enjoyed his company though. He and Harry had spent the entire afternoon together and made plans to meet up again. Finally Harry and Dorothy escape to the car where Harry started towards home. It was only a ten minute drive so it wasn't a big thing.
"I'm sorry about my granddaughter sweetie." Dorothy sighed smoothing her skirt.
Harry wondered what it was with women and calling him sweetie, darling, dear, and every other name.
"It was fine Dorothy." He smiled.
He'd finally given in to calling her by her first name.
"Oh shush. I know it wasn't. I heard her try to coerce you into taking her and a few of her friends on a joy ride."
Harry shrugged slightly.
"I haven't given into peer pressure yet, or been driven mad by attempted seduction."
She winced and muttered something.
"It still does not excuse he actions. I apologize for that."
Harry just smiled at her.
"It's not your fault. If it was, Hazel and Randal would also be like that."
She sent him a slight smile.
"You and Randal got along quite nicely."
"Yes. The age gap didn't bother anything. He's an intelligent person."
She chuckled and started to chat with him as they drove on.
Harry was busy practicing a spell when he heard the sharp rap on the window. He frowned, cutting the magic from his wand and ending the spell. He looked up to find Hedwig had returned from her trip. He grinned widely and hurried over to the window, pulling it open. Hedwig slipped in followed by a large exotic bird that made Harry blink.
It had to be a magical species as its feathers were an impossible shade of blue, while its tail feathers were bright yellows, pinks, reds, purples, and greens. A long elegantly curved orange beak clicked to get his attention. It looked like a crow with long tail feathers almost like a phoenix. It had no long neck or huge wings, but the wings were tipped with a mix of bright colors and surrounding its neck was a 'collar' of bright green feathers. Feathers stuck from the top of its head like a phoenix almost also but they followed its head outline and curved out the back brushing it's 'collar'.
He held an arm out for the bird and it landed on his forearm, careful not to injury him. Hanging from its talons was a large package and roll of parchment. He untied them quickly and carried both the bird and Hedwig to his room where they both laid into the water. Hedwig didn't even mind sharing her things with the bird which was rare for her.
Harry unrolled the parchment and found a familiar scrawl.
Dear Exalted Lord Potter,
Got your letter. We're doing fine, Remus and I. You sound like you're good too. If those lousy muggles give you any trouble and we'll come over in a snap to kick their arses.
Good job on claiming the title of Lord Potter! That can help you a lot in the future. I'm lord of the Black family. My dear old mum hated me and blasted my name off our family tree but she couldn't properly disown me as my uncle liked me and he was head of the family. When he died it was in his will I be head. We don't take wills lightly. And he had hid the ring in a hidden home only I knew about so…. Well anyways I'm Lord Black.
And to let you know, you're my heir. Godson and Godfather bonds aren't just fancy legal terms in the wizarding worlds. When I accepted the position magic bound the bond together. You can legally claim to be related to me in way. If say, I die and name you heir no one can claim they're a better Black as they have the blood. Well you have some Black blood too but that doesn't matter. Even my cousin little Draco can't claim he's closer to me then you. Your status as my godson would immediately make you closer to me almost like a son and you'd have a better claim over everything.
Anyways, enough Lordy business me and Remus are having fun on a beach in a 'disclosed' place. The bird that brought this letter and stuff for you is a magical breed from some islands. They're as smart as hell so be careful what you say. He can understand you! Oh and the species (whatever it's called) are known for liking shiny things. Watch your buttons! They're viciously and have quite the sharp beak and talons.
I gave him a shinny coin, though I have no idea what he did with it, and asked him to return with Hedwig to give this stuff to you. He understood it seems. Hopefully.
Anyways, hope you're doing well.
Love Snuffles
P.S. for future reference please address me as Snuffles.
P.P.S. Moony says Hi.
P.P.P.S I loved you pie. Send me more!
P.P.P.P.S There's some junk in the box for you.
Harry chuckled and set the letter aside to open the package. Inside the small box was what looked like a shiny silver ring, a note, a book, some papers, a booklet of parchment, some seashells, and what looked like a small mask carved out of a cocoanut. Harry pulled the short note out first.
The mask thing is a souvenir, the seashells are souvenirs, the paper, book, and booklet are important, and the ring is something that used to belong to me. Please wear it as the son of a Marauder!
- Snuffles
Harry chuckled and picked the ring up. It was a silver band with the top bauble a circular cartoon dog face with a drooling tongue. Harry decided to humour his godfather and slipped it on same finger as his Potter ring but on his opposite hand.
As the finger passed over his skin and rested against his knuckle Harry felt a pit of dread in his stomach. He quickly tried to rip the ring off but it was stuck. It shrunk to fit his finger and he felt like a bucket of ice water had been dropped on him. He screamed as something stabbed his heart and mind. He collapsed to his knees shivering as the room seemed to drop a hundred degrees. His whole body felt like pins and needles and he was so cold. He screamed again as it felt like the blood in his veins froze and turned to glass. The feeling of pain and cold lingered. Soon he felt his breathe was starting to freeze, air was getting thin and his lungs where squeezing tight. He was lying on the ground choking for air as his shaking fingers tried in vain to yank the ring off.
Then with a whoosh all the cold and pain seemed to suck down his right arm and into his ring. He was left gasping and shuddering. He reeled as he realized that the experience had been eerily familiar. He looked to the ring and narrowed his eyes. His fingernails slipped under the dog face to rip it off.
He started to swear the air blue. The dog was a bloody sticker! He snarled down at the real ring. Instead of a dog head there was a polished black stone with the Black arms; a silver raven taking flight. Swirling behind it was some star constellation. Harry had a suspicion of what it was.
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