NOVEL NEXT Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Disappoint!
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— —As many know Draco Malfoy, son of Lord Lucius Malfoy, has been the Heir Apparent of House Black for years since Sirius Black has yet to have an heir himself.
Now, with the return of the grandson of the former Lord Orion Black, House Black has a true heir in Aries Black.
"My schooling comes first, though I will not neglect my duties as Heir. Sirius has chosen to focus on his career as an Auror, neglecting his duties as Head of House and leaving his seat on the Wizengamot to Albus Dumbledore. This is something I find unacceptable."
"No person without the name Black has ever spoken for our house, and its something I intend to address with my uncle when the time is right. I know one day I will be Lord of House Black, and I hope I can return it to the prominence of my forefathers."
No doubt the more conservative members of the Ministry will be waiting anxiously for Heir Black to take over as the Head of House Black.
"My home has long been Germany, but I look forward to returning to the home of my family."
The Black Heir's comment on Albus Dumbledore caught my attention and after some genius detective work your favorite writer, me, discovered a dirty secret of the Headmaster of Hogwarts!
As many of you know the Chief Warlock acts as an impartial executive figure in the Wizengamot, so why is it that Albus Dumbledore votes for five different houses, not including his own?
There is no law that says the Chief Warlock cannot be a proxy, yet is it reasonable that one man should hold so many votes?
Rarely do two houses name one person as proxy, unless of course they share blood, but one must wonder just why Albus Dumbledore, champion of the Light, and one who has denied the position of Minister of Magic many times, holds so much power within the Wizengamot?
The Headmaster of Hogwarts as always tried at being neutral, despite his views being obviously Light, but as he controls the Black, Potter, Longbottom, Doge, Weasley, and of course Dumbledore seats, I wonder if Dumbledore is as neutral as he says?
Rita Skeeter hadn't been as flashy with his part as he thought she would, but he rather enjoyed her jab at Dumbledore. He turned to the letter that he had received, noting his aunt's flowing hand writing on the envelope.
Aries,
I'm very disappointed that I have not at least received a thank you letter for getting the judges to lower the age limit, or any letter since your arrival at Hogwarts.
No doubt that foolish boy Draco has been dragging you all over to curse muggleborns and ruin blood traitors' potions.
Such a bad influence, but I suppose our best friends tend to be. Oh, and of course, congratulations are in order.
Tri-Wizard Champion! An illustrious honor that has alluded the House of Black until now. I'm very proud of you.
No doubt you've run into Sirius by now. I've told you many times that despite the disgrace that boy is, he has a good heart, one that perhaps can accept you as you are, if for no other reason than you are Regulus' son.
I hope that you can convince him to help restore our House, and perhaps return some estranged members to our halls.
Avoid Dumbledore as much as you can. I know you do not understand but he is far more dangerous than you could ever imagine, and he will not hesitate to shape you to his Greater Good.
Keep on the path, and do not lose sight of your goals. Our work in Germany continues, and you should pursue a friendship with the Delacour girl.
A family like that could make an invaluable asset in the French Ministry, especially considering Jean's popularity and potential.
I know you will do your best in this tournament and look forward to seeing you win it all.
Love,
Aunt Cassi
Aries had loathed to admit that Arianna's drunken mistake last night had put on damper on his mood, but between Skeeter's article and Cassi's letter he had brighten considerably.
He took his walk around the lake slowly, reaching out to the feel the magic surrounding him. The wards of Hogwarts were some of the most interesting he had ever seen.
Bright colors glowed in the sky around the school and the castle itself might as well be a sea of colors fighting for dominance.
He knew few possessed his gift of seeing magic and he treasured it above all his other gifts save one. His run through the woods last night had proved fruitful, especially after meeting a herd of centaurs.
They had regarded him curiously and he thought one might attack him, but the others held him back before continuing on their way.
"Ah, Mr. Black I was hoping to see you today." Albus Dumbledore looked rather cheerful, his brightly colored robes matching well with the glow of the castle's wards behind him.
"Professor." Aries greeted tersely. He found it ironic that the day he received a letter telling him to avoid the Headmaster was the day he found himself alone with the old man. "How may I help you?"
"Oh, nothing of that sort, I just wished to talk, my boy." The Black Heir contained his desire to hex the man, but Albus joined him as he continued his walk around the lake.
"Your performance at the First Task was truly remarkable. It has been, well, fifty some years since I saw a student that gifted. And to bend dragon fire? Would you happen to have training in Battle Transfiguration?"
"Yes, Professor von Reich has taught me many branches of magic."
"Ah yes, Vladimir. A rather surprising name for a German." Aries quirked his eyebrow at that. Where was the old man going with this?
"His father had a fascination with Vlad the Impaler, so it's not that much of a surprise." Dumbledore wasn't looking right at him, rather his eyes roamed over the lands as they walked, much as Aries had done before.
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