1. Harry Potter Promise NR.9


    Date: 1/13/2016, Categories: Fiction Fan fiction, Author: zimbi

    ... see her fall with Voldemort." He hesitated, and then sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I'm still debating about what to do with her in regards to the Black Family." Snape raised an eyebrow in silent question. Sirius shook his head slightly. "I cast out Bellatrix immediately after I took control, as well as reinstated Andromeda. But I don't know what to do with Narcissa. I thought I'd have a better idea if Lucius was ever unmasked as a Death Eater, but now that he has been… I still don't know." "What did Andromeda say?" Minerva asked curiously. "Have you spoken with her about it?" Sirius nodded, looking at his former professor. "She thought that if her sister proved deserving, I should give her a chance." He turned back to Snape. "If she renounces the Dark Lord and is willing to help us, I will dissolve her marriage to Lucius and take her back into the Black Family." Snape frowned. "Help how? I won't let you use her as a spy." Sirius shook his head quickly. "I won't force her to do anything. But if I remember correctly, my cousin is quite adept at potions and healing. There are many ways she could be useful that don't involve her putting herself in danger." Snape nodded his head slowly. "I believe that would be acceptable," he replied. "We shall see what happens." Sirius sighed and nodded once. "So it's basically wait and see, for now. Sounds good." Snape inclined his head, standing up. "I will see you both tomorrow at the meeting, then." Sirius and Minerva nodded, ...
    ... also standing, and said their farewells as the Potions master left through the Floo. Once they were alone, Sirius almost collapsed back into the comfortable chair. Minerva watched him sympathetically as he let out a long sigh. "How did it go today?" she asked compassionately, taking down the wards on the room. Sirius groaned. "I'm glad it's over with, and they're all locked up now," he replied, his eyes closed. Minerva sat back down as well. "Were you worried?" she asked curiously. "If Fudge were still in office, I could understand, but Amelia wouldn't let those people go free." Sirius shrugged and opened his eyes. "I don't think there was a chance of them getting off, but most of them did it once before, so I guess anything's possible." "It's much harder to pull off the Imperius excuse the second time around," Harry commented from the doorway. The two adults turned quickly at his entrance, and Sirius nodded ruefully. "You're right, of course. I'm just a worrier, I guess." Harry shrugged. "I think it's better to prepare of the worst and hope for the best," he commented. "So maybe it's a good thing you were waiting for something to go wrong. What did Professor Snape want?" Sirius and Minerva shared a look, before Minerva replied carefully. "He wanted to speak with us about a potential new ally. I don't think we should discuss this now, but if his suggestion bares fruit, we will, of course, tell you." Harry nodded, trusting his guardians, and not asking anymore. "Tippy says ...
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