Y/N smiled at the note. He quickly wrote a reply and summoned Na-Hath to the Great Hall.

"Na-Hath can you please deliver this note to Lucius? He should be home at this time."

Yes Father the Phoenix whispered happily.

"Thank you Na-Hath" Y/N smiled. He looked to see his three 'friends' looking at him shocked. Hermione meanwhile continued to eat and lean on his shoulder.

"You're messaging Lucius?" Harry asked shocked.

"Fox not Malfoy Po- Harry" Y/N replied as nicely as he could.

"You know Lucius Fox? The Lucius Fox?" Lavender asked, shocked.

"Who's Lucius Fox?" Ron asked obliviously.

"The greatest mind of the last century Weasley honestly!" Lavender growled. "Again you know him Y/N?"

"I should hope so. He works for me" Y/N chuckled.

"What!!???!!!" Lav yelled before lowering her voice in embarrassment. "You're the one who poached him from the Ministry? That was a huge controversy."

Y/N chuckled. "I did. He's the head of the L/N Applied Magic Laboratory. As far as poaching him... well the Ministry should recognise and remunerate it's best employees better, rather than the pigs in the Wizengamot. He won't be the last I save from fighting for the scraps from Fudge's table."

Na-Hath returned and landed on his father's shoulder with a note. Y/N smiled and read the note before thanking Na-Hath and feeding him for the evening.

"Everything ok baby?" Hermione asked.

"Indeed love. I just need to visit our estate tomorrow morning."

—~—

Y/N parted from his lover and friends and assured a low-key distraught Hermione he would meet them in Potions. She wasn't happy about separating from her boyfriend but nodded. Y/N apparated to the manor and was greeted by a room full of people, all bar one dropping to a knee.

Y/N looked to see an already cleaned and slightly healthier looking Sirius smiling at him.
Y/N walked over and they embraced in a hug.

"Nephew!"

"Uncle! Rise my Phoenix Bearers!"

The others rose as Sirius smirked.

"Not what I was expecting Nephew. Not at all. I must say impressed doesn't begin to cover it. I'd say you were your father's son but I honestly don't think even Thomas was this resourceful. Jackson has caught me up."

Y/N shook Jackson's hand as he had raised to his feet again.

"Thank you Jack. The training is on course?"

"It is my Lord. We are stringent, daily!"

"Excellent. Sirius continue to recuperate, I will return to see you when you are better rested. I trust you have seen Chiara?"

"I have Nephew. Sweet girl!"

"That she is. How is she Jackson?"

"She is good my Lord. Shall I summon her?"

"No, I'm here to see Lucius so I'll see her on the way. Keep up the excellent work. Phoenix Bearers, until I return!"

AROO! AROO! AROO!

Y/N walked to the Applied Magic Laboratory, stopping to catch up with Evie in the Potions lab and Chiara and Charlie in the medical bay. Each time he was greeted with a tight hug. He also got to meet Charlie's partner Millie, who had joined the Phoenix Bearers and was working in the medical bay. She was delightfully sweet and slightly eccentric just like Charlie. They made a wonderful couple.

He finally made his way to Lucius' lab. He knocked as he entered.

"My Lord!" Lucius smiled and nodded deeply.

"Y/N is fine my friend. How have you been?"

"Very well. I've had a ball here, we've just finished the prototype and I've got it ready for you. Simply grab the snitch, press the button on top to record a message, or on the bottom to insert a note, then hold the top button to direct the snitch to its target!"

Y/N did so, sending it to Jackson Selwyn with a message to come to the lab. A minute later Jackson appeared at the door.

"Fantastic! Excellent work Lucius. Thank you Jackson, it was just a test" Y/N smiled.

Jackson chuckled and nodded before leaving.

"As promised your raise will be reflected in your next deposit. Also take a 50,000 galleon reward for your outstanding service and performance"

"My Lord that isn't-"

"I know it isn't Lucius. But I want to reward you. How is the family?"

Lucius smiled at his young employer.

"Excellent My Lord. My eldest daughter Tiffany just received her Hogwarts letter and starts on the first of September."

"If it pleases you I will keep an eye out for her. No doubt she will be a Ravenclaw like her father" Y/N smiled.

"Or a Gryffindor like her mother. My daughters Tiff and Tamara are so much like their mother. My sweet dear firery Tanya."

Y/N chuckled. "As a loyal Gryffindor it would please me greatly to have a Fox in our house Lucius."

Lucius smiled and replied: "You flatter my family. As long as she is happy, works hard and enjoys her time at Hogwarts that's all that matters. But alas onto business. Do you have an idea for my next project My L- Y/N?"

"I do. You may not like this but..."

Y/N pulled out Ruby's hex bag from his pouch.

"A hex bag my Lord?" Lucius asked shocked. "They are..."

"Satanic magic. I'm aware my friend. However, it is a form of magic. This particular hex bag keeps me protected from all eyes- even angels and demons. Can you examine it? See if it's magical properties can be replicated? I'd hoped to have it placed into a bracelet of some sort, a way to keep my Bearers safe when the war kicks off."

"I will do my best My Lord. Oh that reminds me. I have a present for you!"

He handed Y/N a broomstick.

"Lucius what is this?" Y/N asked with a tone of surprise.

The elder wizard chuckled.

"I have a friend who works at the Firebolt factory. To say they were overjoyed at you setting the world record on one of their brooms is an understatement. This is a prototype of their next model, the Firebolt Supreme. They were hoping you would use it in your next match for the Quidditch Cup."

Y/N nodded and placed it in his pouch.

"Please thank them for me. Oh and before I leave, may I use another Snitch?"

"Of course my Lord!"

Y/N tapped the top button

"Sammy. I need to speak to Ruby, as soon as possible! Thanks mate. Sam Winchester!"

The snitch then flew out of the room.

"I know Sam. He's a good man" Lucius smiled.

"That he is. I must take my leave Lucius. Until next time."

The two wizards smiled and shook hands before Y/N apparated to the far side of his estate. Lucius looked at the hex bag on his workstation.

"Now how do I approach you?"

Y/N arrived at the site of his secret weapon. It was a beautiful day today, he had to time turn to go back to the start of potions anyway so he decided to get some work in.

—~—

Y/N returned to Hogwarts and apparated to the Room of Requirement. He time turned to 8:45am and apparated to the Potions Lab. He entered to see Severus already setting up the lesson.

"Sev" Y/N smiled and the two embraced.

"Y/N, how have you been my boy?"

"Busy. Just spent a day at my estate, working on my secret weapon."

"I can tell..." Sev chuckled and used a cleaning spell to tidy Y/N up.

"Uh... thanks Sev. I forgot about that!"

Snape chuckled.

"Don't mention it, try not to push yourself too hard ok. I look forward to seeing this weapon when it is complete."

Y/N smiled and nodded before taking his usual seat. Hermione and their friends arrived ten minutes later. She lit up and rushed Y/N, squealing and jumping into his arms with a bone crushing hug and passionate kiss. Y/N returned the kiss before they heard Snape clear his throat. Hermione pulled away and looked at the teacher shyly.

"Sorry sir!"

Snape chuckled and shook his head, shocking the other students in the class.

—~—

At lunch time the group was sat in the Great Hall, the four friends talking happily. Y/N ate and sat quietly. He had no desire to engage in conversation with Ron or really to a lesser extent, Harry. He was trying to forgive Harry, he truly was. He was still hurt though. He was drawn from his thoughts as he saw Oliver walk into the hall and called out to him.

"Oliver!"

Wood smiled and approached the group.

"Y/N what can I do for you? Are you going to tell me you're gonna join in training?"

Y/N chuckled.

"No. But you know my Firebolt in our gear locker?"

"Yeah of course. What about it?"

"It's yours now. Take the time before our last match to practice on it."

The mouths of everyone in earshot dropped open.

"What.... but I... What?"

"I've upgraded to a better model, and you wish to become a pro after you graduate right? That will help you. It's yours. Enjoy it!"

Wood hugged him tight, which was unexpected, and ran off to practice on his new broom. Y/N chuckled and said "maybe I should have told him after he ate lunch."

"What are you talking about Y/N? There's nothing better than a Firebolt" Ron snorted.

Y/N glared at him and Ron gulped. The Archduke spoke with all the previous warmth of his voice lost:

"I guess you're right Weasley. Obviously I'm an idiot, or a liar, or both! I guess I'll just walk out to the pitch for the final with nothing but my dick in my hands!"

Harry spat out his pumpkin juice in shock at Y/N's comment.

"Well it's big enough" Hermione giggled.

It was Lavender's turn to spit pumpkin juice.

"Who are you and what have you done
with Hermione Granger?" she asked with a chuckle.

A small voice could suddenly be heard next to Y/N:

"My Lord!"

Dobby smiled and nodded to his Lord.

"Dobby my friend what can I do for you?" Y/N smiled, his voice warm and cheerful again.

"The item you commissioned has arrived. I came to present it to you!"

"Thank you Dobby!"

The house elf smiled, handed Y/N a small box, kissed his Lady's hand and left.

"What is that Y/N?" Lavender asked.

"A gift for the Merqueen" Y/N smiled.

"Finally here" Hermione giggled.

Y/N removed the box and the glisten and glare from the inside made the other students eyes widen beyond normal measure. It was a comb carved from a piece of solid gold. It was encrusted with precious gemstones- agate, obsidian, amethyst and citrine.

"Baby it is beautiful!" Hermione smiled.

"Hopefully Her Majesty likes it" Y/N chuckled.

—~—

The next day Y/N was at the shore of the Black Lake in his trunks. He handed his pouch to Hermione and summoned the waterproof container out.

"You sure you're gonna be ok baby?" Hermione asked nervously.

"Of course love" Y/N smiled. He thought it would either go really well, or not at all well, but he didn't need to stress Hermione out.

Y/N entered the water and cast the bubble headed charm before descending into the cold dark depths. He swam with his wand providing light, the small box in his other hand and he was suddenly aware of being surrounded. It was the Lake's herd of Grindylows.

Y/N remembered back to his time in the enclosure in first year as they grinned menacingly at him.

BarWeepGranaWeepNinnyBong

The Grindylows stopped dead. They stared almost in shock.

BarWeepGranaWeepNinnyBong?

Y/N smiled and nodded.

BarWeepGranaWeepNinnyBong

The Grindylows danced around him overjoyed as he continued to descend to the Merpeople's village. All he could hear was the excited crying of many Grindylows at once

BarWeepGranaWeepNinnyBong

BarWeepGranaWeepNinnyBong

BarWeepGranaWeepNinnyBong

He finally arrived at the boundaries of the sunken village. The merguards instantly rushed him with their spears.

"What are you doing here human?" they spoke in broken English.

Would you prefer me to speak my tongue or yours through whispers, noble guards?

The two merpeople looked at each other shocked.

You're a whisperer? We have heard legends of your kind. What is it you want?

Y/N smiled and bowed his head:

I thank you noble merpeople. I am a whisperer. I am also the Archduke of Magical Great Britain- Lord Y/N L/N. I come for no reason other to seek an audience with your Queen in a spirit of friendship.

The guards looked at him with a mixture of respect and awe. They nodded.

Follow us, my Lord

Y/N swam through the village, behind the guards and saw a number of merpeople emerge from their dwellings. Some smiled and nodded at him, others looked wary. Y/N understood their concern. Like all 'non-humans' or 'half-breeds' they had suffered over the centuries at the hands of the Ministry. He was brought to the entrance of a large underwater hall.

Please wait here Lord! One of the Merpeople asked him. Y/N nodded respectfully. After a few moments the doors to the great hall opened and Y/N was ushered in.

Her Majesty the Merqueen Murcus recognises Lord Y/N L/N, Archduke of Magical Great Britain!

Y/N entered and bowed deeply to the Queen who floated in front of him.

Thank you for receiving me unannounced my Queen. If it please you we can converse in your tongue or mine.

The Queen smiled at his manners.

"Let us speak in your tongue so all present may hear us. Your father visited us when he was a student here my Lord. Your brother also came to seek my assistance with the Cursed Vaults. What do you require of me?"

"I require nothing my Queen. I come only in the spirit of friendship, bearing a gift I had crafted for you, hoping to call the noble Merpeople of the Black Lake and the Archduke of Great Britain friends."

Y/N's next action shocked all the merpeople in attendance. Y/N slowly, given the nature of being underwater, but surely, dropped to a knee in front of the queen. No other human had ever displayed such humility to merpeople, much less a man of the status and importance of Y/N.

He bowed his head and held out the small box. A guard gently took it off Y/N and handed it to the Queen who opened it and gasped.

"This truly is a piece of exquisite beauty my Lord. Combs are sacred to our people. I appreciate your kindness, consideration and generosity. Are you sure you require nothing from us?"

"No my Queen. I simply ask for friendship. I am fortunate to call many of the peoples of Magical Great Britain friend. I simply desire this with you and your people!"

"Many peoples? I'm not sure I follow."

"I have the gift of legilimency and whispering my Queen. May I demonstrate?"

The Queen hesitated momentarily before nodding.

"You may!"

She was suddenly aware of images in her mind. Y/N meeting and being welcomed by Centaurs, Goblins, his relationship with his house elves, his interactions with magical creatures and his attack from and protection of the Leviathan.

A tear dropped down her face slowly, unaffected by the water she was surround by.

"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. Yours is a noble heart my Lord! Let it be so. From this day forward the Merpeople of the Black Lake and the Archduke of Magical Britain will be forged together in friendship. Guard!"

One of the guards came forward and handed the Queen an ornate spear.

"You honour me with your generosity my Lord, allow me to do likewise. May we be bonded forever in friendship"

—~—

Hermione had been sat for nearly an hour on the shore with her friends. She was getting progressively more anxious.

"Come on. He's got this babe" Lavender smiled, reassuring her best friend who nodded. They suddenly heard a disturbance on the water as Y/N emerged carrying a spear.

"Baby!" Hermione smiled and rushed him, pulling him into a tight hug and kissing him deeply, not caring that he was soaking wet. She broke from the kiss.

"How did it go?"

"Fantastic babe" Y/N said as he held out the spear.

"A present from Her Majesty. The Archduke and the Merpeople of the Black Lake are bonded in friendship!"

—~—

Albus was sat in his office- working as he ate his dinner but he was suddenly aware of a loud tapping at his window. He opened it magically and recognised the strange beast that flew through the window.

"Nippy?" Albus asked the creature who simply snapped his jaws in acknowledgement. Albus opened the letter dropped by the beast.

To my dearest Albus,

It has been so long since we conversed. So much has happened. So much I regret. Not a day goes by I don't think of you. Of us, of what could have been.

Now though it seems destiny has brought us back together, thankfully on the same side.
My youngest Grandson, that extraordinary boy, the one we both love so much. I have had another vision about him, about yourself and about Voldemort.

I am sorry to say you will die Albus, in a couple of years. It will be at the end of my grandson's sixth year. Following this Voldemort will claim the Elder Wand from your grave.

Y/N needs the power of the Elder Wand to defeat Voldemort permanently, ensuring the stain can never return. He needs you to teach him it's intricacies, it's subtleties, it's true power.

In my vision I saw Y/N fight him in a ruined Hogwarts, surround by Diabolica, many watching both on this and other planes- but most importantly there were two elder wands. One in Y/N's hand that stayed firm and one in Voldemort's that broke.

My only conclusion is that a believable replica must be constructed. My grandson has the resources to do so. When he takes your wand it must be secret, only he and you can know.

There is another note on Nippy, he is waiting for you to tell him to deliver it. It only tells     Y/N to come to your office.

I beg you not to tell him of your death. He is not ready at this stage, it will destroy him. Tell him simply he needs the power of the Elder Wand, that at the right time you will mentor him, and that he needs to devote his resources to creating a believable replica. I am sorry to have to deliver this news, but we will win this war. My grandson makes it a certainty, as long as we can provide the support he needs.

I hope you see fit to reply. It would make me happy beyond words to hear from you. May the Deathly Hallows guide us.

Your eternal love

Gellert Grindelwald
⏃

Albus paled for a moment. His heart had raised and sunk and raised again so quickly. He had to deal with this and worry about his feelings later.

"Nippy please deliver the note to Y/N!" Albus said fighting back tears.

The Dimorphodon squawked and flew off out the window.

—~—

Y/N was sat at dinner with Hermione and the others. He was currently trying to eat dinner left handed, as Hermione had pulled his right hand under the table and had placed it on her thigh. Y/N had started to trace his finger up and down her thighs, rubbing gently, drawing shapes with his fingers.

Hermione had started to fidget, actively suppressing the light moans she wanted to exert over his loving touches. She was about to drag him from the dinner hall when a commotion kicked off.

Suddenly there were squeals and yells heard as Nippy flew into the great hall, dropping a letter to Y/N.

Y/N grabbed a full chicken from in front of Ron and threw it up in the air, the Dimorphodon squawking in joy as it flew out the great hall.

"Uh baby sorry but could I grab my hand back just for a minute, to read this note from Grandad?"

Hermione sighed but released it, Lavender- being fully aware of what was going on under the table- chuckled at Hermione's scowl. Y/N opened the letter.

Dear Grandson,

Please go directly to the Headmaster. Tell no one but Hermione.

I love you
Grandad

Y/N showed Hermione the note. She sighed and nodded before kissing him passionately. He placed the note in his pouch and headed upstairs. He apparated into the office and saw the Headmaster smiling.

"Thank you for coming Y/N. Your grandfather has had another vision, a substantial one. It regards this."

Albus held out his hands, pointing to the wand on the desk.

Y/N smiled. The Elder Wand. The strongest wand in the world. Few knew of its location or even of its existence. Y/N did.

"Pick it up Y/N!" Albus smiled.

Y/N raised an eyebrow before Albus motioned for him to do it. He did so and felt a power and warmth spread through his body. He closed his eyes as he felt the sensation build. He smiled and opened his eyes.

—~—

Albus sat in disbelief. A golden aura seemed to briefly emanate from Y/N.

But then the Lord opened his eyes. They had turned a brilliant luminescent colour Albus had never seen before.

It seemed to be the opposite of the blackness when the archon had taken control. Y/N shook his head and placed the wand back down.

"That was intense!" Y/N half chuckled, still feeling the power coursing through his veins.

"Merlin. The Elder Wand has already chosen you Y/N. It should be impossible for its allegiance to be swayed without being won. This is fate Y/N. This is destiny!"

Albus smiled as he composed his excitement.

"It will be yours and I will teach you to use it, but first we must make a replacement, a replica. I can't tell you why, yet, but I need to ask you to go on faith and ask you to use your resources to-"

"Ok" Y/N nodded.

"I... Pardon?" Albus asked genuinely shocked.

Y/N sighed.

"The other night I tried to do what I was angry at you for doing. I tried to hide from Hermione that I sacrificed myself for her, to protect her. Maybe I didn't consider your perspective enough, Albus. If this has come from Grandad and you promise me you will explain at the right time, I will go on trust, for now."

Albus smiled. A genuine smile. The boy was maturing, fast.

"Thank you Y/N. Your trust truly means the world to me. Now we need to have a replica made in secret that-"

"Dobby!"

"Yes my Lord!"

Albus was shocked at being interrupted and chuckled.

"Please tell Lucius to Floo here immediately. Tell him I apologise but it is urgent!"

Dobby nodded and moments later Lucius appeared in the Foo network.

"My Lord! Albus" Lucius smiled and bowed.

"I've told you Lucius, Y/N is fine" Y/N chuckled as they shook hands.

The three discussed the plan. Lucius would immediately begin building a replica Elder Wand. It would appear to any to be the genuine article. Lucius would imbibe it with a Phoenix core, genuine true magical power, but it wouldn't be the real article.

"When it is complete I will summon you My- Y/N. I will start first thing Monday morning" Lucius smiled.

"Thank you Lucius. Please apologise to Tanya and the kids for being pulled from your family time."

"Tanya saw our vault balance today Y/N. I don't think you could ever upset her at this point. Goodnight" Lucius chuckled as he disappeared through the Floo leaving only Y/N and Albus.

"I don't need to stress to you-"

"Not a word Albus. Only Hermione. I know"  Y/N smiled as they shook hands.