The Riddle of Tom\'s Family

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the Fountaine Family. God I wish I could own Severus Snape and in all the other chapters I will still own nothing. If you have seen it before or read it before, I don’t own it.

A Lost Soul is Found and on with the summer

When it was known that the dark lord was defeated the party went on for three days. Merlin was able to force the demon through a portal into the demon realm where it would be trapped forever.

Harry was told about Tom Riddle being controlled by the demon that called himself Lord Voldemort and how he had survived the killing curse in part because Tom was trying to fight the demon. That added to his mother’s love saved him. Merlin had spent time with his family and the order but after his time was over he vanished without warning.


Dumbledore was called to the ministry and shown into Fudge’s office. Albus asked “What did you need me for?” “We have something we believe you lost and wished to return it to you.” “What?” asked Albus. Fudge said, “This is off the record since I should no know about it. But when the Fountaines pulled Merlin to them, they did so by weakening the Vail and Sirius Black was found walking in the hall. He is weak and a little dazed but seems okay. I will bring him to you to take home with you.” Albus was shocked “Sirius Black, are you sure?” he asked dazed. “Yes” said Fudge and then spoke to his assistant “Please bring Mr. Black in.”


Albus stood when the door opened again and walked quickly to Sirius and enveloped him in a tight hug and said “My son, I’m so glad to have you back.” Sirius hugged him back and said “How long have I been gone? Is Harry okay?” “Yes, yes, my son, Harry is fine, better than fine actually. The war is over. You have been gone almost two years. Let’s get you home to Hogwarts.” said Albus “Much has happened since you have been gone.

Severus has gotten married and his wife and her cousin worked with him to cure Remus who no longer suffers from the full moon. Remus has also taken a wife, her name is Melody and she is the cousin of Severus’ wife Sara. Severus and Remus have made peace. I hope you and Severus can also put aside your differences.” Sirius said “I will try. After all this time I just want peace.” Albus smiled and said “Well lets get you home.”


They traveled by portkey directly to Albus’ office so as not to scare anyone. “Let me tell the others you are here. Everyone thinks you are dead. Albus called a meeting in his office. “I didn’t want to shock anyone by just popping into the room with our guest. When my grandchildren summoned Merlin, they did so by breeching the veil, this caused our dear friend to fall from the veil. Sirius Black has come home to Hogwarts.”

Just then Sirius walked into the room to be surrounded by his friends. Remus and Harry held him the tightest, not wanting to let go for fear he would vanish again. Sirius leaned hard on the two, he felt so tired. Remus noticed and said “We need to get you to the infirmary.

Poppy will be happy to see you and I have to check on Melody, my wife.” Sirius smiled “Yes, my friend, Albus did say you had been lucky enough to find a lady brave enough to take on you. I am happy for you.” Harry smiled and said “ I have a lady too. Anissa, she is the younger sister of Remus’ wife.” Sirius smiled and hugged Harry.


Sirius walked into the infirmary and was shocked. So many beautiful women in one room. He watched as Severus greeted his wife, Sara. She was a beauty. Sirius had been thinking a lot while he was trapped in the veil. That’s all he could do and he knew that he had made many mistakes in his life and one of those mistakes was Severus. He walked up to Severus and asked “May I talk with you in private?” Severus nodded and moved with Sirius to Poppy’s office.

Sirius said “while I was trapped in the veil I could do nothing but think and remember and think some more. I want to apologize to you Severus for all the wrongs I have done to you. I made your school years harder and for that I am truly sorry. I know you may not want to try, but I offer you my friendship and promise to stop being a git.” Severus was surprised, but was tired of fighting. He took Sirius’ hand and said “Yes, I would accept your friendship, Sirius. It is time for peace.”


All of the Fountaines were still in the infirmary as the husbands were too worried to take them out of this safe place and since so much was going on outside. It was decided that the ministry aurors would get credit for the downfall of the dark lord and his followers and it was also told that the aurors were helped by the two spies, Lucius Malfoy and Severus Snape.

Harry was so relieved, he could be just Harry and not the boy who lived to be hounded all his life. He never wanted the fame. Severus Snape was not happy with his fame and now understood Harry Potter a little better. Sirius was placed in a bed between Melody and Anissa so that Harry and Remus could spend time with him and their ladies.


Sirius and Remus talked about the cure. Severus also listened and was shocked to find out that Remus was now a wolf animagus. “Oh yes” Remus said “The spirit of the wolf did not leave, just his control. Now I control the wolf. His strength, speed, and power of the werewolf are still within me. I now can become a large timber wolf.” Melody smiled a secret smile that was not missed by Sirius “And what are you smiling about young lady?” he asked. “I was thinking about Remus’ wolf, the prefect match for my arctic wolf.” she said.

Severus spoke up and said “It seems all the Fountaines are animagus.” All the men looked at their women except Harry who knew Anissa’s form. Draco looked at Amberlyn “What are you dearest?” he asked. She smiled and said “I am your mate, what would I be but a dragon. A Norwegian ridgeback to be exact.” They went around the room each learning the forms of their loved ones.


Severus noticed that the Fountaines, mainly his Sara, still tired out too easily and quickly and were not recovering as fast as they should. He went and spoke with Poppy and they decided that the Fountaines and Sirius needed to be given a pepper up potion at least twice a day. So he needed to make a lot more.

Severus asked Hermione to help. She jumped at the chance to brew a potion with Severus. Lucius shot him a look that said he better be nice to her. Hermione noticed the look. She did not understand what they meant when they said blood debt, but she was glad the Malfoy’s were being nice to her.


They worked together quietly side by side using the two largest cauldrons the school had and working quickly. “Now, we just let it simmer for ten minutes and then cool.” he said. Hermione looked up and said “Sir, can I ask you some questions?” He nodded and she continued “The Malfoys said that they owe me a blood debt, but I don’t know what that means. Is it like a wizards debt?” “Not exactly” said Severus “Amberlyn owes you a wizards debt because you saved her life. A blood debt is much more detailed. First of all you are as close as family and under the protection of the Malfoys.

As you know by now Draco is part veela and Amberlyn is his mate. Veela mate for life and cannot be with another once they have bonded with their mate. If Amberlyn had died, Draco would have lost the will to live and died soon after leaving the Malfoy line with no heir. Lucius is bonded with Narcissa who cannot have children anymore. Thus the Malfoy line would have ended with the death of Amberlyn.”


Hermione nodded that she understood. He continued “You also saved the life of a Slytherin and hold a place of honor with my house.” They soon finished the pepper up potion and started the restorative potion. When the second potion was cooling Severus spoke to Hermione again “I wanted you to know that even though I was not able to tell you in class, you are the most gifted student I have ever taught and it has been a pleasure to teach you. But if you tell anyone I will give you detention for all of next year.” He smiled and so did she. “Thank you” she said. They bottled all the potions and returned to the infirmary.


Draco was still worried about his Amber and was not taking care of himself. Amber asked him to go get her a book from the library. When he left Amberlyn called Lucius over to her “Draco is about to drop, we need to get him to eat and sleep. Does he stay up and watch me sleep? Please, he has to sleep.” Lucius wiped a tear from her cheek and said “I will take care of it.” Lucius went to fix his son’s health. He saw Severus come in and went to get a sleeping potion. “Severus” he said “We need to do something about Draco, he hasn’t slept since this all started.”


Draco came back with the book, looking like he had run to the library and back. Lucius looked at him and indeed, he looked like he was about to drop where he stood. Lucius spoke to him “Son, you need to sleep and eat something.” Draco said “I can’t sleep, what if she stopped breathing again. I can’t take the chance.”

Severus said “Poppy said there is no chance that she will stop breathing again. However, If it will get you to sleep, we will watch over her while you sleep. I promise you she will be fine.” Draco laid down next to Amber and finally let himself relax and was asleep within minutes.


The week passed slowly, but passed none the less and the girls were allowed to leave, but warned to take it easy and start slowly with their magic. Now that the Fountaines were well again and the dark lord was gone, it was a happy summer.

Sirius hound himself in the company of Eolynn Fountaine. She was one part of a set of triplets. However, she was a single born with a pair of identical twins. She was much closer to her older sisters than the sisters she was born with and had decided not to return to America with her married sisters.

Tom Riddle had gotten to know his grandchildren, but had chosen to go to America with Sarah since he just wanted to forget the dark lord.


Sirius found such peace being with his family, he put on a little weight and filled out a bit and stated to become his old self, the Sirius before Azkaban. Only a more mature and kinder version of his old self. By the time everyone left the infirmary the Gryffindors and Slytherins were fast friends.

Dumbledore with the help of the children set a room just for them. It had a big screen TV hooked up to satellite and several computers hooked up the internet with a lot of large overstuffed couches and chairs. They added a boom box. All of this was run by magic.

The purebloods were introduced to movie night and pizza which they enjoyed greatly. Lucius was introduced to the internet and was truly surprised at how inventive muggles could be. Severus watched a movie, but was not overly impressed. The room quickly became a favorite hangout.



Sirius was so happy for his friend Remus. Remus had suffered for so long. Being left alone when Harry’s parents were killed. In addition, now that he was no longer a werewolf he stopped thinking that he had brought dishonor to his family name and was able to use the money from his family vault and had obtained a house elf to take care of the family home.

Sirius had also started to think about Black manor. He hated the place and never wanted to live there again. But no matter, he was a free man and had enough money for tem lifetimes and he was ready to live.


Will and Chris had returned to their homes with their wives to start their lives and families. Draco’s parents also went home now that Lucius did not have to worry about losing his beloved Narcissa.

Gregory Goyle’s father had been given the kiss and Gregory was now the last Goyle. His mother had died a few years back during childbirth and he now owned the manor home and all the money in the three large family vaults. He asked Candace to marry him after they graduated. She threw her arms around his neck and happily said “Yes!”


Gregory had never been so happy or proud, but afraid at the same time. All of the adult death eaters had been dealt with, but their children would be back at school in the fall. All of the guys, Draco, Blaise, Gregory, Devon, Derrick, Eric, Ron, Harry, and Neville who now flew a broom almost as well as Ron were all down at the quidditch pitch playing for fun and had stopped to take a breather. All of them sat or laid out on the grass talking about the upcoming school year.


Gregory had shared his fears and Neville told them about his argument with Stephen Avery at the wedding and his fear that he would still by after his Amy. The all agreed which junior death eaters needed to be watched. They then talked about the plans for the rest of the summer. They had five weeks left of summer. While they were talking all the ladies were making plans of their own.

Anissa, had discovered a sad fact about Harry and the way he had grown up with the Dursleys. She was determined to give him a summer of fun and love. She talked with her father and uncle and then all the girls. After talking with her grandfather and getting permission from parents they went to find the guys.


So all 18 were sitting together down on the quidditch pitch talking about the trip. For the next two weeks all of them would stay in America with the Fountaines going on trips to the beach and Disney World and Universal Studios and swimming and cookouts and lots of fun. Then they would go their separate ways for two weeks and then meet up again in Diagon Alley to get their supplies for the next school year, then spend the last week together at Hogwarts. Severus and Sara were to spend the next two weeks on a honeymoon then spend a week with Severus’ parents before returning to Hogwarts the last week.


Remus Lupin and his wife were to spend the next four weeks at this childhood home and Sirius had decided to take back his family home with the help of Eolynn and two house elves he had obtained. He had grown so close to Eolynn or Lynn as he called her and knew he wanted to share his life with her. No longer did he want to be held back by his bad memories. He was master of this house and he would claim what was his.


He walked in the front door and pulled Lynn through with him and called out for Kreature who appeared before him with a sneer and a look of disrespect. “Yes, master” he said in a mocking tone. Sirius said in a loud voice “I am master of this house and head of the Black family and as such have decided your services are no longer needed. I present you with these clothes. You will leave this house and never come back.” “No” he yelled “I serve the lady of the house and as long as her portrait hangs I will be here. I came here with your mother and my loyalty is with her.” Sirius had no choice but to behead the evil little elf and dispose of the body.


When Kreature died all the portraits fell from the wall. Doss and Kit were called in and looked at the state of Black Manor. How could a house elf have done sure a bad job and not kept up the manor home. They would get started right away. They were so proud to be serving a family again since they had lost their former family and had to work at Hogwarts and set about cleaning and repairing the manor.

They cleaned the kitchen and dining room first, then a small family den and the master suite and a guest room near the master suite. They worked throughout the day while Sirius and Lynn packed up the disagreeable portraits in wooden crates to be stored in the attic.

Sirius mother was in her usual mood and was screaming foul words at Lynn who she said had a muggle in her family tree, but could forgive that since she was the dark lord’s granddaughter. “How did you know all that?” asked Lynn. “Kreature” said the portrait. “Yes, there is a muggle in my family tree” Lynn said with a sly smile “he was the dark lords father, a muggle named Tom Riddle.”

Mrs. Black screamed “You mean we were all bowing down to a half blood.” The lid was put on and a silencing charm and all the crates were stored in the attic. Sirius had found his grandmother’s portrait, the one he loved so much and hung it in a place of honor. She was happy to see him again and was proud of the man he had become. She was very glad to meet Lynn.


Lynn wrapped her arms around Sirius and asked “Are you okay?” “Yes, love I’m fine.” he replied “Let’s go shopping and then let’s go on a trip to the Caribbean to a wizards resort for a week to give Doss and Kit time to work on the house and give me time to deal with my conflict with Kreature and my mother’s portrait.” “Of course dearest” she said “I would follow you anywhere.”

They apperated to Diagon Alley and Sirius stopped by Gringotts Bank to make a withdrawal and to get his grandmother’s engagement ring for Lynn. He loved his grandmother, who was kind and loving and very different from his mother. After their shopping they returned home to pack and after informing Doss and Kit of their plans, they used a portkey to get to the resort.


Harry was having the time of his life. It was a little touchy at the beginning, Ron and Ginny felt bad because they were poor and they were too prideful to take a handout. Arthur had not told them of the money Lucius had given them for their future. But Ariel talked to them and made them see that her dad was paying for everyone, not just them. “Ron” Ariel said wrapping her arms around his neck and looking him in the eyes “When will you realize that money does not make the wizard. You, Ron are special and someday you will show everyone else what I already know.”

Ron looked at her and said “You make me feel special because to you I am Ron Weasley, not Harry Potter’s best friend.” She smiled and said “And Anissa makes Harry feel special because she sees just Harry. But you are special to me because I love you, just you. Not because of money you don’t have or money you will have in the future. I love you because you are just you and you will have this trip with me because I want to be with you.” Ron smiled and said “Okay, since you put it that way I won’t fuss anymore, love.”


They spent a few days in Disney World, then went on a four day cruise, then a few days at the beach, and then everybody’s best time three days at Universal Studios in Florida. After that they went back to the Fountaines until it was time to go back to England.


Neville and Amy took a portkey to his home. Hermione and Derrick took a portkey to her parent’s home. She had not seen they for almost a year and wanted to spend two weeks with them and was taking her boyfriend home with her. She never thought she would find her equal. But he was her equal and more. He could talk to her about all her interest and still talk with Ron and Harry about quidditch. He was a pureblood, but at home with all things muggle. Hermione was so glad he had become the loan of her life. She had always known that life would be easier if she were connected to a pureblood family and had received several offers, but could not except them without love. He had asked her to marry him after graduation and had given her a stunning diamond engagement ring and now they were going to talk with her parents.


Draco and Amber took a portkey back to Malfoy Manor to meet with his parents before they all went to the family home in Venice for two weeks. Gregory and Candy went to his home, he had to sort out all his affairs now that he was head of the Goyle family and Master of the Manor. Pansy, Devon, Blaise, and Desi along with Blaise’s parents joined the Malfoy’s in Venice. They owned the manor next door to the Malfoy’s which is how Lucius’ sister came to be Mrs. Zabini.


The rest Ron, Ginny, Harry, Anissa, Ariel, and Eric went to the borrow. Ron’s family had heard a great deal about the Fountaine family, but had not met the younger ones. Ron held Ariel’s hand and led her into his home. “It’s not much.” he said. “Oh” she cried excited “It’s wonderful. It has so much charm. Oh Ron, it must have been brilliant to grow up here.” Ron hugged her to him. She really did love him just for being him. And he had to smile that she had said brilliant, she had picked that up from him. They spent two weeks playing quidditch and swimming in the pond and chasing garden gnomes out of Molly’s garden and just hanging out and being together.


Molly called Ron aside and said “Your dad and I want to talk to you for a minute.” Ron came inside and walked into his parent’s room. His dad said “I have noticed how close you are to Ariel and I want to give you this.” His father gave him a set of family rings he had pulled out of the vault. Ron smiled and asked “How did you know?” His mum looked at him and said “We knew she was a Weasley the minute we met her.” Ron hugged his parents and ran off to find his Ariel.


Neville was not looking forward to visiting his parents and was a little down. Amy noticed the change in Neville and his grandmother. She had been having a wonderful time and fell more in love with Neville every day. She came up to him and put her arms around his waist “What’s wrong?” she asked. He did not want to tell her, but he had to tell her. He sighed and said “I have to go with my gran tomorrow to visit my parents. You know about them. It gets harder to go each time.” “Then let me go with you.” she said “I want to be there to support you.” “I can’t ask you to do that” he said, not wanting to give up the comfort she offered, but not wanting to put her through the visit. “I want to be there for you, I love you. I will not let you go through this alone or you gran.” she said firmly. “Thank you, my love” he said pulling her into his arms.


She made everything better. He then walked her to her bedroom and they kissed deeply for several minutes until they had to breathe. He still held her close and they just looked into each others eyes not wanting their time together to end. “I have to go to my room. I want you too much to hold you anymore tonight. I love you so much.” he said quietly. “I want you too and I love you with all my heart and soul, but I could not disrespect you gran.” she said.

They kissed for several more minutes. “Amy” he said breathing heavily “I have to go now, goodnight my love.” “Goodnight dearest” she said with a last kiss and then ducked into her door. Neville stood looking at her door for a few minutes feeling like king of the world.


No one would ever think that Neville was anything but a virgin. They would be wrong. Last year on his birthday his uncle, unknown to his grandmother, took Neville to a brothel. An upscale brothel and had him spend the night with two witches that taught Neville everything he needed to know about pleasing a woman. Once he was free to do so, Amy would be one very well loved witch.


He made is way to his lonely bed to dream of his love. Neville woke the next morning and came downstairs for breakfast. Amy was there with his gran. “Good morning, dearest.” she said “I already told your gran I was coming today. She was glad. She said it is hard on you both.” He pulled her into a tight hug and said “I’m sorry, love. I believe I am already having a hard time.” “Anything you need my love, I am here. I will always be here for you.” she said kissing him on his cheek. He went upstairs to get his outer robes, unable to eat.


While he was gone, his gran who had watched the scene in the dining room hugged Amy and said “Thank you for coming with us. Neville has such a hard time.” They all went to St. Mungos by floo. All three of them were in the room. Amy was over to the side watching Neville and his gran visit with his parents. When his gran just broke down and ran from the room. Neville looked quickly at Amy and ran after her. Amy walked over to Frank Longbottom and took his hand in hers and closed her eyes and focused on him.


She looked around at this dark scary place and in the middle of this room was a metal box with open bars on one side and sitting in this box was Frank Longbottom. She walked over to the small metal box and sat down in front of the box. “Hello” she said “I am Amy” He looked up and said “I can’t get out, can you help me get out and find my family?” “Yes” she said “You have been here a long time. Let me get this box open and we can leave.” She walked around to the back and opened the lock. Frank crawled out. “Thank you” he said “How long have I been here?” “About fifteen years” she said “You have to go through that door”

He opened his eyes and saw the beautiful girl that had helped him. Than he looked around the hospital room and saw his wife. She was not moving. “Can you help her too?” he asked “I can try” said Amy as she took the hand of Alice Longbottom “but I am very tired. Again she found herself in the dark ugly room, but this time she found a death eater guarding the small metal box. She banished the death eater.

Alice screamed “Run girl, get yourself away.” Amy walked around the back and broke the lock. “Come with me” Amy said “Please, I was sent here by your family.” “How can I trust you?” asked Alice. Amy reached in her pocket and found a wand and handed it to Alice then they walked through the door together. Alice opened her eyes and saw Frank. Amy opened her eyes and felt the room spin.