41. Counterattack (3)

With a beautiful smile on my face, I settled myself in the chair and started reading my newspaper, attending to any discrepancies, because, although the woman knew that her life was in my hands, she could still get away with yours.

So Nana pours me some coffee, which was a good move by the elf. "Thank you," I tell him, turning my attention to the text.

"To corroborate our newspaper cover, our source has given us first-hand information that is somewhat disturbing but has yet to prove true.

Over the years, one prominent wizarding family has risen above the rest, making fortune upon fortune. A family that a few years ago was being accused of colluding with You-Know-Who.

It was alleged that the then and current head of the family, Sir Lucius Malfoy, was under the influence of the Empire spell, one of the 3 most evil and forbidden spells in existence. Without having to pass any further tests, just with his words, he was cleared.

But the plot begins to unfold, as we were shown, in a clear way, see more on page 3, a list of loans and bank transfers from such a gentleman. The Black family has been lending money to the Malfoy family for nearly 14 years and has never received a galleon in return.

That's not the problem, but where this money is going, and don't be scared when looking at the table on page 3, my readers, because until then, they are images provided by our own bankers.

To make matters worse, at the same time that Mr. Malfoy was accused of being a follower of You-Know-Who, a heavy transaction was made, on his behalf, to some names that at the time were presiding over the trials.

Among them, the name of our current Minister, is very well intertwined, and does not seem to be a light accusation. Another point, the Minister is accused of diverting funds from the Aurors to unknown places, more on page 7.

Mister Malfoy, with the help of the current Minister and two former chiefs of staff, illegally acquired properties from the Potter family, such as the famous Pottery shops, keeping the name so as not to lose sales.

The purchase price was negligible, just to prove that there was a transaction. It is also described in table 3 on page 3.

Not only that, tax fraud is also among the many crimes committed by this gentleman, which I am directly targeting, as he, despite being the current head of the family, cannot represent each of his family members.

Likewise, when we directly accuse our current Minister, we make it clear to whom the attack is directed, since the institution is not to blame for being managed by someone corrupt and incapable.

With that in mind, we are awaiting the outcome raised by our bankers, and if the illegal and forced purchase is in fact proven, the goods will be returned to their true owners, with interest and a heavy fine.

I think the current Mister Malfoy will have a lot of explaining to do," she continues, but what I wanted was already in the works. To nail the nail in Malfoy's coffin, I needed only to call in his family's debt to mine. .

Now, I needed to wait, and see what my cousin Narcissa would choose to do with her life, die cuddling Malfoy over their son, or leave and have a chance to live her life.

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POV SIRIUS BLACK

I was in my cell, brooding over my guilt as usual, when a group of people came to my cell. Three of them I knew very well, having once fought alongside two, and the third being my lovely niece/cousin.

Behind the trio, 4 big strong men in ICW uniform approached the cell. I just used what little strength I had to sit up and look directly at this strange group.

"Only after 11 years, do I get a visit, or have they finally set my trial?" I didn't even have the strength to tease them anymore.

One of the ICW men takes the lead. "It came to our attention 3 days ago that your situation has been taken lightly and wrongly, where one crime after another has been committed by your ministry.

Our coming here is to take you into custody, where your trial will take place tomorrow. But we need your full cooperation on this, if you refuse, the process will be filed and will remain here.

We need you to agree to come with us, to give us your memory about the facts related to the Potter family, as well as your report, for comparison of the facts, about the effect of Veritaserum.

The current head of the Black family is already aware of the demands, and has accepted that you go through with such a trial, provided he can be present. So just your decision for the case." He finishes, and keeps his eyes directly on mine.

Without having to think too much, I answer. "I accept".

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POV NARCISSA MALFOY

"That damned boy ruined my reputation, my prestige, my possessions. I want to kill that damned boy." Malfoy Senior was having a tantrum while reading the paper.

I was already aware of the news, and I was expecting something like this. It was common for Lucio to put on a show, as if he were the king of the world. My only concern was my son, who looked at me as if I were his sworn enemy.

"Narcissa, I want you to speak to the boy, if he continues like this he will have more enemies than he can imagine, and I bet many would love to get their hands on him." Lucio tells me, making a face like he knows better.

The false concern almost made me throw up.

"Who was messing with the guy who was quiet Lucio? Who was messing with what was none of your business? Now you're only worried about yourself, and no one else." I hissed with rage.

That's when surprise, and resolution hit me square in the face. I felt a smaller but stronger hand reach my face, and I looked at my assailant, my own son, his face livid.

"My father did what was best for our family, and now, he's being wrongfully accused, and you, instead of standing by our side, protect that filthy half-blood." I saw his chest rise and fall heavily with his heavy breathing.

Lucio was as surprised as I was at his boldness and stubbornness. That for me, was the moment to make my decision, even if it hurt me in the cruelest way.

This was not and will never be my family.