"That's putting it mildly." Sirius snorted. "The best we were able to do is get the elf to agree to leave us alone, since I'm not Lord Black I have limited authority over him, he obeys me because I'm a Black but he doesn't like me at all. Never has, not even when I was a kid. Would trip over himself to help my 'dear' mother or my perfect brother, but treated me like dirt."
"Hold on, so this elf does no work around here?" Harry asked in a disbelieving voice.
"Not really." Sirius shrugged.
"And we're letting him stay here? Fuck that." Harry said as he stood up.
"What are you doing?" Tonks asked.
"Dealing with the freeloader," Harry answered before turning to Sirius. "call the elf."
"Um...okay, Kreatcher." Sirius called before an elf popped into the room, he was quite old and nasty looking compared to other elves.
"Horrible master calls Kreatcher?" The elf asked, glaring at Sirius.
"Kreatcher," Harry spoke and the elf looked at him. "we need to talk."
"Filthy son of a mudblood wishes to speak with Kreatcher?" Kreatcher said, looking at Harry as if the very sight of him was horribly disgusting.
"Kreatcher, don't be rude!" Andromeda admonished as she glared at the elf, she was about to say more but Kreatcher continued speaking.
"Bad blood-traitor talks to Kreatcher? She should..." That was about as much as Kreatcher was able to get out before he found himself blasted backwards.
"I..." Harry raised a hand to stop the others from moving. "...will handle this."
"You just blasted him across the room." Sirius blinked.
"He insulted both of my mothers." Harry shrugged before he flicked his wand and Kreatcher was suddenly lifted into the air and pulled forwards until he was hovering a few inches away from Harry. "Do you know who I am, elf?" Harry asked.
"Yous be filfthy mud..."
"Wrong!" Harry snapped, causing Kreatcher to be quiet. "I am Lord Potter, and heir to the most Ancient and Noble house of Black! And you will treat me with the respect I deserve!"
"Kreatcher is..."
"A disgrace!" Harry cut him off. "This house is a house that belongs to the noble house of Black, and you were in charge of caring for it! Why is it such a dump then?! You don't deserve to serve us, nor do you deserve to stay in this house." Harry said, he knew he got a reaction when Kreatchers eyes widened in fear and worry. "Say your goodbyes because I'm going to give you clothes."
"No!" Kreatcher cried, looking incredibly scared. "Don't give Kreatcher clothes!"
"My house elves have earned their keep, they've worked. You haven't cleaned this house and yet have the nerve to insult the guests in this house, including those born into the Black family?!" Harry demanded. "How dare you speak to Andromeda like that when she's not only my mother but also a witch that has been born into the Black family? Sirius may be a colossal prat..."
"Hey!" Sirius cried.
"But he's a member of the Black family, you will treat him and everyone with the respect they deserve!" Harry continued, ignoring Sirius. "You get one chance, elf, just one. Fix up or get kicked out, is that understood?"
"Y...yes Master." Kreatcher gulped.
"Good, now apologize to those you've insulted, and you had better mean it." Harry said before he not so gently dropped Kreatcher on the floor.
"Kreatcher...Kreatcher is sorry." Kreatcher apologised.
"Good, now go until you're called." Harry ordered.
"Yes Master." Kreatcher gave him a low bow before popping away.
"Well, that's one problem solved. Anything else I have to fix?" Harry asked in a casual voice as he sat down and continued eating.
"What was that?" Remus asked in a surprised voice.
"Basic behaviour," Harry shrugged. "wolves obey an alpha because he's strong and cares for them, humans obey their families and employers because they're in positions of superiority. That elf has clearly forgotten who his masters are, and if he's going to be staying in this house without paying rent then he needs to work since he's not family, a pet or a familiar."
"Yes, we're exempt!" Jet said happily to Thor.
"Harry, I noticed you referred to me as mother repeatedly, have some more food." Andromeda said with a bright smile as she put more food on Harry's plate.
"Yay!" Harry grinned before leaning forward and kissing Andromeda's cheek, causing her to beam.
"By the way is there anywhere in this house where I can practise my spells?" Harry asked Sirius as he sat back.
"Um yeah, down in the basement." Sirius answered.
"Good, anyone want to practise with me after breakfast?" Harry asked.
"You shouldn't practise immediately after breakfast." Andromeda frowned.
"I'll wait half an hour first." Harry said with a smile. "So, anyone up for it?" Harry asked.
"I'll take you on." Tonks said with a grin.
"Great, by the way, Angela has asked if she could stay for the summer." Harry asked in a casual voice.
"I'm sorry, could you repeat that?" Ted asked.
"Angela wants to stay over, she's apparently been quite worried about something happening while I'm out of her sight." Harry replied. "I'd like it if she comes here, can she?"
"I'm in favour of it!" Tonks grinned.
"Yes but your hardly the picture of responsibility." Andromeda replied.
"By the way if it helps any I should point out that Angela is not my girlfriend, that's Daphne." Harry added.
"That does help somewhat." Ted said to Andromeda.
"Ted and I shall think about it." Andromeda told Harry.
"That's good enough." Harry smiled just before Roman entered the room with a yawn.
"Good morning." Roman said as he scratched the back of his head, only to stop when he saw Harry. "Oh, Harry...I..."
"Eat your breakfast then wait half an hour and come down to the basement." Harry told Roman.
"Oh...okay, why?" Roman asked.
"You need to start bloody practising if you're still planning to stay a ward of the family." Harry replied.
"Oh, got it." Roman nodded, knowing that the wards on the building stopped the trace from detecting if he used magic or not. "Does that mean you're going to teach me?" He asked hopefully.
"You know that I can teach you magic as well?" Sirius asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, but you've never killed a dragon or survived the worst dark lord in history at the age of fourteen." Roman replied.
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"Fair enough."
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"By the way guys," Sirius said later that day. "I'm so sorry, I forgot to talk to you guys about this but I've given Dumbledore permission to hold his 'Order of the Phoenix' meetings here in exchange for helping out with the wards." Sirius said before explaining that the 'Order' was a group of wizards and witches that Dumbledore created to combat Voldemort during the last war.
"Okay, fair enough." Harry replied.
"Great, oh and the Weasley's are staying here for the summer because I..."
"What?!" Harry, Tonks and Roman blurted out, cutting off Sirius. Meanwhile Ted began rubbing his eyes while Andromeda face palmed.
"Ah, I sense I've made a mistake." Sirius frowned after taking in everybody's reaction.
"Before we continue with this I'm going to go and tell Angela she can come over," Harry said as he stood up. "no way am I staying in here with Weasley's without back up, excuse me. I'll be back to hex Sirius in a minute."
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