In front of him was Chad, sitting on an opened shelf rack. He had an open cookie jar in his paws, it was without a lid and Chad's paw was inside it, taking out a cookie. However, there were already a few crumbs on his face and fur.
Chad, in shock, paused like a statue and looked Magnus in the eyes. Magnus's and his eyes met for a second. Chad must be thinking something, and Magnus knew it.
*CRUNCH*
Chad moved like lightning and put two more cookies in his mouth and ate them frantically, as according to his common sense if it's in his stomach then it's case closed.
"YOU! You are under punishment." Magnus gave him a chase. But Chad was smart, he instead let the cookie jar fall and ran away. Magnus of course made sure the jar was safe.
But, once again, Chad made a mistake. He forgot Magnus was a wizard, he was too used to living around Grace it seemed.
"Immobulus!" He cast a freezing charm on Chad. Chad was already on the run so when he stopped because of inertia he fell face-first on the kitchen counter, and from there slipped and fell to the floor.
Chad was no ordinary cat, he wouldn't be injured from such things. From what Magnus knew, Chad had already waged a war with all the dogs in the neighbourhood, a few days ago the neighbour also came to complain, along with her dogs in bandages.
Magnus was totally shocked at first because the woman didn't have one but 3 dogs, and out of them, two were German Shephard and one was a Dobermann. The moment they saw Chad, the three dogs started crying in loud wails.
So, Chad was a tough boy. And this meant his punishments were also harder from then on.
He picked immobile Chad, "Boy, you just got your punishment extended for a week. From now on the kitchen shelves will have locks.
Chad couldn't move, but his eyes could, and they showed fear. "Don't look at me like that. This is the result of your hard work."
...
At the same time, a meeting was taking place in New York, between the 5 Mafia families.
Michael Corleone was a smart man, he somewhat understood that no matter what, you can not go against the state, even less so against a powerful wizard who was also a real-life prince. Even states would think a hundred times when going against Magnus, let alone his small family that wasn't even trying to become powerful anymore.
So, like every time something big needs to be decided, he summoned the families. There have always been 5 families that held the highest power in New York, oftentimes many more tried to enter but they were dealt with by the five.
Due to the long possession of the underworld in East Cost, these families had become immensely wealthy, and now that the condition of New York was bad, they were getting richer, the business of porn, underground casino and extortion was thriving. Made easy with the budget cuts of the city police.
Corleone family was the only one that was not pushing too much and taking advantage of this situation.
The meeting took place in a good 5-star hotel in the city. It was not ruled by anyone so they all agreed to this place.
"Why did you convene this meeting, Mr Corleone? Business is booming, I'm sure nobody here harmed anybody's interest this time." Don Anastasia started.
In the big room, a circular table was placed in the middle, the five sat a good distance away and behind each stood their advisor or adjutant.
Michael sighed and said under his breath, ~That's exactly the problem.~
"Gentleman, recently I was contacted by the CEO of FutureTek industries. In the beginning, he wanted to buy some properties from me and you all. I invited him to meet me, and he told me his ambitions.
"He wants to buy the whole dock section, which currently the Bonanno family runs; the whole warehouse and land in the industrial area, which is owned and run by the Gambino family; the whole block of the street under the control of the Genovese family. And finally, 127 shops, large and small that we all own combined." He revealed solemnly.
And that was it, all four family dons stood up in anger and started hurling words together, creating disorder. Michael sat calmly and just wanted for them to sit down. But when they didn't, he slammed his hand on the table.
"CALM DOWN! I am in the same situation as you." He defended himself.
"Then just say no to him, why even convene this meeting? While we're at it, we'll see how his company operates in New York... No, we won't let it work across the whole East Coast." Don Castellano boastfully proclaimed. After Michael, he was the most powerful guy among the mob families.
Michael couldn't help but curse in his mind. He wondered if he had not known about the true strength behind FutureTek and these demands, would he have also acted like this?
"Gentleman, now I will tell you why I couldn't say no, and why you won't be able to say no either. Forget the East Coast, you can't even stop him from entering your home turf and slap you in the face. Behind FutureTek stands the whole might of MEDA and the renowned law firm Tonks & Tonks. If you think you don't care about any legal trouble, then MEDA will end you all. They have already gathered all the evidence they need to put each of us behind bars for decades.
"I will not say more, you know about MEDA already." Michael stayed silent after that and let others discuss. All of them knew that if MEDA got involved, they will surely be dealt with by the FBI. The city police may be underfunded but the FBI was a federal agency, they had enough money and manpower to catch all of them.
So, after a whole hour of pointless discussion, they asked Michael, "What about the pricing?"
"Current market rate, nothing less, nothing more," Michael answered. He knew what they would ask next.
"And what if we reject?" One of them asked.
*Sigh* "Well, then you can say goodbye to the mob world and say hello to either hell or prison." he answered.
There wasn't really any choice left for them. It was either agree to sell or die, there was no disagreeing.
In the end, they agreed to sell it. It was better to live another day, as there will be many chances to make money. And as long as they didn't make losses, they could accept it.
Oh, how naive they were.
...
Michael left the building and directly drove to meet Bobby in Cambridge. He was soon taken to the meeting place, it was the new building Bobby had bought.
"So, they all agreed? Wonderful. I will send them the papers to sign and the cash later. You, Mr Corleone, will get a helping hand with your business. If you ever start a tech company, you can get certain help from me and my various assets. If you need my advice, then invest in technology stocks as they will soar to the skies soon.
"You will also get access to hiring MEDA, as long as it's not some illegal work, they will give you a preferential discount. You will also get a lawyer assigned to you by Tonks & Tonks, of course, if you can pay him or not is up to you." Bobby gave him many helping hands.
And, if Michael really has help from MEDA and Tonks & Tonks, he can truly get out of the mob business and bury his past for good. Bobby had just given him a way out of this life.
"Thank you, Mr Armstrong. Please visit my home when you are in New York City again, we will have dinner together." Michael offered him.
Bobby sent him away and looked at his lawyer. "Let's prepare the money."
A few days later, after the 5 families signed the papers of ownership and took the money, at night, all of a sudden the whole money bag disappeared. Not even a single dollar bill was found.
They obviously had no idea how or where it could go, as it was securely placed deep inside the safe. They could only doubt it was an insider job and this caused infighting in the gangs.
Only Michael knew about Bobby and his magical background so it was not very tough for him to guess what happened. But he actually got the money back soon, with a warning to act like he also lost it.
This way, Bobby and Magnus now owned a majority of good land space in New York City with only a few million being spent.
The next part was to start making money from it.
"Why do I feel like some kind of a mob boss myself?" Bobby wondered while sitting in his apartment. Instead of a cigar, he was eating a lollipop and a pizza.
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"HAHAHA... man, you turned out to be even more shrewd than me. When did you hatch this plan?" Magnus was talking to Bobby. The cost of the calls was great but they could afford it.
"When you said... "I wish I had more land in New York, instead of that useless Chrysler Building." That's when I made this plan." Bobby said, mimicking Magnus. He also laughed, feeling that Magnus must be the first person in the world who bought a whole building by mistake, thinking it's a car company.
"Okay, you can use the land as you wish, I will see if any of my company wants to open an office there. But, most of my companies are more of manufactures so it'll be a waste to be there. WAIT... There is still Emrys Construction. Ah, I guess it's time to hire a few more wizards. Bobby, tell the Tonks & Tonks guy there to put out a few job offerings for Creative Wizard position at the MACUSA notice board." Magnus requested.
"Sure Mag, but what's Creative Wizards?" Bobby asked while chewing on some dumplings he had just ordered.
Magnus laughed and explained, "It's nothing but a fancy word for a Construction worker, but with magic. This way they don't feel small. Anyway, with the salary I pay them, they are anything but small people. Each of my Wizard workers in Emrys Construction is already either a millionaire or about to become one."
They continued talking for a few more minutes and hung up. It was already nighttime in Britain and the family was having their last dinner before Magnus and Ragnar would leave. Thankfully, Grace will have her baby in the December holidays, so at that time he is going to be at home.
"Dad and Mum, please take care of yourself when we are gone. A few wizards from MEDA, hand-selected by me, will be keeping you two safe. Know this, my life is in less danger than you two. If someone from the magical world comes to fight me, I can defeat them. But, they might try to get to you to get to me because they know that can't beat me in a straight fight." Magnus explained as well as warning them.
Ragnar also chimed in, "Yes, mum, dad. Please, promise us that no matter what happens, you will never take off all the charmed items that we provide you and you will never go somewhere without informing the security."
"Yes, there is something bad going on in the magical side of the world. I told you before, a magical Hitler is going around and he hates all wizards who are born of two muggle parents. And considering all my wealth and status, he might try to do something funny." Magnus briefed. It was important for them to understand the threat in order to react accordingly.
Grace caressed Magnus and Ragnar's heads, "My two little princes. We will be careful and do as you said. So don't worry about us. Also, Grandma Martha said she will be coming here to live with us while I'm pregnant. She said without you two I will be alone and bored, and she's an expert in helping with childbirth."
Magnus' heart was at ease now. Even though he had no idea about Martha's strength, she should still be powerful. Also, if push came to shove, she could summon the entire army of Goblins, Centaurs and Vela from Camelot. Hell, there was also Cuddles, Pebble, thousands of XXXXX rank animals, and also the one and only Duck, who'd rather give his life trying to protect Grace, because Grace was his beloved sweetest grandma.
So, it was foolish to really attack Magnus' family. But, there can always be some underhanded methods used, that's why he used MEDA, as these people were experts in finding hidden dangers.
"MEOW..."
Chad came and rubbed against Grace's feet. Grace picked him up and put him on her lap, "You dummy, you were caught stealing cookies today? Bad boy, stealing is bad manners. I will have to hire a trainer for you it seems."
Chad didn't know the trainer was going to bring many hard times for him, so he just purred and slept.
...
1st September 1973,
It was a good sunny day, thankfully the rain had stopped last night. Today, despite Magnus' persuasion, Grace and Adam decided to come and see them off at the station.
So, the car, a normal range rover, left their home covertly. Magnus put a notice-me-not charm on it so the people avoided it. At least for a few kilometres. Wizard security travels with apparitions so they do not need any vehicles. But the muggle security had to silently follow them.
"Magnus, here, you take these. I made this for your friends Emma and Severus." Grace handed him two extra lunchboxes.
Magnus embarrassingly took them and tried to end the topic right there, before Grace went as far as dreaming about her grandkids, while she herself was about to have a child.
"Ragnar, you should also quickly find a girlfriend and after school marry her and give me lots of grandkids," Grace cheered him.
*Cough*
Ragnar was shocked that he was now on the receiving end of this desire of Grace. Magnus was just smugly smiling. "Mum, don't worry, if there is someone out there for me, I will give you 10 grandkids."
"OH! Aren't you an ambitious one." Adam laughed and patted his head.
"Well, if you keep nagging me, I have no choice. I'd do anything for my family." Ragnar replied, making the two emotional and giving him close hugs.
After a decently long trip, they arrived at the station. It was, as always, filled with people. Their destination was the platform nine and three-quarters. When they arrived, there was already a small line of wizards and their families waiting to go to the other side. Many recognised Magnus and his family and greeted them.
~Are all walls on this platform enchanted?~ Magnus wondered at the same time.
"Ah, this never gets boring. As magical as ever." Grace muttered when crossing over. They didn't need to run through, just going at normal speed was also good enough.
The train was steaming as usual, giving off a very magical feeling. Magnus doubted all this was theatrics to make kids curious and excited about the magical fairy tale life at Hogwarts. This only fools the first years and parents of students to some extent. For the students, they learn the reality of the school after the first week.
"CONSTANT VIGILANCE! HEY YOU! MOVE AWAY FROM THERE! AND ADOLF RATLER, STOP TRIMMING YOUR MOUSTACHE ON STATION!"
All of a sudden Magnus heard Moody's loud grumpy voice. He looked around and sure enough found him organising the platform and making the students board the train.
Soon, Moody's eyes...'eye' met Magnus' so he came forward to meet and greet them. He looked at Adam first and bowed slightly, "Your Highnesses."
"What are you doing here, one leg man?" Magnus asked.
Moody was by now used to being named strange things by Magnus, so he had developed a habit of ignoring the first part of words. "Heh, I have become the temporary DADA professor. Can you imagine who was first selected by Dumbledore? Let me give you a clue, red hair, big nose and weak aura."
Magnus' eyes shined, "Leaning tower of Weasleys?"
"BWAHAHA... yes, and that's a nice name for their house. Anyway, I told Dumbledore to not let Arthur Weasely take the position and drop the standard of DADA proficiency at school. So, I was hired." Moody explained.
"Well, that's good. I will have someone to train with." Magnus gratefully said. He always wanted to try out the DADA but never got a competent teacher.
"MAG!" Emma soon came running with excitement. Grace, though, first greeted her with a soft pat on her head.
After that, Magnus also noticed Severus coming towards them. But, he quickly saw the slight change, ~Why does he look grumpy?~
"All right... the whole squad is here. Emma, you didn't save seats for us this time?" Magnus asked her.
"Hmph... I already put my luggage there." She proudly replied. She had gained some confidence after meeting Grace.
So, Magnus and Ragnar started to say bye to them. "Bye-bye..." They hugged each other.
"EAT FRESH AND STAY HEALTHY!" Grace advised them.
Everyone lifted the luggage they would bring to their cabin and headed towards the train door. However...
*BOOOOOOM*
*BAAAAAAAM*
2 ear-shattering sounds, enough to scare the hearts of everyone, resounded. The sound came out of nowhere and swept through the whole building.
*CRACK*
Glass, no matter where, the glass shattered under the intense blast. It was scary and everyone fell to the floor or kneeled down. Grace and Adam too were on the ground, and all the MEDA wizards covered them from all sides.
Fear and anxiety took over the platform, making some 1st years whimper and hug their parents, while some 6-7th years formed a protective circle around the young students. This was how they were taught.
"WHAT WAS THAT?" Magnus and his squad immediately turned around to watch. But there was only Moody standing, even he was in shock.
However, just then Magnus' mind realised something, this was the magical side of the station, there was still the muggle side. "THIS... IS A BOMB BLAST! WE MUST HELP!"
[A/N: This bomb blast was a real-life world event. The King's Cross station and Euston station bombings were two bombing attacks on 10 September 1973 by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) that targeted two mainline railway stations in central London. The blasts wounded 13 civilians, some of whom were seriously injured, and also caused large-scale but superficial damage. But here, in this story, the bombs were of far greater intensity, because of the increasing anger of the IRA, even more after their people had started to disappear, thanks to Magnus.]
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