Harry bent over from the horrible feeling of apparition, "Wow, that wasn't fun."
Ted, smiled in commiseration, "It gets easier, especially when you can 'help' with our destination. Since you had no idea where we were going, there was no way for you to help this time."
Andy then broke in and said, "Welcome to your new home." Harry turned and looked. It was a nice high-end Tudor 3-story large manor with a well-kept garden. Their landing point was in the back yard with a high brick wall around it to contain anybody who apparated in. There was a large door, with a glowing metal mirror next to the door.
Ted went over to the door, saying, "Don't touch the door knob until I add you to the wards or it will knock you on your butt. The mirror acts as a 'doorbell and picture intercom' and lets people in the house know someone is seeking entrance. Fairly standard on more well to do magical homes."
Ted opened the door and led them into the backyard proper. The back yard had an extended garden and lawn with a large swimming pool near the back door. As they were walking up to the back of the house, Three girls came running. All slightly younger than Harry. One with blue hair, and two with the white hair of the Malfoy. They must have been in the pool, as they were just wearing bikini bottoms…no tops.
Harry noticed that the blue-haired beauty was just starting puberty as her breasts were starting to bud. Harry was a bit shell shocked at the nudity.
Andy called out warningly, "Girls, I thought I told you to be in clothes to greet your new brother!"
One of the Malfoys replied, "We did! That's why we put on the bottoms!"
Shaking her head, Andy ordered "Well, come and meet your new brother, Heir Hadrian James Potter Black, Heir presumptive to Earl Black, Heir Apparent to Baronet Potter...apprentice healer! Harry this is Chastity Tonks of House Tonks, member of House Black."
Chastity's hair switched from the short blue hair, to long black hair and she curtseyed. She then asked, "Is he really an apprentice healer? I thought you had to be a NEWT student to do that!"
Andy replied, "Harry is special and worked very hard to qualify. Trust me Master Pomfrey is not easy to please!" Harry blushed and she smiled in pride.
Andy then turned back to the girls to continue with the introductions, "Emily and Sophia Malfoy of House Malfoy, members of house Black." Emily and then Sophia curtseyed as their names were called.
Harry had first bowed, and kissed each of the girls' hands as they curtseyed. "Mine eyes are ruined by the brilliance of such beauty. I see I will be wearing War Robes and girded for combat when the three of you go to Hogwarts. Such beauty will need to be protected, after all." He smirked when they all blushed. "Please call me Harry, your new big brother."
Ted chuckled and replied, "Ho, it looks like Harry will be able to hold his own." He then ordered the girls, "Girls, I expect you properly dressed for dinner, go wash."
They all curtseyed, "Yes father" and ran away.
Tonks said with a sigh, "That sounds divine, I'm off to wash the travel away. See you all at dinner."
Ted then showed Harry to his room. They climbed to the second floor and went down a hallway with multiple doors. "These are your rooms." He opened a door into a sitting room. The room had a desk, table with 4 chairs, and two comfortable lounge chairs with a small game table between them. There were book shelves covering one wall. There were 2 doors on right.
Ted then continued the instructions "The first door leads to your bedroom, the second leads to a jack and jill area you will share with Chastity. Chastity has undergone 1st maturation and has entered puberty. As such, she is a bit body shy, so expect her to not appreciate you entering while she is using the shower, the water closet is next to the shower through that door. There is a bathing room on the first floor. It's communal and large enough for the family. Don't be surprised to see any of us there as nudity is not taboo in private areas of the house. The private areas are 2nd and 3rd floor, back stairway which leads down to the communal bath."
Looking at Harry he said, "If there are no guests, nudity is allowed on the 1st floor, except the floo room for obvious reasons. Nudity is also normal in the back yard and pool area, except for the apparate court where we arrived and if we have formal guests.
Ted then looked at Harry seriously, "Now the rules.
1) Always knock on a closed door, locked or not. Do not enter until invited. Never enter my, or your mother's, offices without being invited in.
2) Nudity is normal here. You are likely to see any one of us in any state of dress. You have the same freedom. It is not allowed to do anything sexual, including masturbation, around kids who haven't undergone 2nd maturation. Keep it in your room with the door closed. If you bring a companion here, keep all sexual activity beyond kissing, in your room with the door closed, and sound blocking charms on walls, floor, and ceiling with windows closed."
Harry was about to deny when he was cutoff by Ted raising his hand, "I understand you are not ready for such activities, but the time of your 2nd maturation is approaching fast. You now know the rule."
"3) You are to maintain your rooms and keep your personal bath supplies in the cupboard supplied to you. Chastity has her own cupboard for her supplies. If she doesn't put them away, politely remind her, if that doesn't resolve it, get one of us, don't deal with it yourself.
4) Dirty clothes go in the hamper, clean clothes will by brought by the elves and put away.
5) Keep your desk locked. Only you mother and I will be able to open it. If you have sensitive documents for your family duties, order a lockbox and keep them in it.
6) While nudity is allowed other times, dinner is in formal dress with proper comportment. This is training for social occasions, and not taking it seriously has consequences. Other meals are casual.
7) Discipline is typical, with a hair brush your mother's favorite correction tool. Mine is a strap. Warnings are given if safety is not an issue. Discussion of infraction and how to avoid it in the future, is always done after discipline. Stay polite during this discussion, or the paddling will be repeated. Only your mother and I can enforce discipline, do not take it upon yourself."
Ted then asked "Do you have any questions?"
Harry calmly replied, "No, you were very clear. Be aware, I was regularly beaten, including breaking bones and bleeding on the floor. I have been tortured too many times to care much about lesser treatment. Shortly before 10 pm I will spontaneously heal, and it will be as if it never happened."
Harry paused before continuing, "If you have a problem with my behavior, just tell me, and we will discuss how to go forward. Since I want a family, I will not force you to throw me out. I do request that you allow me the use of your phone as I desperately need to hear Hermione's voice."
Ted frowned, "What is your relationship with that witch?"
Harry looked steadily into his eyes. He earnestly replied, "Currently she is my best friend and study partner. We have a great deal of work as the Professors know we expect to leave Hogwarts with at least one mastery, and a good deal down the road for a 2nd or 3rd. I am going to attempt to betroth her…because I trust her, and feel empty without her nearby. It's my understanding the betrothal will protect us both. We are currently only kissing cheeks and hugging as I don't know how to pleasure her, and I am afraid I will hurt her and scare her away."
Ted nodded suddenly remembering something, "That's right, I do remember you mother saying I was to give the TALK to you and Neville."
Harry emphatically nodded, "Yes sir. Please do it soon, as Hermione has stated she will do it herself, if you don't."
Ted grinned. "Wow, she will fit in with the Black Witches very well. Dinner is in an hour. Formal dress not optional. Get yourself cleaned up."
Harry stripped off and went into the bathroom just as Chastity threw her shower towels into the hamper. Harry noted, she didn't have any pubic hair and her breasts were obviously larger and more developed then earlier. Harry gawked for a moment, then blushing, spun around, "Excuse me." Harry then heard the door slam shut, and realized she had red hair this time. He just sighed and took his own shower.
Harry had dressed himself with the formal clothes for meeting Lord Black, and went to dinner. He stood in the dining room, sipping a juice drink. When Tonks came in, he gave her a half-bow, "Greetings Auror Candidate Tonks, can I offer you some refreshment?"
Tonks curtseyed, "Why thank you kind sir, I would appreciate it." Harry went to the sideboard and came back with another fruit drink and handed it to her.
Shortly the other family came in and were amused that Harry was acting the host. Harry noticed Chastity was back to her smaller breast size and had black long hair now. Once everyone was present, dinner was called. Harry pulled out the chairs with a half-bow for both Andy and Tonks who were on either side of him. Ted did the same for the three girls.
Once seated, Ted said, "Harry, go first. You are our guest and rank us."
Harry politely shook his head and replied, "If you are to be my father, then I am not a guest. One does not outrank their father, except in very specific situations, few of which apply in your home. I am here to join your family, and learn what it means to be a member of the Black. I can hardly accomplish that if I am to be treated as your future Lord. This is your house, your rules, your honor, your table." And Harry bowed his head in submission.
Andy with a happy and proud smile, stated "Very well done! Your training is coming along nicely." She then turned to the girls with a stern look, "See girls? He has had proper etiquette training for less than a year. Do not imply you cannot do this properly, or we will continue the discussion in my office."
Once dinner was over, and he was excused. Harry asked for the house phone, and opened one of his study books while waiting for Hermione to call.
She called at exactly 9:01pm. Harry picked up and answered, "Tonks residence."
Hermione immediately exclaimed, "Harry! How is your new family?"
Harry sounding up-beat, answered, "So far, so good. I hadn't realized how much nudity is normal in a magical household. I have been told to expect to see everyone without clothes regularly. I share a bathroom with my sister Chastity and walked in on her in the shower area, both of us bare. Evidently, Chastity is a bit body shy having just undergone 1st maturity, so starting puberty. Fortunately, she only glared at me and quickly left the shower area. The bathtub is a communal pool large enough for the family, similar to the old Roman Baths."
Hermione obviously surprised, "Wow, that would be helpful, I really have a problem with bare. My mother has already promised me we will be spending a large chunk of time in bare situations to get me used to the idea."
Harry sounding relieved answered, "That's good. I am willing to help in any way I can. When do you expect I can visit for homework?"
Hermione replied, "In a couple of days. I need to spend time with my parents catching up."
Harry then explained, "You talk to your parents and get meeting days and I'll do the same. We will talk tomorrow and set up a schedule…I really miss you…my heart ripped out of my chest when you walked away."
Hermione's voice obviously cracking in sadness, quickly ordered, "Don't start or I will be crying again. I miss you too."
Harry with great emotion stated quietly, "Always in my thoughts, my Bestest Friend, goodbye Mine." And Harry hung up with a heavy sigh.
Chastity came around the corner, and looked at him with sad eyes. "You really do love her." she stated.
Harry sighed again and said, "I don't know, but if love means you feel gutted when they are gone, then yes. How much of my conversation did you overhear? "
Andy came in at that point, and stated with some anger and disappointment, "Too much. Chastity, you know not to listen to private conversations. Do we need to discuss this in my office?" Chastity looked down and her hair turned dull brown.
Harry than politely asked, "Andy, can you let it go? I walked in on her bare from the shower, so she was looking for some payback, and learned something important, I think."
Andy looked at Chastity, "Your brother just saved your bottom. He will not be able to do so again, so watch it."
Chastity curtseyed, "Yes, mother," she then turned to Harry and curtseyed, "Thank you, Harry."
Harry returned with a bow, "You are very welcome, Chastity."
Andy, turned back to Harry, "Neville will be here 2 days hence, for your discussion with your father."
Chastity very curious, asked "What is that about?"
Harry frowned at her and stated distantly, "Usually that question is extremely inappropriate, especially since Neville and I are both to be Earls. There are delicate matters I cannot share, especially if the meeting involves Heir Longbottom. However, there is nothing secret about this particular meeting. Our father is just going to do some tutoring for Neville and I, in areas where we are inadequately trained. Nothing more."
Chastity still pressing, asked "Like what?"
Harry calmly replied, "How to bed and satisfy a witch, making sure she enjoys herself enough to invite us back."
Chastity, turned beet red and her hair going red, "Ahhh" and she bolted.
Andy smirked, "Not quite the way I would have answered that, but she got what she deserved."
Harry with a smile of his own said, "Thank you, mother. What's the story with her hair? It has changed colors multiple times today. Some special shampoo?"
Andy looked puzzled, as she thought Harry knew Nymphadora better. She replied, "No, she's a metamorph. Metamorph is a rare family trait of the Black which allows them to alter their bodies, and faces to look different. Someone who has mastered their ability can turn into anyone and there is no magical trace to give it away."
Harry suddenly understanding exclaimed "OOOOH….."
Andy looked puzzled again, "What?"
Blushing furiously, Harry replied, "When I accidentally walked in on her bare, her breasts were significantly more developed…She was Tanner Stage 3 when she is now barely 2."
Andy looked slightly understanding and replied, "Yes, that is one of the reasons for her being body shy, she is worried about people treating her differently, especially boys, when they find out she can accentuate certain characteristics."
Harry sighed, "I guess I really will be pounding heads when she is at Hogwarts. When does she go?"
Andy answered "Chastity goes next year; she is 11 now. The twins will go the year after that, being 10."
Andy continued, "Let's get those days so you can arrange your schedule with Hermione, tomorrow."
Harry realizing something, "About that, Hermione is phobic about nudity, especially if she is the center of attention…like a paddling. Is there a way we can have her here when dress is casual? She really needs to learn to ignore being without clothes."
Andy looked at him and thought a minute, "Yes, that is possible. When she is here, I will cast an impotence charm on you, until you learn to do it yourself. It is considered extremely rude, to go around erect when nude…and at your age, I would expect that to be your response to her bare…or if the wind blows too hard. Honestly, you need to learn the charm if you are to function as a healer while you go through puberty. Otherwise there will be issues."
Harry blushed and unconsciously covered up his groin, "Thank you, mother. Puberty can sure be embarrassing, but please inform Hermione, she is insecure enough to be devastated, if I did not physically find her desirable."
Andy smiled in sympathy, "Yes, I can see that being a big problem, at your age. Let's get those dates, and then I will examine you."
Harry half-bowed, "Yes, mother."
After gathering the dates, Andy took Harry to his bedroom. When he entered, he quickly stripped bare and stood in the center of the room. "Whenever you are ready Master Healer Tonks."
She just looked at him and examined him closely. She then had him lie down so she could do a deep scan. Andy explained, "This will feel invasive, Harry. Ignore it the best you can, and we will see. Honestly experiencing these scans is one of the first things you do as an apprentice." She examined him a couple of times and the spell was quite uncomfortable. It really did feel invasive, but Harry forced himself to relax and successfully ignored it, for the most part.
After finishing the scan, Andy noted, "Interesting, your mother's blood sacrifice, combined with an attempted soul rejuvenation ritual cast by I'm assuming you-know-who, did something I've never even heard of. I'm not sure how, but there is time magic in you. Your body seems to completely 'reset' every night. There are absolutely, no injuries to your body. Not healed at all, they never happened. "
She continued explaining, "All injuries are written in the cells and magic of your body. A trained healer can read it like a book. Your book is empty. You suffered not a single injury since that fateful night."
Harry snorted, "Considering how many hundreds of injuries I vividly remember, that's…interesting."
Andy replied, "It's more than that, because if what I said was completely true, you would still be a 1-year-old. Your body grows, ages, and you can train your muscles. Yet injuries are reset, but not normal aging or training."
Andy then held Harry's hand and gently asked, "Did the Dursleys sexually use you, touch your genitals, anything?"
Harry shook his head and snorted, "No, fortunately I was at least spared that. I was anathema to them; they would not touch me, only hit me. Preferably with objects handy."
Andy then patted his hand, "Well get dressed for bed. There is no set bed time, but if your father or I, notice you shirking on your responsibilities because of a lack of sleep, we have wonderful chores to keep you from doing it again."
Harry replied, "Goodnight, mother."
Andy kissed him on his forehead and said, "Goodnight, son."