SIRIUS BLACK: 17 November, 1973

[trickster_gryff]

 
Dear Uncle Alphard,

Do you know

Have you ever heard of someone called William Potter? I didn’t know who else to ask because I think Mother and Father I know you weren’t really old when you left and all, but I thought you might have heard of him if Mother or Father or Auntie and Uncle had mentioned him. or anyone else eitherIf you do know

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[snakes_heart]

Alphard obviously wants to answer this letter, but his puppetmistress has no clue who William Potter is - can you help me?

Sirius,

Yes, I am doing fine, thanks. Happy to see that you're doing well in Quidditch and enjoying your new broom. This made it very easy for me to find the perfect birthday present for you. I understand it's the newest and most complete kit.

Now, Sirius...curiosity only about William Potter? I'm your uncle, you can tell me the truth.

Happy Birthday,

Uncle Alphard.

[trickster_gryff]

Oh, no worries! :) It's an on-going plotline with James. If you click on the "1973" tag and read forward from James' 10 Nov. letter if you have the time. If not - long story short: he's James' Uncle (father's brother) who was apparently into some odd stuff that involved dark spells and reanimating the dead, though he was of the belief that since he was on the "good" side and not a dark wizard, it was alright and could help the cause. It killed him, and years ago. James & Sirius only know little sketchy bits of this at the point he's writing (and even after, really) and at this point, Sirius only knows that William had some notes that dealt with spells and reanimating dead things, though why, how, etc? They don't know. It's VERY likely that Alphard actually has no idea who William is - he wasn't involved with any organized anything and he wasn't a dark wizard. Hopefully that was helpful and not too confusing. :)Uncle Alphard

[snakes_heart]

Third time is the charmer!

And I don't think the Blacks would be that chummy with the Potters, so you're right, there's a good chance Alphard never heard of him.

As you know, our family never had that much contact with the Potters, except for Charlus Potter, who married Grand-Aunt Dorea. I don't recall ever hearing any comment about a William Potter. I imagine he's related to your good friend James? Maybe James's father can help you find out what book he's in.

Or you can try Nature's Nobility: A Wizarding Genealogy. The Potters are purebloods and will undoubtedly be mentioned. It should be in the library at Grimmauld Place. I'm afraid I "forgot" to bring it with me when I moved out.

Glad you liked your gift. I know you'll put it to good use.

[trickster_gryff]

:) Oh, and the icon you used the first time around? Oh, man, that's pretty. Talk about the Black good looks! YUM! :)

And that's pretty much what I figured. Sirius thought it was a long shot, but worth trying.

Yes, he could be related to James. That's one thing that got me thinking - how many Potters are there, really? We can ask James' dad, too. We're just trying out every possibility.

Thanks about the book. I'll be sure to take a look at it when I go home for Christmas.

Thanks again.

[snakes_heart]

Ioan is so beautiful! I was reidiculously excited about playing Alphard, and the chance to use him was a good reason.

[trickster_gryff]

God, he really is! *drools and makes every attempt not to imagine Sirius/Alphard* :D

[westwardlee]

*g* They are getting along very well...

[trickster_gryff]

*giggles* They are, aren't they? ;)